15-Year-Old Entrepreneur Producer Delivers Lecture and Workshop at Ibaraki Prefectural Shimotsuma Daiichi High School and Junior High School
Meta Heroes Inc. announced that Nicol Kondo, a 15-year-old entrepreneur and general producer of their next-generation project "THE HERO SUMMIT 2026," delivered a lecture and AI workshop at Ibaraki Prefectural Shimotsuma Daiichi High School and Junior High School. Over 500 students participated, learning about entrepreneurship and AI utilization.
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Meta Heroes Inc. (Headquarters: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture; Representative Director: Kazutoshi Matsuishi) announced that Nicol Kondo, the general producer of "THE HERO SUMMIT 2026," a next-generation project promoted by the company, delivered a lecture and AI workshop at Ibaraki Prefectural Shimotsuma Daiichi High School and Junior High School.
Over 500 students participated on the day, and through the lecture, workshop, and discussion session, they had the opportunity to feel, "I might be able to do this too."
■ Lecture Overview
Date
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 14:40-15:30
Venue
Ibaraki Prefectural Shimotsuma Daiichi High School, First Gymnasium
Theme
Creating Education for the AI Era! The Path of an Entrepreneur Paved by 'Let's Try'
Speaker
Nicol Kondo, Representative Director and CEO, EdFusion Inc.
Nicol Kondo Contact (Lectures, etc.)
■ Event Highlights
Before the event began, the students proactively created an introductory video for Nicol Kondo, which was screened. The carefully compiled video was a very pleasant surprise.
Additionally, many promotional posters were displayed on school bulletin boards and stairwell walls, and we often received warm comments directly, such as "I've been looking forward to this day."
The event started with Nicol Kondo appearing on a red carpet, amidst a production using smartphone lights and colorful penlights. These productions were also conceived by the students, creating an impressive space where the entire venue felt united.
We were very pleased to be welcomed in this way, and it was a memorable time, strongly impressed by the enthusiasm of the venue.
■ The Option of "Entrepreneurship" Reaching Peers
In the lecture, from the perspective of a peer participating students, Nicol Kondo spoke about:
The importance of "giving it a try"
The reality of entrepreneurship as a career
How challenges connect to the future
And shared the option of entrepreneurship as "a challenge not just for special people."
It became an opportunity for students to consider their future as their "own business."
■ AI Workshop: Shaping the School's Appeal
In the workshop, together with the students, we verbalized the school's appeal and characteristics, and worked on creating a mascot character using AI.
Keywords such as:
A vibrant club activities culture
The image color "purple"
The word "Io" (為桜), symbolizing the school spirit and alumni association
Were raised by the students, and they experienced the process of shaping "their school's unique identity."
■ Initiatives to Turn Experience into "Results"
After the lecture, a "Nicol Kondo Discussion Session" was held, where she directly conversed with students from the Career Research Club.
During this session, they further deepened ideas and refined the mascot character created in the workshop.
As a result,
Mascot character refinement
LINE sticker creation
Developed, leading to initiatives that became "tangible results."
■ Comment from Hidekazu Namai, Principal of Ibaraki Prefectural Shimotsuma Daiichi High School and Junior High School
Hidekazu Namai
Our school has set entrepreneurship education as a key policy, aiming to foster students' ability to discover challenges and take initiative. What was particularly significant about this lecture was that Nicol Kondo was the same age as the students, 15 years old. Because the message came from a peer on the same level, rather than an adult, her words must have resonated with real power.
"There are no children in the adult's garden" — the future of Japan is to be created by the students themselves. Ms. Kondo's presence proved that this can be done right now. We sincerely hope that each student at our school will take a step forward with a "let's try" attitude.
■ Future Developments with THE HERO SUMMIT
Through this initiative, we have realized the potential of programs collaborating with schools and communities, and we plan to expand such initiatives nationwide through "THE HERO SUMMIT 2026."
THE HERO SUMMIT will collaborate with local governments, educational institutions, and companies to create an environment where children can gain extraordinary opportunities and small successes through side events.
THE HERO SUMMIT Official Page
■ Seeking Co-creation Partners
Currently, THE HERO SUMMIT is seeking co-creation partners to expand similar initiatives nationwide with local governments, educational institutions, and companies.
Lectures and workshops at schools
Exploratory programs in collaboration with local communities
Next-generation development measures in conjunction with companies
If you are interested, please contact us.
Contact
Keywords:
Over 500 students participated on the day, and through the lecture, workshop, and discussion session, they had the opportunity to feel, "I might be able to do this too."
■ Lecture Overview
Date
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 14:40-15:30
Venue
Ibaraki Prefectural Shimotsuma Daiichi High School, First Gymnasium
Theme
Creating Education for the AI Era! The Path of an Entrepreneur Paved by 'Let's Try'
Speaker
Nicol Kondo, Representative Director and CEO, EdFusion Inc.
Nicol Kondo Contact (Lectures, etc.)
■ Event Highlights
Before the event began, the students proactively created an introductory video for Nicol Kondo, which was screened. The carefully compiled video was a very pleasant surprise.
Additionally, many promotional posters were displayed on school bulletin boards and stairwell walls, and we often received warm comments directly, such as "I've been looking forward to this day."
The event started with Nicol Kondo appearing on a red carpet, amidst a production using smartphone lights and colorful penlights. These productions were also conceived by the students, creating an impressive space where the entire venue felt united.
We were very pleased to be welcomed in this way, and it was a memorable time, strongly impressed by the enthusiasm of the venue.
■ The Option of "Entrepreneurship" Reaching Peers
In the lecture, from the perspective of a peer participating students, Nicol Kondo spoke about:
The importance of "giving it a try"
The reality of entrepreneurship as a career
How challenges connect to the future
And shared the option of entrepreneurship as "a challenge not just for special people."
It became an opportunity for students to consider their future as their "own business."
■ AI Workshop: Shaping the School's Appeal
In the workshop, together with the students, we verbalized the school's appeal and characteristics, and worked on creating a mascot character using AI.
Keywords such as:
A vibrant club activities culture
The image color "purple"
The word "Io" (為桜), symbolizing the school spirit and alumni association
Were raised by the students, and they experienced the process of shaping "their school's unique identity."
■ Initiatives to Turn Experience into "Results"
After the lecture, a "Nicol Kondo Discussion Session" was held, where she directly conversed with students from the Career Research Club.
During this session, they further deepened ideas and refined the mascot character created in the workshop.
As a result,
Mascot character refinement
LINE sticker creation
Developed, leading to initiatives that became "tangible results."
■ Comment from Hidekazu Namai, Principal of Ibaraki Prefectural Shimotsuma Daiichi High School and Junior High School
Hidekazu Namai
Our school has set entrepreneurship education as a key policy, aiming to foster students' ability to discover challenges and take initiative. What was particularly significant about this lecture was that Nicol Kondo was the same age as the students, 15 years old. Because the message came from a peer on the same level, rather than an adult, her words must have resonated with real power.
"There are no children in the adult's garden" — the future of Japan is to be created by the students themselves. Ms. Kondo's presence proved that this can be done right now. We sincerely hope that each student at our school will take a step forward with a "let's try" attitude.
■ Future Developments with THE HERO SUMMIT
Through this initiative, we have realized the potential of programs collaborating with schools and communities, and we plan to expand such initiatives nationwide through "THE HERO SUMMIT 2026."
THE HERO SUMMIT will collaborate with local governments, educational institutions, and companies to create an environment where children can gain extraordinary opportunities and small successes through side events.
THE HERO SUMMIT Official Page
■ Seeking Co-creation Partners
Currently, THE HERO SUMMIT is seeking co-creation partners to expand similar initiatives nationwide with local governments, educational institutions, and companies.
Lectures and workshops at schools
Exploratory programs in collaboration with local communities
Next-generation development measures in conjunction with companies
If you are interested, please contact us.
Contact
Keywords: