We are pleased to announce the great success of our first International Symposium: Energy Transition and Sustainable Aviation. How does it work? Examples of economic instruments on 7th March 2024. The symposium was presented by prominent researchers and practitioners such as Professor Tae Oum (The University of British Columbia, President of the World Conference on Transportation Research), Professor Marc Ivaldi (President of French Transport Economics Association, Toulouse School of Economics), Professor Martin Dresner (Chairman of ATRS World University of Maryland), Dr Flavio Porta (University of Bergamo), Dr Jesus Rubio, PhD ( VP of Products Cirium), Mr Naruto Arimitsu (All Nippon Airways).
The symposium focused on the latest trends, challenges, and vision for the energy transition and sustainable aviation.
We engaged interdisciplinary discussions by involving various experts, ranging from the aviation industry to the fields of environment and energy.
The event was held in hybrid and we also had a participants from China and England, providing an enjoyable time for exchanging ideas and networking opportunities for future collaboration.
About TGIF Seminar
The TGIF seminar drives to engage with all participants to understand the challenges and identify new research and business opportunities through collaborations. The outcomes could lead to further research funding or new business opportunities and strengthening cross-sector networks. By working with multidisciplinary academics and industry partners, we aim to contribute to regional and national development as a successful example in Japan, specifically in the area of ‘carbon neutral, smart city and campus SDGs.