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Kanmin MEET Miyagi 2025: A Bridge Between Public and Private Sectors

On November 17, 2025, the Kanmin MEET Miyagi 2025 event will be held in Sendai, bringing together public and private sector representatives to foster collaboration aimed at regional revitalization. This initiative is part of the Cabinet Office's program to promote the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) through public-private partnerships, managed by Azest Corporation, headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo.

Event Overview

The face-to-face matching event, titled Kanmin MEET Miyagi 2025, aims to create partnerships that address local issues faced by municipalities. Public officials and private sector representatives interested in regional development are encouraged to participate, fostering collaboration that can lead to innovative solutions and a stronger community.

In this event, municipalities dealing with specific challenges will connect with over 160 businesses who have viable solutions. The previous event, Kanmin MEET Osaka 2025, successfully brought together more than 40 municipalities, showcasing the effectiveness of such collaborative networks. The Kanmin MEET Miyagi 2025 will be supported by partners like Hakuhodo and khb East Japan Broadcasting, highlighting a collective effort to solve local problems through collaboration.

Objective of the Local Revitalization SDGs Public-Private Partnership Platform

Established by the Cabinet Office, the Local Revitalization SDGs Public-Private Partnership Platform aims to facilitate the implementation of SDGs domestically while promoting local revitalization. As of November 2025, the platform boasts over 8,100 entities, creating partnerships between municipalities and private sectors to deepen collaboration in addressing regional challenges.

Event Details

• - Date and Time: November 17, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
• - Venue: Sendai City Small and Medium Enterprise Activation Center, Multipurpose Hall (Aoba-ku, Sendai City)
• - Target Participants: Local government officials, private enterprises, organizations, and universities
• - Event Website: Kanmin MEET Miyagi 2025
• - Expected Participants: Local governments from regions including Hokkaido's Ikeda Town, Iwate's Ichinoseki City, Miyagi Prefecture, and many more across Japan.

Collaboration Through Information Exchange

The Kanmin MEET platform serves as an informal setting for municipalities to share their pressing concerns with potential private sector solutions. Municipalities will communicate their specific needs prior to the event, allowing businesses to understand the challenges and thereby offer tailored solutions during the face-to-face interactions at the event. This direct communication approach fosters simple yet effective dialogue between local government and businesses.

Past Event Reports

The Kanmin MEET series has established a successful history of facilitating public-private dialogues. Reports from previous events like Kanmin MEET Osaka 2025 and Kanmin MEET Okinawa 2024 can be accessed through the Local Revitalization SDGs platform website, showcasing the fruitful outcomes achieved through collective effort.

About Azest Corporation

Azest Corporation plays a vital role in this initiative as a project manager for the platform, promoting digital transformation through web and mobile application development. The company specializes in data utilization to foster a data-driven culture, providing support in data analysis and AI business applications.

• - Address: 2-10 Kanda Ogawamachi, Chiyoda, Tokyo 101-0052
• - Website: Azest Corporation

For any inquiries related to this event, please contact Azest’s PR department at 03-3219-4836 or via email at [email protected].

Join us at Kanmin MEET Miyagi 2025 to explore ways in which collaboration can transform regional challenges into opportunities for growth and development. We hope to see a diverse array of participants ready to engage and make a difference in their communities.