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[SHIBUYA QWS original program "QWS ACADEMIA"]
This is a program in collaboration with universities that allows students to encounter "unknown questions." At universities, there are students and researchers who are facing a wide variety of "questions." "QWS ACADEMIA" is not just a class where knowledge is transmitted, but aims to stimulate each other in both directions and create a chemical reaction.

Outline
With digital technology and social issues rapidly changing, attention is turning to rethinking and redefining the nature of "design" and "engineering" as keys to the conceptual and structural capabilities needed to solve problems and create value. This symposium will welcome guests with experience at the forefront of industry, including University of Tokyo President Teruo Fujii and Tokyo City University President Tomoya Nojo. They will share information about their latest projects and initiatives, and discuss the fusion of academia and practice in the future. We invite you to join us at the forefront of learning and practice that will shape the future.

Date and time
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Social gathering 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

Sponsorship
Tokyo City University/University of Tokyo

Co-host
SHIBUYA QWS Innovation Council

Venue
SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE SQUARE 15th floor SCRAMBLE HALL (in SHIBUYA QWS)
https://shibuya-qws.com/about/outline

timetable
17:30～｜Doors open and reception begins
18:00～｜Opening remarks (Jun Nakagawa)
18:05～｜Explanation of the background and purpose of the event (Tomoya Nojo)
[Part 1: Creating New Learning in Universities]
18:15｜"Into the Ocean of Diversity: A New Challenge from the University of Tokyo" (Teruo Fujii)
18:45- | "Establishment of the Graduate School of Emergent Design Engineering" (Naoto Shiraki)
[Part 2: Proposals for the future that involve industry and academia] (Moderators: Kimitake Hasuike and Hajime Murai)
19:00- | "Design x Engineering from the Frontline" (Koji Sawada, Masamasa Miyoshi, Kasumi Matsumoto)
19:15～｜Panel discussion
19:50～｜Closing remarks and commemorative photo (Aya Sakai)
20:00～｜Social gathering ※Ends at 21:00

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Teruo Fujii (President, The University of Tokyo)
Tomoya Nojo (President, Tokyo City University)
Naoto Shiraki (Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Tokyo City University; Director, New Interdisciplinary Educational Initiative Preparation Office)
Koji Sawada (Takram Designer, Project Director)
Kensei Miyoshi (Designer, Design Researcher)
<Speakers and graphic recording>
Kasumi Matsumoto (Graphic Catalyst, Fujitsu Limited)
<Coordinator>
Kimitake Hasuike (Specially Appointed Professor, Faculty of Design and Data Science, Tokyo City University)
Hajime Murai (Associate Professor, Tokyo City University, New Interdisciplinary Studies Preparation Office)
<Moderator/Moderator>
Jun Nakagawa (Associate Professor, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Design, Tokyo City University; New Interdisciplinary Learning Center Preparation Office)

Capacity
150 people

Entry fee
Free

Contact information
Tokyo City University Shibuya PXU Center
E-mail：shibuya-pxu [@] tcu.ac.jp

Venue