Participates in the 16th National Shared Bicycle Conference Exploring collaboration and knowledge exchange in sustainable mobility
October 30, 2025
In October 2025, LIPPER K.K. participated in the 16th National Shared Bicycle Conference held at the Nagoya Urban Center in Nagoya City.
National Shared Bicycle Conference
The National Shared Bicycle Conference is a nationwide forum that brings together local governments, shared mobility operators, and research institutions to exchange insights and share best practices on the future of urban transportation.
The 2025 conference, its 16th edition, was held under the theme “Co-creating the Future of Urban Mobility”, featuring lectures, case studies, and networking sessions focused on the role of shared bicycles in sustainable city planning.
Toward Better Urban Transportation and a Circular Economy
LIPPER joined the conference to engage in information exchange and dialogue with participants across the mobility ecosystem. Through discussions with municipalities, operators, and researchers, the company deepened its understanding of the evolving directions in urban mobility and explored potential collaborations related to sustainable materials and circular systems.
Building on the insights gained through this event, LIPPER will continue to advance its research and development in sustainable material technologies and promote partnerships aimed at realizing an environmentally conscious mobility society.
Conference Overview
Organizer: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Urban Development Bureau, Street and Traffic Facilities Division
Co-organizer: Nagoya City
Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025, 1:30 PM onwards
Venue: Nagoya Urban Center (Kanayamacho, Naka Ward, Nagoya City)
Target Audience: Local governments, shared bicycle operators, research institutions, etc.
Participation Fee: Free (Travel and accommodation expenses are the responsibility of the participant)
Format: In-person event (Capacity: approx. 150 people), with an archive available for viewing at a later date
Main Programs
- Keynote Address (Professor Yukimasa Matsumoto, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Meijo University)
- Presentation by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Bicycle Utilization Promotion Headquarters
- Case Study Presentation by Nagoya City
- Poster Session (Case Exhibitions and Exchange of Opinions by Municipalities and Businesses)
Purpose of the Event
The National Shared Bicycle Conference is a nationwide gathering where municipalities and operators engaged in shared bicycle (community bicycle) initiatives come together to share experiences and expertise in implementation and operation.
As a new form of urban transportation, it aims to realize a sustainable mobility society through collaboration with public transit, regional community development, and operational improvements using data.
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