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PAPAMAMA-TOMO
JST SOLVE Workshop & International Symposium 2026
The Kyushu University JST SOLVE Research Project will host the JST SOLVE Workshop & International Symposium 2026 on Sunday, October 11, and Monday, October 12 (a public holiday), at the JR Hakata City Conference Rooms.
We warmly welcome everyone interested in education, multicultural inclusion, support for families with international backgrounds, generative AI, and related topics.
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Theme: Breaking Through "Invisible Barriers": Building a Multicultural, Inclusive Society and Fostering Global Co-Creation Through Generative AI
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Dates: Sunday, October 11 and Monday, October 12 (public holiday), 2026
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Venue: JR Hakata City Conference Rooms, Fukuoka
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Format: Hybrid (in person and online)
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Participation Fee: Free (advance registration required)
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Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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Organizer: Kyushu University JST SOLVE Research Project
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Co-organizer: Fukuoka International Residents Association (FIRA)
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Registration: Here
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Contact: Xiaoyan Li Laboratory, Kyushu University papamama-tomo [at] outlook.com
【Program Overview】
Sunday, October 11, 9:30 a.m.–4:20 p.m.
Workshop on Supporting Families with International Backgrounds and Putting Research into Practice
Morning Session (9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)
- School enrollment guidance for international parents and guardians
- Hands-on PAPAMAMA-TOMO experience
Afternoon Session (1:00–4:20 p.m.)
- Presentation of findings from the JST SOLVE Project
- Guest talks by representatives from the Fukuoka City Board of Education, schools, support organizations working across Japan, and others
- Panel discussion: "Supporting Families with International Backgrounds: The Potential of AI"
Monday, October 12 (Public Holiday), 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
International Symposium
9:30–9:50 a.m.
Opening Remarks and Introduction to the Symposium
Professor Xiaoyan Li, Kyushu University
9:50–10:30 a.m.
Professor Qiong Wang, Peking University (Online)
"New Approaches to Education in the Age of AI"
10:40–11:20 a.m.
Associate Professor Dan’er Sun, The Education University of Hong Kong
"Breaking Down Barriers in STEM Education with Generative AI: From System Design to Multicultural Co-Creation"
11:20 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Professor Lázaro Moreno Herrera, Stockholm University
"Migration and Social Inclusion in Sweden: Research Findings and Future Challenges"
1:00–1:10 p.m.
Professor Takashi Shimada, Kyushu University
Presentation of Findings from the JST SOLVE Project
1:10–1:20 p.m.
Bui Thi Thu Sang, Representative Director, Fukuoka International Residents Association
Community Partnerships through the JST SOLVE Project
1:20–2:00 p.m.
Professor Monisha Das Gupta, University of Hawaiʻi (Online)
"Embodied and Digital Educational Practices among Youth Working toward Migrant Justice"
2:00–2:40 p.m.
Professor Kazushige Iwata, University of the Sacred Heart, Tokyo
"Rethinking Plain Japanese"
2:40–3:20 p.m.
Professor Takako Fukushima, University of Tsukuba
"Breaking Through the ‘Invisible Barriers’ of the Classroom: Designing Inclusive Participation in Learning"
3:30–4:20 p.m.
International Roundtable: Dialogue and Discussion among Invited Researchers from Japan and Abroad
This event is supported by JST RISTEX SOLVE for SDGs (Grant No. JPMJRS25I1) and a JSPS Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C) (Grant No. 25K04342; Principal Investigator: Xiaoyan Li).
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