The organising committee of the 6th Japan SciCom Forum (JSF2024) conference has released an executive summary detailing the event’s highlights and key recommendations for Japan’s science communication community. Held on 22–23 October 2024 in Fukuoka and hosted by Kyushu University, the conference gathered science communication practitioners, researchers, educators, and journalists to explore pressing topics such as public trust, the ethical use of AI, and innovative engagement strategies.

The summary highlights impactful keynote presentations, including Kiki Bowman’s focus on intentional design for effective communication and Tetsukazu Yahara’s emphasis on community co-production in sustainability research. It also outlines engaging workshops and discussions on practical skills, from media pitching to navigating institutional crisis communication.

Key recommendations from the report include fostering transparency to build public trust, establishing ethical guidelines for AI use in communication, enhancing capacity-building initiatives, and promoting global collaboration to address shared challenges in science communication.

The executive summary serves as a valuable resource for Japan’s science communication community, offering insights and strategies to advance the field. The full report is available here and the conference details are at: https://www.japansci.com/conference/jsf24