On April 2, a delegation of members of the European Parliament headed by Mr. Jüri Ratas, Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE), visited RIKEN's Wako Campus. The delegation had an initial meeting with President Gonokami, Executive Vice President Nozaki, and RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing Director Yasunobu Nakamura, during which they discussed collaboration between RIKEN and the EU in areas including quantum technology. After the meeting, the delegation was given a tour of Dr. Nakamura's laboratories.
Members of the European Parliament delegation with RIKEN executives
(Front row, 3rd from left: President Gonokami and MEP Ratas, 3rd from right)
Visit to Dr. Nakamura's laboratory