November 15 (Friday)
10:00-17:00
The 10th State of the Art Technologies Expression Association & Latest Technology Session / The 8th Hakura Award AnnouncementPresident and CEO Yuji Ito
Chairperson of the State of the Art Technologies Expression Association
Mr. Akira Hasegawa
Digital Art Creator
Born in 1947 in Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture. Recipient of numerous awards, including the Grand Prize in the TV Commercial category of the Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association Awards and the ACC Award. Produced thousands of works, including the NHK Taiga drama "Ryukyu no Kaze," NHK news programs, the logo for China Central Television (CCTV), and various corporate TV commercials.
The State of the Art Technologies Expression Association established the "Hakura Award" to further promote the dissemination of advanced expression technologies. The purpose of the Hakura Award is to enhance the quality of expression technologies and contribute to their widespread adoption across various fields by recognizing achievements that have contributed to society through works and initiatives utilizing advanced expression technologies, regardless of the field. An award ceremony will be held along with the introduction of the award-winning works.
General Incorporated Foundation State of the Art Technologies Expression Association
Katsumi Matsuda
The 18th Design ConferenceA lecture will be given on initiatives aimed at disaster mitigation in response to the increase in extreme weather events due to climate change and the frequent occurrence of complex disasters such as earthquakes. Additionally, considering the BIM/CIM and i-Construction initiatives promoted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, presentations will be made on the development of FORUM8 solutions in areas such as DX (Digital Transformation), seismic resilience, disaster prevention, and informatized construction.
Professor and Vice Director, International Research Institute for Disaster Science, Tohoku University (in charge of reconstruction and renewal)
Prof. Fumihiko Imamura
After serving as an associate professor at the Disaster Control Research Center of the Graduate School of Engineering and as a professor at the same institute, he served as the director of the International Research Institute of Disaster Science from 2014 to 2023. His main areas of expertise are tsunami engineering and natural disaster science. In July 2024, he was commended by the City of Sendai for special municipal service.
The Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred on New Year's Day this year and the Great East Japan Earthquake in the past are caused by “compound disasters,” in which various disasters are compounded into a chain of events. This section presents a flowchart of the actual conditions, starting with the strong shaking of an earthquake, followed by landslides, liquefaction, tsunami, fire, and so on. When accompanied by a giant tsunami, the impact and scope of the damage can be enormous. What kind of response and cooperation is needed in response to the Nankai Trough earthquake and earthquake directly under the Tokyo metropolitan area, as well as tsunami, which are feared to occur in the future? In this session, he will introduce and discuss the latest disaster mitigation measures.
Based on the special lecture by Prof. Fumihiko Imamura, a panel discussion with Chisato Morishita, who is based in Ishinomaki City and is involved in disaster prevention and community development, will be held. They will talk about themes such as resilience, sustainability, and regional development.
Elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in the October 2024 election, Chisato Morishita is based in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. She is active in disaster prevention and community development efforts, leveraging her expertise as a certified Disaster Prevention Specialist. In her previous career, she was also a certified USGTF golf teaching professional.
FORUM8 Executive Officer, System Sales Manager
Katsumi Matsuda
He will introduce examples of digital twin environment of a city constructed with BIM/CIM models and open data from PLATEAU, etc. are being used for many applications including Digital Garden State Concept and PLATEAU use cases, Metaverse utilization, and proposals for NFT utilization in projects, based on examples from actual projects.
FORUM8 Executive Officer, UC-1 System Manager
Shiro Nakahara
He will introduce the next-generation UC-1 Integrated Series, which consists of UC-1 Cloud Auto Design and existing UC-1 products that can be used on multiple devices and multiple browsers, as well as the UC-1 Cloud Complete version, a bridge inspection support system for multiple devices, which will be developed in the future. He will also introduce a cloud-based information sharing system that complies with the “Guidelines for Utilization of Information Sharing Systems for Civil Engineering Projects,” which is expected to be used in future public works projects, and the “Flooding Analysis System,” which analyzes river flooding, which has often been seen in recent years.
FORUM8 Analysis Support Group Deputy-Chief
Hiroto Matsuyama
Outstanding examples and achievements contributing to national resilience are brought together! The "National Resilience Design Award" showcases specific application examples and achievements that contribute to national resilience. This event aims to provide a platform for information sharing and technical skill development for engineers and related professionals. It highlights and honors outstanding works in the fields of structural analysis (civil engineering and architecture), geotechnical engineering, hydraulic engineering, and disaster prevention.
The 11th National Resilience Design Award (NaRDA) Award Ceremony
Outstanding examples and achievements contributing to national resilience are brought together!
The "National Resilience Design Award" showcases specific application examples and achievements that contribute to national resilience. This event aims to provide a platform for information sharing and technical skill development for engineers and related professionals. It highlights and honors outstanding works in the fields of structural analysis (civil engineering and architecture), geotechnical engineering, hydraulic engineering, and disaster prevention.
Each Award
Grand Prix(Grand Prize)
Gaming Laptop PC (raytrek R5-RL5)、FORUM8 Branded Book Card (JPY50,000),Certificate
2nd Prize (Excellence Award)
Gaming Laptop PC（GALLERIA RL5C-R35）、FORUM8 Branded Book Card (JPY30,000)、Certificate
Honorable Judge Award
Shade3D/Game Programming PC、FORUM8 Branded Book Card (JPY10,000)、Certificate
Nomination Award
FORUM8 Branded Book Card (JPY10,000)、Plaque
Special PC Sponsor; THIRDWAVE CORP
Selection Schedule
Submission Deadline: Friday, October 11th
Nomination Preliminary Selection Meeting: Tuesday, October 22nd
Final Judging Meeting for Award-Winning Works: Tuesday, November 12th
