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A new challenge to disaster prevention! Held at Osaka City Abeno Disaster Prevention Center “Abeno Tuscal ”! Children and students VR free research conference, a stage for dreams and free ideas

[A new challenge to disaster prevention! ] Held at Osaka City Abeno Disaster Prevention Center “Abeno Tuscal”! Children and students VR free research conference, a stage for dreams and free ideas
*General Incorporated Association Children and Students VR Free Research Conference Organizing Committee*
Press release: September 16, 2024
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[A new challenge to disaster prevention! ] Held at Osaka City Abeno Disaster Prevention Center “Abeno Tuscal”! Children and students VR free research conference, a stage for dreams and free ideas
*Utilize VR and AI to create future disaster prevention technology Participate in the Osaka City Tournament! We are still recruiting co-researchers for the Osaka conference*

The Organizing Committee of the Children’s and Students’ VR Free Research Conference (General Incorporated Association) (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Shigeru Yokomatsu) will hold the 1st Osaka City Children’s and Students’ VR Free Research Conference on Sunday, October 13, 2024. will be held at Osaka City Abeno Disaster Prevention Center Abeno Tuscal. This event is aimed at children and students in the local area, and gives form to children’s dreams and free ideas.

At the competition, children will use the latest technologies such as VR (virtual reality) and AI (artificial intelligence) to research disaster prevention with free ideas. We will work on future disaster prevention technology by fusing real and virtual spaces. Elementary school students who won awards in past competitions will also participate, and this time they will take on the theme of promoting disaster prevention. The first conference will include an overview of the VR free research conference, a conference report, basic knowledge and precautions regarding VR and AI, and how to use it for education and learning.
In addition, research presentations by the Excellence Award winners and VR/AR experience sessions are planned.

*Event overview*
* Date and time: * October 13, 2024 (Sunday) 14:00-16:00 (Reception starts at 13:30)
* Location: * Osaka City Abeno Disaster Prevention Center “Abeno Tuscal” *Target:* Elementary school students to university students, other parents and children, school personnel, and educators.
* Participation fee: * Free
* Capacity: * 30 people at venue (advance registration required), 100 people online
* Recommended research theme: * Disaster prevention
* How to apply: * Please apply from the QR code below or the website * Sponsored by: * General Incorporated Association Children and Students VR Competition Organizing Committee
* Co-sponsored by: * Osaka City Abeno Disaster Prevention Center Abeno Tuscal VR Innovation Organization General Incorporated Association * Sponsored by: * General Incorporated Foundation VR Research Ethics Society Promotion Foundation General Incorporated Association Academic Promotion Specialist Association
* Sponsored by: * Osaka Prefectural Board of Education, Osaka City Board of Education (tentative)

Please join us at the “Children/Student VR Free Research Competition” Osaka City Competition, which fosters children’s free thinking and creativity! Create the future of disaster prevention through children’s research presentations and share your passion!

Reference: Osaka tournament press release
[VR Free Research Theme Award] Elementary school students in Osaka city receive award for Dementia Support Team/Natural Disaster Simulator
Reference: PRTIMES STORY
Aiming to develop future scientists through VR x free research – The secret story of the “Children/Student VR Free Research Competition” which was held in various places and received a good response, and the outlook for the first to advance to Tokyo –

Person in charge comment
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Children/Student VR Free Research Conference Organizing Committee Chairman: Shigeru Yokomatsu
The latest technologies in VR and AI have the power to change our lives and shape our future. Disaster prevention, in particular, is essential for a safe and secure life. Children’s imagination and creativity provide great ideas. We will support children as they tackle realistic disaster prevention tasks in a VR virtual space. We hope that this competition will give children hope and possibilities, and contribute to real-world disaster prevention. Children, expand your possibilities in the world of VR!
* [Corporate overview] *
Name: General Incorporated Association Children and Students VR Free Research Conference Organizing Committee
Address: THE BASE Kojimachi, 9-3 Nibancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Representative: Representative Director Shigeru Yokomatsu
Officer: Director Michitaka Hirose
Director Haruo Takemura
Established: February 7, 2024
URL: https://freestudy.jp/


Corporate number 2010005037877
Purpose: To foster scientists who will lead the future of Japan, and to contribute to the promotion of academia and science and technology and the healthy development of children and youth, through holding a free VR research competition for children and students.
■VRIO Alliance
VR Innovation Organization General Incorporated Association https://vrio.jp VR Research Ethics Society Promotion Foundation https://svre.jp Association of Academic Promotion Specialists https://eaas.or.jp






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