Discover the Power of Paralympic Sports at TEAM BEYOND CONFERENCE 2025

TEAM BEYOND CONFERENCE 2025: Connecting Employees and Companies Through the Power of Paralympic Sports

As Japan gears up for two significant sporting events, the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics and the 5th Asian Para Games in Aichi and Nagoya, the anticipation surrounding these competitions continues to grow. The upcoming TEAM BEYOND CONFERENCE aims to highlight the unique charm of Paralympic sports, focusing on how they can bridge the emotional connection between companies and their employees.

Event Overview

The conference is set to take place on August 27th, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 5:35 PM at the Ochanomizu Solacity Conference Center, specifically in the Solacity Hall. The address is 4-6 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda, Tokyo. Both in-person attendees and virtual participants will be able to engage in this enlightening experience.

The session will include keynote speeches and case studies focusing on how various organizations actively promote and support Paralympic sports. Participants will also have an opportunity to network and exchange ideas, fostering relationships that can lead to greater collaboration in supporting inclusive sports initiatives.

Keynote Speakers

The conference will feature prominent speakers from local government and sporting organizations:

1. Tokyo Metropolitan Government's International Sports Division will present on the preparations for the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics. They will detail the event's significance as Japan's first-ever hosting of the games dedicated to the hearing impaired, sharing insights about partnerships with sponsoring organizations and strategies towards an inclusive society.

2. Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games Organizing Committee will discuss the upcoming 2026 Asian Para Games, focusing on the distinctive features of parasports and the fundamental value of creating equitable opportunities for all.

Through these speeches, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of the impact that these events can have in promoting inclusivity and social awareness.

Case Studies Presentations

In addition to the keynote talks, four dynamic companies will showcase their successful initiatives related to supporting para-athletics, demonstrating the positive effects such engagement has on their workforce:

- JTB Corporation will delve into how their commitment to parasports has transformed engagement both internally and externally. They will share insights on how this involvement has changed attitudes towards inclusivity and supported employees with disabilities.

- Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance, through an athlete employment program, will exhibit their strategies for supporting athletes while simultaneously promoting team spirit and community engagement initiatives.

- Sumitomo Electric, by sharing their efforts in aiding deaf athletes, will outline the organizational culture they are fostering to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

- Goldwin Inc. will present their collaboration with para-athletes, emphasizing how this initiative has enriched employee understanding and communication, ultimately benefiting their product development.