Press Release

October 16, 2019
Keio University

KMD Forum 2019: “BEHIND & BEYOND” (November 1-2)
The Graduate School of Media Design (KMD)
24-hour Streaming Challenge
Keio University Graduate School of Media Design (KMD) will host “BEHIND & BEYOND,”
the KMD Forum 2019, over the two days of Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2.
This year’s event takes as its theme the stories “BEHIND & BEYOND” KMD, and we are set
to share the challenges, successes, and setbacks which have characterized the creativeprocesses and production of innovation at KMD with the entire globe. Through the 24-hourstream that will start at 18:00 on Friday, November 1 and an exhibition of booths from 10:00
on Saturday, November 2 at the Collaboration Complex on Hiyoshi Campus (Kohoku-ku,Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture), KMD will transmit an insider’s view of the Real Projects
that form the core of the KMD curriculum and aspects of student life not usually seen by thepublic, as well as some of what is expected to unfold in the future.

1. Purpose
Since the establishment of KMD in 2008, a diverse array of people from various culturalbackgrounds have engaged in research merging four creative elements (design, technology,management, policy) to generate new values into the future. This has involved linkages amongorganizations and individuals across nationalities, ages, and spheres of activity, including those incorporations and NPOs both in Japan and overseas. At the KMD Forum, which has been held every
year since 2010, we publicly share the outcomes of the “Real Projects” which are the engine of
KMD’s activities, through a program which includes symposiums, workshops, and interactivedemonstrations. This year’s KMD Forum will take as its concept the idea of a KMD-style Open
Campus for students hoping to enroll at the school
2. Event Outline
Dates and times:
ON AIR＜YouTube Live＞
18:00, Friday, November 1－18:00, Saturday, November 2 (24-hour stream)
ON STAGE ＜Exhibits＞
10:00–18:00, November 2, 2019
Venue: Kyoseikan Collaboration Complex, Hiyoshi Campus, Keio University(One minute on foot from Hiyoshi Station, Tokyu Toyoko Line and Meguro
Line/Yokohama Municipal Subway)
Entrance fee: Free
Hosts: Keio University Graduate School of Media Design (KMD)
Content : 24-hour stream mixing live and recorded material
Exhibition booths showcasing Real Project outcomes (workshops, demonstrations)
Admissions briefing sessions/consultation*See reference materials and website for more program details.

1/3Website： http://forum.kmd.keio.ac.jp/ Facebook： https://www.facebook.com/KMDForum
Instagram： ＠kmd_forum
Twitter： ＠KMDFORUM*Please direct any requests or inquiries to the contact information provided below in advance of theevent.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------【Inquiries about this event】
Hiyoshi Office of Student Services, Graduate School office (Graduate School of Media Design section)
TEL: +81-45-564-2517 Email: kmd@info.keio.ac.jp Website: https://www.kmd.keio.ac.jp/en/【Inquiries about press release】
Keio University Office of Communications and Public Relations (Ms.Namiki)
Tel: +81-3-5427-1541 E-mail: m-pr@adst.keio.ac.jp Website: https://www.keio.ac.jp/en/

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Reference Material＜Highlights＞
1. "ON AIR" 24-hour live stream (18:00, November 1–18:00, November 2)
There will be a stream of the “ON STAGE” venue featuring a mix of live and recorded KMD content.
You can view the proceedings on the day at KMD’s official YouTube channel(https://www.youtube.com/user/keiomediadesign)
Program Sample

・20:00–20:30 “Tell me about it! Professor Kato’s Master’s Thesis Special” A talk event hosted byProfessor Akira Kato and a student who finished writing her Master’s theses

・21:00–21:30 “Beyond Japan” KMD’s unique study abroad program“GID Program” Live relays with students studying abroad in London and New York・21:45–22:00 “LIFE after KMD” Interview sessions involving KMD alumni’s activity after KMD.
It is also planned to broadcast other original programs on the Real Projects.

*The event timetable may be subject to change at a later date. Updated timetable and news will be shared on the official website ata later date. Please keep an eye on our website for further information.

2. “ON STAGE”
 Information sessions and consultations
A opportunity to everyone to talk in person with KMD faculty members, students, and others aboutclasses, researching, and daily life at KMD. Students who are considering enrolling at KMD arestrongly encouraged to attend.

exhibits and workshops

The trajectories of the Real Projects that form the core of the KMD curriculum will be introduced atinteractive booths. KMD will introduce the process and course of projects as they work towardachieving their overarching goal of “social impacts” under the slogan of “Making 1 from 0.”

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