To Japanese Companies / Organizations
The 23rd Korea-Japan Workshop on Ocean Color (KJWOC) /
The 14th Asian Workshop on Ocean Color (AWOC)
Call for Sponsorship
The "Korea-Japan Workshop on Ocean Color (KJWOC)" and the "Asian Workshop on Ocean Color (AWOC)" will be held in Toyama Prefecture in 2026.
The Workshop will be conducted in English ( Japanese subtitles will be available ).
Main Topics of the Workshop
Ocean color remote sensing is a technique for observing light reflected from the sea surface. By analyzing "ocean color," we can remotely measure essential components such as phytoplankton (chlorophyll-a) that are crucial for understand the marine environment.
This workshop provides participants with opportunities to present their latest studies on remote sensing of marine and coastal environments while covering a wide range of observation technologies, from satellites in space to cutting-edge drones. Expected topics are outlined below:
🛰️Current and Future Ocean Observation Missions
Reviewing the operational status and data products of major Earth observation satellites to identify challenges and future directions for ocean monitoring.
🎯Sensor Calibration and Validation
Addressing the temporal degradation of satellite sensors to ensure the long-term reliability and accuracy of satellite data.
🐟Satellite Data Applications for Marine Environment, Physical Oceanography, and Fisheries
Monitoring and assessment of water quality, harmful algal blooms, and physical processes (e.g., currents, fronts, eddies), as well as their utilization for fisheries management and marine resource assessment.
🌱Coastal Habitats Mapping with Satellite Sensors
Mapping of coastal blue carbon habitats such as seagrasses, tidal marshes and mangroves
💼Operational System Development
Development of practical applications with satellite data to bridge the gap between research and societal needs.
🤖Advanced Data Analysis with AI and Machine Learning
Leveraging AI and machine learning algorithms to automate the detection of long-term environmental trends and anomalous phenomena from satellite data.
History and Significance: Over 20 Years of Connecting Asia
The "Korea-Japan Workshop on Ocean Color (KJWOC)" started in 2003 in Nagasaki, Japan. For over 20 years, Japan and Korea have taken turns to host the event, building a strong network for ocean color research.In 2011, the "Asian Workshop on Ocean Color (AWOC)" was launched for Southeast Asian nations, and has been held jointly with KJWOC. In recent years, the KJWOC/AWOC has been hosted as follows: in 2023 at Nagoya University Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research (ISEE), Japan; in 2024 at Udayana University, Indonesia; and in 2025 at Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology (KIOST), Korea. Today, KJWOC/AWOC has evolved into the most significant community for ocean color remote sensing in the Asian region.
Towards the 2026 Toyama Workshop
The upcoming Toyama workshop is aimed at further advancing academic achievements in precise research with enhanced technology for Sustainable Seas.
To this end, we would greatly appreciate your valued sponsorship to help us achieve the objectives of this workshop. The event offers a unique opportunity for your organization/compamy to showcase your technologies, demonstrate your social responsibility, and build international networks with world-renowned researchers and next-generation engineers from Asia.
Event Overview
Sky Hall (Tower 111, 3F)
5-5 Ushijimashinmachi, Toyama City, Toyama 930-0856, Japan
Supporters (Tentative)
Benefits of Sponsorship
Enhancing Global Recognition
Effectively promoting your organization's/company's advanced technologies and environmental initiatives to workshop participants.
Alternative Networking with Experts
Expanding your professional network by interacting directly with researchers and students involved in cutting-edge observation technologies, potentially leading to future joint development and information exchange.
Contributing to Ocean Conservation
Contributing to solving global marine environmental issues by demonstrating your commitment to CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Sponsorship Benefits
50,000JPY/unit
Each sponsorship unit includes all the benefits listed on the right.
How to Apply
- 1 Please read the "Sponsorship Prospectus (Japanese Only)" via the download link on the right.
- 2 Fill in the required information in the "Sponsorship Application Form (Japanese Only)" displayed below.
- 3 Review your content and submit the form.
After submission, the secretariat (NPEC) will send a confirmation email with a detailed explanation for the remittance.
Deadline: September 30, 2026