MISSION POSSIBLE
SPACE x ART

Join us on December 3rd for an inspiring evening exploring the future of space and creativity. Our keynote speaker, Prof. Yuichi Tsuda (ISAS/JAXA)—best known as the project manager of Hayabusa2—will share insights from the front lines of space exploration.

Following the keynote, a distinguished panel featuring Rika Nakazawa (NTT DATA), Jun Qu (Main Sequence Ventures), and Melissa Kozuul (University of Melbourne) will discuss emerging opportunities and challenges shaped by real-world space innovation.

Stay with us for a public reception celebrating Space & Art, and enjoy a captivating finale with presentations and talks by artists from Melbourne and Kyoto.

An illuminating night awaits... don’t miss it!

PROGRAMME

16:00 – Opening remarks by Kate Kitagawa, Aussie Space Rocks and La Trobe University
16:05 – Greetings from Tokuro Furuya, the Consul-General of Japan in Melbourne; Natsuko Ogawa, Australia-Japan Foundation; and Catherine Grace, the Australian Space Agency
16:15 – Keynote by Yuichi Tsuda, Deputy Director General, ISAS/JAXA
16:45 – Panel discussion
Yuichi Tsuda with Rika Nakazawa (NTT DATA), Jun Qu (Main Sequence Ventures), and Melissa Kozul (University of Melbourne), moderated by Kate Kitagawa

18:00 – Reception

19:00 – Art event greetings from Marie Sierra, Dean of Fine Arts and Music, University of Melbourne
Followed by performances and talks by artists from Melbourne and Kyoto
Laura Skerlj
Yandell Walton
Masa Kawamukai
Satoshi Murakami
MISA (cutout artist)

Backstage coordinator: Sachiko Nishioka (AWESOME)