Our Company Employee Appointed as Public Relations Ambassador and Abstract Reviewer for the International Conference "Velo-city 2027 Ehime"
Pacific Consultants Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President Executive Officer: Satoko Okano; hereinafter referred to as "our company") is pleased to announce that one of its employees has been appointed as a public relations ambassador and abstract reviewer for "Velo-city 2027 Ehime," an international conference on urban development utilizing bicycles and sustainable transport policies.
Takashi Kurisu of Pacific Consultants Co., Ltd., who specializes in transportation policy, bicycle promotion, and planning and research related to sustainable mobility, has been appointed as a public relations ambassador and abstract reviewer. He will be responsible for public relations activities aimed at communicating the significance and appeal of the conference, encouraging participation, and building momentum for the conference, as well as participating in the review of abstracts submitted from Japan and abroad, thereby supporting efforts toward the success of the conference.
Takashi Kurisu
Affiliation: Transportation Planning Dept. Social Innovation Div.
Qualifications: Professional Engineer (PE) (General Technology Supervision Sector, Construction sector- Roads)
Responsibilities: Communicating the significance and appeal of the conference.
Reviewing abstracts
Encouraging participation and abstract submissions.
Participating in awareness-raising events and seminars, and public relations support.
Providing advice on promoting participation in the conference and building momentum, and other related activities.
■What is "Velo-city 2027 Ehime"?
"Velo-city" is an international conference focused on sharing knowledge on bicycle-based urban development and sustainable transportation policies. For "Velo-city 2027 Ehime," a public relations ambassador program has been established to communicate the appeal and significance of the conference and to encourage participation and build momentum. In addition, a team of experts from Japan and abroad (abstract reviewers) will be responsible for reviewing submitted abstracts.
For more details, please visit the Velo-city 2027 Ehime website.
European Cyclists' Federation (ECF) https://www.velo-city-conference.com/
Ehime Prefecture website: https://velo-city2027.pref.ehime.jp/
Our company has supported various initiatives by national and local governments through planning and research on transportation policy, bicycle utilization promotion, and sustainable mobility. Leveraging the expertise and practical experience we have cultivated, we will contribute to disseminating information and sharing international knowledge on sustainable urban development utilizing bicycles.
Furthermore, our employee will serve as a public relations ambassador and abstract reviewer, supporting the exchange of knowledge in Japan and abroad and contributing to the further development of bicycle policies and mobility initiatives in Japan.
Our company website, "INSIGHT," showcases technical insights and initiatives related to transportation policy, mobility, and urban development. Articles related to this press release are also available, so please take a look.
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https://en.pacific.co.jp/insight/2026/07/bicycle.html
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https://en.pacific.co.jp/insight/2025/05/tod01.html