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Seminar on the Future of Education: Integrating AI and Well-being

On October 16, 2025, the Advanced Education Institute, based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, will host a pivotal seminar titled "New Education Demands by Society". This event aims to explore the evolving educational landscape influenced by AI and digital technologies. As society navigates the demands for both technical expertise and human-centric education, this seminar will delve deeply into the vital future competencies needed in education. It will be structured into two parts and provides a unique opportunity for both on-site and online participation, free of charge.

Seminar Details

• - Date: October 16, 2025 (Thursday) 13:00 - 17:00 (Doors Open: 12:30)
• - Location: Aoyama Campus, Building 2, Basement Seminar Room + Online Streaming
• - Fee: Free of Charge
• - Capacity: 70 attendees (Pre-registration Required, First-Come-First-Served)
• - Target Audience: Faculty members from universities and vocational schools (primarily for the first part), high school educators (primarily for the second part)
• - Organizer: Advanced Education Institute, Monthly Magazine "Advanced Education" Editorial Planning Department
• - Sponsors: Britannica Japan, Shift AI

For more details and registration, visit: Registration Link

Who Should Attend

This seminar is particularly beneficial for:

• - University and vocational school educators exploring educational practices suitable for the AI and digital era.
• - High school teachers interested in inquiry-based learning and improving student well-being.
• - Administrators and corporate stakeholders involved in educational reform.

Program Overview

Part One

13:00 - 13:40 - Keynote Speech: AI and Data Society
Speaker: Yoichiro Miyake, Specially-Appointed Professor, University of Tokyo
This talk will present the essential characteristics of future talent necessary to adapt to advancements in generative AI and data science, sparking a discussion on the directions required in both educational institutions and industry.

13:40 - 14:05 - Schools Thriving with AI vs. Those Left Behind
Speakers: Yuki Kimura and Nobuyuki Koga, Shift AI
As educational institutions face impending challenges, this segment aims to guide them on the critical juncture of either thriving or being left behind by advocating for educators to become AI leaders and emphasizing the balance between operational transformation and educating students about AI through"SHIFT AI for School."

14:05 - 14:30 - Transforming Learning through Student Spaces
Speakers: Miya Hashizume and Mako Fujita, Kokuyo Marketing Co., Ltd.
Kokuyo's mission is to enhance learning environments. This discussion will focus on how diverse spaces beyond traditional classrooms foster educational transformation and inquiry-based learning, providing insights on creating engaging campus spaces that nurture student agency.

14:30 - 14:55 - Towards a Cashless Era in Expense Management
Speaker: Takayoshi Fukuda, Concur Corporation

Part Two

15:20 - 15:55 - Keynote Speech: Inquiry and Well-being
Speaker: Yukihiro Yanagihashi, Planning Officer, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
This session will explore linking inquiry learning with personal growth and happiness, adhering to the new educational guidelines and plans that emphasize active and dialogic deep learning and well-being.

15:55 - 16:20 - Ideal vs. Actual in Inquiry Activities - Breaking the Mold at Fujieda Higashi High School
Speakers: Makoto Takahashi and Kazuaku Kimura
This presentation will evaluate the struggles and solutions related to inquiry-based learning initiatives at Fujieda Higashi High School, revealing challenges and effective practices while showcasing case studies utilizing the "Britannica Inquiry Comprehensive Pack."

16:20 - 16:45 - Coming Soon

Keynote Speaker Profiles

Yoichiro Miyake
Professor at the University of Tokyo and renowned AI game developer, Miyake specializes in the development and research of AI in digital gaming. He has held various esteemed positions and serves on several editorial boards related to AI and information processing.

Yukihiro Yanagihashi
Currently a Planning Officer at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Yanagihashi previously worked as an educator and has extensive experience implementing educational policy in Japan.

About Monthly Advanced Education

Launched in October 2019, this publication aims to elucidate the future of education across all levels, from preschool to adult education. The magazine addresses educational challenges and societal shifts, providing valuable insights for professionals in the education sector.

Advanced Education Institute Overview

• - Name: Advanced Education Institute
• - Chairperson: Hidetaka Higashiyama
• - Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo
• - Institutions: Graduate School of Business Design (Main Office) and Social Design Graduate School
• - Affiliated Organizations: Business Design Research Institute and Advanced Education Research Institute
• - Publications: Monthly "Business Design" and "Advanced Education" magazines, among others.