Japan-US Research Collaboration Week 2026 (JURC 2026)

Japan-US Research Collaboration Week 2026 (JURC 2026)

The Japan-US Research Collaboration Week (JURC) 2026 is a three-day international conference hosted by Stanford University School of Medicine and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST).

JURC 2026 brings together researchers, clinicians, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry leaders from Japan and the United States for plenary sessions, interactive workshops, a startup showcase, and networking events.

Dates: July 22–24, 2026 (Wednesday–Friday)

Venue: Li Ka Shing Center & Munzer Auditorium, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA

Conference Highlights:
・Keynote speeches by Nobel Laureates and world-leading researchers
・Sessions on AI & Medicine, Semiconductors, Disaster Risk Reduction, Well-Being, and Bioelectronics
・Startup Ecosystem Showcase (Stanford, U. Tokyo, Kyoto U., Nagoya U., AMED)
・Gala Dinner and networking events

Featured Speakers include:
Hiroshi Amano (Nobel Laureate, Nagoya University), Thomas Südhof (Nobel Laureate, Stanford University), Ronald Pearl (Stanford University), Srabanti Chowdhury (Stanford University), Abby King (Stanford University), Yukio Ohsawa (The University of Tokyo), and more.

Website: https://jurcconference.stanford.edu/
Contact: office.jurc@gmail.com

Registration is free. Lunch and dinner event tickets will be available separately (details coming soon).