Theme: Patchwork

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

Yasuda Auditorium, Hongo Campus
7-3, Hongo
Bunkyo-ku, Tôkyô, 113-0033
Japan

Anjyu Niwata

3rd year student, Faculty of Education, The University of Tokyo

Colourising pre-war and wartime photographs using AI technology in the ' Thawing of Memory(記憶の解凍)' project.

Hitomi Mima

BP & Co. COO/Co-Founder.

She produces films about brothers and sisters with disabilities. As a 'KYOUDAI(きょうだい)' whose sister is disabled, she works with the principle of creating a society where everyone, including the disabled themselves and their families, can unleash their passion.

Kenya Hara

"President, Nippon Design Centre Professor, Musashino Art University Vice President, Japan Graphic Designers Association"

His activities focus on the design of 'KOTO' as well as the design of 'MONO'. He develops exhibitions and educational activities with keywords that update existing values, and he also responsible for advertising, art direction, planning and management.

Koya Narumi

School of engineering, The University of Tokyo,specially-appointed lecturer

Research is conducted across material and structural research from the perspective of User Interface. Examples include clothes made from materials that deform when heated and buildings made from soft materials.

Paola Ortolan

Ninguém Mexe Comigo Diretora fundadora

She work for " Ninguém Mexe Comigo" project which delivers a self-protective education song to Brazilian children affected by sexual violence.

Shinichi Takemura

"Professor, Kyoto University of Art and Design Representative of NPO ELP"

Developing and promoting 'SPHERE'(the globe which we can touch it).

Teruaki Enoto

RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research, RIKEN Hakubi Research Teams leader

He is conducting research to become a pioneer in the field of lightning, which his predecessors may not have mastered. He has messages and ideas that make research more accessible.

Yoichiro Miyake

Lead AI Researcher, Technology Promotion Department, Square Enix

It aims to develop an 'intelligent game AI'. As part of this, it is exploring ways to apply philosophy to artificial intelligence research.

Yu Morishita

Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, specially-appointed lecturer

The 'memuearthlab' project is being implemented in Mebu, Hokkaido. Using Morishita's background as an architectural theory major, he is involved in activities such as fieldwork to organise what information is used when buildings are being built.

Yusuke Kimoto

President of the Villa-Lobos Society of Japan Music Director (Orchestra), El Sistema Japan Artistic Director, Amasia International Philharmonic Artistic Director of the Japan Sea Festival Orchestra

While working as a conductor, he also acts as an 'artistic director' (i.e. a profession in Italy that considers the link between urban development and music) and is involved in urban development and support for disaster victims. His other main job titles include: Permanent Conductor of the Takarazuka Vega Junior Ensemble Senior Research Fellow, Keio Research Institute at SFC, Keio University Permanent Conductor, University of Fukui Philharmonic OrchestraEurochestries Festival Correspondant Curator of the Career Development Seminar of the Geigeki Wind Orchestra Academy, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space (2019-2021.5) Member of the Japan Federation of Musicians

Yuya Hiizumi

President and CEO, Bonchi Co.

He promoting and marketing fruits , and implementing programmes to support young people to become farmers.