Speaker at the 65th JOS Research Seminar (Webinar) Hosted by the Japan Office Management Association - The Present and Future of Office Design Concepts

VIS Inc. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Tomohiro Kanaya, hereinafter "VIS"), which handles "Work Design," is pleased to announce that Kei Ogawa, Executive Officer, will be a speaker at the 65th Research Seminar "The Present and Future of Office Design Concepts," hosted by the Japan Office Management Association (JOS) on July 27, 2026 (Mon).

Seminar Overview

This seminar will feature experts discussing office design concepts, from current trends to future prospects. VIS's Ogawa will speak in the first part's solo session and participate in the second part's panel discussion. Based on his extensive experience supporting numerous office constructions, he will propose concepts required for future offices.

Speaking Sessions

[Part 1] 14:05-15:00 "The Present of Office Design Concepts" Speaker: Kei Ogawa, Executive Officer, Consulting Division, VIS Inc. This session will explain the forefront of concept planning in current office environments, along with case studies.

[Part 2] 15:00-15:55 "Panel Discussion" Speakers ・Moderator:

Hiroaki Jinushi (Professor Emeritus, Tokyo Zokei University / Vice Chairman, Japan Office Management Association)

・Panelists:

Takashi Yoshino (Manager, Facility Solutions Division, NTT Facilities Inc.) Kei Ogawa (Executive Officer, Consulting Division, VIS Inc.) This session will explore the direction of tomorrow's office design from academic and industry perspectives.

Event Information

Date and Time: July 27, 2026 (Mon) 14:00-16:00

Format: Zoom Webinar (Archive distribution available)

Participation Fee: 2,000 yen (tax included) *Free for students

Application Deadline: July 15, 2026 (Wed)

Organizer: Japan Office Management Association (JOS)

Details and Application Here

Profile

Kei Ogawa Executive Officer, Consulting Division, VIS Inc.

Joined VIS in 2010. Starting from the workplace domain, he engages in value creation across corporate organizational strategy, brand strategy, and human capital management. Since 2022, he has served as Executive Officer and Business Head of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Work Design Technologies Inc. Furthermore, from April 2026, he will promote the new "Experience Design" business. Viewing offices as management assets that influence culture and productivity, he aims to solve fundamental issues through dialogue with management.

We sincerely look forward to your participation.

VIS Inc.

Through its three business segments, VIS aims to realize its purpose, "Making people who work happy."

・Branding Business We support the creation of corporate branding through design in areas such as workplaces, experiences, and CI/VI (logos, websites, brochures, etc.). ・Data Solutions Business Utilizing data, including the "WORK DESIGN PLATFORM," we visualize issues related to "work" quantitatively and qualitatively, leading to the creation of optimal work styles and office environments. ・Place Solutions Business Through the operational expertise of our flexible office "The Place," we support the effective utilization of real estate assets, such as proposing the use of office buildings and workplaces.

【Company Overview】 Company Name: VIS Inc. Representative: Tomohiro Kanaya, President and Representative Director Business Activities: Branding, Data Solutions, Place Solutions Established: April 13, 1998 Offices: Tokyo Head Office, Osaka Head Office, Nagoya URL: https://vis-produce.com