IGS, an EdTech/HRTech company based in Japan, is expanding its services overseas, including an evaluation and organizational utilization pilot for the Abu Dhabi government and case adoption by Harvard Business School, based on over 100 million pieces of evaluation data from elementary school students to adults.
Ai GROW, which IGS provides as a service for the education domain, is an assessment tool for educational institutions that quantifies non-cognitive abilities and other skills essential for living happily in the age of VUCA. Ai GROW performs latent personality assessment (IAT) and capability evaluation (self-evaluation and others' evaluation) via smartphones and tablets, and minimizes evaluation bias by adding AI correction to others' evaluations. Results can be visualized and quantified, and immediate feedback can be provided. This can be used to visualize students' capabilities and growth, and to verify the effectiveness of educational programs. Ai GROW has been introduced to more than 300 schools in Japan and is also used to verify the effectiveness of various demonstration projects, and its use is expanding overseas as well, including verification of the effectiveness of global-scale educational activities by global companies.
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Russian Gnesins' Academy of Music
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IMC is the world's largest network of music organisations and institutions, founded by UNESCO and dedicated to the advancement of essential music rights for all people.
We stand for a world where everyone can enjoy access to music, where they can learn, experience, create, perform, and express themselves through music, and in which artists of every kind are recognized and fairly remunerated.
IMC brings together people, ideas and actions under the umbrella of the Five Music Rights. We raise awareness and encourage members and others by
- Advocating the Five Music Rights across society and to decision-makers in arts education, policy, and industry
- Bringing together the expertise of music organisations and institutions supporting the Five Music Rights
- Enabling and implementing initiatives advancing the Five Music Rights
IMC’s network spans 150 countries on all continents, with national music councils and international, regional and national music organisations as well as specialised organisations in the field of arts and culture. In some world regions, IMC members are organised in IMC Regional Councils. Through its members, IMC has access to over 1000 organisations and 600 million people eager to develop and share knowledge and experience on diverse aspects of musical life. In addition to its large geographical scope, the IMC network also represents an unparalleled body of knowledge across the music sector, from music education to media, from life music to music publishing, from creation to research.
Yamaha Music Gulf FZE
Since 2010, I've been shaping the music landscape, initially focusing on the domestic market in Japan. From 2014 to 2020, I contributed to the vibrant musical scene in Yamaha Mexico and launched Mariachi Trumpet (YTR-5330MRC).
In 2020, I became in charge of “School Project” at Yamaha Corporation, expanding instrumental music education in public education and collaborated with the Ministry of Education in many countries.
Now, as the General Manager at Yamaha Music Gulf FZE in Dubai since 2023, I'm thrilled to lead in a region (GCC, CIS, MENA, Sub-Sahara, RSA) renowned for its cultural diversity.
Personally, music has been my constant companion since age 3 when I first played the piano. In high school, I embraced to play the trumpet at the symphonic band.
Masahiro Fukuhara is the CEO of Institution for a Global Society Corp., leading innovations in non-cognitive skills assessment globally. His expertise in AI and human capital is complemented by his role as a university faculty member, where he focuses on the integration of technology in education.
The company has pioneered in assessing and developing essential skills for global talent. Fukuhara has also been instrumental in merging educational initiatives with cultural elements, as demonstrated in his participation in the "Human Resource Project vol.1" at Billboard Live TOKYO. This event, aimed at developing global talent through jazz, reflects Fukuhara's commitment to innovative teaching methods that incorporate diversity, inclusion, and creativity.
http://www.billboard-live.com/pg/shop/show/index.php?mode=detail1&event=7576&shop=1
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Russian Gnesins Academy of Music
Speaker within this side-event is Professor Dina Kirnarskaya, Vice-Rector of the Russian Gnesins Academy of Music holding doctorates in both psychology and musicology. She used to be Fulbright grantee visiting Harvard University and Boston College in the United States. Dina’s field of interest is Psychology of Music centered on Musical Talent, which she is researching for decades. Her major publications on the subject are:
Kirnarskaya, D., & Winner, E. (1997). Musical ability in a new key: Exploring the expressive ear for music. Psychomusicology: A Journal of Research in Music Cognition, 16(1-2), 2–16. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0094071
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1999-11205-001
Dina Kirnarskaya The Natural Musician: on Abilities, Giftedness and Talent
Oxford University Press
https://academic.oup.com/book/12845
Dina is the author of highly accessible books on History of Music. They are «Сlassical Music for Everyone» and «Сlassical Music on the Run» – both of them are intellectual bestsellers. Dina Kirnarskaya is a popular speaker on the radio and TV participating in talk shows. She is also a lecturer for businesses and corporations; her lectures show people how important for their well-being and success music is and how they could effectively use music for the improvement of their state of mind and working potential.
Eduardo Méndez
Executive Director
The National System of Youth and Children's Orchestras and Choirs of Venezuela
From his early years he was formed in “El Sistema” and his career includes: violinist of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra, Academic Division Director, National Director of “Nucleos” (“El Sistema” Academic Centers) and leader of the Sectorial Direction for
Music and Education until 2008 when Maestro José Antonio Abreu, Founder of “El Sistema”, appointed him as Executive Director.
Since taking up his current post, Méndez has steered the development of the project across Venezuela and more than 72 countries with “El Sistema” inspired initiatives around the world, with an emphasis on increased social inclusion and higher standards
of performance. He supervises major capital projects including the building of new educational facilities and performance spaces, which propels El Sistema’s nationwide network of over 400 “nucleos” to expand both in number and in scope. He also plays an active role in selecting, identifying, developing and promoting musical groups throughout the institution, which range from major symphony orchestras to local choirs.
One of Méndez’s key missions is to maintain the stability of El Sistema’s capital structure, as the institution employs over 10.000 staff at present. He engages in strategic and negotiations with various parties including sponsors, public and private
institutions for the development of artistic and educational programmes. He also seeks to enhance El Sistema’s profile as one of the world’s most innovative social development programmes in the field of classical music, with major international tours for
multiple symphony orchestras as well as other initiatives.
Graduated from the law school at Andrés Bello Catholic University, also obtained a degree as Specialist in Public Management from the Institute of Advanced Studies of Administration and Management and lately he obtained the certificate of Professional
Fundraising at Boston University.
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Secretary General
International Music Council