Lecture "Shift to Knowledge Manufacturing Creates Future for Small and Mid-Sized Companies" in Okayama was held.

On Friday, May 17, 2024, Ribanes Co., Ltd. held a seminar in Okayama City titled “The Shift to Knowledge-Based Manufacturing Will Shape the Future of Mid-Sized and Small Businesses” (Organized by Ribanes Co., Ltd.; in cooperation with Chugoku Bank, Ltd. and Mizuho Bank, Ltd.) for mid-sized and small businesses.

In June 2023, Ribanes Co., Ltd. published *"A New Era of Knowledge Manufacturing』 was published. Additionally, on April 12 of this year, with the aim of helping mid-sized and small businesses transition from “manufacturing” to “knowledge-based manufacturing,” an event was held in Ota Ward, Tokyo, to serve as a meeting place for mid-sized and small businesses and deep-tech startups, titled “National Knowledge Manufacturing Conference"We held an event. By involving financial institutions and government agencies that support the initiatives emerging from this event, we have created a new momentum."

This lecture series is intended to further spread the concept of the “knowledge-based manufacturing industry,”Okayama Tech PlanterやInterdisciplinary Conference: Okayama and Chugoku-Shikoku ForumThe event was held in Okayama Prefecture, where Ribane has carried out various initiatives in the past.

Sixteen business executives and representatives from financial institutions attended the lecture, and a lively discussion ensued even after the presentation concluded. Participants shared feedback such as, “I resonated with the concept of the ‘knowledge-based manufacturing industry,’” and “It gave me an opportunity to think about new business opportunities that leverage our company’s strengths,” and the event was very well received.

Lifeness plans to continue holding similar lectures across the country to promote the concept of the “knowledge-based manufacturing industry.” The next event will be held in Ibaraki Prefecture on June 28. If you are interested, please feel free to attend.

Overview

Date and Time: Friday, June 28, 2024, 4:30–6:00 p.m.

Location: Hitachi District Industrial Support Center (2-20-1 Nishinarizawa-cho, Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
Intended Audience: Businesses in Ibaraki Prefecture
Admission: Free
Program:
1:00–1:05 p.m. Introduction of the Purpose
1:05–1:50 p.m. Lecture
1:50 PM–2:00 PM Q&A
2:00–2:30 p.m. Business Card Exchange
Organized by: Ribanes Co., Ltd.
Co-sponsored by: Hitachi District Industrial Support Center

How to Apply: Please register for a Livanes ID (free) and then apply via the website below: https://lne.st/KM_ibaraki2024

Going forward, Ribanes Co., Ltd. will continue to promote the concept of the “knowledge-based manufacturing industry” throughout the country and strive to revitalize Japan, with a focus on medium-sized and small businesses.

Contact Information

Lifeness Co., Ltd., Regional Development Division (Fukuda)
Phone: 03-5227-4198
メールアドレス：[email protected]