Kikokushijo Academy to Sponsor TEDxInnovationU 2026

Kikokushijo Academy to Sponsor TEDxInnovationU 2026

Bringing TED from the classroom to real-life experience — Supporting inquiry-based learning and the next generation of innovators

Kikokushijo Academy (KA), together with its parent company Global KA Holdings Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; CEO: Charles Knudsen), announced that they will participate as sponsors of “TEDxInnovationU 2026,” to be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Since its founding, KA has embraced the spirit of TED’s “Ideas Worth Spreading,” integrating TED content into its curriculum to foster students’ critical thinking, communication skills, and expressive abilities. Through this sponsorship, KA aims to provide students with opportunities to experience in person the ideas they have encountered through screens, transforming classroom learning into a live TEDx experience that inspires curiosity and inquiry among the next generation.

The Synergy Between TED Content and KA’s Educational Approach

At KA, English is not viewed merely as a language subject but as a tool for thinking and connecting with the world. TED content has been incorporated into lessons as a resource that exposes students to diverse perspectives and innovative ideas.

Through TED Talks, students naturally develop:

• The ability to view issues from new perspectives

• Logical and structured self-expression

• A multicultural and global mindset

This sponsorship represents an extension of KA’s educational philosophy beyond the classroom, fostering dialogue that bridges generations and disciplines through real-world engagement.

About TEDxInnovationU 2026

TEDxInnovationU is one of the independently organized TEDx events held around the world under TED’s guiding principle, “Ideas Worth Spreading.” The 2026 theme, “Intergenerational Innovation,” aims to create a platform for dialogue connecting youthful curiosity with experienced insight, based in Tokyo.

Theme: Intergenerational Innovation
Date & Time: March 28, 2026 (Sat), 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Venue: Minato City Industrial Promotion Center
Address: 1-18-1 Sannotsuji Square, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Organizer: TEDxInnovationU Organizing Committee
Official Website (Tickets): https://www.tedxinnovationu.com/

This TEDx event is independently organized under a TED license. TED does not directly organize or host this event.

About Global KA Holdings Group

Operating Company: Global KA Holdings Inc. (Unified management of educational brands since May 2025)
Business Areas: English education, international school operations, and related educational services

Group Brands:
Kikokushijo Academy (KA), KA International School, Global Step Academy, Kokusai Survival, The International School Times, and others.

Media Contact

Global KA Holdings Inc. – Public Relations
Email: media@globalka.com