The Certified NPO Osaka NPO Center will hold "Kitahama Salon," a presentation and networking event for businesses tackling social issues, on July 23, 2026 (Thu). This event is part of a three-month series with changing themes, aiming to create opportunities for participants to connect with guests active on the front lines of solving social issues. Following the great success of the previous event, we are now accepting applications for the next one. Highlights of this Event ■ Inspiring presentations by 5 businesses working on social issues in the child and education sector. Tomohito Sakacho, Representative Director, General Incorporated Association Japan Baseball Innovation Chika Nakajima, Director and Secretary-General, NPO Follow Rumi Fukuda, Representative Director, NPO Nishiyodo Nico Net Tomoyo Nishiyama, Staff Member, Osaka Prefecture Children's Cafeteria Network Kotaro Yabunaka, Representative Director, IC Inc. ■ Networking among participants, opportunities to meet like-minded individuals, and a space for new collaborations. Report from the Previous Event At the previous event held on June 18, 2026, a total of 40 individuals, NPOs, companies, and government officials gathered. Passionate presentations and active networking among participants took place. Scene from the June 18th Presenters' Session ■ Voices from Previous Participants (Excerpts from survey) ・ "I received advice that I could act on immediately and gained many new insights." ・ "The phrase 'aiming for co-creation, not just support' resonated with me." ■ Detailed report here: https://x.gd/GjjxUd Event Outline Date and Time July 23, 2026 (Thu) 14:00 - 16:30 Venue Osaka Shoko Kin'yu Kinko 2F, Shoko Kinkin Hall (2-2-8 Honmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka) Program 14:00 - 14:05 Introduction 14:05 - 15:25 Business Presentations (Introduction of Initiatives) 15:25 - 15:30 Break 15:30 - 16:00 Q&A Session with Coordinator 16:00 - 16:30 Business Card Exchange & Networking Time Participation Fee Free How to Apply Please a