2023.11.27

8th STI-Gigaku 2023 was held

On November 6 (Monday) and 7 (Tuesday), Nagaoka University of Technology (NUT) held the 8th International Conference on “Science of Technology Innovation” 2023 (8th STI-Gigaku 2023).

 

STI-Gigaku is an international conference mainly organized by our students. Its purpose is to communicate and share the outcomes of educational and research activities conducted in collaboration with NUT, KOSEN (National Institute of Technology /College of Technology), universities both in Japan and abroad, companies, and research institutions. The conference aims to discuss ways to solve global social issues, with the objective of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

 

The 8th STI-Gigaku 2023 was held in a hybrid format, combining online with the city hall, Aore Nagaoka a center for citizen exchange as the main venue. Over the two days, almost 380 people from universities in Japan and overseas, KOSEN, companies, and other organizations attended the event and adding momentum to efforts to achieve the SDGs.

 

In the research presentations, activities leading to solutions for the SDGs and results of joint research between KOSEN and NUT were presented in English specifying the target SDGs and lively discussions and exchanges were made. In addition, the event provided opportunities for KOSEN students to experience the atmosphere of research presentations at an international conference. Ten outstanding presentations were awarded the “Best Research Presentation Award by Sumitomo Riko Company Limited,” and 17 presentations received the “Best Research Presentation Award.” Also, “GIGAKU Talk,” a round-table discussion with our students, provided a valuable opportunity for KOSEN students to imagine themselves as NUT students through interaction with our students from different majors and backgrounds.

 

Despite being a hybrid event as was the last year’s conference, it was a great success owing to the efforts of the companies that sponsored or supported the event, and all of those who participated or lent their support on the day. We would like to thank you for your kind support.

 

We will continue to hold the International Conference, and will work together across disciplinary boundaries to promote efforts to achieve the SDGs with various related organizations.

 

Over view of the program, award winners
https://sites.google.com/view/8th-sti-gigaku-2023