Sugino Machine Co., Ltd. (Namerikawa City, Toyama Prefecture) held a talk event titled "TALK with GAKU" at the Sugino Machine Lounge (Student Union Lounge) on the National University Corporation Toyama University Gofuku Campus, for which the company acquired naming rights. The event featured Hiroyuki Kaguchi, Owner Chef of Mont St. Clair, and Kazuo Tanaka, Representative Director, President, and CEO of GK Design Organization Co., Ltd., along with Gaku Sugino, Representative Director and President of our company. The event was also live-streamed online, with 295 participants. This event was a talk session aimed at students struggling with their careers, working professionals seeking further growth, management looking towards the future, and those interested in sweets and design in their daily lives. Three individuals active in different fields gathered to discuss challenges, how to overcome obstacles, and the essence of manufacturing and design. 1. Event Overview Event Name: "TALK with GAKU" Theme: Sweets Making x Design x Manufacturing Top Runners' Regional Revitalization "Fusion" Date and Time: July 2, 2026 (Thu) 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Venue: Sugino Machine Lounge (Student Union Lounge), Toyama University Gofuku Campus Speakers: Hiroyuki Kaguchi (Owner Chef, Mont St. Clair) Kazuo Tanaka (Representative Director, President, and CEO, GK Design Organization Co., Ltd.) Gaku Sugino (Representative Director and President, Sugino Machine Co., Ltd.) Organizer: Sugino Machine Co., Ltd. Cooperation: National University Corporation Toyama University Participation Fee: Free Method: In-person, Online streaming Moderator: Natsuko Yamazaki (Freelance Announcer) Number of Participants: 295 (Toyama Venue: 109, Online: 186) 2. About "TALK with GAKU" "TALK with GAKU" is a talk event by manufacturers and professionals aiming for the summit. "GAKU" originates from "Gaku" (peak) representing Mt. Tate and Mt. Tsurugi, symbols of Toyama, "Gaku" (learning), and the name of Sugino Machine's pres