We are pleased to announce the organisation of an international symposium on the project for the Centre for High-Depth Omics Medical Research and the 4D System Development and Regeneration Science Initiative. The National Institute for Basic Biology,  which has concluded a collaboration agreement with the Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics (IMEG) , will also participate in the symposium to contribute to strengthening the support infrastructure for national joint-use/joint research centres and the revitalisation of international academic exchange. We hope that many people, not only those involved in each of the centres, will participate in this symposium.