Reona Takahashi, Representative of LeonaSoftware, attended the Digital Games Research Association Japan (DiGRA JAPAN) 2026 Summer Conference, held on September 11–12, 2026, at Tokyo University of Technology's Hachioji Campus.
The theme of this year's conference was "TRAIN." Participants from the fields of game education, research, and industry gathered to present and discuss the latest developments in digital game research in Japan. Tokyo University of Technology, the host institution, has a long history of educating game development professionals. The conference provided a valuable opportunity for researchers, students, and industry professionals to come together.
Takahashi delivered a lightning talk titled "What Happened When I Taught Games to Economics Students?"
During the conference, we attended numerous discussions on topics directly related to our business, including the intersection of the gaming industry and academia, trends in the Japanese and Chinese game markets, and indie game research. We also exchanged insights with other participants. The development of communities that support gaming culture through both academic research and industry practice is an important priority for our company, and we will continue to deepen our engagement with academic activities.