Every year, C-ENGINE holds the Symposium for Industry-Academia Collaboration in Human Resource Development for Innovation.
The primary purpose of holding the symposium is to deepen understanding of C-ENGINE’s activities among our member universities and companies.
The theme of this year’s symposium is “Can Innovation Enrich the Mind? The keynote speaker will be Mr. Shoichi Inoue, Director of the International Research Center for Japanese Studies, who will speak on the topic of “Innovation and the Cultural Divide.
We sincerely look forward to your participation.
〇Outline of the event
・Date
October 31, 2025 (Fri) 2:15 p.m.-4:45 p.m. (Doors open 1:45 p.m.)
・Venue
Local venue + Zoom
*Limit 60 people for the local venue
・On-site venue
Kyoto University Musikaikaikan 2F Conference & Lecture Room (Yoshida Nihonmatsu-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto)
・How to apply
Please register using the form or send an e-mail to the C-ENGINE Secretariat (contact[at]c-engine.org) at, indicating (1) your organization/position, (2) your name, (3) your e-mail address, and (4) your preferred participation format (on-site or online).
*Deadline for on-site registration: October 24 (Fri)
・Program *Contents will be updated as needed.
1:45 p.m. Doors open
2:15 p.m. Opening Remarks
2:25 p.m. Guest Address
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
2:40 p.m. Introduction of C-ENGINE Activities
2:50 p.m. Reports by students participating in research internships (10 min x 2)
3:20 p.m. Keynote Address
“Innovation and Cultural Divide”
Mr. Shoichi Inoue (Director, International Research Center for Japanese Studies)
4:10 p.m. Roundtable Discussion
“Can Innovation Enrich the Mind?”
4:40 p.m. Closing Remarks
4:45 p.m. End
*An information exchange and social gathering will be held after the session. Those who will attend on site are welcome to attend this event as well (registration required, 5,000 yen).
・Lecturer
Mr. Shoichi Inoue, Director, International Research Center for Japanese Studies
・Contact
Council for Industry-Academia Collaboration in Human Resources Development for Innovation (C-ENGINE)
TEL 075-746-6872
Email contact[at]c-engine.org
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