On the first day of the symposium, an opening ceremony was held in the auditorium of Institut Technologi Bandung. A greeting by Dr. Kazuo Oike, President of Kyoto University followed an explanation of the history and character of the Kyoto University International Symposia by Professor Toshio Yokoyama, Director-General of the Organization for the Promotion of International Relations (OPIR).

These opening greetings were followed by further addresses by Professor Dr. Djoko Santoso, Rector of the Institut Teknologi Bandung, Professor Dr. Masaru Kono of the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Member of the Science Council of Japan and Deputy Minister Dr. Bambang Sapto Pratomosunu of the State Ministry of Research and Technology (RISTEK).

The opening session began with a presentation about Kyoto University's Active Geosphere Investigations for the 21st Century Centers of Excellence Program (KAGI21) by Professor Shigeo Yoden of the Graduate School of Science. Following that, the venue moved to the Sheraton Hotel where, on the following day (27th), a fluid geosphere-centered session was held which highlighted the importance of Indonesia in the field of active geosphere science.

The afternoon's proceedings consisted of a field trip to the Tangkuban Parahu volcano and the Lembang fault.

The final day revolved around solid-earth science. Following and integrated session on research into geosphere history and measurement technology, a panel discussion was held entitled "Active Geosphere Sciences for Human Activities in the Tropics." The discussion centered on international cooperative research and education undertakings. The discussion drew many comments from the assembled audience and ultimately ran over-time, a testimony to the profound interest generated by the relatively young field of active geosphere science.