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NoMaps2020 kicks off with the theme "Let's enjoy an uncertain, ambiguous, and unknown future!"
This year's NoMaps conference will be held online for the first time!
A number of new types of sessions and meetups will be streamed that can be participated in from anywhere in the country.
This time, we will introduce the NoMaps2020 event overview and the sessions that are attracting particular attention!
What is NoMaps2020?
"NoMaps" is a convention for people with a "modern frontier spirit" who are trying to create the next society through creative ideas and technology in the symbolic pioneering land of Sapporo, Hokkaido.
The aim is to enhance the creativity of not only the people who gather here, but also the people who live here, and to open up new territory that is not yet on the map.
The NoMaps Conference will feature approximately 40 talk sessions over five days, covering topics ranging from global businesses to new local initiatives and ideas.
Talk topics will cover a wide range of genres, including education, tourism, entertainment, and technology .
You're sure to find a session that appeals to you.
If you're wondering how much it costs... anyone can watch it in real time online for free!
It's a great deal!
Advance registration is recommended, so if there is a session that interests you, be sure to pre-register on Peatix!
https://nomaps2020.peatix.com
Introducing three noteworthy sessions!
Of the approximately 40 sessions that will be streamed, we've picked out three that are particularly noteworthy and would like to introduce them to you!
1. Harmony between civil life and technology
Date and time: October 14th (Wednesday) 13:00-13:50
This opening session will feature Taiwan's Digital Minister Audrey Tang, who has attracted global attention with her "Mask Map" COVID-19 countermeasures that make full use of digital technology. In this session, Audrey will talk about her thoughts on the harmony between technology and civic life, and the future.
2. What kind of new elementary school education is needed going forward?
Date and time: October 14th (Wednesday) 20:00-20:50
The NoMaps EDU series is themed on the question, "What is the future of education?", which has been questioned anew in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this session, Kensuke Tanaka, special advisor to the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, who announced plans to establish a private elementary school in Sapporo, will be speaking. He will talk about the new form of elementary school education that will be required going forward.
3. Designing a "work style shift" from cities to rural areas: individuals, businesses, and towns
Date and time: Thursday, October 15th, 16:00-16:50
A session series with the keyword "work" in the future. With the introduction of telework, location-free work styles are rapidly spreading. We will consider what local areas and Hokkaido should do to take advantage of the opportunity of the labor force shift to rural areas from the perspectives of individuals, companies, and towns.
Join NoMaps2020!
In addition to the conference, various other events will be held, including the Sapporo International Short Film Festival, which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, and SYNCHRONICITY2020, an entertainment demonstration experiment that synchronizes the city with music.
Please check the event timetable on the official website.
https://no-maps.jp/schedule
You can participate in this year's NoMaps anywhere, and we hope you will discover many new insights and get through this uncertain world together!
"NoMaps2020" official website
https://no-maps.jp
