Exploring Collaborative Possibilities for Corporate Growth Through Community Engagement at Eikei University

On October 27, 2025, Eikei University, located in Hiroshima City, will host an engaging and insightful event titled, "From Community Engagement to Corporate Growth: Exploring the Potential of Industry-Academia Collaboration Through Eikei University's Co-creation Project Examples." This event aims to introduce the concept of collaborative projects between local communities and businesses to various companies in the metropolitan area.

Eikei University, under the leadership of President Mutsuhiko Arinobu, has been at the forefront of promoting industry-academia collaboration through various co-creation projects. The university's initiatives focus on shaping a framework where local communities and businesses can jointly build a brighter future. This event serves as a platform for discussing the benefits of regional engagement for companies aiming to expand into local markets and foster community revitalization.

One of the highlights of the event will be the keynote speech delivered by Ryo Kato from Pasona JOB HUB, who has been a leading figure in regional revitalization efforts. His presentation will address the important question: "Why should companies connect with local communities now?" Drawing on insights from his extensive experience, Kato will explore how companies can enhance their market reach, secure valuable talent, and increase brand value through effective collaboration with local regions.

Event Schedule

- 18:00 - 18:05: Opening Remarks
- 18:05 - 18:40: Keynote Speech: "Advancing Regional Revitalization with Pasona" (Ryo Kato, Pasona JOB HUB)
- 18:40 - 19:10: Introduction to Eikei University's Co-creation Project (Yoshinobu Hayata, Director of Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration and Research Promotion Center, Professor)
- 19:10 - 19:40: Case Study Presentation and Discussion

- Speaker 1: Kunihiro Fujiwara, Assistant General Manager of Yoshimoto Sales Promotion & Area Action Department
- Speaker 2: Kenichi Wazumi, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd.

- 19:40 - 20:30: Networking and Exchange Event

Benefits of Participation

Participants will have the opportunity to gain insights into the latest trends in regional revitalization and learn about the potential for collaboration with metropolitan companies through Eikei University’s initiatives. This event could also open doors for networking with other organizations interested in regional advancement.

Capacity and Participation Details

The event has a capacity of 30 participants and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with prior registration required. Participants will attend in person, and there is no participation fee. The venue for this exciting event is The Place Shibuya, located at 2-11-1 Dougenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.

How to Register

To register, please check the following page for more details and secure your spot. This event is organized by Eikei University and supported by Creww Inc.

For further information, visit Eikei University’s official website: Eikei University