The challenges and excitement of local work often involve bringing together consensus in the midst of differences, using one's own expertise to collaborate with others to tackle challenges and inject vitality into the local community.

This event specifically invites six local practitioners from Kyushu, Japan to share their experiences in Taiwan. They include the former director of an international art festival, descendants of feudal lords, the president of a ceramic brand, the president of a century-old hot spring resort, and a local designer. They hope to share their innovative methods and perspectives developed over years of practice from a non-academic industry perspective, as well as the results of deep community engagement.

〔Event Information〕

▎Registration｜https://forms.gle/XhT62vLK4MLz3BjK8

▎Date and Time｜May 22, 2023 (Monday); Check-in at 09:30, Event from 10:30-16:30

▎Location｜Taipei Civil Service Development Center, Fuhua International Education Building, 2F Zhuyue Hall (No. 30, Sec. 3, Xinsheng S. Rd., Da'an Dist., Taipei City)

▎Google Map｜https://goo.gl/maps/mfGwusVro4qpXBGM6

▎Organizers｜National Science Council Office of Humanities and Social Practice, Ministry of Education University Social Responsibility Promotion Center

〔Agenda〕

#Morning Session

Junya Yamaide (Former Director of the Beppu International Art Festival, Representative of Yamaide Art Office Corporation)

Chizuka Tachibana (18th generation Lord of the Yanagawa Domain, President of Honkan Ryokan)

#Afternoon Session 1

Kazutaka Mori (Representative of the East Bichucho Exchange and Regeneration Base, Sorrisoriso)

Yudai Furusho (Local Designer of Nagasaki Obamahotspring Area, Scenery Design Office)

#Afternoon Session 2

Kenta Kitagawa (President of Omuraya, a 178-year-old Hizenoyu Hot Spring Resort)

Kyohei Baba (President of Maruhiro, a pottery brand from Hasami)

▎Registration Website｜https://forms.gle/XhT62vLK4MLz3BjK8

• The event schedule is relatively tight, so it is recommended to read the following materials in advance to quickly understand the speaker's sharing context.

Professor Dung-Sheng Chen, "Local Practitioners Beyond Imagination: Sharing Experiences of Regional Regeneration and Social Practice in the Kyushu Region"｜https://www.hisp.ntu.edu.tw/news/epapers/124/articles/467

• The forum provides simultaneous interpretation services, so please bring identification to borrow headphones at the venue.

Ministry of Education University Social Responsibility Promotion Center