Source: Peatix

Meet players who can solve local issues and take the first step towards co-creation!

[Objective of the event]
"QWS LOCAL CONNECT" is an event where local governments recommend local companies, startups, and other organizations (innovators) with ties to the local area that are working to solve local issues, and by introducing their efforts, provide a forum for participants to discover new business ideas and possibilities for co-creation.
The networking and exhibition area, "QWS Expo," will offer many opportunities to connect directly with speakers and attendees while experiencing first-hand products and services.
We have prepared the perfect venue for those who want to experience the possibilities of "locally generated" events and those looking for new ideas and partners.
Why not spend this evening discovering new possibilities in your local area?

[Recommended for these people]
・Companies and individuals interested in solving local issues
・Companies that wish to collaborate with local companies and startups
- Business leaders who are interested in local innovation and want to co-create

【Summary】
■Date and time: February 28, 2025 18:30-21:15 (doors open 18:20)
■ Venue: SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE SQUARE 15th floor SCRAMBLE HALL (inside SHIBUYA QWS)
■ Capacity: 100 people
■ Participation fee: Free
■Organizer: SHIBUYA QWS

【program】
18:20-18:30｜Opening and reception
18:30-18:35｜Opening
18:35-19:55 | Pitch by local government recommended innovators
19:55-20:05｜Closing (voting)
20:05-20:15｜Break & change
20:15-21:15 | QWS Expo: Networking and experience area

[Program details]
■ Pitch by local government recommended innovators
Local governments and innovators such as companies and startups recommended by the local governments who are working to solve local issues will present their activities.

■QWS Expo: Networking and experience area
This is an exhibition area for products and services by local governments and innovators recommended by local governments.

[Presenting local governments] *Scheduled
・Nagasaki Prefecture https://www.pref.nagasaki.jp/

・Ehime Prefecture https://www.pref.ehime.jp/

・Fukui Prefecture https://www.pref.fukui.lg.jp/

・Sakata City https://sanroku.jp/
Sakata City Industrial Promotion and Urban Planning Center "Sanroku" has the concept of "connecting people with people, companies with companies, and people with companies," and in addition to connecting Sakata City businesses with the best partners to expand their business and solve problems, it also provides support through various subsidies. In addition, it is engaged in a wide range of initiatives related to the promotion of local industries, such as providing information through seminars, business start-up consultations, IT courses aimed at increasing women's incomes, and entrepreneurship courses for high school students.

・Nakatsu City https://www.city-nakatsu.jp/ https://www.furusato-nakatsu.jp/
Nakatsu City is located in the northwestern corner of Oita Prefecture. It flourished as a castle town centered around Nakatsu Castle, which was built by Kuroda Kanbei. In modern times, cutting-edge industries such as textiles, steel, automobiles, and semiconductors have been established and flourished, and the city has developed as a "manufacturing" town. In addition, Yabakei, which was selected as one of the New Three Most Scenic Spots of Japan, has been certified as a Japanese Heritage Site, and the natural beauty of the strangely shaped rocks and valleys, with fresh greenery in spring and colorful autumn leaves in autumn, is magnificent. Be sure to try the delicious gourmet food such as Nakatsu fried chicken and conger eel dishes.

[Recommended Innovators]
・Nagasaki Prefecture Recommended Innovator
MUSVI Inc. https://musvi.jp/
Through the telepresentation system "Mado", which enables people to "meet" in real life despite the distance
Providing spatial connectivity solutions.

・Sakata City Recommended Innovator
Irohagura Park Co., Ltd. https://iroha-gura.webflow.io/
A local corporate group led by general construction company Marutaka Co., Ltd. has been selected as the operator for Sakata City's "Sakata Commercial High School Site Development Project." Irohagura Park Co., Ltd. was established in 2022, and the commercial facility "Irohagura Park" is scheduled to open on March 27th of this year. Located in the central Sakata city area and the city's top tourist facility, Yamakyo Warehouse, the facility is expected to improve convenience for local residents and serve as a starting point for visitors to tour the city.

Marutaka Co., Ltd. NPO Koya Project https://www.instagram.com/coya.project/?hl=ja
A non-profit organization (NPO) recently established as a comprehensive information platform for vacant houses, mainly in Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture. It is working with local private companies to tackle the problem of vacant houses in rural areas by promoting the use of vacant houses by making use of the three characteristics of vacant houses: "old," "small," and "unique." Volunteers from private companies in the city came together to start their activities, not only collecting property information but also proactively disseminating information with the aim of raising awareness of the use of vacant houses and changing the perception itself.

・Nakatsu City Recommended Innovator
TATEYA.Glocally HOTEL　https://glctateya.com/new/
TATEYA.Glocally HOTEL is a lodging facility that aims to become a hub for the town, with the concept of a "tourist information center where you can stay." It was born from the experience and ideas of the female managing director of construction company M-ZEC Co., Ltd., and was created as a place to spread the appeal of Nakatsu. In addition to providing accommodation, it also functions as a place to provide tourist information and interact with local people, contributing to creating a lively town. It is a new style of hotel that offers an experience unique to Nakatsu.

【ABOUT SHIBUYA QWS】
SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE SQUARE opened on November 1, 2019, directly connected to and above Shibuya Station. SHIBUYA QWS (hereinafter QWS) is a members-only facility located on the 15th floor. With the concept of "A crossroads of possibilities that asks questions of the world from Shibuya," the facility aims to create a movement that leads to unknown values by crossing the [questions] of players with diverse backgrounds.
https://shibuya-qws.com/

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[About the information listed for this event]
Information regarding speakers and the program will be updated as changes or additional decisions are made.

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