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Open Forum: Educational Practices Through Dialogue

The Center for Dialogue-based Educational Practices (CoDE), established by Kanko Gakuseifuku Co., Ltd., is currently accepting applications for the 2nd Open Forum on "What is Educational Practice Through Dialogue?" This significant event will take place on February 23, 2026, at Keio University’s Mita Campus in Tokyo.

In a time when Japan faces declining birth rates and increasing diversity of values, the focus of education is shifting. It is no longer only about "what to teach" but also increasingly about "how to engage with others and learn together." At the heart of this shift lies the concept of "dialogue." This forum will feature eminent speakers, including Dr. Peter M. Senge, author of The Fifth Discipline, and Dr. Lobsang Tenzin Negi, a leading figure in compassion-based education. Together with a range of domestic and international experts, attendees will delve deeply into knowledge and practical applications, aiming to inspire new learnings and relationships across schools, businesses, and communities.

Event Details

• - Date: February 23, 2026 (Monday, National Holiday)

- Opening: 9:30 AM
- Start: 10:00 AM
- Closing: 5:00 PM (Free entry and exit during the day)

• - Venue: 6th floor G-Lab, East Building, Keio University Mita Campus

- Address: 2-15-45 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8345, Japan

• - Participation Fee:

- Faculty members: 20,000 JPY (including kindergarten to university levels)
- General admission: 30,000 JPY

• - Organizers: CoDE (Center for Dialogue-based Educational Practices)
• - Support: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
• - Co-Organizer: Keio University Global Research Institute (KGRI)
• - Cooperation: Just Be Capital LLC

Program Overview

Morning Session

• - Opening Remarks by CoDE Representative Shigeru Ozaki
• - Keynote Address by Dr. Peter M. Senge
• - Guest Speech by Dr. Lobsang Tenzin Negi
• - Panel Discussion featuring Dr. Peter M. Senge, Dr. Lobsang Tenzin Negi, and Risa Tanaka

Afternoon Workshops

• - SEE Learning Workshop by Tsondue Samphel, Yuki Imoto, and Noriko Uchida
• - Compassionate Systems Workshop by Akihiro Fukutani and Risa Tanaka
• - Closing Session

For more details or to register, please visit: Registration Link
Registration Deadline: February 20, 2026

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Peter M. Senge
Dr. Senge is a renowned author and senior lecturer at MIT, widely recognized for his work in organizational learning and systems thinking. He is a founder of the Society for Organizational Learning and has contributed extensively to educational practices worldwide, advocating for conditions that enable optimal collaboration and the nurturing of human systems intelligence.

Dr. Lobsang Tenzin Negi
As one of the co-founders of SEE Learning, Dr. Negi serves as the Executive Director of Emory University's Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics. His research focuses on the mechanisms of compassion and its impact on mental and physical well-being. He has developed and supervised the global teaching of the SEE Learning program, integrating compassionate education into international curricula.

Workshop Facilitators

Tsondue Samphel

Assistant Director of SEE Learning and a significant contributor to the Emory-Tibet Science Initiative, Tsondue presents insights from cognitive science and compassionate education.

Yuki Imoto

An Associate Professor at Keio University and the Director of the Contemplative Studies Center, Yuki has focused on integrating mindfulness and compassion into educational principles for various communities.

Noriko Uchida

A mindfulness instructor recognized for her commitment to relational mindfulness, she applies her expertise in diverse educational contexts advocating for overall well-being and resilience.

Akihiro Fukutani & Risa Tanaka

They lead workshops that bridge systems thinking with educational practices, focusing on developing innovative learning competencies for a more connected society.

About CoDE

CoDE is dedicated to the development of educational practices through dialogue, aiming to enhance educational quality and promote a richer society. It creates collaborative spaces that connect education with businesses and communities, focusing on improving the professional development of educators and research in educational programs.