Engaging in Meaningful Dialogue: 'Conversations Halfway’ Event to Explore Work Support Experience

On February 21, 2026, from 1 PM to 3 PM, Papageno, a company dedicated to innovative support for people with disabilities, will collaborate with the organizers of the event to host a meaningful dialogue session titled ‘Conversations Halfway – Time Before Words Take Form’. The event will be held at Papageno Work & Recovery, located in Yawata-yama, Suginami, Tokyo.

Event Overview

This unique event aims to provide a safe space for individuals working in the fields of welfare, healthcare, and education to explore the feelings of discomfort and unarticulated insights they encounter in their practices. Instead of seeking definitive answers or predetermined frameworks, the dialogue will focus on the ‘here and now’ of being amid practices.

Participants will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and experiences, guided by special guests Yasumasa Tanaka, CEO of Papageno, and Nobuyuki Suzuki, founder of Kankai.net. The discussion will revolve around the concept of ‘supporting alongside’—a collaborative approach that transcends traditional boundaries.

Why Attend?

This event is designed for those who:

- Feel discomfort with existing frameworks within their practices.
- Seek relationships that foster support and collaboration in actions.
- Need space to articulate their feelings before they become clear concepts.
- Have a strong reaction to the principles discussed in ‘Social Work 4.0’—Yasumasa Tanaka’s recent publication.

Please note that this is not a seminar where clear methodologies or conclusions are provided. Participants are welcomed regardless of their familiarity with the book.

Event Format

Rather than following a conventional seminar format, this dialogue-based event encourages participants to share their confusions and inexpressible feelings in a relaxed atmosphere. People from diverse professions—healthcare, welfare, community engagement, and expression activities—will come together, and everyone with an interest in ‘supporting people’ will find value in this gathering.

Special Guests

Yasumasa Tanaka
Holding a degree from Kanagawa University of Human Services, Yasumasa Tanaka established Papageno in 2022 with the vision of implementing recovery in society. With a rich background in research surrounding media and suicide, he works to foster Digital Transformation (DX) and AI in the disability welfare sector, while also collaborating with governmental bodies to empower support workers through AI skills development.

More about Yasumasa Tanaka:

- Twitter
- Note
- Book: “A New Form of Support for the Disabled Through Generative AI: Social Work 4.0”

Nobuyuki Suzuki
An individual with personal health challenges, Nobuyuki Suzuki previously worked for a pharmaceutical company before founding Kankai.net. His organization aims to enhance the collaboration between healthcare professionals and patients, working tirelessly towards improving medical environments through speaking and training engagements.

Event Details

- Event Title: Conversations Halfway – Time Before Words Take Form
- Date & Time: February 21, 2026 (Saturday) 13:00 - 15:00
- Venue: Papageno Work & Recovery
- Address: 1-13-1 Kamitakaiido, Suginami, Tokyo
- Access: 5-minute walk from Yawata-yama Station on the Keio Line
- Capacity: Maximum of 15 participants (including organizers)
- Participation Fee: 1,500 yen (payable in cash on the day) — net proceeds will be donated to related supportive dialogue initiatives.
- Organizer: Nao, a practitioner focused on dialogue and space creation.

For further inquiries, please contact: [email protected]

How to Register

To learn more about the event and to register, please visit the following URL:
Event Registration on Peatix

About Papageno Work & Recovery

Papageno Work & Recovery provides support for individuals with disabilities to explore their individuality and engage in recovery, leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as generative AI to aid in corporate digital transformations. At its three locations in Tokyo—Yawata-yama, Shimotakaiido, and Yoga—Papageno accommodates about 120 individuals with disabilities, enabling them to thrive by adjusting work environments to suit their unique needs.

About Papageno Inc.

Papageno Inc. is committed to creating a society where everyone can feel that their life matters through the implementation of recovery in their business practices. The company operates a long-term employment support service and develops an AI-supported app for welfare support, striving to continuously innovate.

- Company Name: Papageno Inc.
- Location: 1-13-1 Kamitakaiido, Suginami, Tokyo
- Representative: Yasumasa Tanaka, CEO
- Business Activities: Operating Papageno Work & Recovery, developing AI support applications, aiding in corporate digital transformations.
- Official Website: Papageno Official Site
- Official YouTube: Papageno YouTube Channel
- Papageno AI Welfare Research Institute: AI Welfare Research