🤗 All students (Master’s and Doctoral programs) , alumni, faculties in Information Science and Technology (IST) are cordially invited
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IST Grand Gathering 2025
IST Grand Gathering 2025
The IST Grand Gathering, which began in 2022, will be held for the fourth time this year.
This event offers an excellent opportunity for students and alumni of the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology to connect and deepen their interactions across different departments and generations.
We are planning short talks by faculty members as well as a casual networking session where participants can enjoy light snacks and drinks, including alcoholic beverages.
Graduate School Faculty Speakers for This Event
Shoji Takeuchi
Shoji Takeuchi
Department of Mechano-Informatic
Topic
Biohybrid Robotics
Graduate School Alumnus Speakers for This Event
Naoto Yamamoto
Naoto Yamamoto
Career: Morgan Stanley → Cisco Systems → Woven by Toyota → ams Inc. (Founder)
Job Title: Engineer, Engineering Manager, Founder
Self-introduction：Graduate of the University of Tokyo (Someya / Sezaki Labs). Received an award in a global Google Gemini competition and later founded a startup based on that technology, achieving enterprise adoption and national TV exposure within a year. Previously worked in cybersecurity at Morgan Stanley, Cisco, and Woven by Toyota. Holds a U.S. patent and has received awards in speech and business competitions.
Presentation Title
The Takeoff Moment: When a Tech AI Startup Hits the Market
Toshiko Matsui
Toshiko Matsui
Employer: Ministry of Finance (Japan)
Job Title: National Government Official
Self-introduction：Graduated from the University of Tokyo, Department of Mathematical Informatics – 6th Laboratory (Bachelor's) and 3rd Laboratory (Master's). Driven by an interest in mathematical statistics, its practical applications, and decentralisation, conducted research on quality management in crowdsourcing.
After completing the Master's program, joined the Ministry of Finance. Has been engaged in international finance operations at both the Ministry of Finance and the Financial Services Agency, and has also worked at a UK-based think tank and the World Bank.
Currently pursuing a Ph.D. at Imperial College London.
Presentation Title
Overseas Study and Work Experience: Bridging International Finance and Mathematical Research
Arda Akdemir
Arda Akdemir
Employer: Indeed Technologies Japan
Job Title: Software Engineer
Self-introduction：PhD Graduate from Shibuya Laboratory under CS department. My research focused on Natural language processing (which became a very hot topic now after ChatGpt)! During my PhD I also worked as an ML Intern for 2 years at Apple. After completing my degree, I joined Indeed Japan as a new grad software engineer in 2022. For the past 2.5 years working effectively as a DSci working on building LLM-based products.
Presentation Title
Why you should go to grad school if you want to work at Industry
Alumni Participating and Networking at This Event
Graduation Years: 2012–2024
Graduation Years: 2012–2024
Affiliated Companies and Institutions: Trans-N.ai, Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Fast Retailing, LINE Yahoo Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, Barclays Securities, Tier IV Inc., DexAI Inc., Faculty Member in IST
（Information Updated Regularly）
（Information Updated Regularly）
Join us at
Seihoku Gallery
Seihoku Gallery
Yayoi Campus Annex
2025.11.14 (Friday)
2025.11.14 (Friday)
18:00 - 20:00
*Please come at least 15 minutes earlier for registration
Registration Time: 17:30 - 18:00
About the Event
Short talks by faculty members from the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology to boost motivation
Networking programs that connect students and alumni across different fields
Opportunities to think about future careers through interactions with alumni
Event Schedule
17:30 - 18:00 Registration
18:00 - 18:15 Opening Remarks
Greeting from the dean of the graduate school of Information Science and Technology
18:15 - 18:45 Alumni Speech Session
Speakers and topics are listed under “Graduate School Alumnus Speakers for This Event”
18:45 - 19:00 Lecture by a faculty member of the Graduate School
Speakers and topics are listed under “Graduate School Faculty Speakers for This Event”
19:00 - 19:50 Free networking session
19:50 - 20:00 Closing
Conclusion of the event | Closing Remarks
Photos from last year
Photos from last year
Organizer
IST Creative Evolution Project Excellent Research Assistant
Contact
Please reach our email for more inquiries about the event:
utokyo.ist.events@gmail.com
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