Timetable of Leaders Session (LS)
Date: October 22 (Thursday), 2026
Venue: CSIR ICC (AMBER)
Arrival and Registration 08:00－09:00
Group Photo 09:00－09:10
Morning Session 09:15－12:40 (Open to the public)
Opening ceremony
Welcome address
Opening remarks
Voices of Leadership: Strenthening Global Cooperation through RD20
RD20 status and activities (moderated by Action Committee members)
Current status of RD20
– Report of Summer School 2026
– Report of TF
Announcement
Announcement of the RD20 Summer School 2027
Announcement of the 9th RD20
Adjournment of morning session
Afternoon Session 14:00－17:35 (Closed, Invited members only)
Introductory remarks from chairs
Overview of the LS afternoon session in the 8th RD20
Reviewing Leaders Recommendation 2025
Moderated discussion
Theme 1: Engagement – Exploring ways to support active participation in RD20 activities
Theme 2: Resources for Collaboration Opportunity
Moderated discussion
Theme 3: Membership – Considering future principles related to RD20 membership
Theme 4: Visibility – Improving RD20’s visibility and outreach
Reviewing discussion for Leaders Recommendation 2026
Future conference approval of hosting institutes
The 10th RD20 Conference 2028
RD20 Summer School 2028
Adjounment of afternoon session
