We participated in the AUTM (Association of University Technology Managers) Annual Meeting, held in Seattle, USA from February 8 to 11. AUTM is an international organization dedicated to promoting technology transfer at universities and research institutions. This year's annual meeting brought together more than 1,000 technology transfer professionals from around the world. The conference featured a wide range of sessions covering intellectual property strategy, licensing, and industry-academia collaboration, providing a valuable opportunity to gain insight into the latest trends in technology transfer.

A central component of the meeting was the partnering session, which facilitated one-on-one meetings with representatives from companies and universities. We conducted a total of 25 meetings.

Going forward, we will build on the relationships established through these meetings by maintaining ongoing information sharing and follow-up communication. Through these continued efforts, we aim to realize partnerships that will contribute to the international deployment and societal implementation of Nagoya University's research outcomes.