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NTT Docomo and Blue Marble Collaborate for the Future Youth City Pitch Competition

In an exciting initiative promoting creativity and innovation among young minds, NTT Docomo has teamed up with Blue Marble to host the Future Youth City Pitch Competition during the Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai. This event, aimed at students from universities, vocational schools, and high schools across Japan, encourages participants to envision the future of communication and living spaces ten years from now.

About the Competition

The competition revolves around the theme of “Your Room in Ten Years, Powered by Future Communication”, inviting students to submit imaginative and practical ideas that blend technology with daily living. Selected ideas will be showcased during the final presentations on August 3, 2025, at the exclusive Expo Salon, a special venue within the Expo. Winning submissions may even be featured in the virtual NTT Docomo Room at the Expo, allowing participants to see their visions come to life.

This competition not only aims to inspire students to find their connections to future society but also enhances their presentation skills, creativity, and social engagement capabilities. In collaboration with educators, this program opens doors for exceptional ideas to be heard and recognized.

Event Details

• - Event Name: Future Youth City Pitch Competition
• - Date: August 3, 2025, from 14:00 to 16:00
• - Venue: Expo Salon, Osaka-Kansai Expo (restricted access)
• - Participants: Students from universities, vocational schools, and high schools across Japan
• - Organizers: NTT Docomo & Blue Marble

Eligibility and Application Process

Students can participate through two routes: a recommended application via their school (one representative per school) or as an individual entry if they obtain consent from their institution. Interested students must submit their ideas by July 11, 2025.

Submissions can include:
1. A PDF document (no restrictions on length)
2. Video submissions (MP4 format)

The essence of this competition focuses on creativity; therefore, applicants are encouraged to express their ideas in unique and personal ways. Presentations will be limited to three minutes per participant during the final event.

Incentives for Participants

Students selected to present their ideas will receive various incentives:

• - Presentation Opportunity: On the main stage of the Expo Salon, students will detail their visions in front of corporate representatives and educational professionals, marking a significant milestone in their journey of social implementation.
• - Free Entry Ticket: Participants will receive a ticket granting access to the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
• - Transportation Subsidies: A partial travel expense compensation will be available to ease the burden for those traveling from afar.
• - EVERING Smart Ring: Participants will be gifted the next-generation smart ring by Docomo—a device that symbolizes future living with functionalities like contactless payment.

The NTT Docomo Room: A Portal to the Future

This competition is closely linked with the NTT Docomo Room, a virtual space within the Expo showcasing youth creativity in envisioning future lifestyles. The Room provides a platform for students to interact with ideas and representations of future living, thus stimulating their imagination.

Encouragement from Blue Marble

Blue Marble is committed to creating a collaboratively rich environment for education, creativity, and social engagement. The Future Youth City project aims to bridge the gap between students and the professional realm through pitch contests, exhibitions, and opportunities for real-world application.

Through initiatives like this, Blue Marble is dedicated to nurturing young talent and ideas, giving them the opportunity to explore their creativity and potential.

For more inquiries, students and educators can reach out via email at event@bluemarble.ooo for application support or questions regarding the competition.

Join the Future of Creation

Whether you're a student eager to make your mark or someone interested in innovation, we welcome you to experience new ideas and participate in shaping the future. The Future Youth City Pitch Competition exemplifies how creativity can drive societal progress, and we look forward to seeing visionary ideas that redefine the concept of living in the future.