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Upcoming CRC Forum on Disaster Management

Tokyo Denki University, under the leadership of President Tadahiko Iba, is set to host the second CRC Forum of the 2026 academic year, titled "Integration with Technologies that Support Activities in Disaster Areas". This free event will take place on February 9, 2026, at the Tokyo Senju Campus, aimed at professionals and students interested in disaster response and technology's role in this critical field.

The forum will address the collaborative efforts required during large-scale disasters, focusing on how various professionals and organizations can communicate effectively. The discussions will highlight the necessity of effective information gathering and sharing during disasters, as well as the potential for technology to aid disaster response operations.

In recent years, the advancements in technology—such as drones, edge devices, and various sensors—have allowed for the accumulation of massive amounts of data. However, the challenge remains in how to efficiently share this information across different organizations and professions. During the forum, experts will present real-world cases and cutting-edge research on creating information platforms that enable on-site data collection, real-time sharing, and decision-making support.

The event will also feature a panel discussion where experts from diverse fields—including medicine, emergency response, administration, aviation, meteorology, and engineering—will gather to share insights on effective multi-agency collaboration during disasters. This discussion will emphasize the role of universities, corporations, and government in disaster management and outline future research and implementation directions.

Event Details

• - Date and Time: February 9, 2026, from 14:00 to 16:00
• - Location: Tokyo Denki University, Tokyo Senju Campus, Building 1, Room 1204-6, 5 Chiyoda Asahi-cho, Adachi-ku, Tokyo (1-minute walk from Minami-Kichijoji Station East Exit)
• - Audience: Open to related companies, students, and anyone involved or interested in disaster response, information gathering, sharing, or DX initiatives.
• - Capacity: 200 attendees (first-come-first-served basis)
• - Cost: Free
• - Registration: Interested participants can register through this link by February 6, 2026, at 12:00.
• - Contact: For inquiries, please reach out to the Research Promotion and Community Relations Center at Tokyo Denki University via phone at 03-5284-5230 or email at [email protected].

Key Program Highlights

Presentations

• - Chair: Masahiko Yokota, Research Coordinator, Tokyo Denki University
• - Speakers: Various experts including Nobuki Yamauchi from Nippon Medical University and Yuji Kondo from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

1. "Efforts for Information Integration in Disaster Situations" - Yuji Kondo, Ministry of Health
2. "Initiatives for Drone-Based Medical Supply Delivery During Disasters" - Hiroshi Eguchi, ANA Holdings
3. "New Operational Safety Management Systems for Drones and Helicopters During Disasters" - Ken Goto, Weathernews
4. "Current Status and Challenges of Medical Supply Delivery Using Drones" - Hayato Shibata, Aichi Medical University
5. "Development of Educational Materials to Raise Disaster Awareness Using Simulator Technology" - Toshiya Arakawa, Tokyo Denki University
6. "Autonomous Flight Control Technology Contributing to Drone Safety" - Satoshi Suzuki, Chiba University
7. "Coordination of Air Operations and Multi-Agency Information Sharing During Disasters" - Masaki Kyusho, Fukuoka Seikei Hospital

Comprehensive Discussion

• - Coordinators: Eizaku Maeda and Masahiko Yokota, Tokyo Denki University.

About the CRC Forum

The Center for Research and Collaboration (CRC) at Tokyo Denki University drives cutting-edge research and development initiatives. The CRC Forum aims to bring together researchers and share the university’s diverse research outcomes, hosting approximately two events each academic year. This forum serves as a platform to explore and develop advanced technological integration in addressing real-world challenges, particularly in disaster management.