APRSAF-23
The 23rd Session of the Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF-23), Manila, the Philippines, November 15-18, 2016
Meeting Details
Announcement
Dates
15-18 November 2016
Venue
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Manila, 1300, Philippines.
Theme
Building a Future through Space Science, Technology and Innovation
Organizers
The 23rd session of the Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF-23) will be co-organized by the following organizations:
| Philippines: | Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development - Department of Science and Technology of the Philippines (DOST-PCIEERD) |
| Japan: | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) |
The APRSAF-23 will also be supported by the following organizations:
| Philippines: | Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) Department of Tourism (DOT) |
| Japan: |
National Space Policy Secretariat, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) Ministry of the Environment (MOE) Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) |
Overall Schedule of APRSAF-23
Plenary and Working Groups| Dates | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 15-18 November |
APRSAF-23 - 15-16 November Working Group Session - 17-18 November Plenary Session |
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila |
| Dates | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 12-13 November 2016 | Water Rocket Event and Can Satellite Competition | University of the Philippines Los Baños College, Laguna |
| 14 November 2016 | SAFE Workshop | Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila |
| Kibo-ABC Workshop | ||
| 14-16 November 2016 | 8th Multi-GNSS Asia (MGA) Conference | |
| 16 November 2016 | New Cooperation Session | |
| 15-18 November 2016 | Poster Contest | |
| Exhibition | ||
| 17 November 2016 | Welcome Reception hosted by DOST-PCIEERD | |
| 18 November 2016 | Cultural Tour | Philippine National Museum and Rizal Park |
Plenary Session
The Plenary Session of the APRSAF-23 will be held from 17 to 18 November 2016.
The General Co-chairs are:
Dr. Rowena Cristina L. Guevara
Undersecretary for Research and Development, Department of Science and Technology(DOST)
Mr. Ryuichiro Shirama
Deputy Director General, Research and Development Bureau, Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (MEXT)
Working Groups
Prior to the Plenary Session, the following working group sessions will take place in parallel from 15 to 16 November 2016. The concept notes for four working groups and initiatives are on:
APRSAF-23 Working Groups
Participants who wish to present are requested to submit abstracts (approximately 400 words in length) to the APRSAF Secretariat when registering.
The Working Group co-chairs are listed below:
| Space Applications Working Group (SAWG): | |
|---|---|
| Dr. Renato U. Solidum, Jr. | Director, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, DOST-PHIVOLCS |
| Dr. Shinichi Sobue | Senior Engineer, Space Technology Directorate I, JAXA |
| Space Technology Working Group (STWG): | |
| Dr. Joel Joseph S. Marciano Jr. | Acting Director, Advanced Science and Technology Institute, DOST-ASTI |
| Dr. Takanori Iwata | Director, Chief Engineer Office, JAXA |
| Space Environment Utilization Working Group (SEUWG): | |
| Dr. Rogel Mari D. Sese | Focal Person, Philippine Space Science Education Program, DOST |
| Mr. Fumiaki Tanigaki | Associate Senior Engineer, Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Utilization Center, Human Spaceflight Technology Directorate, JAXA |
| Space Education Working Group (SEWG): | |
| Dr. Josette T. Biyo | Director, Science Education Institute, DOST-SEI |
| Mr. Nozomu Sakuraba | Director, Space Education Center, JAXA |
APRSAF Activities
i. SAFE Initiative Workshop
| Date: | 14 November 2016 |
| Venue: | Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila |
| Reference: | http://www.eorc.jaxa.jp/SAFE/ |
<Contact for further information>:
Dr. Masahiko Honzawa
E-mail: honzawa.masahiko
jaxa.jp TEL: +81-50-3362-4116
ii. Kibo-ABC Initiative Workshop
| Date: | 14 November 2016 |
| Venue: | Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila |
| Reference: | http://www.aprsaf.org/initiatives/kibo_abc/ |
<Contact for further information>:
Ms. Yoshimi Osada
E-mail: Kibo-ABCaprsaf.org TEL: +81-50-3362-3387
iii. New Cooperation Session
| Date: | 16 November 2016 |
| Venue: | Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila |
This session explores opportunities for further space related cooperation through the framework of the APRSAF. With this in mind, the session provides presentation opportunities for those who have proposals of new cooperation ideas that are not currently addressed in the APRSAF working groups.
Co-chair：
Dr. Gay Jane Perez
Professor, Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology,
University of the Philippines Diliman
Mr. Masanobu Tsuji,
Director of JAXA Bangkok Office
<Contact for further information>:
APRSAF Secretariat
E-mail: secretariataprsaf.org
iv. Water Rocket Event and Can Satellite Competition
| Co-organizers: | DOST and JAXA |
| Date: | 12-13 November 2016 |
| Venue: | University of the Philippines Los Baños College, Laguna Jose R Velasco Ave, Los Baños 4031, Laguna, Philippines |
Reference:
Water Rocket Event
- Outline
- Rules for Launch Competition
Can Satellite Competition
- Outline
- Rules for Launch Competition
<Contact for further information>:
Mr. Yuki Ishida
E-mail: z-kokusaiedu.jaxa.jp TEL: +81-50-3362-6438
v. Poster Contest
| Theme: | “My Dream Planet” |
| Co-organizers: | DOST and JAXA |
| Date: | 15-18 November 2016 |
| Venue: | Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila |
Reference:
- Rules
<Contact for further information>:
Mr. Yuki Ishida, JAXA Space Education Center
E-mail: z-kokusaiedu.jaxa.jp TEL: +81-50-3362-6438
vi. 8th Multi-GNSS Asia (MGA) Conference
| Date: | 14-16 November 2016 |
| Venue: | Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila |
| Reference: | http://www.multignss.asia/conference.html |
<Contact for further information>:
Dr. Kazutoshi Sato
E-mail: satoh.kazutoshijaxa.jp TEL: +81-50-3362-7163
vii. APRSAF-23 Exhibition
| Date: | 15-18 November 2016 |
| Venue: | Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila |
| Layout: | APRSAF-23 Exhibition Layout |
Further details will be available at APRSAF-23 Exhibition
<Contact for further information>:
APRSAF-23 Secretariat
E-mail: aprsaf23aprsaf.org
Welcome Reception
A reception will be organized and hosted by the DOST-PCIEERD at Sunset Pavillion, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila on Thursday evening, 17 November 2016 to welcome the participants of the APRSAF-23. The schedule will be announced in due course.
Cultural Tour
| Destination: | National Museum and Rizal Park |
| Location: | Taft Ave, Ermita, Maynila, 1000 Kalakhang Maynila, |
| Date : | 18 November 2016 |
| Time : | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Fee: | To be announced |
For more details about the Cultural Tour, please refer to APRSAF-23 Cultural Tour.
Points of Contact for APRSAF-23
Ms. Kumiko Tanabe, APRSAF-23 Secretariat
c/o Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
ochanomizu sola city, 4-6 Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-8008, Japan
E-mail: aprsaf23aprsaf.org or FAX: +81-3-5209-3205