“Driving Change in Gender Inclusivity: Insights from Belgium”

Hokkaido University is pleased to announce a special lecture by H.E. Mr. Antoine Evrard, Ambassador of Belgium to Japan.

Date & Time

Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 14:45–16:15 (Doors open at 14:15)

In addition, the Belgium Information Stand will be available in the Foyer.
Information Stand Hours: 14:15–17:00

Venue

Akira Suzuki Hall, Hokkaido University
Frontier Research in Applied Sciences Building 2F
Kita 15, Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo

Eligibility

The lecture is open to all who are interested, and no advance registration is required.

Language

English & Japanese

Lecture Topics & Speakers

[History lecture on the 1866 Treaty of Amity, Commerce & Navigation between Belgium and Japan]
　Dirk DE RUYVER
　Representative of Flanders Investment & Trade, Belgium

 [Driving Change in Gender Inclusivity: Insights from Belgium]
　Antoine EVRARD
　Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belgium to Japan

　Kanako KIKUCHI
　UCB Japan Co., Ltd. Representative Director and President
　(Graduate of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy, Hokkaido University)

 Moderator: Hyunjoo Naomi CHI  Professor, Graduate School of Public Policy, Hokkaido University

Organizers

Embassy of Belgium in Japan and Hokkaido University

Contact Person

Division of International Relations, International Affairs Department, Hokkaido University

Email: global[at]oia.hokudai.ac.jp
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