iBridge to Host First Osaka Meetup of 2026 on June 9 – Theme: "How to Formulate Good Hypotheses Starting from Research"
iBridge Corporation will host a free meetup in Osaka on June 9, 2026, with the theme "How to Formulate Good Hypotheses Starting from Research." The event aims to promote the use of "Freeasy," Japan's largest self-service survey tool, and foster networking among research practitioners. Researcher Daisuke Sugawara will be a guest speaker.
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iBridge Corporation (Headquarters: Fukushima-ku, Osaka; Representative Director and President: Kazuya Arakawa), which operates "Freeasy," Japan's largest self-service survey tool boasting over 30,000 surveys annually, will hold a meetup in Osaka on Tuesday, June 9, from 5:00 PM, with the aim of discussing online research in an offline setting.
*For a look at previous events, please see the 5th Tokyo event and the 3rd Osaka event.
Click here for event details and registration.
Event Overview
Due to popular demand, the offline event "Freeasy Research Academy Meetup," which many of you have attended, will be held again in Osaka. The theme will be the same as the meetup held in Tokyo in January: "How to Formulate Good Hypotheses Starting from Research."
This will be the first time the event is held in Osaka since May 2025. The previous event received very positive feedback, with many participants saying it was "directly relevant to practical work" and that "discussions among participants deepened."
On the day of the event, Daisuke Sugawara, a familiar researcher from the Freeasy Research Academy and author of a new book on hypothesis formulation and usage, will be welcomed as a guest. The event will consist of two parts: Part 1, a "Study Session," and Part 2, a "Networking Session."
Although the theme and structure are the same as the Tokyo event, the discussions and insights that emerge from small-group, face-to-face interactions are always different.
We hope you will gain practical tips that you can take back to your work in the unique atmosphere of Osaka.
Click here for event details and registration.
Program on the Day
4:45 PM~
Reception opens
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Study Session
・Hypothesis anti-patterns (common pitfalls in marketing scenes)
・Formulating good hypotheses ① Data-driven approach
・Formulating good hypotheses ② Logic-building approach
*A simple workshop (brainstorming) will be conducted on the above themes.
6:10 PM - 7:00 PM
Networking Session
*Light meals and drinks will be provided.
Recommended for those who:
Are in charge of self-research and want to expand their knowledge of research practices.
Want to enjoy networking with corporate representatives who utilize survey tools.
Are interested in the guest's activities or Freeasy's services.
*This event is intended for those with experience in research work.
Speaker Introduction
Daisuke Sugawara, Specialist, chapter UI/UX Design Group, i3DESIGN Inc.
Researcher. Graduated from Sophia University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Journalism. After graduating, he worked at Gakken, a Japanese publishing company, and then gained experience as a quantitative research director managing over 500 monthly surveys at Japan's largest marketing research company. After working on strategic planning for digital products at a major operating company running a comprehensive e-commerce site and app, he is currently involved in UI/UX design support and research at i3DESIGN Inc.
In addition to personally publishing "Research Hack 101," a newsletter that monitors trends in design research and marketing research, he also mentors research and supervises articles, specializing in quantitative and qualitative research practices.
Author of "The Complete Guide to User Research" (Mynavi Publishing) and "Hypothesis-Driven Marketing Starting from Research: All Techniques to Maximize Planning and Analysis Skills" (WAVE Publishing).
Event Outline
Freeasy Research Academy "How to Formulate Good Hypotheses Starting from Research" Meetup
Date and Time
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Venue
Herbis PLAZA 5F Rental Conference Room 2
■Address
5F, 2-5-25 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001
■Access
Nearest stations (on foot)
・6 minutes walk from Hanshin Osaka Umeda Station (West Exit)
・7 minutes walk from JR Osaka Station (Sakurabashi Exit)
・10 minutes walk from JR Tozai Line Kitashinchi Station (West Exit)
・6 minutes walk from Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line Nishi-Umeda Station (North Exit)
・10 minutes walk from Osaka Metro Midosuji Line Umeda Station (South Exit)
・10 minutes walk from Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line Higashi-Umeda Station (North Exit)
・15 minutes walk from Hankyu Osaka Umeda Station
→Map of the venue
Participation Fee
Free
Capacity
30 people
*If there are many applicants, the number of participants may be limited (e.g., up to 2 people per company), and a lottery may be held.
Target Audience
Business companies (brand companies, advertisers).
*Please note that applications from vendor companies, advertising agencies, and other support companies are not accepted.
Application Method and Deadline
Pre-registration - Until 10:00 AM on Monday, June 8, 2026
What to Bring
Business card
*Please bring multiple copies.
Organizer
iBridge Corporation
Notes
Bottom of the page > "Application" section, "▼Application"
Keywords:
*For a look at previous events, please see the 5th Tokyo event and the 3rd Osaka event.
Click here for event details and registration.
Event Overview
Due to popular demand, the offline event "Freeasy Research Academy Meetup," which many of you have attended, will be held again in Osaka. The theme will be the same as the meetup held in Tokyo in January: "How to Formulate Good Hypotheses Starting from Research."
This will be the first time the event is held in Osaka since May 2025. The previous event received very positive feedback, with many participants saying it was "directly relevant to practical work" and that "discussions among participants deepened."
On the day of the event, Daisuke Sugawara, a familiar researcher from the Freeasy Research Academy and author of a new book on hypothesis formulation and usage, will be welcomed as a guest. The event will consist of two parts: Part 1, a "Study Session," and Part 2, a "Networking Session."
Although the theme and structure are the same as the Tokyo event, the discussions and insights that emerge from small-group, face-to-face interactions are always different.
We hope you will gain practical tips that you can take back to your work in the unique atmosphere of Osaka.
Click here for event details and registration.
Program on the Day
4:45 PM~
Reception opens
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Study Session
・Hypothesis anti-patterns (common pitfalls in marketing scenes)
・Formulating good hypotheses ① Data-driven approach
・Formulating good hypotheses ② Logic-building approach
*A simple workshop (brainstorming) will be conducted on the above themes.
6:10 PM - 7:00 PM
Networking Session
*Light meals and drinks will be provided.
Recommended for those who:
Are in charge of self-research and want to expand their knowledge of research practices.
Want to enjoy networking with corporate representatives who utilize survey tools.
Are interested in the guest's activities or Freeasy's services.
*This event is intended for those with experience in research work.
Speaker Introduction
Daisuke Sugawara, Specialist, chapter UI/UX Design Group, i3DESIGN Inc.
Researcher. Graduated from Sophia University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Journalism. After graduating, he worked at Gakken, a Japanese publishing company, and then gained experience as a quantitative research director managing over 500 monthly surveys at Japan's largest marketing research company. After working on strategic planning for digital products at a major operating company running a comprehensive e-commerce site and app, he is currently involved in UI/UX design support and research at i3DESIGN Inc.
In addition to personally publishing "Research Hack 101," a newsletter that monitors trends in design research and marketing research, he also mentors research and supervises articles, specializing in quantitative and qualitative research practices.
Author of "The Complete Guide to User Research" (Mynavi Publishing) and "Hypothesis-Driven Marketing Starting from Research: All Techniques to Maximize Planning and Analysis Skills" (WAVE Publishing).
Event Outline
Freeasy Research Academy "How to Formulate Good Hypotheses Starting from Research" Meetup
Date and Time
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Venue
Herbis PLAZA 5F Rental Conference Room 2
■Address
5F, 2-5-25 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001
■Access
Nearest stations (on foot)
・6 minutes walk from Hanshin Osaka Umeda Station (West Exit)
・7 minutes walk from JR Osaka Station (Sakurabashi Exit)
・10 minutes walk from JR Tozai Line Kitashinchi Station (West Exit)
・6 minutes walk from Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line Nishi-Umeda Station (North Exit)
・10 minutes walk from Osaka Metro Midosuji Line Umeda Station (South Exit)
・10 minutes walk from Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line Higashi-Umeda Station (North Exit)
・15 minutes walk from Hankyu Osaka Umeda Station
→Map of the venue
Participation Fee
Free
Capacity
30 people
*If there are many applicants, the number of participants may be limited (e.g., up to 2 people per company), and a lottery may be held.
Target Audience
Business companies (brand companies, advertisers).
*Please note that applications from vendor companies, advertising agencies, and other support companies are not accepted.
Application Method and Deadline
Pre-registration - Until 10:00 AM on Monday, June 8, 2026
What to Bring
Business card
*Please bring multiple copies.
Organizer
iBridge Corporation
Notes
Bottom of the page > "Application" section, "▼Application"
Keywords: