From February 23 to March 1, 2026, six participants from Indonesia (ITB), Japan (Keio), Malaysia (UM, USM), Nepal (TU), and the Philippines (UP Diliman) came together in Tokyo, Japan, for the EBA Innovation City Fieldwork, hosted by Keio University.
As part of SOI Asia’s efforts to support collaborative and practice-based learning across the region, the fieldwork explored how future society can be shaped through the responsible and sustainable use of emerging technologies—particularly in relation to human relationships, cities, and resilience.
Throughout the program, participants engaged with a range of stakeholders across Tokyo who are contributing to the development of future society. These interactions provided insights into areas such as mobility, communication, education, inclusivity, and digital infrastructure, helping ground their ideas in real-world contexts.
On the final day of the program in Tokyo, participants worked on building dioramas that gave shape to their visions of future cities. Combining evidence-based approaches with human-centered design, these outputs reflected both individual perspectives and shared discussions developed throughout the fieldwork.
This fieldwork highlights how regional collaboration and hands-on learning can support participants in exploring complex challenges and imagining possible futures together.
The program will conclude with an online final presentation: March 31, 2026, 18:15–19:15 (UTC+9)
More information about this fieldwork program and the online final presentation, please check: https://eba.soi.asia/portfolio/innovation-city-2026/