The Hokkaido Diversity Research Environment Promotion Network (KNIT: Hokkaido University, Muroran Institute of Technology, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Kitami Institute of Technology, Amino Up Co., Ltd., Nitto Denko Corporation) will hold an online symposium on Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) on Friday, February 4, 2022, titled "Using Diversity as a Weapon to Survive the Uncertain Times to Come - Messages from Stakeholders".
Who will find solutions to new challenges? Who will identify challenges that have not yet become apparent?
This symposium will bring together young talent, businesses, and gender experts—key stakeholders in realizing a diverse research environment—to consider the significance of D&I and clues to overcoming the current challenges.
We look forward to your participation.
About on-demand streaming
This symposium will be available on-demand for registered participants. Even if you only wish to view the on-demand session, please register using the application form below.
Further details will be sent to the email address you provided during registration as soon as the distribution date is decided.
Outline
| Event name | Hokkaido Diversity Research Environment Promotion Network (KNIT) Symposium "Using Diversity as a Weapon to Survive the Uncertain Times to Come: Messages from Stakeholders" |
| Date | Friday, February 4, 2022, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Online connection opens at 9:00 AM) |
| Holding method | Online delivery via Zoom Webinar |
| Entry fee | Free (open to the public) |
| application | Deadline |
| Application deadline | Until noon on Thursday, February 3, 2022 |
| Organizer | Hokkaido Diversity Research Environment Promotion Network (KNIT: Hokkaido University, Muroran Institute of Technology, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Kitami Institute of Technology, Amino Up Co., Ltd., Nitto Denko Corporation) |
| Contact Us | Hokkaido Diversity Research Environment Promotion Network (KNIT) Secretariat Email: knit[at]synfoster.hokudai.ac.jp |
Program
| 9:00 | Online connection open |
| 9:30 | Opening remarks: Junji Yamaguchi, Executive Director and Vice President, Hokkaido University |
| 9:35 | Guest speeches: • Human Resources Policy Division, Science and Technology Policy Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Human Resources Policy Promotion Office • Economic and Social Policy Division, Economic and Industrial Policy Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry |
| 9:45 | Keynote speech: "Business Cases and New Global Trends in Diversity" Speaker: Tsukiko Tsukahara, CEO of Kaleidist Inc. / Co-representative of G20 EMPOWER Japan |
| 10:00 | Lecture 1: "The Reality of Millennials and Gen Z's D&I Awareness and Expectations for Changes in Companies and Society, as Seen in the Current State of US Business Schools" Speaker: Takeru Tsubota, Dartmouth College Tuck School of Business |
| 10:25 | Lecture 2: "Towards Solving Energy Challenges: JERA's Diversity & Inclusion" Speaker: Masako Maruyama, Head of Diversity & Inclusion Promotion Office, Business Support & Solutions Division, JERA Inc. |
| 10:50 | Lecture 3: "Considering a society where everyone can live comfortably from the perspective of men's studies" Speaker: Toshiyuki Tanaka, Associate Professor, Faculty of Psychology and Social Sciences, Taisho University / Expert Member, Cabinet Office Council for the Promotion of Gender Equality |
| 11:15 | Summary |
| 11:25 | Closing remarks: Mizufumi Matsuda, Board Member, Muroran Institute of Technology |
Important notes regarding your participation
- This seminar will use the video conferencing system "Zoom." Participation requires a device such as a PC or tablet and a stable internet connection.
- The required operating environment for attending the lecture isZoom Homepage .
- Is Zoom available?Zoom test siteTherefore, we recommend that you check your PC and network settings in advance.
