On 6 September, the EU-Japan Centre had the great pleasure of hosting the "Vulcanus in Europe" alumni get-together in Tokyo.

The Vulcanus in Europe is a one-of-a-kind programme with a long history. Established in 1996, the programme now has more than 520 alumni. The get-together, which was attended by 160 alumni, was a wonderful opportunity for networking for alumni from different generations working in various fields. H.E. Ambassador Jean-Eric Paquet and Mr. Koji Hachiyama, Deputy Director-General for Trade Policy of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), opened the event with warm and inspiring words of welcome for the participants. The event was then followed by a lively panel discussion with six alumni sharing their Vulcanus stories and how the programme impacted their career paths. During the networking reception, participants enjoyed meeting new and old faces. The Vulcanus alumni form an exciting, innovative, and multi-generational group of people with unique skills and experiences. One of the great values of the programme lies in this network of alumni itself. The EU-Japan Centre will expand our support for the alumni activities and hope to bring as many alumni together as possible. Thank you to all the Vulcanucians who joined the event!

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