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Discover the First TEDx Okayama University Event in 2025

Okayama University is proud to announce its inaugural TEDx event, TEDx Okayama University, set to take place on April 20, 2025. This exciting occasion will be hosted at the Fifty-Year Memorial Hall, located at the Tsushima Campus, celebrated for its academic achievements and cultural contributions.

Event Overview

This TEDx event aims to spread valuable ideas through presentations, consistent with the global vision of TED Talks, famous for sharing revolutionary ideas worldwide. Organized by a group of enthusiastic students from the university's Global Discovery Program, this event marks a significant milestone as it is the first TEDx event in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions.

Participants will be treated to a diverse range of activities including stimulating speeches from seven speakers with connections to Okayama, along with two student speakers who excelled in the competition held last November. Expect engaging presentations, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities that encourage learning and broaden perspectives.

Schedule for the Day

The event will commence at 10:00 AM, with the following schedule:

• - 10:00 AM: Registration Begins
• - 10:00 AM: Side Events Start
• - 10:30 AM: Hall Opens
• - 11:00 AM: Main Sessions Kick Off
• - 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM: After Party

Note: The event schedule is subject to change without prior notice.

Featured Speakers

A wide array of speakers are lined up to present their ideas:

• - John Rucynski - Associate Professor, Institute for Promotion of Education and Campus Life, Okayama University
• - Yumoe Watanabe - Graduate student, Okayama University
• - Toshiyuki Matsuda - President, Ryobi Holdings Corporation
• - Shunki Kubo - CEO, ABABA Corporation
• - Hideaki Fukutake - Chairman, Benesse Holdings, Inc.
• - Mika Makoshi - Third-year student, Notre Dame Seishin University
• - Ken Takahashi - Associate Professor, Okayama University
• - Ai Taguchi - CEO, MAAHA Corporation
• - Takafumi Terazawa - Professor, Okayama University

The presentations will be conducted in both Japanese and English, accommodating a diverse audience.

Participation Details

The event has a capacity of 100 attendees, and registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. A participation fee is required, and attendees are encouraged to register online via the dedicated website: TEDx Okayama University Registration.

Venue Address:
Okayama University, Fifty-Year Memorial Hall,
1-1-1 Tsushima-naka, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, 700-8530, Japan.

Join Us

We look forward to welcoming everyone to TEDx Okayama University 2025! It will be an unforgettable experience filled with inspiration and innovative ideas. Don't miss out on this opportunity to engage with thought leaders and fellow community members.

For more information, please refer to the official website of Okayama University: Okayama University.

Contact Information

For inquiries about this event, please reach out to the Global Discovery Program Office at Okayama University.

• - Address: 2-1-1 Tsushima-naka, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, 700-8530, Japan
• - Phone: 086-251-7915
• - Email: kyomu_discovery◎adm.okayama-u.ac.jp (replace ◎ with @)

Join us and be part of this noteworthy event that promises not just a platform for ideas, but a community for inspiration.