Creating the Yokohama of the Future! A workshop for students thinking about Yokohama City [What will the future of 'Smart City Yokohama' be?] will be held again in 2025

The schedule and application form for this program were revised on October 27th. If you are returning, please be aware of this and check the information below.

A must-see for students attending universities with campuses in Yokohama City!
The Yokohama Future Institute and Yokohama City are hosting a student workshop, "What will the future of 'Smart City Yokohama' be like?", which will be held again in 2025 and is currently accepting participants.
This year in particular, we will be offering a valuable opportunity to explore the smart city Yokohama should aim for from a corporate perspective and even make proposals!

There is currently active movement towards realizing smart cities not only in Yokohama but around the world.
Yokohama City, which has a unique history and characteristics and is the largest local government in Japan, is wondering what kind of smart city it should aim to become in the future.

This year, with the cooperation of companies and organizations, we will provide opportunities to learn about the initiatives of many more companies, and by incorporating an opportunity to attend the Asia Smart City Conference 2025 (ASCC), which will be held in Yokohama during the period, the program will enable students to gain information about overseas thinking and case studies.

After the project was implemented last year (2024), an article about the project was written with the cooperation of NTT East Japan and the participating students, so please refer to it when considering participating!

Student interviews conducted after last yearCLICK HERE

Features of this program

1.Learn about the latest smart city trends: Through the latest information on national, regional and corporate activities, you will gain a broader understanding of smart cities, including well-being, the local environment and technological trends.

2.Learn about companies and connect with them: You will learn about the activities and strengths of companies that support society and daily life from a realistic and multifaceted perspective, and will be able to further consider the relationships and possibilities for your future career.

3.Thinking with different people: You will be able to experience the process of thinking together with corporate representatives and participants from different fields.

4.Presentation at a large event: Program participants who wish to do so will be able to present their results at the YOXO FESTIVAL 2026, which will be attended by 7 people, and move on to the next step.

Event Outline

period: November to December 2025 (11 times in total)

Place: Kanagawa University Minatomirai Campus, etc.

Target: Students studying at a university with a campus in Yokohama (regardless of major, undergraduate, or graduate school)

Sponsorship: City of Yokohama, Yokohama Future Organization (Program moderation: BizTech Co., Ltd.)

Co-sponsored: Kanagawa University

In cooperation with Unnan City Tourism Association ：NTT East Japan Corporation, Sotetsu Urban Creates Co., Ltd., Tokyu Corporation, JGC Corporation, Nissin Corporation, Bank of Yokohama Ltd. (in alphabetical order)

Entry fee: free

Participation form: Please register in advance for the session you wish to attend.
Participants will be asked to submit a mini-report with their thoughts and suggestions for the future, and volunteers will be given the opportunity to present their proposals at YOXO 2026.

Program content and workshop theme (location and theme may change in the future)

XNUMXstNovember 12th (Wednesday) 18:00-20:00 "Consideration of the relationship between regional banks and smart cities"
Instructor: Bank of Yokohama, Ltd.
Location: Yokohama Minato Mirai 21 (Queen's Square Yokohama Queen's Mall 3rd floor)

XNUMXndNovember 19th (Wednesday) 18:00-20:00 "Exploring the activities of electric railway companies that go beyond the railway"
Instructor:Sotetsu Urban Creates Inc.,Tokyu Corporation
Location: Kanagawa University Minatomirai Campus

XNUMXrd：November 25th (Tue)-26th (Wed) Asia Smart City Conference 2025 Attendance (Daytime) Venue: Pacifico Yokohama
Please apply to attend the lecture according to your schedule and interests from the URL on the right: Asia Smart City Conference 2025 website
*After the lecture, participants will exchange mini-reports about their new insights.
*The Asia Smart City Conference will be held during the day. Please attend at a time that suits you.

4th：Wednesday, December 3rd, 18:00-20:00 "Thinking about the creators of smart cities"　
Speakers:JGC Holdings Corporation
Location: Corporate facility (details will be announced at a later date)

XNUMXthDecember 10th (Wednesday) 18:00-20:00 "International Movement of Goods and Improving the Quality of Life"　
Instructor:Nissin Co., Ltd.
Location: Yokohama Minato Mirai 21 (Queen's Square Yokohama Queen Mall 3rd floor)

6thJanuary 7th (Wednesday) "Advanced ICT Technology and Improving Quality of Life" Location:NTT e-city Labo(Chofu City), Wellness Lounge (Hatsudai)
*The event is scheduled to take place during the day. Please participate at a time that suits you.

Final Announcement：January 31, 2026 (Sat) Participants will present their results and hold a panel discussion at YOXO FESTIVAL 2026

How to book?

Please apply via the URL on the right: Application form

Application deadline：Currently accepting applications

Don't miss this valuable opportunity to think about and shape the future of Yokohama together! Your ideas may change the future of Yokohama. We look forward to your participation.

[Contact Information] Yokohama Future Organization Secretariat Email: miraikiko@yoxo.jp