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Web3 Local Revitalization Seminar at Okayama University

On July 4, 2025, Okayama University will host a pivotal seminar focused on the transformative potential of Web3 technology in tackling local challenges and creating new value. This event, co-organized with Web3 professionals, is designed for local stakeholders engaged in community development. It will offer insights through practical case studies and future possibilities, urging participants to take their first steps toward actionable change.

What is Web3?

Web3 represents a new economic paradigm built on blockchain technology, allowing users to co-create, own, and exchange value through tokens like cryptocurrency. To dive deeper into the concept, you can visit the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s website, which outlines the essence and applications of Web3 in today's economy. Web3 Overview by METI

Event Details

• - Date: July 4th, 2025 (Friday)
• - Time: 15:00–17:00
• - Location: Okayama University Tsushima Campus, Co-Creation Innovation Lab (KIBINOVE), 5th floor
• - Address: 1-1-1 Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, 700-8530
• - Registration Fee: Free
• - Capacity: 50 participants (first-come-first-served basis)

Seminar Timeline

• - 15:00–15:05: Opening
• - 15:05–15:30: Session 1 - Exploring Web3's Potential in Regional Revitalization
• - 15:30–15:55: Session 2 - Needs and Expectations from the Frontlines of Local Issues in Relation to Web3
• - 15:55–16:00: Break
• - 16:00–16:50: Session 3 - Panel Discussion on Future Applications of Web3 in Okayama
• - 16:50–17:00: Closing

Featured Speakers

The seminar will feature prominent figures including:

• - Professor Yasuyuki Nogami: Vice President of Okayama University, overseeing DX Promotion and Information Security
• - Fumihiro Shindo: Director of the Hiroshima Web3 Association and CEO of CodeFox
• - Yuki Kamimoto: CEO of N.Avenue, serving as both moderator and panelist
• - Taro Tokui: Business Development Officer at N.Avenue

Registration

Interested participants can register via the following link before July 4, 2025, at 14:00: Event Registration

Co-organizers

This seminar is jointly hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s Chugoku Bureau and Okayama's Digital Innovation Creation Platform (OI-Start), alongside the Okayama University Green Innovation Center (GIC).

References and Additional Information

For more details related to this event and the organizations involved, check out the following links:

• - OI-Start
• - KIBINOVE
• - GIC

The Okayama University continues to advocate for sustainability, supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while fostering community engagement and innovation in research. As a core research university, Okayama University aims to lead initiatives such as the OI-Start platform, promoting collaboration between academia, government, and industry. With events like this seminar, they strive to realize innovations that cater to the future of both local and global communities.