On Friday, November 13th, the "Nikkei 150th Anniversary Special: Hokkaido's Knowledge and Power" (organized by TV Hokkaido and Nikkei Inc. / in cooperation with Hokkaido University) will be held at the Hokkaido University Conference Hall.

This event, themed "Regional Revitalization and Global Challenges," will feature researchers and business leaders from universities and companies who will discuss the future and new possibilities of Hokkaido.

【overview】

Date and time: Friday, November 13, 2026, 13:00-16:30 (doors open at 12:30)
Venue: Hokkaido University Conference Hall (Kita 8-jo Nishi 5-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo)
Event format: In-person attendance and online streaming (YouTube LIVE)
Capacity: 300 people attending in person (a lottery will be held if there are too many applicants)
Participation fee: Free (pre-registration required)
Application deadline:
・On-site participation: November 1st (Sunday)
• Online viewing: Tuesday, November 10th
Organizers: TV Hokkaido, Nikkei Inc.
Cooperation: Hokkaido University

For details on how to apply, please see here. *This will take you to the Hokkaido University Faculty of School of Engineering website.