On Friday, November 21, 2025, Nagaoka University of Technology (NUT) will host a special roundtable discussion featuring H.E. Mr. Takeshi Akamatsu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Senegal, and three other distinguished experts.

　In this roundtable discussion, we will hear in detail from guests who are active on the front lines about how to create social impact in the region from a global perspective, and about the necessary qualifications to be active on the international stage.

This is an excellent opportunity for students aspiring to global careers and those interested in industry-academia-government collaboration to gain valuable insights. This roundtable discussion is open to everyone. Please register through the link below.

Special Roundtable Discussion

Roundtable on Creating Social Impact in Global Regions

Date and time

Friday, November 21, 16:10-17:50

Venue
Room 212, Nuclear System Safety Building, Nagaoka University of Technology and online (hybrid session)

Participant

H.E. Mr. Takeshi Akamatsu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Senegal
Mr. Masanosuke Sakaki, Africa 4 Section, Africa Department, JICA
Mr. Ryohei Tanaka, Planning and T I C A D Promotion Division, Africa Department, J I C A

Participation Targets

Open to all persons from universities, companies, local governments, and the general public (free of charge).

Application for participation:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaiZWse9LK9pPeL7UtqW3ysON39EcYdntScfSZce5-p0a2yQ/viewform

Related Link

Open Innovation Challenge for Colleges of Technology

https://www.kosen-oi.com

Issued by

Head Office for Research Strategy, Nagaoka University of Technology (Saito, Takei)