How Can the Global Science Enterprise Effectively Respond to Sustainable Development Goals? Friday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. February 17, 2017 Room 208, Hynes Convention Center, Boston, U.S.A. Welcome remark Dr. Michinari Hamaguchi, President, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), Japan Reports from funding agencies Mr. Takao Kuramochi, Senior Deputy Director-General, Center for Research and Development Strategy (CRDS), JST, Japan Comments from stakeholders Mr. Naoto Kanehira, Strategy and operations officer at Budget, Performance Review and Strategic Planning Vice Presidency, World Bank, UN Dr. Haruo Takeda, Corporate officer/ Corporate Chief Engineer, Research & Development Group, Hitachi Ltd., Japan Summary and Closing remark Dr. E. William Colglazier, Senior Scholar, Visiting Scientist, Center for Science Diplomacy, AAAS, U.S.A./ Co-chair of 10-Member Group, IATT, UN Moderated by Mr. Satoru Ohtake, Adjunct Fellow, CRDS, JST/ Executive Research Fellow, Economic and Social Research Institute, Cabinet Office, Japan Response to the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires science, technology, and innovation (STI) experience and knowledge. In this workshop, global players in STI -- including individuals from funding agencies, public and private sectors, and international entities in advanced and emerging countries -- share recent achievements and potential solutions for SDGs, and seek opportunities for partnership beyond boundaries such as disciplines, organizations, and countries to work collaboratively on addressing SDGs. This workshop is intended to trigger the development of a multilateral STI network looking toward the future of SDG solutions. Dr. Max Voegler Director, North America Office, German Research Foundation (DFG), Germany Prof. Teruo Kishi, Science and Technology Advisor to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Japan Prof. Hiroaki Aihara, Executive Director and Vice President, The University of Tokyo, Japan Mr. Daan du Toit, Deputy Director-General, Department of Science and Technology, South Africa