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2024

Discussion on cooperation between RIKEN and the Max Planck Society (April 9, 2024)

President Gonokami discussed cooperation between RIKEN and Max Planck Society with Prof. Dr. Patrick Cramer, President of the Max Planck Society. On the same day, at the “Reception to Commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Cooperation between the Max Planck Society and RIKEN” held at the official residence of the German Ambassador to Japan H.E. Dr. Clemens von Goetze, he exchanged views with attendees from both Japan and Germany.

集合写真 Executive Director Makiko Naka (3rd from left), Executive Director Minoru Yoshida (5th), Executive Director Kohei Miyazono (7th), President Makoto Gonokami (9th), President Patrick Cramer (10th), Vice President / Director at the MPI for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences Christian Doeller (11th), Director at the MPI for Nuclear Physics Klaus Blaum (12th), Director at the MPI for Medical Research Joachim Spatz (14th)

五神真理事長、クレーメンス・フォン・ゲッツェ大使、パトリック・クラーマー会長、嘉治美佐子科学技術協力担当大使の写真 (From left) President Makoto Gonokami, Ambassador Clemens von Goetze, President Patrick Cramer, Ambassador Misako Kaji

RIKEN and Argonne National Laboratory sign MOU on AI for Science (April 5, 2024)

On April 5, 2024, RIKEN and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on AI for Science (Innovation in Scientific Research Using AI).

(From left: RIKEN TRIP Headquarters Advanced General Intelligence for Science Program Project Leader Makoto Taiji, RIKEN President Makoto Gonokami, RIKEN Executive Director Makiko Naka)

Image of Director Paul Kearns and Associate Laboratory Director Rick Stevens

(From left: Argonne Director Paul Kearns, Argonne Associate Laboratory Director Rick Stevens）

Discussion on cooperation between RIKEN and India (February 28, 2024)

President Gonokami discussed cooperation between RIKEN and research institutes in India with H. E. Mr. Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan.

Group photo with Ambassodor Sibi George (5th and 6th from left) President Makoto Gonokami, Ambassador Sibi George

Discussion on cooperation between RIKEN and Belgium (February 27, 2024)

President Gonokami was invited to the official residence of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to exchange views with H. E. Mr. Antoine Evrard, Ambassador of Belgium to Japan, on research cooperation between RIKEN and Belgian research institutions.

Group photo taken at the official residence of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium (Front row, 3rd and 4th from left) President Makoto Gonokami, Ambassador Antoine Evrard

RIKEN Research Policy Retreat (February 1, 2024)

RIKEN holds an annual Research Policy Retreat, bringing together those involved in the institute’s management, with the goal to create a shared understanding of management philosophy and to broadly discuss RIKEN’s medium- to long-term research policy and other directions, and to reflect these in management policy. At this fiscal year's meeting, lively discussions were held on activities in anticipation of the next Mid- to Long-Term Plan, with the participation of the Executive Directors, including the President, the Center Directors, and outside experts who are members of the Committee for RIKEN Strategy.

image taken at RIKEN Research Policy Retreat