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<\/p>\nA symposium will explore how to accelerate urban innovation through international intercity collaboration. Moving beyond traditional frameworks like sister cities and MOUs, the discussion will focus on designing systems that treat cities as ecosystems\u2014enabling the cross-border flow of talent, capital, and knowledge. Speakers include members driving innovation in Fukuoka and Kitakyushu, and Gareth Davies from the UK\u2019s Connected Places Catapult.<\/p>\n
Program Highlights:
\n\u2022 Presentation: The Significance and Impact of International Intercity Collaboration
\n\u2022 Session 1: Current Status and Challenges of Innovation Districts in Fukuoka and Kitakyushu
\n\u2022 Presentation: Potential of Intercity Collaboration and Implications for Japan\u2019s Innovation Districts
\n\u2022 Session 2: How Intercity Collaboration Can Accelerate Innovation<\/p>\n
The event will be conducted in Japanese with simultaneous English interpretation. On-site attendees wishing to use interpretation must bring a Zoom-enabled device and earphones.<\/p>\n
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\n\u2022 16:00~18:30
\n\u2022 Free entry (registration required until Nov. 24<\/a>)
\n\u2022 SKY LOBBY SQUARE
\n\u2022 6F One Fukuoka Bldg. 1-11-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a>
\n\u2022 https:\/\/peatix.com\/event\/4635966\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"