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On September 22, 2025, Okayama University, in collaboration with the Cabinet Office, will hold the "Future Co-Creation Workshop" at its Tsushima Campus. This hybrid event aims to facilitate discussions on successful collaborations between universities and local communities.

Workshop Overview
The workshop, titled "Intersection of Knowledge, Future Co-Creation - New Possibilities Through Integrated Knowledge Between University and Community," will be hosted at the campus's Innovation Laboratory (KIBINOVE) and online. Participants will discuss case studies highlighting both the successes and challenges that arise from collaborative projects involving local governments and universities.

Date and Time
The event is scheduled for Monday, September 22, 2025, from 2 PM to 5 PM.

Location

• - On-site: KIBINOVE, 5th Floor, Okayama University, Tsushima Campus, Okayama City.
• - Online: Accessible via the provided link.

Program Agenda

• - Opening Remarks by Yuka MImura, Director of Okayama University
• - Greeting from the Cabinet Office
• - Case Studies on Integrated Knowledge

1. "Efforts for Decarbonized City Building in Collaboration with Local Residents" (Maniwa City) - Professor Daiten Narumi
2. "Glocal Co-Creation through Interdisciplinary Strategies from UMI" - Professor Mayuko Hamada
3. "Collaboration between Academic Research and Local Governments: Issues and Approaches" (Kumeyama Town) - Associate Professor Katsutoshi Onaka

• - General Discussion
• - Closing Remarks by Tohru Yusa, Vice Director of Okayama University

Participation
The workshop is open to anyone interested in the topic.

• - In-person capacity: 80 people
• - Online capacity: 100 people

Interested participants can register via the Microsoft Forms link by September 19, 2025.

• - Registration link: Sign Up Form

For those wishing to stay updated on research and collaborative projects at Okayama University, more information is available via the university’s official portal and the Innovation and Co-Creation Organization.

Conclusion
This workshop is a significant opportunity to enhance the collaboration between academia and the community, advancing sustainable development goals and innovative solutions that can benefit society and the environment. It is a call for collective effort and engagement in a realm where knowledge intersects and abilities combine to bring forth new challenges and solutions.
Join us in shaping a better future together!

For additional inquiries, participants can contact Okayama University’s Research and Innovation Management Office or the Start-up and Venture Creation Department, located on the Tsushima Campus.