The 1st international forum invited representatives of synchrotron radiation facilities from around the world, and it was held with the aim of building strong collaborative relationships between universities, research institutions and synchrotron radiation facilities in Japan and abroad. The participants also discussed issues related to Tohoku University's important role in promoting industry-academia collaboration utilizing the next-generation synchrotron radiation facility and the formation of research complexes. The participants agreed to establish a global summit meeting to be held as a regular forum for promoting international collaboration.