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New Education Expo 2026 in Osaka: Harnessing Digital Badges in Learning

On June 13, 2026, the New Education Expo will take place in Osaka, featuring prominent figures and groundbreaking discussions focused on education. This major seminar and exhibition cater specifically to educators and learning facilitators, aiming to enhance teaching methodologies through innovative tools such as digital badges. The expo is organized by Infosign, a Tokyo-based company specializing in open badge issuing and management platforms.

Seminar Overview

The seminar led by Infosign and distinguished professors will discuss the theme "Utilizing Digital Badges in Inquiry Learning: Connecting School Education and Social Education." This topic is highly relevant as it addresses the necessity for effective methods to acknowledge and certify students' learning achievements during their educational journey. As interest in digital badges rises, this seminar will provide insights into how they can help visualize learning outcomes and create pathways for future learning.

The seminar highlights the importance of recording and recognizing the process of exploration and learning. By integrating digital badges, educators can reinforce the skills students have acquired, making learning more transparent and motivating. The collaborative efforts of academic professionals and infrastructure providers are expected to yield invaluable insights to attendees, whether educators, policy-makers, or community representatives.

Featured Speakers

The session will include presentations from:

• - Prof. Tadashi Inagaki, Professor at Tohoku Gakuin University and Vice President
• - Prof. Takayuki Araki, Professor at Nihon Keizai University
• - Yuko Mizuno, Coordinator from Infosign

Uchida Yoko Educational Research Institute will coordinate the discussions, creating a comprehensive overview of best practices in the application of digital badges in both academic and practical settings.

Event Details

• - Date: June 13, 2026
• - Time: 13:00 - 14:40
• - Location: Osaka Merchandise Mart (OMM) Seminar No. O29]
• - Participation Fee: Free (Prior registration required)
• - Registration URL: [Register Here

Target Audience

This event is particularly beneficial for:

• - Education professionals seeking new methods for evaluating and documenting inquiry-based learning.
• - Local government representatives looking to develop frameworks that connect school education with social education initiatives through community and corporate partnerships.

What is New Education Expo?

Launching in 1996, the New Education Expo (NEE) serves as a premier seminar and exhibition for educational stakeholders. This year's event features simultaneous sessions in Tokyo, with satellite venues in Sapporo, Sendai, Nagoya, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka showcasing selected seminars in real-time. The expo presents an unique opportunity for professionals to share, learn, and collaborate on the future of education. For more information, visit the official site: New Education Expo.

About Infosign

Founded in 2001, Infosign is dedicated to advancing educational outcomes through technology. They offer the SaaS version of the open-source CBT platform "TAO" and the "Open Badge Factory," an internationally recognized service that conforms to the Open Badges 3.0 standard. With growing adoption across universities, local governments, and organizations in human resource development, Infosign acts as a partner, supporting implementation, operational assistance, and technical integration with existing Learning Management and HR systems.

For more inquiries, please contact Infosign at:

• - Email: [email protected]
• - Official Website: Infosign
• - Address: 1-2-18 Ikebukuro, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 110-0008, Japan