ABAS Conference 2026 Spring

Kojima Hall, University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

Part 1  April 6, 2026


13:00~13:05 Opening with Coffee

13:05~13:45 Standardizing the sales process through the introduction of a framework with room for discretion.
         Anju Hanahara (The University of Tokyo)

13:45~14:25 Corporate misconduct research in Japan: Current state and future directions.
         Ayako Aizawa (Meiji University)

14:25~14:30 Closing

Part 2  May 11, 2026


13:00~13:05 Opening with Coffee

13:05~13:45 How gatekeepers understand lead users' needs through vicarious learning.
         Yoshiyuki Shibamoto (Chuo University)

13:45~13:50 Closing

Part 3  June 8, 2026


12:30~12:35 Opening with Coffee

12:35~13:15 Perspectives on corporate misconduct research in Japan.
         Ayako Aizawa (Meiji University)

13:15~13:55 From Diverse User Practices to Design Requirements: The Role of the Mediators in Product Development.
         Yoshiyuki Shibamoto (Chuo University)

13:55~14:00 Closing


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