Oct. 12, 2012 (Friday)
- Registered participants are accepted to participate in all events.
- Non-registered participants may attend the open symposium and exhibition.
* Programs and session themes are preliminary and subject to change.
10:00 - 10:50
Opening Ceremony
Venue: Main Hall
12:10 - 18:00
Open Symposium
Venue: Main Hall
- Memorial Lecture: "New Challenges for Universal Design"
Kazuo Toda (Adviser of the Council, IAUD: Japan) - Keynote Speech 1: "Line between Normal and Abnormal"
Ayako Sono (Author: Japan) - Keynote Speech 2: "Reflect upon the Future of Japanese Cities and Architecture from
the disaster-stricken area in Tohoku"
Toyo Ito (Architect/Visiting Professor, Tama Art University: Japan) - Panel Discussion: UD Preparing Against Disaster
- Miho Mazereeuw (Lecturer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology: USA)
- Taro Tamura (Representative, Institute for Human Diversity Japan: Japan)
- Rama Gheerawo (Deputy Director, Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design, Royal College of Art: UK)
- Hua Dong (Professor by Special Appointment, Tongji University: China / Senior Lecturer, Brunel University: UK)
- Coordinator: Fumiyo Kojima (Chairman of the Board of Directors, IAUD: Japan)
- The 48 Hour Marathon for Universal Design Presentations/Awards Ceremony
18:20 - 18:50
Welcome Concert
Venue: Main Hall
- Brass Band Concert by Western Air Defence Force Band, Japan Air Self-Defence Force
19:00- 20:30
Welcome Reception
Venue: 5F Lobby
12:00 - 17:00
Exhibition (indoor)
Venue: Exhibition Hall, Fukuoka Kokusai Center
12:00 - 17:00
Exhibition (outdoor)
Venue: Event Berth
Exhibiting various vehicles and special equipment against disasters
* Biographies and photos of invited speakers will be uploaded as soon as they are available.