Dear CO world members,
This is an announcement regarding the CO world General Meeting 2025.
This year’s CO world General Meeting will be held at OIST (Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University)! We aim to create a place where we can engage in passionate discussions about the origin of life while overlooking the Okinawa’s beautiful ocean.
To determine the number of participants and available dates, please register using the participation application form.
We apologize for the short notice and appreciate your cooperation.
Participation Application (Deadline: July 15, 2025)
• Registration Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeG3pF2ajsMpbqWtf6J2cQcY23QaKrizcZ6GjYIOH3D7lB0AQ/viewform
• Travel Grant Program for Young Researchers (Provides travel support for students and young researchers presenting. Application deadline: September 4, 2025)
Please see here for details: https://co-world.jp/support/
Date & Venue
Date: October 5 (Sun) OIST-hosted event (Co-organized by CO world)
Venue: Okinawa Prefectural Library Hall (Naha City) https://www.library.pref.okinawa.jp/index.html
• 14:00-15:30 Public Lecture (Open Event)
Speakers (Tentative): Yuichiro Ueno (Tokyo University of Science), Shino Suzuki (RIKEN), Professor Tetsuji Mitarai (OIST)
• 16:00- Pre-meeting with Professor Tetsuji Mitarai (OIST) and Researcher Ken Takai (JAMSTEC) (Optional)
October 6 (Mon) – 8 (Wed) CO world General Meeting 2025 (Attendance is encouraged for all CO World members)
(Hybrid format if necessary)
• Venue: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University, Sydney Brenner Lecture Theater
https://www.oist.jp/ja/conference-venues/main
Schedule (Provisional) (Oral presentations are scheduled for approximately 20 minutes per person. Subject to slight changes)
October 6 (Mon)
12:50-14:00 Chartered Bus (Tentative) (Naha Airport → OIST) [Chartered bus will be arranged if demand is high]
14:30-15:50 Session 1: [Oral Presentations]
15:50-16:05 Break
16:05-17:25 Session 2: [Oral Presentations]
17:25-17:40 Break
17:40-19:00 Session 3: [Oral Presentations]
19:10-21:10 Social Gathering (OIST Restaurant)
October 7 (Tue)
9:00-10:00 Session 4: [Oral Presentations]
10:00-10:20 Break
10:20-10:40 Session 5: [Oral Presentations]
11:20-12:00 Lunch 【Campus cafes prioritize university members from 12:00-13:00】
13:00-16:00 Free Discussion & Poster Presentations 【Approx. 1-hour Campus Tour (Optional)】
16:00-17:00 Session 6: [Oral Presentations]
17:00-17:20 Break
17:20-18:20 Session 7: [Oral Presentations]
19:00-21:00 Social Gathering (Rizance Park Hotel (tentative))
Wednesday, October 8
9:00-10:00 Session 8: Agenda [Oral Presentations]
10:00-10:20 Break
10:20-10:40 Session 9: Agenda [Oral Presentations]
11:20-12:00 Lunch
13:00-14:30 Chartered Bus (Tentative) (OIST → Naha Airport) [Chartered bus will be arranged if there are many participants]
Contact for inquiries:
Regarding the Program and Registration
→ Contact: Shino Suzuki at shino.suzuki@@riken.jp (Please remove one @)
For Okinawa accommodation, social events, activities, transportation, and other logistics
→ Contact: Kitadai, nkitadai@@jamstec.go.jp (Remove one @)
📌 Useful Links
• Access from Naha Airport (by local bus): https://www.oist.jp/ja/access-main-campus-bus
• Parking: https://www.oist.jp/ja/conference-venues/access/event-organizers
• Access from Main Entrance to Venue: https://www.oist.jp/sites/default/files/2025-03/CV-Access-Seminar-Room-B250_v230221.pdf
• University Cafeteria: https://www.oist.jp/ja/conference-venues/food-options/oist-cafe-restaurant-shops
• Campus Tour (We will collect requests and submit a group application on your behalf. Please do not apply individually): https://www.oist.jp/ja/guided-campus-tour
