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FAIRS Japan 2026: Future of Artificial Intelligence for Science in Japan

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Nagoya University

Nagoya University
Description

We invite you to the Future of Artificial Intelligence for Science in Japan (FAIRS-Japan) workshop. Our goal is to help define AI/ML research directions in Japan across different science domains for the next five years.

There have been rapid advances in AI/ML research, and their use is now widespread across science. However, the main research directions and priorities are not always clear. We believe it would be immensely beneficial for the community to come together and discuss:

  • Key domain-science research challenges that are best addressed using AI/ML
  • Potential and promising AI/ML techniques that can address those challenges

Logistics

  • When: October 5th to 9th, 2026ย 
  • Where: Kobayashi-Maskawa Institute (KMI), Nagoya University
  • Event Structure: The first 3 days of the events will focus on challenges and opportunities for AI research in Japan dedicated to specific scientific fields including astrophysics and cosmology, neutrino physics, collider physics, and accelerator physics. The last 2 days of the event will focus on discussions of common methods that can bridge multiple disciplines and are helpful for the whole community and provide opportunities for joint research.

Preparation

  • Register here: link
  • Join the Slack workspace: link

Important Dates

  • Selection process for financial aid starts: September 1st, 2026. There is no application deadline, and the selection process will continue while funding remains available.
  • Registration deadline for those who would like to present a poster: October 1st, 2026

Confirmed Speakers

  • Suchetha Cooray, Tohoku University
  • William Dawson, RIKEN
  • Koji Hashimoto, Kyoto University
  • Yasuyuki Horii, Nagoya University
  • Roger Huang, LBL
  • Yoshitaka Itow, University of Tokyo
  • Masako Iwasaki, Osaka Metropolitan University
  • Tomoe Kishimoto, KEK
  • Hirokazu Maesaka, RIKEN SPring-8 Center
  • Mihoko Nojiri, KEK
  • Volodymyr Takhistov, KEK
  • Hiromi Yokoyama, University of Tokyo
  • Naoki Yoshida, University of Tokyo

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Disclaimers

  • Although there is no fixed deadline for participants who do not need a visa, financial support, or poster presentation, registration will close once the number of participants reaches 70.
  • Due to budget limitations, financial support is available only for domestic travel.
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  • Monday 5 October
    • 1
      Registration
    • 2
      Opening
    • Scientific Challenges
      • 3
        Challenges in Astrophysics and Cosmology
        Speaker: Naoki Yoshida (University of Tokyo)
      • 4
        Challenges in Theoretical Physics
        Speaker: Koji Hashimoto (Kyoto University)
    • 10:40
      Coffee Break
    • Scientific Challenges
      • 5
        Challenges in Collider Physics
        Speaker: Yasuyuki Horii (Nagoya University)
      • 6
        Challenges in Accelerator physics
        Speaker: Hirokazu Maesaka (RIKEN SPring-8 Center)
    • 12:20
      Lunch Break
    • Scientific Challenges
      • 7
        AI Research in Astro/Cosmology in Japan
        Speaker: Suchetha Cooray (Tohoku University)
      • 8
        AI Research in Collider Physics in Japan
        Speaker: Tomoe Kishimoto (KEK)
    • 15:10
      Coffee Break
    • Scientific Challenges
      • 9
        AI Research in Accelerators in Japan
        Speaker: Masako Iwasaki (Osaka Metropolitan University)
      • 10
        Challenges in Neutrino Physics
        Speaker: Prof. Yoshitaka Itow (Nagoya University)
      • 11
        AI Research in Neutrinos in Japan
    • Poster Session
  • Tuesday 6 October
    • 12
      Scientific Challenges: Unconference Introduction
    • Discussion Session I
      • 13
        Group I: Neutrinos
      • 14
        Group II: Astro and Cosmology
      • 15
        Group III: Accelerator Physics
      • 16
        Group IV: Collider Physics
    • 11:00
      Coffee Break
    • Summary of Discussion Session I
      • 17
        Summary for Accelerator Physics
      • 18
        Summary for Collider Physics
    • 12:20
      Lunch Break
    • Summary of Discussion Session I
      • 19
        Summary for Neutrino Physics
      • 20
        Summary for Astrophysics and Cosmology
    • 14:50
      Coffee Break
    • Discussion Session II
      • 21
        Group I: Neutrinos
      • 22
        Group II: Astro and Cosmology
      • 23
        Group III: Accelerator Physics
      • 24
        Group IV: Collider Physics
    • Poster Session
    • 25
      Conference Dinner
  • Wednesday 7 October
    • AI Initiatives in Japan
      • 26
        MLPhYs A02: Innovative advances in particle physics through machine learning
        Speaker: Mihoko Nojiri (KEK)
      • 27
        DORAEMON
      • 28
        AI for Neutrino Targets for Dark Matter around Black Holes
        Speaker: Volodymyr Takhistov (KEK)
      • 29
        Neutrino Datasets and Community Report
        Speaker: Roger Huang (LBL)
    • 10:30
      Coffee Break
    • 30
      Agentic-AI in High-Performance Computing and Lessons for the Broader Scientific Community
      Speaker: William Dawson (RIKEN)
    • 31
      Summary of Grant Opportunities in Japan
      Speaker: Hiromi Yokoyama (University of Tokyo)
    • 12:00
      Lunch Break
    • Summary of Discussion Session II
      • 32
        Summary for Accelerator Physics
      • 33
        Summary for Neutrino Physics
      • 34
        Summary for Collider Physics
      • 35
        Summary for Astrophysics and Cosmology
    • 16:00
      Coffee Break
  • Thursday 8 October
    • 36
      Interdisciplinary Collaborations Unconference Introduction
    • Discussion Session I
      • 37
        Group I
      • 38
        Group II
      • 39
        Group III
      • 40
        Group IV
    • 10:50
      Coffee Break
    • Summary of Discussion Session I
      • 41
        Summary of Room I
      • 42
        Summary of Room II
      • 43
        Summary of Room III
      • 44
        Summary of Room IV
    • 13:10
      Lunch Break
    • Discussion Session II
      • 45
        Group I
      • 46
        Group II
      • 47
        Group III
      • 48
        Group IV
    • 15:40
      Coffee Break
    • Summary of Discussion Session II
      • 49
        Summary of Room I
      • 50
        Summary of Room II
      • 51
        Summary of Room III
      • 52
        Summary of Room IV
  • Friday 9 October
    • 53
      Group Discussion
    • 10:30
      Coffee Break
    • 54
      Group Presentation
    • 11:30
      Lunch Break
    • 55
      White Paper Plan
    • 56
      Event Closing