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Learning of Tomorrow

2019.05.20
Meta University Day 1: Event Report

From a Facebook post by Learning of Tomorrow

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[Report on Day 1 of the Meta University, Saturday, May 18]
The Meta University has begun.
http://lot.or.jp/wp/report/847/

　
The event kicked off with a special lecture by Hiroshi Komiyama, Chairman of the Learning of Tomorrow Association, titled “Meta University: A Hub for Platinum Transformation—New Vision 2050,” followed by a keynote address by Professor Masahiko Inami of the University of Tokyo on “Applications and Development of Virtual Reality.”
　
　
The lunch networking session provided an opportunity for attendees from various industries to build relationships with the lecturers.
　
In the afternoon, following a lecture by Naoto Okude, President of Meta University, titled “The Second Half of Innovation,” a VR experience workshop was held under the guidance of Professor Kota Minamizawa of Keio University.

　
　
　
The second day of the event will take place this week on May 25.


　

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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.”