For this first-ever KWN summit, more than 100 representatives of 26 schools from 18 countries and region joined together in Tokyo.
In August, Panasonic Corporation organized KWN Global Summit 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. This summit which lasted 5 days from 1st to 5th August was to develop the young generation through interactive activities, cultural exchange and award for Panasonic KWN Global 2017. Under this summit, 100 outstanding representatives at many ages from Primary to Secondary School joined forum “Our Proposal For A Better Future”.
Many ideas and proposals were given out toward a fair society without treatment discrimination where individuals can live the way they want to. Amid a global environment that calls for the world to work more closely together, they created ideas for solving the global issues facing society.
Two winners of KWN 2016 who are Alpha Secondary School with “The Scribble Picture” and Masterhand Children with “They talk to me, finally” had a very emotional trip with unforgettable memories. This was a chance for children to broaden their mind and be more conscious of their role in society.
Mr. Pham Xuan Son – the parent in charge of the team Alpha Secondary School shared: “As for me, KWN Global 2017 was a new and emotional trip. The activities under this program were planned and organized smartly by Panasonic which not only inspired the children to be aware of the role of their own voice in society, made them as global citizens but also helped us – the teacher and parents – to see clearly our responsibility that is being with our children in the way of growing up. Especially, I and the team had 5 days enjoying the lively and diversified cultural atmosphere. This will be the meaningful and unforgettable memory for all the members of KWN Vietnam 2017.”
“The trip to Japan to join Panasonic KWN Global Summit was very interesting and useful for us. I also had a chance to experience cultural exchanges. We together created an ideal future model and will try together to reach it. During this trip, I also visited Panasonic showroom and Tokyo. People here are working with their heart and the technology is extremely modern. This promotes me a lot to study in Japan and work for Panasonic, in order to bring the best products to people in Vietnam and all over the world” – Truong Nguyen Tuan Minh, representative of Masterhand Children team shared.
Panasonic hopes that through Panasonic KWN and Global Summit 2017 will help children improve their necessary skills in order that they can grow up and develop in future society and promote the talented people in global. Panasonic commits to fully support the children so as to promote their potential abilities.
[Overview of the Panasonic KWN Global Summit 2017]
Dates: |
Tuesday, August 1 to Saturday, August 5, 2017 |
Main venue: |
Panasonic Center Tokyo |
Main schedules Wednesday, August 2: |
The children gathered news in the field and had practical experiences. |
Thursday, August 3: |
The children had group discussions among themselves. |
Friday, August 4: |
The children presented their proposals for a better future, and the KWN Global Contest 2017 awards ceremony was held. |
[Participating children's countries and regions]
North America |
Canada, United States |
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Latin America |
Brazil, Panama |
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Europe |
Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia |
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Middle East/Africa |
Oman, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates |
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Asia |
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China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam |
[Themes and locations covered by the children's news]
Theme |
News gathering location |
Food and hygiene |
Japanese restaurant in Tsukuji (Japanese spirit of 'Mottainai,' meaning "not to waste things"), garbage treatment plant (urban technology) |
Sports |
Ariake (Tokyo 2020 Nationwide Participation Programme of the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee: understanding diversity [e.g., persons with disabilities], trying out boccia), Roppongi (special cooperation with Bascule Inc. to experience virtual reality sports program) |
Urban development, environment |
Nihonbashi (special cooperation with Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.: Nihonbashi Revitalization Plan), sewage treatment plant in Ariake (water purification, disaster countermeasures) |
Tradition and innovation, understanding other cultures |
National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) in Ariake (robots, Japanese technological capabilities), Asakusa (trying out a rickshaw, non-Japanese ukiyo-e artist, etc.) |
Understanding diversity |
Shibuya (understanding diversity with foreign tourists or residents), Harajuku (Kawaii culture) |
Cool Japan |
National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) in Ariake (robots), Akihabara (pop culture) |
■Primary School: "World Collage Map" about "Legacy for the world":Photos
Families, Friends, Foods, Houses, Water, Robots, Culture and Art, Tradition Love and Peace
■Secondary School: "Our Proposal For A Better Future"
Team |
Proposal |
How |
Germany, Tanzania, Thailand |
The society in our continuous solid social system for the world environment |
• By supporting research about the better environmental technology |
Czech, Japan, |
The society that cross the boundaries |
• By Sport to share the passion to unite in the world |
Brazil, UAE, USA |
The society that has "Diversity to Empower the Powerless" for all people who can feel proud |
• By education who could encourage |
Oman,Slovakia,Vietnam |
The society that has the equality without social and cultural gap |
• By education to reduce social gap |
Austria, Indonesia, USA |
The society that has solid social security system, diverse culture and freedom of speech |
• Without the lack of the tolerance |