Distinguished business leader Dr. Mark Lamberti recently delivered a compelling keynote address at the Academy of Management Perspectives (AMP) editorial board's annual meeting in Johannesburg, calling for a radical bridging of the divide between management scholars and business practitioners. Drawing on his 40 years of experience leading multinational corporations before pursuing his doctorate in 2020, Lamberti urged academics and business leaders to develop a "truly proactive symbiotic relati...

The World Congress of Nephrology 2026 (WCN’26), the flagship event of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN), is set to take place in Yokohama from March 28 to 31, 2026. The Congress is co-hosted by the Japanese Society of Nephrology (JSN) and the Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology (APSN). The Yokohama City Visitors Bureau (YCVB) and PACIFICO Yokohama, in collaboration with the City of Yokohama, supported the bid led by Professor Masaomi Nangaku, President of the Japanese Society of Ne...

The Yokohama City Visitors Bureau (YCVB) has launched five exclusive programs tailored for conference and event participants. These immersive experiences are designed to be meaningful and eco-conscious, with each one incorporating sustainable elements, such as optional carbon offsets and measures to mitigate food waste to minimize environmental impact, all while preserving cultural heritage. Learn All About Japan’s World-Renowned Disaster Preparedness On the Disaster Prevention Experience Tour...