【Call for participants】Tokyo Tech Grand Prix II <2020/10/21(Wed), 2020/10/28(Wed)>
Published: September 1, 2020
In late 2020, a brand-new landmark exchange hub will open in the heart of Ookayama Campus. Hisao & Hiroko Taki Plaza (known as “Taki Plaza”) is a 4-floor landmark designed by Kengo Kuma and Associates. Taki Plaza will be a new platform for Tokyo Tech students to materialize their ideas, regardless of their backgrounds. The building’s concept of “openness” embraces the seamless connection between Japanese and international students, and the facility welcomes all — especially those from under-represented groups.
- Landmark exchange hub to rise on Ookayama Campus in 2020 | Tokyo Tech News
- Hisao & Hiroko Taki Plaza Website
Tokyo Tech Grand Prix is a two-day-event that serves mainly as a platform for students to be more involved in shaping our campus and its newest feature — Taki Plaza. Groups will be decided by the organizer, Tokyo Tech Grand Prix, and ideas involving the management or utilization of Taki Plaza are expected from each group. Ideas will be assessed and those who meet the standards will be rewarded by each judge. Despite its competition-like format, this event is an opportunity for students to exchange (React), pitch, and materialize (Act) their ideas. Hence, the “React, Pitch, Act” concept is the main theme of Tokyo Tech Grand Prix II.
Event Details
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Date and time
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Day1: October 21, 2020 (wed) 14:30 - 18:00
Day2: October 28, 2020 (wed) 14:00 - 18:30 |
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Venue
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Ookayama Campus, Centennial Hall
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Language
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English and Japanese
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Eligibility
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Students enrolled at Tokyo Tech who can attend both days
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Number of participants
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30 participants(first-come, first-served basis)
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Participation Fee
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Free
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Application period
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September 1, 2020 - October 9, 2020
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How to apply
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application form is here
This is no longer available due to the enough number of applicants.
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Judges
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Gurunavi, Inc.
Kengo Kuma and Associates Tokyo Tech Fuculty members Taki Plaza Gardener (Taki Plaza student working group) |
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Prizes
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Gurunavi Prize （Original Gift)
Kengo Kuma and Associates Prize （Sign book by Kengo Kuma) Tokyo Tech Prize （Preview invitation ticket) Taki Plaza Gardener Prize（Original stapler) |
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Organizer
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Taki Plaza Gardener
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Program : Day1 - October 21, 2020 (Wed)
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14:00
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Doors open
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14:30
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Opening remarks, keynote speaker:
President Kazuya Masu Executive vice president for education, Tetsuya Mizumoto CEO of Gurunavi, Inc., Hisao Taki Kengo Kuma and Associates representatives Taki Plaza Gardener members |
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15:50
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Introduction of participants
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16:00
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Brief explanation of the themes and group discussion
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17:50
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Brief explanation of the Slack app used during the event
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18:00
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Closing
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Day2 - October 28 , 2020 (Wed)
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13:30
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Doors open
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14:00
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Group discussion and workshop
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16:30
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Group presentation
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17:30
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Break
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17:40
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Peer Review
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18:00
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Award announcement
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18:30
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Closing
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Update : October 12, 2020
