CREATIVE KIDS TOP Learning of Tomorrow [December 21] “The XR World NTT QONOQ Envisions and the Potential of the Metaverse”

Learning of Tomorrow

2022.12.20
[December 21] “The XR World NTT QONOQ Envisions and the Potential of the Metaverse”

Tomorrow's "Learning of Tomorrow" online symposium will feature Mr. Mikio Iwamura, Director of NTT Konokyu Co., Ltd.

As various companies are looking to enter the metaverse, NTT Docomo has established a new subsidiary, “NTT Konokyu,” to consolidate the NTT Group’s XR businesses and focus on XR. How will the metaverse evolve in the future, and how will it impact our daily lives, business, and education? What kind of world is the NTT Group envisioning?

Mr. Iwamura will give a talk titled “The XR World NTT QONOQ Aims to Create and the Potential of the Metaverse.” We hope you’ll join us.

https://lot.or.jp/report/10063/


　

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  • Digital Picture Book Author

    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.”