{"id":2273,"date":"2026-10-14T16:59:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T07:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forum2050.com\/?p=2273"},"modified":"2026-10-14T16:59:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T07:59:14","slug":"event-report-forum2050-took-part-in-the-2026-summer-grand-exchange-meeting-poster-fes-at-suginami-kyodo-collaborative-plaza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forum2050.com\/en\/2026\/10\/14\/event-report-forum2050-took-part-in-the-2026-summer-grand-exchange-meeting-poster-fes-at-suginami-kyodo-collaborative-plaza\/","title":{"rendered":"[Event Report] Forum2050 Took Part in the “2026 Summer Grand Exchange Meeting: Poster Fes” at Suginami Kyodo (Collaborative) Plaza"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On Saturday, August 29, 2026, Forum2050 took part in the “2026 Summer Grand Exchange Meeting: Poster Fes,” held at Suginami Kyodo (Collaborative) Plaza in Tokyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eighteen local groups gathered with posters about their work. It was the first event of its kind held by Suginami City, and we were glad to be invited to join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Takao<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Small-group visits to each booth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Visitors moved around in small groups, stopping at each booth in turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We were able to connect with civic groups active in the local community, and to talk directly with residents who came to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listening to learn, speaking to improve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the first half, I listened to presentations by nine groups. In the second half, I gave a three-minute presentation on Forum2050 nine times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I learned from the work of other groups, and each round helped me sharpen my own presentation. It was a valuable experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Takao<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Enjoying the work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What struck me most was how much the other groups clearly enjoyed what they do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I believe that joy is the starting point of all civic activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We hope to explore, together with the local partners we met, what we can do next, always keeping children’s hopes for the future at the center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are deeply grateful to the organizers who invited us and to everyone who took part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Takao Toda, President
Forum2050 (Specified Nonprofit Corporation)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n