Unveiling Innovations: Digital Hollywood Graduate School's 2025 Presentation Event

Digital Hollywood Graduate School's 2025 Achievement Presentation Event: VERBALS. DHGS the DAY

On February 28, 2026, the Digital Hollywood Graduate School (located in Ochanomizu, Tokyo), under the leadership of President Tomoyuki Sugiyama, is set to host its 2025 achievement presentation, themed "VERBALS. DHGS the DAY." This event will take place online, allowing a broader audience to engage with the innovative works of graduate students. It focuses on harnessing digital content to introduce new services and products across various fields.

The event's name, "VERBALS," reflects the school's 21st cohort, signifying "those who articulate ideas." It is designed as a culmination of their research efforts, integrating digital technology with creativity to propose practical applications and business developments. All presentations will be live-streamed on YouTube, inviting viewers from around the world to witness the innovative outputs of the students.

Presenters and Their Topics

Seven graduate students will present their projects, all aligned with significant social themes:

1. Yusaku Kanagawa: DDDD Film School - Transforming Japan into a Documentary Powerhouse

2. Koji Fujimoto: Building a Trust Framework for Co-Creation Society - Transforming Societal Structures

3. Kaito Riku: VRM Avatars and Ultra-Lightweight AI - Bringing Life to the Sterile Desktop

4. Yosuke Miyamori: Digital Benefits That Reach Only You - A Unique Experience

5. Masahiro Shinoda: AI Agents Supporting Families Facing Chronic Illnesses During Adolescence

6. Takao Ikihara: It's Your Turn to Search - The Quest for Hidden Treasures

7. Haruya Ishiwatari: Towards a Society Where 'Dispersed Value' Matters - Basic Research on Short Task Distribution and Human Labor in Specific Spaces

This year's presentations emphasize the merger of digital technology and human creativity, aiming to propose solutions to pressing societal issues through innovative thinking.

Event Overview

- Date: February 28, 2026 (Saturday)
- Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (JST)
- Format: Online via YouTube Live (Participants will receive a participation URL prior to the event)
- Cost: Free, but registration is required.
- Organizer: Digital Hollywood Graduate School
- Registration Link: Reserve your spot

Please note that this year’s event will be exclusively online, with no in-person attendance available, so ensure you register accordingly.

About Digital Hollywood Graduate School

Founded in 2004, Digital Hollywood Graduate School stands as Japan's first corporate-based professional graduate school. The institution emphasizes the integration of four key elements: Science, Engineering, Art, and Design (SEAD) to produce leaders equipped to drive societal transformation through advanced digital communication. The school is notable for its emphasis on new business planning and prototyping, and it has been recognized for its contributions to entrepreneurial endeavors, ranking 15th nationwide and 6th among private universities in Japan, according to the "Anti-entrepreneur University Survey" from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

The graduate school's commitment to supporting entrepreneurship among its current and former students is unwavering. Those interested in industry-academia collaborative research in the field of digital communication or contemplating enrollment at the graduate school are encouraged to reach out for more information.