Transforming Complexity into Strength: AIDA Consortium's First Public Symposium

On February 4, 2026, the AIDA Consortium, founded in September 2025, will host its inaugural public symposium at the BellSalle Nishi-Shinjuku Hall in Tokyo. This event aims to address the complexities and uncertainties faced by contemporary business leaders seeking innovative management solutions.

The Purpose of the Symposium

The AIDA Consortium, led by Akiko Ando, aims to unite insights from various fields—government, academia, and industry. The symposium is targeted at business leaders who feel challenged by traditional management models in today’s rapidly changing environment. By sharing new perspectives and practical knowledge on management that embraces complexity, the consortium seeks to empower these leaders in their decision-making processes.

Since its establishment, the AIDA Consortium has focused on merging the editorial engineering of Masakiyo Matsuoka and the management theories of Ikuro Nonaka. Their goal is to create a co-constructed framework for organizational management that thrives on complexity in the 21st century, moving beyond the limitations of rationality and predictability.

This event will build on discussions from a previous open roundtable held in October 2025, where diverse perspectives on management and organizational dynamics in a complex world were explored. Participants can find the outcomes of that roundtable linked here.

Symposium Schedule and Highlights

Event Details

- Name: AIDA Consortium Symposium 2026
- Date: February 4, 2026, from 17:00 to 20:00 (Doors open at 16:30)
- Location: BellSalle Nishi-Shinjuku Hall, Tokyo
- Cost: Free (by invitation only)
- Registration Deadline: January 27, 2026, or until capacity is reached
- Registration Link: Application Form

Program Outline

1. Opening Address: A brief introduction will highlight the foundation and aspirations of the AIDA Consortium, establishing the context for the discussions ahead.
2. AIDA Message: Speakers will reveal insights into how various sectors approach the complexities of modern business and societal operations.
3. Panel Session: Esteemed panelists, including prominent figures like Ryuuichi Yamashita (Director of the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency) and Takashi Nawa (Lead Fellow at AIDA and Professor at Kyoto Advanced Science University), will discuss and share methods for transcending traditional barriers to create dynamic management practices.
4. AIDA Working Group Update: An update on the ongoing discussions and experimental methodologies within AIDA working groups will be provided, showcasing how theory is being systematically developed in conjunction with real-world applications.

Networking Opportunity

Following the formal sessions, there will be a networking reception for attendees to connect over light refreshments. This time aims to foster connections among those engaged in or interested in the work of the AIDA Consortium.

About the AIDA Consortium

The AIDA Consortium is dedicated to leveraging Japanese methodologies to unlock organizational potential and transform complexity into opportunities. It serves as a hub for research and practical implementation of Japanese management theories influenced by the works of Masakiyo Matsuoka and Ikuro Nonaka. Participants from academia and industry practitioners collaborate in creating innovative management theories suited for the complexities of the modern world. For more information about the AIDA Consortium, you can visit the official website at AIDA Consortium.

Organization Overview

Name: AIDA Consortium
Founded: September 1, 2025
Location: Setagaya, Tokyo
Representative Director: Akiko Ando
Activities: Research development, implementation support, member organization management, and information dissemination.