The University of Tokyo
Go Global Website
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026 18:30-19:30
Venue: Student Plaza, Center for Global Education (GlobE) (1st floor, Faculty of Science Building No. 1 (East Wing)), Hongo Campus, UTokyo
Language: English
The University of Tokyo attaches great importance to global education and encourages students to study abroad and participate in international activities.
This time, we are planning an exciting event with Mr. David Lauren, Chief Branding and Innovation Officer, Ralph Lauren Corporation.
Mr. David Lauren will deliver a lecture titled: Timeless Brands in a Changing World. Following the lecture, he will engage in a dialogue with President Teruo Fujii, Professor Miles Pennington (Prospective Dean, College of Design) and students. This event is moderated by Project Associate Professor, Hiroko Miyakoshi (Center for Global Education (GlobE)). We invite all UTokyo students join this informative, meaningful, and inspiring event!
Session Summary:
This session explores the journey of Ralph Lauren as a compelling case in long-term brand building. It will discuss how the “philosophy” and “aesthetics” at the heart of the brand have been shaped, passed down, and evolved over time. Through an analysis of design and storytelling as creative practices, the dialog session will consider how “brand meaning” extends beyond products to encompass a wider lifestyle and values. Furthermore, it will explore how established brand assets are reinterpreted and reimagined in today’s digital age to support new value creation and long-term growth.
Speakers: Mr. David Lauren (Chief Branding and Innovation Officer, Ralph Lauren Corporation), President Teruo Fujii (UTokyo), and Professor Miles Pennington (Prospective Dean, College of Design).
Moderator: Hiroko Miyakoshi (Project Associate Professor, Center for Global Education (GlobE), UTokyo)
Target: Maximum 50 students, faculty, or administrative staff. (If there are too many applications, they will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.)
https://forms.office.com/r/JHzuSgsX8E
You can log in to the form using your UTokyo account (xxxxxxxxxx@utac.u-tokyo.ac.jp), if authorization is required.
・Please note that no special accommodations will be made regarding course enrollment or other academic matters at the University of Tokyo in relation to this event. Therefore, please participate in the event only if it does not interfere with your academic commitments.
(You can download the pdf file of the poster by clicking the picture above.)
