World Forum for Women in Science - Japan
The 11th International Conference for Women in Science
Science and Technology for Peace
Date: July 18-20, 2026
Venue: Hiroshima University, Kasumi campus (Hiroshima-city)
会場：広島大学 霞キャンパス
Japanese Organizing Committee
Chair
Yoko Shimpuku, Global Young Academy/ Young Academy of Japan Alumni, Hiroshima University
Prof. Yoko Shimpuku is Professor of Global Health Nursing at Hiroshima University, where she leads research and education in maternal and child health with a strong focus on equity, care, and digital health innovation. She has conducted extensive field research in Tanzania and other African and Asian countries to improve maternal and newborn outcomes, particularly through the development and evaluation of mobile health interventions and midwifery education programs. Prof. Shimpuku has also advanced interdisciplinary projects that aim to make visible the social and economic value of caregiving, linking nursing, anthropology, and digital technologies.
She has played active roles in international academic and policy communities. She currently serves as a member of the WHO STAGE Midwifery Expert Group and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Regional Professional Committee for the Western Pacific (Researcher). She is also a member of the Science Council of Japan. Previously, she served on the executive committees of the Global Young Academy and the Young Academy of Japan, contributing to science diplomacy and global equity in science and health. In 2020, she was recognized by WHO, the United Nations, and partner organizations as one of the “100 Outstanding Women Nurse and Midwife Leaders” worldwide.
Committee
Haruka Sakamoto, Young Academy of Japan
Kei Kano, Young Academy of Japan
Yuki Monden, Young Academy of Japan
Saki Sugano, Young Academy of Japan
Daisuke Matsumoto, Young Academy of Japan
Saori Kashima, Hiroshima University
Sonoko Watanabe, Hiroshima University
Sanmei Chen, Hiroshima University
Ami Fukunaga, Hiroshima University
Jiaur Md Rahman, Hiroshima University
Miyuki Toda, Hiroshima University
Megumi Ikemomto, CEECS Japan Academy of Midwifery
Kyoko Tada, CEECS Japan Academy of Midwifery
Kanako Fukushima, CEECS Japan Academy of Midwifery
Honorary Chair of Conference
Prof. Amal Amin, founding chair of WISWB & WFWS, National Research Centre, Egypt.
Welcome message from Mr. MATSUI Kazumi, Mayor of the City of Hiroshima
広島市長 松井一實氏より歓迎のメッセージ
Plenary session 1
Ryuma Shineha Graduate School of Media Design, Keio University Associate Professor After receiving his Ph.D from Kyoto University, he worked at SOKENDAI, Osaka University, and etc. His main research theme is “responsible governance of science and technology” with the concept of “responsible research and innovation (RRI).” He conducts an analysis of ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) concerning advanced science and technology with multiple analytical approaches in social science, such as media analysis, social surveys, scanning, public dialogue, observation, and policy analysis.
標葉隆馬 慶應義塾大学大学大学院メディアデザイン研究科 准教授 京都大学大学院生命科学研究科博士課程修了、博士(生命科学）。総合研究大学院大学助教、大阪大学准教授等を経て、現職。先端科学技術をめぐる倫理的・法的・社会的課題 (ELSI) の分析、メディア分析、コミュニケーションデザイン、政策分析などを組み合わせながら、「責任ある研究・イノベーション（RRI）」の視点を踏まえた科学技術ガバナンスに関わる研究を進行中。
Plenary session 2
Antonia Morita Iswari Saktiawati (Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia (Faculty member and clinician)) TB researcher, medical doctor, and proud mother dedicated to innovation in health while striving to balance work and family life
アントニア モリタ イスワリ サクティアワティ（インドネシア ガジャマダ大学 医学部・公衆衛生学部・看護学部（教員・臨床医））結核研究者であり医師、そして誇りある母として、医療革新に尽力しつつ仕事と家庭の両立に努めています。
Hazuki Maehara / President,Life Portfolio Co., Ltd.
In 2019,founded Life Portfolio. Has served as a lecturer for women’s career development programs at many companies.
Specializes in career training for employees returning from parental leave.
At Life Portfolio, we provide career programs designed not just to maximize career success, but to maximize happiness.
前原はづき 株式会社ライフ・ポートフォリオ代表
2019年ライフ・ポートフォリオ設立。以降、多くの企業で女性活躍の人材育成プログラムの講師を担当している。
育休取得者向けのキャリア研修を得意とする。
キャリアの最大化ではなく、幸せの最大化の観点からキャリアプログラムを提供している
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