Events

Update: August 23, 2021

As Tohoku University is now at BCP Level 3 due to the growing number of COVID-19 infections in the city, Falling Walls Lab Sendai 2021 will now be held completely online. Well known TV and radio personality Atsuko Kohata will be the MC.

The event remains free and open to the public. Please register through the link below by August 30.

Tohoku University will be hosting the 2021 Falling Walls Lab Sendai on August 31. This year, 26 young researchers and entrepreneurs from 16 countries will be pitching their innovative ideas in three-minute presentations on topics such as AI, climate change and vaccines.

The winner will receive a paid trip to Berlin to speak to a global audience at the Falling Walls Lab Finale in November.

Anyone who is interested in watching these dynamic pitches is welcome to attend. The event will be held in a hybrid format - with the option of watching online, or in-person at Tohoku University's Katahira campus. Registration is required.

Event: 2021 Falling Walls Lab Sendai
Date and Time: August 31, 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Venue: Sakura Hall, Katahira Campus / or online (YouTube Live)

Audience registration form: https://forms.gle/66CtRfsC6nioHqpm7