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Public Technologies Collaborates for Innovative Governance Solutions

Public Technologies, headquartered in Chuo City, Tokyo, has partnered with the University of Tokyo's Suzuki Hiroshi Laboratory and the Kaitoku Institute to hold the inaugural "1st Next-Generation Local Governance Co-Creation Conference" on May 31, 2025. This event aims to tackle the diverse challenges faced by local governments in Japan by collaborating with researchers and experts to provide advanced analysis and innovative solutions for sustainable development.

Focus of the Next-Generation Governance Conference

The conference will concentrate on a wide range of issues that fundamental local governments encounter, including education, disaster prevention, digital transformation (DX), artificial intelligence (AI), and healthcare. By presenting and analyzing advanced case studies, the conference seeks to offer specific solutions to these pressing challenges. Participants will include local government officials, researchers, and industry experts who will collaborate to devise strategies that enable local authorities to deliver better public services.

Details of the Inaugural Conference

The first conference will feature a keynote speech by Hiroshi Suzuki, a professor at the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Public Policy and a former deputy minister of education, culture, sports, science and technology. His presentation will be titled "Well-Being Rooted in Rural Areas: New Possibilities for Co-Creation and Governance." Additionally, there will be research presentations and panel discussions involving experts engaged in local government administration.

Yamato Aoki, CEO of Public Technologies, will participate in a dialogue on "Accelerating Local Government DX through the AI Revolution" during the DX and AI section of the conference. He is also expected to be part of a panel discussion titled "Methodologies for Upgrading Local Governments."

For detailed programs and speaker information, please visit this link.

About Public Technologies

Public Technologies is a GovTech company driven by the vision of "Japanese Dynamism," aiming to invigorate Japan from local daily life to the national level through technology. The company offers solutions that maximize Japan's potential, including the locally-focused super app 'PubTech', public ridesharing options, and AI-based administrative support tools such as 'PubTech AI Administration'.

Company Overview

• - Name: Public Technologies, Inc.
• - Business Area: Operation of GovTech services
• - Leader: CEO Yamato Aoki
• - Location: Chuo City, Tokyo
• - Capital: 100,000,000 yen
• - Established: May 2020
• - Contact: info@pubtech.jp
• - Website: Public Technologies

In conclusion, the upcoming conference represents a significant opportunity for stakeholders in local governance to collaboratively address the challenges ahead and explore the transformative potential of technology in enhancing public services across Japan.