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The 8th Annual Conference: Unleashing Well-Being Through Play, Work, and Learning

The Japan Society for Care Informatics (JSIC), led by Executive Director Yoichi Takebayashi, will host its 8th Annual Conference (CIHCD2025) on November 15-16, 2025. This year’s theme is "Unleashing Well-Being Through Play, Work, and Learning," aimed at exploring the intersection of these three essential dimensions of life.

The conference kicks off on November 15 at the TKP Shinagawa Conference Center. Attendees can engage in an interactive session that fosters dialogue among participants, stakeholders, and experts in the field. The following day, the conference moves to Tamagawa University’s STREAM Hall 2019 for a series of thought-provoking talks and wrap-up sessions. Since this is an in-person event, no online format will be available, although videos of the talks will be accessible afterward for on-demand viewings.

Message from the Conference Chair

Naoki Uchida, Director of Taro Clinic under Suzuran Medical Corporation, serves as the Conference Chair. Uchida shares the society’s evolution, from its inception in 2017 as the Japan Society for Dementia Information to its current form, emphasizing the need for innovation in care and education. "In the era where AI technology accelerates remarkably, the importance of daily activities like play, work, and learning increases significantly for enhancing our well-being," Uchida states. He emphasizes the vital contributions of such activities on mental, physical, and social health.

At this year’s conference, the focus will be on the scientific evidence supporting how these activities contribute to well-being, particularly for senior citizens and those suffering from dementia. Among the insightful presentations will be an introduction to the remarkable initiatives of the Community Design Lab in Miyazaki Prefecture.

Target Audience

The event is tailored for a diverse range of participants, including:

• - Professionals from municipalities striving for sustainable community coexistence.
• - IT engineers and entrepreneurs looking to solve social challenges through technology.
• - Healthcare and caregiving professionals seeking innovative approaches to care.
• - Family members and individuals interested in caregiving for people with cognitive impairments and other disabilities.

Key Highlights

• - Scholarly multidisciplinary dialogue: This platform encourages knowledge sharing across academia, real-world applications, and citizen activities, focusing discussions from the perspective of everyday life.
• - Advanced cases in community design: Attendees will learn from frontline practices in personal AI and decentralized marketing strategies.
• - Intensive networking opportunities: Participants can enjoy rich face-to-face interactions during networking events and informal gatherings.

Event Details

• - Dates:

- November 15 (Sat): 18:00–20:00 (Interactive Session), 20:00–21:40 (Networking Event)
- November 16 (Sun): 10:00–17:30 (Wrap-up Session), 17:40–19:30 (Social Gatherings)

• - Venues:

- November 15: TKP Shinagawa Conference Center, Room 6A (6F Keikyu No. 2 Building)
- November 16: Tamagawa University, STREAM Hall 2019, Classroom 313AB

• - Registration Fees:

- Academic Members: ¥5,000
- Community Members: ¥3,000
- Supporting Members: ¥5,000
- Non-Members: ¥10,000 (inclusive of tax) - Additional applications for networking events required

Program Overview

November 15 (Sat) at Shinagawa:

• - 18:00–20:00: Interactive session (poster presentations) featuring chair Shogo Ishikawa (Shizuoka University, Associate Professor)

November 16 (Sun) at Tamagawa University:

• - 10:10–11:10: Keynote 1: "Play, Work, and Learning in the Age of Generative AI" by Takeo Nakayama (Kyoto University, Professor)
• - 11:20–12:20: Keynote 2: "Creating a Happy Community" by Ryo Matsuzaki (Director, Community Design Lab)
• - 12:20–12:40: Quick presentations from Interactive Session speakers
• - 13:30–14:50: Keynote 3: "Reimagining Work, Learning, and Well-Being in Local Communities" with Takayuki Maeda (DAYS BLG! President) and a discussion with Takeyuki Ogawa (Kyoto Tachibana University, Professor)
• - 15:00–16:00: Keynote 4: "Personal AI and Decentralized Marketing" by Koichi Hashida (RIKEN AIP Group Director)
• - 16:10–17:30: Wrap-up Session focusing on creating happiness for diverse individuals about learning, investment impacts, and innovations in care, involving distinguished speakers like Yoichi Takebayashi and Tomoshi Takahashi.

Call for Interactive Session Presentations

The conference seeks engaging poster presentations. Participants can submit their abstracts by October 24, 2025, and winners will be recognized at the social event.

To register for the event, visit the official conference site. For inquiries, please contact:

• - For registration costs: [email protected]
• - For general inquiries: [email protected]

We eagerly await your participation in this significant event!