MIRAI Retreat Energy Materials for Resilient Cities

Program

A day at the retreat

Monday, 7 December 2026 · Unson House, Itoshima. Core program 11:00–14:00 · researcher discussions until 17:30 · optional dinner until 19:00.

Schedule

Indicative timetable

A shared core program, followed by deeper discussions and dinner.

Core program: 11:00–14:00. Researchers and stakeholders take part together during this time. Stakeholders are free to leave afterward or stay for the afternoon discussions and dinner. Researchers continue discussions at the venue from 14:00 to 17:30.

The program and timings remain subject to change as preparations progress.

  1. 10:30

    Meet at Chikuzen-Maebaru station

    Meet at JR Chikuzen-Maebaru station for the free shuttle bus to Unson House. The journey takes about 20 minutes.

    Arrival

  2. 11:00

    Opening & welcome

    Welcome, remarks from the Unson Foundation, and an introduction to the retreat and how the day will work.

    Core program · Researchers and stakeholders

  3. 11:20

    Introductions over lunch

    Researchers and company representatives sit side by side, introduce themselves, and share the work and sustainability challenges they bring to the retreat.

    Core program · 60 minutes

  4. 12:20

    Research presentations

    Short, accessible presentations focused on where research in energy materials and resilient cities could be applied.

    Core program · 30 minutes

  5. 12:50

    Challenge Lab

    Five tables, each with one or two company participants and four or five researchers. Each table shares its work, discusses points of connection, and maps out possible next steps together.

    Core program · 60 minutes

  6. 13:50

    Core program closing & next steps

    Bring together the discussion and agree on how to proceed. The shared core program ends at 14:00; stakeholders may leave then or stay longer.

    Core program · 10 minutes

  7. 14:00

    Continuing research discussions

    Researchers stay at Unson House until 17:30 to explore the ideas raised during the core program in greater depth and discuss opportunities for collaboration and follow-up. Stakeholders who have time are welcome to join; staying is optional for them.

    Afternoon · 14:00–17:30

  8. 17:30

    Networking dinner (optional)

    Dinner at Unson House, with time to continue conversations and deepen the relationships formed during the day. Researchers and stakeholders are welcome to stay for dinner.

    Dinner · 17:30–19:00

  9. 19:00

    Close of the retreat

    Dinner concludes at 19:00. The final shuttle to Chikuzen-Maebaru station departs at 19:15.

    Departure

Logistics at a glance

  • Shuttle: a chartered bus between Chikuzen-Maebaru station and the venue. Meet at the station at 10:30. Return buses leave Unson House at 14:15, 17:15, and 19:15; the journey takes about 20 minutes.
  • Cost: free of charge, catering included.
  • Language: English is the working language. Language support is provided at every table, and materials are prepared in both English and Japanese.
  • Meals: lunch, refreshments, and dinner are covered by the organizers. Dinner is optional.
  • Accommodation: not arranged centrally; participants book their own stay in Fukuoka / Itoshima as needed.

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