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Kyushu-Taiwan Future Institute
Founding Commemorative Lecture and Symposium
~ Moving Japan from Kyushu — Move Japan Forward from Kyushu ~
Aiming for closer ties between Kyushu and Taiwan in the economy, society, culture, and education,
and to commemorate the founding of the Kyushu-Taiwan Future Institute,
we will hold a lecture and symposium.
Purpose
From the perspective of "moving Japan from Kyushu,"
we will discuss how to advance regional internationalization, talent development, and industrial collaboration.
Through this occasion, we hope to take a first step toward building a sustainable economic, social, and cultural model envisioned together by Kyushu and Taiwan.
◆ Envisioning the Future
Under the theme of Kyushu's internationalization and sustainable growth, we create a space for industry, academia, and government to deepen discussion and envision the future together.
◆ Dialogue with Leading Experts
Leading experts from industry and academia share the latest insights through lectures and a panel discussion.
◆ Co-Creation Networking
A valuable networking opportunity with people from industry, academia, and government in Kyushu and Taiwan.
Program
◆ Part 1: Opening & Keynote (12:45 – 13:45)
Opening Remarks (12:45 – 13:00)
- Organizer's remarks: Representative, Kyushu-Taiwan Future Institute
- Guest remarks: government officials and business association representatives from Kyushu and Taiwan
Keynote (13:00 – 13:45)
"Moving Japan from Kyushu — Move Japan Forward from Kyushu"
Mr. Yutaka Aso
Chairman, Aso Corporation; Honorary Chairman, Kyushu Economic Federation
◆ Part 2: Expert Lecture Series (13:50 – 16:05)
Lecture 1 (13:50 – 15:20)
"Taiwan's Innovation Strategy and the Future of Industrial Collaboration with Kyushu"
Mr. Lin Hong-wen
Author of "TSMC"; Adviser, Business Today; radio host, Universal Radio
Lecture 2 (15:20 – 16:00)
"New Possibilities for Education and Talent Exchange through Japan–Taiwan University–Industry Collaboration"
Prof. Shih-Hui Lee
Professor, National Chengchi University; Chairman, Taiwan Japan Research Institute
Lecture 3 (16:00 – 16:30)
"Global Citizenship and Career Autonomy"
Mr. Kosuke Homma
Chairman, Persol Research and Consulting
◆ Part 3: Dialogue Session (16:40 – 18:00)
Theme: "Internationalization from Within × Global Citizenship — Kyushu's Challenge"
Moderator: Prof. Yosuke Yasuda
Professor, Graduate School of Economics, Osaka University
Panelists
・Prof. Koji Inoue (Professor, Faculty of Information Science and Electrical Engineering, Kyushu University / Director, System LSI Research Center)
・Mr. Lin Hong-wen (Author of "TSMC" / Adviser, Business Today / radio host, Universal Radio)
・Mr. Shota Tsuji (Principal, FC Imabari High School Satoyama Campus; Representative Director, Machinaka Campus Inc.)
・Prof. Shih-Hui Lee (Professor, National Chengchi University / Chairman, Taiwan Japan Research Institute)
・Mr. Kosuke Homma (Chairman, Persol Research and Consulting)
◆ Closing (18:00 – 18:10)
Closing (18:00 – 18:10)
- Closing comments
- Closing remarks
◆ Co-Creation Networking (18:10 – 18:40)
Business card exchange and networking (18:10 – 18:40)
Free networking at the venue
◆ Speakers
Mr. Yutaka Aso
Chairman, Aso Corporation; Honorary Chairman, Kyushu Economic Federation
- Keynote
"Moving Japan from Kyushu — Move Japan Forward from Kyushu"
Mr. Lin Hong-wen
Journalist / Author of "TSMC" / Adviser, Business Today
- Lecture 1
"Taiwan's Innovation Strategy and the Future of Industrial Collaboration with Kyushu"
- Dialogue session panelist
Prof. Shih-Hui Lee
Professor, National Chengchi University; Chairman, Taiwan Japan Research Institute
- Lecture 2
"New Possibilities for Education and Talent Exchange through Japan–Taiwan University–Industry Collaboration"
- Dialogue session panelist
Mr. Kosuke Homma
Chairman, Persol Research and Consulting
- Lecture 3
"Global Citizenship and Career Autonomy"
- Dialogue session panelist
Prof. Yosuke Yasuda
Professor, Graduate School of Economics, Osaka University
- Dialogue session moderator
Prof. Koji Inoue
Professor, Faculty of Information Science and Electrical Engineering, Kyushu University / Director, System LSI Research Center
- Dialogue session panelist
Mr. Shota Tsuji
Principal, FC Imabari High School Satoyama Campus; Representative Director, Machinaka Campus Inc.
- Dialogue session panelist
Event Overview
Date
Monday, May 12, 2025
12:45–18:10 (registration opens at 12:15)
Venue
Denki Building Kyosokan, Hall C
2-1-82 Watanabe-dori, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
Organizers
Kyushu-Taiwan Future Institute
Taiwan Japan Research Institute
Audience
People from industry, academia, and government in Kyushu and Taiwan,
companies, educational institutions, local governments, international business, startups, and more
Capacity
80 people (first come, first served)
Fee
Free
Contact
Planning: Kyushu-Taiwan Future Institute Founding Preparation Office (opening May 2025)
Organizer: Preparation Office, UNA FORESTA Inc.
Co-organizer: Taiwan Japan Research Institute
E-mail: contact@ktvi.org
Let's take the first step toward a future connecting Kyushu and Taiwan, together.
We sincerely look forward to your participation.