Toray Advanced Materials Symposium 2026

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10:00 AM–5:30 PM Tokyo International Forum, Hall C

Hear from pioneers who have changed society through the power of materials
as they reflect on the past and share their vision for the future.

Toray has come this far in the firm belief that materials can change people's lives.
In this symposium, we will welcome pioneers who have changed society through the power of materials as guest speakers.
They will share their journeys to date and their vision for the future.

Concurrent Event

Toray 100th Anniversary WONDER!? Exhibition

2026.11.26(Thu) - 29(Sun)｜Venue Hall E, Tokyo International Forum

Experience 100 years of Toray’s journey,
and envision the road ahead

Event details

Register to Visit

A single application registers you for both the 100th Anniversary Exhibition and the Toray Advanced Materials Symposium 2026

Guest Speakers

Our guest speakers include world-leading researchers in advanced materials and business leaders of companies at the forefront of innovation through the application of advanced materials.

Susumu Kitagawa

PhD in Engineering
Executive Vice-President for Research Promotion, Kyoto University
Distinguished Professor, Kyoto University Institute for Advanced Study (KUIAS)

2025 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry
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Jose
Diaz-Caneja

CEO of Infrastructure
Acciona, S.A.
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Narongsak
Jivakanun

CEO PTT Global Chemical PCL
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Hiroshi Amano

Doctor of Engineering
Distinguished Professor, Nagoya University

2014 Nobel Laureate in Physics
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Tadashi Yanai

Chairman, President and CEO,
Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.
Chairman, Uniqlo Co., Ltd.
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Timetable

The symposium will be held in two parts — a morning session and an afternoon session — and you may choose to attend either session or both.
Online streaming will also be available.

Morning Session Afternoon Session

Morning Session・10:00~12:00

10:00~11:10

Opening Remarks and
Message from Toray

Toray will open the event with welcoming remarks and a keynote message.

11:10~12:00 PCP/MOF (Porous Coordination Polymers) Simultaneous interpretation (Japanese–English) will be provided.

Session titles will be
announced soon

Susumu Kitagawa

PhD in Engineering
Executive Vice-President for Research Promotion, Kyoto University
Distinguished Professor, Kyoto University Institute for Advanced Study (KUIAS)
2025 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry

Afternoon Session・13:30~17:30

13:30~14:20 Water Management

The Water Sector: Evolution & Sustainability over the Last Two Decades（Tentative）

Jose Diaz-Caneja

CEO of Infrastructure
Acciona, S.A.

14:30~15:20 Resource Circulation

Session titles will be
announced soon

Narongsak
Jivakanun

CEO PTT Global Chemical PCL

15:35~16:25 Next-Generation Semiconductors Simultaneous interpretation (Japanese–English) will be provided.

Next-Generation Semiconductor Materials for Building the Future Smart Society

Hiroshi Amano

Doctor of Engineering
Distinguished Professor, Nagoya University
2014 Nobel Laureate in Physics

16:40~17:30 LifeWear Simultaneous interpretation (Japanese–English) will be provided.

Session titles will be
announced soon

Tadashi Yanai

Chairman, President and CEO,
Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.
Chairman, Uniqlo Co., Ltd.

How to Attend

You can attend free of charge, either in person or online.
Either way, please reserve your place by the “Register to Visit” button.

In-Person Attendance

Join us at the venue to hear directly from our distinguished guest speakers.
You will also have the opportunity to explore the concurrently held 100th Anniversary Exhibition.

Join us at the venue to hear directly from our distinguished guest speakers. You will also have the opportunity to explore the concurrently held 100th Anniversary Exhibition.

Note: If you would also like to visit the exhibition, please complete the exhibition registration that follows the symposium registration.

Online Attendance

If you are unable to attend in person, you can watch the sessions online.

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