Sapporo Mayor's Public-Private Dialogue Program "Meet for the Next 2026" is Now Accepting Applicants!
The Mayor of Sapporo has launched the "Meet for the Next 2026" public-private dialogue program, seeking participants. This is an opportunity for representatives of companies and organizations to directly exchange opinions with the mayor and propose ideas for collaboration and cooperation regarding Sapporo's urban development.
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Would you like to directly exchange opinions with Mayor Akimoto about what your business or activities can do to support Sapporo's current urban development situation and challenges, or what you would like to collaborate (cooperate) with Sapporo City on in the future?
[Date and Time] Friday, August 28, Reiwa 8 (2026), 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (90 minutes)
[Target Audience] Representatives of companies and organizations who have ideas for collaboration (cooperation) with Sapporo City.
[Application Period and Method] By Sunday, July 12, Reiwa 8 (2026), via the application form on the website.
From among the applicants, approximately 5 participants will be selected based on a comprehensive consideration of factors such as the "content of what you want to discuss on the day" provided at the time of application, "relevance to city issues," and "potential for collaboration with Sapporo City."
Please share your proposals for building Sapporo's future.
For details, please see the attached flyer or visit our website.
https://www.city.sapporo.jp/somu/shiminnokoe/meet_for/2026/kanmintaiwa01.html
Inquiries Mail: koe.kiku@city.sapporo.jp
FAQ
What is the purpose of "Meet for the Next 2026"?
The purpose is to create new public-private partnerships based on ideas from companies and organizations regarding Sapporo's current urban development situation and challenges, and to promote collaboration.
What kind of companies and organizations can participate?
Representatives of companies and organizations with concrete ideas for collaboration (cooperation) with Sapporo City are eligible.
What are the key points for selection?
The content of 'what you want to discuss on the day' submitted at the time of application will be comprehensively evaluated from the perspectives of relevance to city issues and potential for collaboration with Sapporo City.
What happens to the topics discussed at the event afterwards?
It is not specified at this time, but it is expected that future collaboration possibilities will be considered based on the proposals.
Will Sapporo City continue to hold such dialogue events in the future?
This program is stated to be 'to jointly create new public-private partnerships,' suggesting that similar initiatives may continue in the future.