How do I get to the 9th GCCV & Valuism Conference?

1. From KIX Airport to Kyoto Station By Train Take the JR Haruka Limited Express from Kansai Airport Station to Kyōto Station. It runs around every 15 min, journey time ~1 hour 18 min, fare is around ¥3,000–4,300 (unreserved/reserved) By Bus Use the Airport Limousine bus from Terminal 1 to Kyoto Station. Runs every ~30 min, takes about 1 h 28 min–1 h 30 min, fare is around ¥2,000–2,900 2. From Kyoto Station to Doshisha Business School (Kambaikan building) From Kyoto Station, take the Karasuma Subway Line (northbound) to Imadegawa Station (5 stops, ~10 min, fare ~¥260). At Imadegawa Station, take exit 1, turn left, and walk for about 4 min. You’ll reach the Kambaikan building, home of the Business School. Classroom 211 will be indicated inside.

When and how do I check in for the conference if I’m attending in person?

Attendees are required to purchase a ticket prior to the event. Onsite attendees will receive registration details closer to the event start date via email.

What can I do in Kyoto during the conference?

While most summer festivals peak in early August, you can still enjoy the Miyagawachō Beer Garden, explore historic streets like Gion and Ninenzaka, or visit cool indoor spots like the Kyoto International Manga Museum. Check Kyoto’s event calendar for the latest updates.

9th GLOBAL CONFERENCE
ON CREATING VALUE
WITH THE
VALUISM CONFERENCE 2026

Making Value Visible

Rethinking value across Western stakeholder thinking, Japanese sanpo yoshi

and Indigenous value systems.

Doshisha University, Kyoto
December 10-12,2026

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Welcome

This conference brings together researchers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and practitioners to explore one central question: How can we create, measure, and share value in ways that truly serve people, organizations, and society? Hosted by the Value Research Center at Doshisha University, the 2026 conference also welcomes the 9th Global Conference on Creating Value, organized by the Creating Value Alliance. Together, the two events offer a two-and-a-half-day programme focused on the future of value creation, from practical business applications to new ways of understanding long-term impact.

About the conference

Building on the success of the 2025 Valuism Conference in Kyoto, which gathered more than 100 participants from around the world, the 2026 edition expands the conversation across cultures, sectors, and knowledge systems. Sessions span sustainability and ESG, intangible assets, impact measurement and the philosophy of value. Through collaboration with RMIT University in Melbourne, the programme connects Valuism to Australia-Japan innovation and marks the 50th Anniversary of the Australia-Japan Basic Treaty of Friendship and Co-operation. With a dedicated contribution from the University of Auckland on Indigenous value systems and the Māori Economy of Mana, the conference invites participants to rethink value through Western stakeholder thinking, Japanese traditions such as sanpo yoshi, and Indigenous approaches to multi-generational, ecologically grounded value creation.

Topics Include

Australia–Japan Collaborative Innovation & Value Creation

Value Creation from Japan’s Martial Arts

Service Dominant Logic with Valuism

Innovation & Value Creation

Value Creation Across Industries & SMEs

When Does ESG Create Value?

The Measurement of Value and Valuism

Intangible Value & Trapped Value

Value Invisibility & Voiceless Stakeholders

Indigenous Value Systems & The Economy of Mana

Prices & Registration

* All students must show their valid student ID upon arrival.

Additionally, only students from the following schools are eligible for the Partner Student rate: Any Australian University, Doshisha University, Kansai University, Kobe University, Kyoto University and the University of Osaka

Ticket Prices:

Standard Ticket: ¥50,000
Standard Ticket (3-Pack) ¥120,000
Student Ticket: ¥5,000
*Partner Student Ticket: ¥0

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Meet The Speakers

Valuism Conference 2026 brings together an inspiring community of leading thinkers, researchers, practitioners, and innovators from across the globe. Drawing from diverse fields, industries, and perspectives, our speakers will challenge conventional ideas about value and explore new ways to create, measure, and share value for people, organizations, and society.

Philip Sugai

Value Research Center
Conference Organizer

Value Creation

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Plan Your Stay In Kyoto

We’ve gathered a list of recommended hotels near the venue to make your conference experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Whether you’re traveling on a budget or looking for a bit of luxury, we’ve got you covered.

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Agenda

Join us for the Valuism Conference 2026.

Explore how sustainable value systems are reshaping business, society, and the future.

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1. From KIX Airport to Kyoto Station By Train Take the JR Haruka Limited Express from Kansai Airport Station to Kyōto Station. It runs around every 15 min, journey time ~1 hour 18 min, fare is around ¥3,000–4,300 (unreserved/reserved) By Bus Use the Airport Limousine bus from Terminal 1 to Kyoto Station. Runs every ~30 min, takes about 1 h 28 min–1 h 30 min, fare is around ¥2,000–2,900 2. From Kyoto Station to Doshisha Business School (Kambaikan building) From Kyoto Station, take the Karasuma Subway Line (northbound) to Imadegawa Station (5 stops, ~10 min, fare ~¥260). At Imadegawa Station, take exit 1, turn left, and walk for about 4 min. You’ll reach the Kambaikan building, home of the Business School. Classroom 211 will be indicated inside.
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