Choice in design, freedom in implementation.
Capturing the subject in the Abstract to give the implementation Freedom. A complex system expressed simply; simple enough to be understood, and understood well enough to be talked about.
MBSE Learning Journey Showcase 2026 Autumn is a day for taking in the thinking behind the MBSE methodology, how it is approached, and what it does for you, through talks and conversation with people who do this work for real. Alongside special lectures by Prof. Hiroaki Takada and David Hetherington and a two-part talk by Kazuyuki Murakami, companies taking part in the MBSE Learning Journey present cases from their own practice, and there is time to discuss them with all three speakers.
Details & registration (event website)
Days until event
Overview
| Date | Monday, October 26, 2026 |
| Time | 9:20–18:10 (doors open 9:00) Dinner reception 18:30–20:30 (registration required) |
| Venue | YAMAHA MOTOR Regenerative Lab (Yokohama Co-Creation Space) |
| Address | 5-1-2 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0012 |
| Access | From Exit 4 (Rinko Park Exit) of Shin-Takashima Station (Minatomirai Line) |
| Format | On-site |
| Language | Japanese and English (consecutive interpretation) |
| Capacity | Up to 100 seats (registration closes once capacity is reached) |
| Fee | ¥13,200 (tax included) Includes lunch, refreshments and dinner at the reception |
| Registration closes | Friday, October 16, 2026 |
Speakers
- Prof. Hiroaki Takada — Professor, Global Research Institute for Mobility in Society, Nagoya University
- David Hetherington — President and founder, Asatte Press, Inc.
- Kazuyuki Murakami — Senior Lead Engineer, Product Safety and Security, Gentex Japan, Inc. / Facilitator of the MBSE Learning Journey
Timetable
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 9:00–9:20 | Doors open |
| 9:20–9:30 | Opening |
| 9:30–11:20 | Talk 1 by Kazuyuki Murakami |
| 11:30–12:25 | Case studies from MBSE Learning Journey participant companies (over lunch) |
| 12:30–13:50 | Special lecture by David Hetherington (consecutive interpretation into Japanese) |
| 14:00–14:50 | Special lecture by Prof. Hiroaki Takada |
| 15:00–15:50 | Discussion and Q&A with all three speakers (with refreshments) |
| 16:00–17:50 | Talk 2 by Kazuyuki Murakami |
| 18:00–18:10 | Closing |
| 18:30–20:30 | Dinner reception |
- The program and times may change without notice. Talks other than David Hetherington’s are given in Japanese without English interpretation.
Who Should Attend
This event is for people who belong to an organization that develops or manufactures its own products or systems, and who work hands-on in development or manufacturing, or are responsible for those processes and competency management.
Organizer & Sponsor
- Organizer: Liberal Logic Inc.
- Sponsor: Sparx Systems Japan Co., Ltd.
- Facilitator: Kazuyuki Murakami, Gentex Japan
Registration
Registration and payment, FAQs, and materials to help you discuss attendance within your organization are all available on the event website.