our company employees have been appointed as public relations ambassadors and abstract judges 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 our company employees has been appointed as a public relations ambassador and abstract judge for "Velo-city 2027 Ehime," an international conference on urban development utilizing bicycles and sustainable transport policies.
Takashi Kurisu, who specializes in transportation policy, bicycle promotion, and planning and research on sustainable mobility, has been appointed as a public relations ambassador and abstract reviewer. our company will be responsible for public relations activities aimed at communicating the significance and appeal of the conference, encouraging participation, and building momentum, as well as participating in the review of abstracts (paper summaries) submitted from both domestic and international participants, supporting efforts toward the success of the conference.
Takashi Kurisu
Affiliation: Transportation Planning Dept. Social Innovation Div.
Qualifications: Professional Engineer (PE) (Integrated Engineering Management Dept., construction sector- Roads)
Mission: To communicate the significance and appeal of the conference.
Abstract review
Encouraging participation and encouraging abstract submissions.
Participation in awareness-raising events and seminars, and public relations support.
Advice on promoting participation in meetings and building momentum, etc.
■What is the international conference "Velo-city 2027 Ehime"?
"Velo-city" is an international conference for sharing knowledge on bicycle-based urban development and sustainable transportation policies. In preparation for "Velo-city 2027 Ehime," a public relations ambassador has been appointed to widely disseminate the appeal and significance of the conference and to encourage participation and build momentum. In addition, a team of domestic and international experts (abstract judges) will be established to review the 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, through my activities as a public relations ambassador and abstract judge, I will support the sharing of knowledge both domestically and internationally, and contribute to the further development of bicycle policy 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