Purpose of the Symposium
As the world works toward achieving carbon neutrality, expectations for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in air transportation are rising globally. Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology is promoting initiatives related to SAF through the “Project to Strengthen Regional Core and Distinctive Research Universities (J-PEAKS)” and the “Open Platform for International Environmental Certification and New Feedstock Development for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF-OP).”Building on these efforts, this symposium will feature presentations by experts and stakeholders from a wide range of fields, covering topics from the latest trends in R&D on SAF feedstocks and production technologies to initiatives in policy and industry aimed at societal implementation. The symposium aims to deepen understanding of the challenges and future prospects for the widespread adoption of SAF through these presentations, thereby fostering further collaboration among industry, academia, and government.

Date and Time: Monday, December 21, 2026
Venue: Hitotsubashi Auditorium (2-1-2 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)

Program
*Please note that the program and presentation content are subject to change.
9:00 a.m. – Registration begins
10:00 a.m. – Part 1: Research and Development on SAF Feedstocks (ATJ, Pongamia, Microalgae) and Production Technologies
(Tentative) “The Cutting Edge of SAF R&D and Future Prospects” Takahisa Yano
Head, Biomass Unit, Renewable Energy Department, NEDO
(Tentative) “Bioprocess Development for the Social Implementation of ATJ” Chiaki Ogino
Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, Kobe University
(Tentative) “Development and Prospects of ‘Enryu’ Sorghum as an ATJ Feedstock” Takashi Satuka
Professor, Center for Research on Biological Function Development and Utilization, Nagoya University
(Tentative) “Potential of the Non-Edible Oil Plant Pongamia as a SAF Feedstock” Hajime Sugihara
Professor, Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
(Tentative) “The Potential of Microalgae as a Next-Generation SAF Feedstock” Tsuyoshi Tanaka
Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology

Networking & Lunch Break

1:30 p.m.– Part 2: Policy and Industry Trends Toward the Social Implementation of SAF

Guest Remarks and President’s Lecture

Latest Measures to Promote SAF Adoption—Civil Aviation Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism; Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Corporate Presentations—Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., Nangoku Shokusan Co., Ltd., Mizuho Bank, Ltd., Revo International Co., Ltd., and others

Closing Remarks (Scheduled to end at 5:40 p.m.)

6:00 PM–8:00 PM: Networking Event
Following the symposium, we will hold a networking event at the same venue to facilitate interaction among participants.
Venue: Hitotsubashi Auditorium, Medium Conference Room
Participation Fee: 6,000 yen per person
Capacity: First-come, first-served (Registration will close once capacity is reached.)
*If you wish to attend, please register for this event at the same time you register for the symposium.

Organizer: Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (National University Corporation)
Co-organizer: Open Platform for International Environmental Certification of Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Development of New Feedstocks (SAF-OP)