Repair Conference at the Expo 2025 Osaka
Discover how cutting-edge science is reshaping the way we restore and enhance the human body. This half-day event features leading experts presenting breakthroughs in hearing restoration, flexible brain-machine interfaces, early diagnosis of neurological disorders, and assistive exoskeletons.
Join us for a dynamic half-day event exploring how neuroscience, robotics, and next-generation interfaces are revolutionizing the way we heal, restore, and enhance the human body. From breakthroughs in hearing restoration to flexible brain-machine interfaces, early diagnosis of neurological disorders, and assistive exoskeletons, discover how cutting-edge science is expanding the boundaries of medicine, inclusion, and human potential. Leading experts will share the latest innovations at the intersection of mind, machine, and mobility. Be part of the conversation shaping the future of health and human capability.
Programme
- 10:00 - 10:05 Welcome speech by the Pavilion Management
- 10:05 - 10:10 Welcome by Stéphanie Lacour, Vice-president for Support to Strategic Initiatives and Full Professor, Foundation Bertarelli Chair in Neuroprosthetic Technology, EPFL
- 10:10 - 10:40 "Restoring hearing with technology: from Cochlear implants to Brainstem interfaces" by Stéphanie Lacour followed by a Q&A
- 10:40 - 11:10 "Brain-machine interface utilizing flexible electronics" by Tsuyoshi Sekitani, Professor, The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, SANKEN, The University of Osaka followed by a Q&A
- 11:10 - 11:35 Coffee break
- 11:35 - 12:05 "Technodelics: combining robotics, virtual reality and neurotechnology for early diagnosis of hallucinations and dementia in Parkinson’s disease" by Olaf Blanke, Full Professor, Foundation Bertarelli Chair in Cognitive Neuroprosthetic, EPFL followed by a Q&A
- 12:05 - 12:35 "Powered Exoskeletons for an Inclusive Society" by Mohamed Bouri, Senior Scientist, Group Leader at Rehassit, EPFL followed by a Q&A
- 12:35 - 12:45 Closing words by Stéphanie Lacour, EPFL
- 12:45 - 13:05 Guided tour of the Swiss Pavilion offered by Presence Switzerland (English only)
- 13:05 - 14:05 Networking event
(Please note that the event will have simultaneous translation from English to Japanese)
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