Call for Participants: 2nd Information Exchange Meeting on Mobility Management Education
The Foundation for Promoting Mobility and Eco-friendly Transportation will hold the 2nd Information Exchange Meeting on Mobility Management (MM) Education at the Japan Education Center on August 3, 2026. The event aims to promote MM education as a solution to SDGs and public transportation decline through sharing case studies and networking.
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## Purpose
In recent years, against the backdrop of SDGs, global environmental issues, and the decline of public transportation, the importance of 'Mobility Management (MM) education' has been growing. This educational approach aims to foster individuals (citizenship) who can spontaneously take actions related to their mobility that are friendly to people, society, and the environment.
Following last year, we are hosting this information exchange meeting to share knowledge on MM education and create opportunities for stakeholders from various positions to connect.
We will explain the significance and effects of MM education, introduce various case studies, and facilitate discussions among instructors and participants. We invite everyone interested in MM education to join us.
## Event Overview
(1) Name: 2nd Information Exchange Meeting on Mobility Management Education
(2) Date: August 3, 2026 (Mon), 14:00 - 17:50
(3) Venue: Japan Education Center, Medium Conference Room (2-6-2 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo). Partial online streaming available.
(4) Capacity: 60 onsite, 100 online (first-come, first-served).
(5) Target: K-12 education professionals, local governments, transportation operators, etc.
(6) Organizer: Foundation for Promoting Mobility and Eco-friendly Transportation
## Program
- Opening Remarks (14:00-)
- Overview of MM Education & EcoMo Foundation's Initiatives (14:05-)
- Student Research Presentation: Nagoya University Junior and Senior High School (14:15-)
- Lecture: 'Significance and Effects of MM Education in Schools' by Prof. Nobuhiko Matsumura, Ehime University (14:55-)
- Talk Session: Case Studies (15:15-)
- Coordinator: Prof. Kiyoshi Karaki, University of Tsukuba
- Practice at Elementary School: Kosuke Anan (Musashimurayama Municipal Daisan Elementary School)
- Practice at Junior High School: Naohisa Uwahata (Kyoto Municipal Nishigamo Junior High School)
- Group Discussion (16:40-)
- Conclusion/Closing (17:30-)
* An optional networking social will be held after the closing (approx. 6,000 yen fee).
## Registration
Please register via the event page. Deadline: July 27, 2026. Registration will close once capacity is reached.
In recent years, against the backdrop of SDGs, global environmental issues, and the decline of public transportation, the importance of 'Mobility Management (MM) education' has been growing. This educational approach aims to foster individuals (citizenship) who can spontaneously take actions related to their mobility that are friendly to people, society, and the environment.
Following last year, we are hosting this information exchange meeting to share knowledge on MM education and create opportunities for stakeholders from various positions to connect.
We will explain the significance and effects of MM education, introduce various case studies, and facilitate discussions among instructors and participants. We invite everyone interested in MM education to join us.
## Event Overview
(1) Name: 2nd Information Exchange Meeting on Mobility Management Education
(2) Date: August 3, 2026 (Mon), 14:00 - 17:50
(3) Venue: Japan Education Center, Medium Conference Room (2-6-2 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo). Partial online streaming available.
(4) Capacity: 60 onsite, 100 online (first-come, first-served).
(5) Target: K-12 education professionals, local governments, transportation operators, etc.
(6) Organizer: Foundation for Promoting Mobility and Eco-friendly Transportation
## Program
- Opening Remarks (14:00-)
- Overview of MM Education & EcoMo Foundation's Initiatives (14:05-)
- Student Research Presentation: Nagoya University Junior and Senior High School (14:15-)
- Lecture: 'Significance and Effects of MM Education in Schools' by Prof. Nobuhiko Matsumura, Ehime University (14:55-)
- Talk Session: Case Studies (15:15-)
- Coordinator: Prof. Kiyoshi Karaki, University of Tsukuba
- Practice at Elementary School: Kosuke Anan (Musashimurayama Municipal Daisan Elementary School)
- Practice at Junior High School: Naohisa Uwahata (Kyoto Municipal Nishigamo Junior High School)
- Group Discussion (16:40-)
- Conclusion/Closing (17:30-)
* An optional networking social will be held after the closing (approx. 6,000 yen fee).
## Registration
Please register via the event page. Deadline: July 27, 2026. Registration will close once capacity is reached.
FAQ
What is Mobility Management education?
An educational approach aimed at fostering individuals who can choose mobility behaviors that are friendly to people, society, and the environment.
Who can attend?
Educational professionals, local government officials, transportation operators, and anyone interested in MM education.
Is there a participation fee?
The information exchange meeting itself is free of charge.