The Certified NPO Osaka NPO Center will hold "Kitahama Salon," a presentation and networking event for businesses tackling social issues, on July 23, 2026 (Thu). This event is part of a three-month series with changing themes, aiming to create opportunities for participants to connect with guests active on the front lines of solving social issues. Following the great success of the previous event, we are now accepting applications for the next one.

Highlights of this Event

Inspiring presentations by 5 businesses working on social issues in the child and education sector.

Tomohito Sakacho, Representative Director, General Incorporated Association Japan Baseball Innovation Chika Nakajima, Director and Secretary-General, NPO Follow Rumi Fukuda, Representative Director, NPO Nishiyodo Nico Net Tomoyo Nishiyama, Staff Member, Osaka Prefecture Children's Cafeteria Network Kotaro Yabunaka, Representative Director, IC Inc.

Networking among participants, opportunities to meet like-minded individuals, and a space for new collaborations.

Report from the Previous Event

At the previous event held on June 18, 2026, a total of 40 individuals, NPOs, companies, and government officials gathered.

Passionate presentations and active networking among participants took place.

Scene from the June 18th Presenters' Session

Voices from Previous Participants (Excerpts from survey)

・ "I received advice that I could act on immediately and gained many new insights." ・ "The phrase 'aiming for co-creation, not just support' resonated with me."

Detailed report here: https://x.gd/GjjxUd

Event Outline

Date and Time

July 23, 2026 (Thu) 14:00 - 16:30

Venue

Osaka Shoko Kin'yu Kinko 2F, Shoko Kinkin Hall (2-2-8 Honmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka)

Program

14:00 - 14:05 Introduction

14:05 - 15:25 Business Presentations (Introduction of Initiatives)

15:25 - 15:30 Break

15:30 - 16:00 Q&A Session with Coordinator

16:00 - 16:30 Business Card Exchange & Networking Time

Participation Fee

Free

How to Apply

Please apply through the dedicated application form below. https://forms.gle/vQpynbXMnBNjVf6M6

[Organizer Overview]

A private support center that supports individuals, groups, and corporations with the ambition to energize society and drive social change.

Established in 1996 and incorporated in 1998. Since its establishment, it has supported the establishment and operation of NPOs, entrepreneurship in social businesses, and has provided a platform for activities that connect diverse stakeholders, including the "CSO Forum" which awards initiatives that solve social issues. Website: https://osakanpo-center.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/osakanpocenter1996

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osakanpocenter/

[Contact Information]

Certified NPO Osaka NPO Center Contact: Ishiji

Address: 5F Sakaisuji Takahashi Bldg., 1-7-1 Hiranocho, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0046 TEL: 06-6223-3303 E-mail: info@osakanpo-center.com

Inquiry Form: https://osakanpo-center.com/contact/

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