Machida D Summit: Reflecting on Dementia

About this event

Machida City has held the "Machida D Summit" since fiscal year 2018 as an event to reflect with citizens on creating a "city where people live together with dementia." In fiscal year 2026, under the theme of "The Town We Want to Live in, Thought Through the Voices of the Individuals Themselves," the event will listen to the voices of people in diverse roles—such as individuals with dementia, their families, and supporters—and reflect together on community building to live alongside dementia while sharing their thoughts and experiences. Marking the 10-year milestone since the formulation of the "16 Machida I-Statements," which represent the vision for a city living alongside dementia, the event will once again communicate these philosophies and sentiments to many citizens. Through talk sessions and workshops, it creates opportunities for each person to view dementia as a personal matter ("jibun-goto") and consider the future of our daily lives and regional communities. Concurrently, the exhibition "Walking Through the World of Dementia" will be held at the adjacent Machida Citizen Hall, fostering deeper understanding of the confusion and challenges experienced daily by people living with dementia and offering an opportunity to rethink community and society from their perspective. This event aims to share the firsthand voices of individuals with dementia and promote accurate understanding of dementia.

Venue

Machida City Hall

2-2-22 Morino, Machida, Tokyo 194-8520