CREATIVE KIDS TOP Learning of Tomorrow Symposium on “Challenges and Prospects for EdTech Startups in Japan” to Be Held!

Learning of Tomorrow

2018.10.03
Symposium on “Challenges and Prospects for EdTech Startups in Japan” to Be Held!

https://takeshiba.org/saloncip201811/

On Tuesday, November 27, we will host a symposium titled “Challenges and Prospects for EdTech Startups in Japan” (co-hosted by the Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council and the Learning of Tomorrow Association).

We will welcome representatives from EdTech startups, investors, and others to highlight the challenges and prospects of the sector by examining Japan’s educational environment, systems, business practices, and comparisons with other countries.

・Date and Time: Tuesday, November 27, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (A networking reception will follow the event.)
・Venue: Akasaka Shubia (Daiwa Akasaka Building, 2-14-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

・Symposium Guests:
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Nanako Ishido (Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow)

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Atsushi Miyauchi (Principal, Obunsha Ventures Co., Ltd.)
Shuhisa Wada (Executive Vice President and CMO, Edulab Co., Ltd.)
Motoki Kamino (CEO, COMPASS Co., Ltd.)
Yuji Kato (COO and CIO, Cool Japan Organization)
(Moderator) Naoto Kikuchi


　

Profile


  • 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.”