Region9 PM Case Competition日本予選の開催レポート
2025年4月19日（土）、PMI Region9 Project Management Case Competitionの日本予選がオンライン（Zoom）にて開催されました。全国の大学から参加した6チームが、独創的なプロジェクト提案と熱意あふれるプレゼンテーションを繰り広げ、白熱した一日となりました。
開会のご挨拶
午前10時、審査員リーダー、教育国際化委員会の井上氏による開会のご挨拶で幕を開けました。力強いメッセージと審査基準の説明は、参加者たちの士気を高め、大会への期待感を盛り上げました。
個性豊かなプロジェクト発表
参加した以下の各チームは、現代社会の課題やニーズに応える、革新的で多様なプロジェクトを発表しました。
| Team No. | Project Name | University |
| Team 1 | Web Map System of Invasive Plants | Chuo University |
| Team 2 | Project ECC: Bridging Generations with Technology | Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University |
| Team 3 | EZBrush Project: A Sustainable Shift in Everyday Hygiene | Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University |
| Team 4 | The University Festival Project Introduction | Daiichi Institute of Technology |
| Team 5 | Logo House | Shibaura Institute of Technology |
| Team 6 | Kitakyushu Re-Revival Project | Fukuoka Institute of Technology |
審査結果
厳正な審査の結果、以下のチームが優秀な成績を収められました。
優勝 ：Project ECC: Bridging Generations with Technology（立命館アジア太平洋大学）
準優勝：Logo House（芝浦工業大学）
アイデア賞：Web Map System of Invasive Plants（中央大学）
優勝した立命館アジア太平洋大学の「Project ECC: Bridging Generations with Technology」は、2025年6月14日に台中で開催されるRegion9の本選に、日本代表として出場されます。
今後の活躍が期待されます！
各チームへの審査員コメント
Team1：Web Map System of Invasive Plants、Chuo University
The project team successfully presented the social impact and benefits with their innovative ideas.To make a more effective presentation, we recommend that the team explain the contents of the project plan and how you overcame the challenges you faced during the implementation of the prototype development. Proactive project management provides visibility into project status. Good luck!
Team2：Project ECC: Bridging Generations with Technology、Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
This presentation effectively addressed a challenge commonly faced not only in Japan but also in other aging societies. The central thesis and logical structure were well-defined, and the team’s coordination contributed to a highly engaging and persuasive delivery. To further enhance the quality of the presentation, it is recommended to more clearly articulate the intended use cases and emphasize the value proposition of the proposed device. Additionally, clarifying the operational aspects of the device and explicitly explaining how it would facilitate interaction between seniors and younger individuals—as suggested by the subtitle—would strengthen the overall impact.
Team3：EZBrush Project: A Sustainable Shift in Everyday Hygiene、Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
EZBrush stood out in this student competition due to its unique concept and strong presentation skills. The judges also commend the team’s awareness of environmental issues and their explanation of the management approach. However, looking ahead, there are areas for development regarding market scalability, a clearer definition of usage scenarios, and overall feasibility. Further consideration will be important for the project’s progression and the achievement of tangible outcomes.
Team4：The University Festival Project Introduction、Daiichi Institute of Technology
The promotion of interaction between Japanese students and international students, as well as among international students themselves, is an important issue at universities. This project is commendable for identifying this challenge, planning a response, establishing a framework, and implementing it. However, it is necessary to clearly present the outcomes achieved, including feedback from participants. In addition, compared to international exchange events commonly conducted at other universities, it is important to demonstrate what unique or creative aspects this project offered.
Team5：Logo House、Shibaura Institute of Technology
The project focused on issues related to job placement, with particular emphasis on designing a solution that would enable people with little field experience to obtain jobs.
Notably, a project canvas was used to organize the key elements of the project, and an application was developed to actually evaluate the proposed solution.
The presentation could have made a further effort to objectively assert the superiority of their ideas, approach, and results, and to convey their vitality as a project team.
Team6：Kitakyushu Re-Revival Project、Fukuoka Institute of Technology
The investigation into the use of hydrogen energy and related challenges in the Kitakyushu area is appreciated. However, the findings appear to reiterate points that have long been acknowledged in the context of hydrogen energy utilization. It is essential to clarify what new insights were obtained through this project in comparison with previous studies. Moreover, regarding the application of project management, it should be clearly stated which methods or bodies of knowledge were utilized and how the project was managed accordingly.
プレゼンテーションの様子など
（教育国際化委員会 事務局）