CREATIVE KIDS TOP Learning of Tomorrow [Report] Part 1 of the 187th Session: “Fostering Talent with Expertise in Data Science, AI, and Business Management Through Over 400 Industry-Academia Collaboration Projects”

Learning of Tomorrow

2025.08.01
[Report] Part 1 of the 187th Session: “Fostering Talent with Expertise in Data Science, AI, and Business Management Through Over 400 Industry-Academia Collaboration Projects”

On May 27, 2025, Learning of Tomorrow hosted an online symposium titled “Imagining and Creating with Data Science: Shiga University’s Program for Developing Highly Skilled Professionals in Data Science and AI,” featuring Akimichi Takemura, President of Shiga University, as a guest speaker, and

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In the first half of the symposium, Mr. Takemura gave a presentation on the current state of data science talent development in Japan and Shiga University’s initiatives in this area. In the second half, a question-and-answer session was held, incorporating questions from the audience.

Here’s a look at the first half.
First Half: https://lot.or.jp/project/15338/



　

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    Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
    Director, B Lab
    Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
    Chairperson, CANVAS

    After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
    He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
    His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”