Around thirty researchers and graduate students participated. Deputy Director Yuriko Kawakubo and International Program Associates Yusuke Nakakane and Eriko Kitajima announced the end of their terms in office and expressed their gratitude for everyone’s cooperation and support during their years in Sweden. As new Deputy Director Takao Yoshihara had just arrived in Sweden in time for this gathering, he was introduced to the attendees. The participants enjoyed discussions and information exchange until the end of the gathering.