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Dec 4, 2026 (13:00-16:30)
@Intex Osaka Hall G
An international symposium dedicated to advancing safety, health, and well-being for all through the use of cutting-edge technologies. Experts from industry, academia, government, and international organizations come together to share the latest developments in AI, robotics, digital technologies, and more, and to discuss technological innovation and strategies for creating better lives and a more sustainable society.
Program（Tentative as of 08Sep2026)
SESSION 1
13:00-16:30
From Osaka to the World: A New Vision for the Future of Collaborative Safety and International Standardization through the GISHW Consortium
Facilitator:
Mr. Jun Kurihara
The Canon Institute for Global Studies
13:00–13:05
Opening Remark
Takeharu Nagai
Director, SANKEN, University of Osaka
13:05–14:30
TOPIC 1 (25 min.)
The Expo Legacy Initiative Based in Osaka and the Role of Osaka University
Toshihiro Fujita
Prof. University of Osaka, SANKEN
GISHW Consortium
Global Committee Chair
GISHW Osaka 2025 Chair
TOPIC 2 (30 min.)
International Collaboration through the GISHW Consortium in Collaborative Safety, AI, and Robotics — Sharing Knowledge and Strengthening Cooperation between Japan and the UK HSE
Kazutsugu Suita
Director, Institute of Global Safety Promotion (IGSAP)
Professor, Daido University
Professor, Daido University
Tamio Tanikawa
Director, Well-being Implementation Research Center, AIST
Professor, University of Osaka, Japan
Sarah Albon
Chief Executive, HSE
TENTATIVE
TOPIC 3 (30 min.)
International Standardization — Future Developments in Safety, Health & Well-being and Collaboration with GISHW
Vice- President
International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC)
Steven Margis
VP Industry Safety, NVIDIA
Riccardo Mariani
TENTATIVE
Mr. Toshiyuki Kajiya
Director, The Institute of Global Safety Promotion (IGSAP)
Vice-Chair, the IECEE Certification Management Committee (CMC)
GISHW2025 Executive Committee Member
Opening Remarks
International Standardization — Future Developments in Safety, Health & Well-being and Collaboration with GISHW
Session 2
Host: NCOSH
Toward Riyadh Expo 2030: Global Strategies and Industrial Innovation for Advancing Safety, Health & Well-being
14:30–15:30
Eng. Majed I.
Al-Fuwaiz
Eng. Majed I.
Al-Fuwaiz
Secretary-General, National Council for
Occupational Safety and Health (NCOSH) / Chair, GISHW2030
Secretary-General, National Council for
Occupational Safety and Health (NCOSH) / Chair, GISHW2030
Toward Riyadh Expo 2030: Global Strategies and Industrial Innovation for Advancing Safety, Health & Well-being
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Gulf States, Vision 2030, GISHW 2030
Session 3
Host: International ORP Foundation
Toward the Future Society: New Trends in Safety, Health & Well-being through Global GISHW Collaboration
Vice chair
Hans-Horst Konkolewsky
ORP Foundation, President
Hans-Horst Konkolewsky
ORP Foundation, President
GISHW EXE-COM Vice-Chair
Perspectives from Europe, North America, and Asia; International Collaboration; Future Prospects
Special Optional Tour for International Participants (approximately 3 hours)
A special guided tour in English will be offered for international participants attending the symposium and the GISHW Executive Committee meeting. The tour will showcase key exhibits at ROBONEXT, featuring cutting-edge robotics, AI, mobile robots, humanoid robots, and other emerging technologies. Participants will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how these technologies are expected to transform safety, health, and well-being in the workplace over the coming years.
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