Global Idea Lab #6
- 日時
- 2026年5月21日（木）18:30~20:30
- 会場
- XOSSPOINT（熊本県熊本市西区春日1丁目14-1 くまもと森都心プラザ2階）
- 参加費
- 無料
- 定員
- 20～25名
英語の後に日本語が続きます。
Collaborative Power of the International Community
Through five past events, we’ve mapped the landscape — the gaps, the strengths, and the untapped potential of Kumamoto’s growing global community. Now it’s time to act. Event #6 shifts from exploration to implementation: how do we turn hopeful thoughts, ideas, and dreams into concrete solutions and methodologies?
This session brings together repeat participants and newcomers alike to explore proposed methods for community activation and development — bridging Japanese and non-Japanese perspectives to build something real, together.
Host Cameron Merrick-Braund — Goen Day
First recipient of Kumamoto’s Startup Visa and co-creator of the Global Idea Lab event series along with Goto Keisuke since December 2025. He serves as Managing Operator & Image Design Lead for the Global Idea Lab Series and runs Goen Day, a consultancy business focused on developing broad, creative & strategic approaches to social issues at the intersection of international residents and travelers, and implementing them into business practices and systems.
Activity Lead Walter Pugil — Adastra, Kumamoto
With over 10 years in Japan and specialized expertise in interactive group facilitations across Japanese and international communities, Walter is a core pillar in designing and leading the high-quality activities that drive each Global Idea Lab session. His facilitation methods are built to cross language and cultural lines, creating space where everyone contributes.
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026 18:30–20:30
Please come early and mingle!
Venue: XOSS POINT Event Space
Admission: Free
Capacity: 20 participants This event is listed on multiple platforms. We expect around 20–25 participants in total — roughly half returning participants and half newcomers.
Language: English / Japanese (bilingual hosting)
About the Event
Global Idea Lab Kumamoto is an event series that blends Kumamoto’s local assets, its past/present/future climate with global perspectives to co-create new ideas and opportunities.
Over recent events, we’ve identified where Kumamoto’s community stands today — what’s working, where the gaps are, and where the energy is. Event #6 builds directly on those findings. We pick up where we left off, exploring and refining proposed methods to activate community, refine methodology, and create movement among locals — Japanese and non-Japanese alike.
This is the session where ideas get pressure-tested and shaped into actionable approaches.
All past events are transcribed and summarized, so the conversation doesn’t stop when the event ends. Whether you attended previous sessions or are joining for the first time, you have access to full context to jump in.
Program Overview
18:15: Doors open
18:30: Overview, Recap
Interactive Workshop — Led by Walter Pugil, participants work through structured activities designed to take the themes and findings from past events and shape them into concrete methods for community activation. These facilitations are built for bilingual, cross-cultural participation.
Group Discussion & Synthesis — Together we refine proposals and identify next steps that can carry momentum beyond the event
Networking — Networking continues at the venue
20:30: Event ends, networking time
21:00: XOSS POINT closes
Who Should Attend?
■Anyone who wants to help shape Kumamoto’s future energetic activation & global community — not just talk about it
■Returning participants ready to build on past discussions
■Newcomers who want to contribute fresh perspectives to an ongoing conversation
■Anyone who believes in turning ideas into action across cultural lines
Organizers
Goen Day (Cameron) /Walter Pugil / Ramune Inc.
Contact: cameron@goenday.jp / 070-5541-4636
Venue Partner XOSS POINT.
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