Seminar on Urban Development and Innovation Ecosystems by Mori Building Co.
The Japan Planning Institute (JPI) is set to host a seminar on July 14, 2025, featuring Shinji Takeda, head of sales promotion and planning department at Mori Building Co. This event will delve deeply into the strategies Mori Building employs for urban development and fostering innovation ecosystems.
Overview of the Seminar
As urban competition intensifies, cities are being redefined not merely as stages for economic activities but as crucial starting points for generating new industries and values. Mori Building focuses on creating urban environments that integrate various functions—work, residence, commerce, leisure, and education—to promote encounters, exchanges, and dialogue among individuals.
Mori Building aims to imbue cities with magnetism and sustainability through its urban development initiatives, fostering mechanisms for innovation. This seminar will point out locations like the Toranomon Hills, which serve as innovation support bases, and highlight new knowledge hubs that assist companies in generating social value. Attendees will gain a concrete understanding of how cities can serve as devices that stimulate the circulation of people, knowledge, and industry.
Seminar Agenda
1.
Introduction: Urban Spaces as Industries' Stages
- Urban competition and the complexity of social issues
- Mori Building’s vision of 'creating and nurturing cities'
2.
Tokyo’s Position in Global Urban Competition
- Introduction of the Global Power City Index (GPCI) as an urban evaluation metric
- Strengths and challenges facing Tokyo
- Significance and utility of GPCI and Japan Power Cities (JPC) in urban strategy
3.
Mori Building’s Philosophy and Practices in Urban Development
- The lineage of developments from Number Building to Azabudai Hills
4.
Necessary Innovations within Our Environment
- Changes in work styles and living arrangements
- Five approaches by Mori Building to foster innovation
5.
Creating Spaces for Co-Creation
- ARCH Toranomon Hills: A Japanese innovation center focusing on new business endeavors
- CIC Tokyo: A global startup community originating from Boston
- Tokyo Venture Capital Hub: Japan’s first large-scale VC and CVC aggregation center
- Glass Rock: A hub addressing social challenges across sectors
- TOKYO NODE: A new information hub directed towards global outreach from Japan
- Japan Innovation Campus: A startup support base located in Silicon Valley, USA
- Innovation events hosted in the urban space
- Designing an urban ecosystem that links these various bases organically
6.
Conclusion
7.
Q&A Session
8.
Networking Session and Exchange of Business Cards
- An opportunity for participants to network and connect with speakers, enhancing their personal and professional connections.
Participation Methods
Participants will have the option to join in-person, attend a live stream, or access an archived recording of the seminar within two weeks, allowing for multiple re-views at convenient times.
Fees
- - Individual: 37,420 yen (tax included)
- - 2 or more participants: 32,420 yen (if applying simultaneously from the same company or affiliate)
- - Public officials: 11,000 yen (maximum of 2 individuals, applicable only for in-person or live stream attendance, with the same participation style for both participants)
For more detailed information and registration, click here.
Follow-Up Services
Post-seminar, we will facilitate any questions directed to the speaker and assist in fostering connections among participants. This networking opportunity can prove beneficial for expanding business ventures.
About Japan Planning Institute
Established over half a century ago, JPI has consistently provided valuable insights through exclusive seminars aimed at assisting senior executives and decision-makers in navigating national policies and national projects, acting as a bridge of knowledge among government, industry, and the public.