Annual General Meeting 2026
The Annual General Meeting of Members of the Australia Japan Society of NSW Incorporated will be held on Tuesday 8 December 2026 at 6.00pm, at The Japan Foundation, Sydney.
Following the AGM there will be a short talk entitled Powerhouse Parramatta: From Vision to Reality from guest speaker, Kengo Takamatsu, a Project Director and structural engineer at global built-environment consultancy Arup. Takamatsu-san played a leading role in the structural design, including the innovative exoskeleton, of the recently opened Powerhouse Parramatta.
After the talk, networking drinks will be available.
Members should access the AGM notice and related papers below:
The President's report will be distributed at the meeting.
Members' attendance is without charge; however please register your attendance for catering purposes. Non-members may attend the post-AGM talk and networking by payment of a small fee.
We look forward to seeing you.
Speaker bio
Kengo Takamatsu
Project Director / Structural Engineer, Major Cultural Projects at Arup
Kengo Takamatsu is a Project Director and structural engineer at Arup, based in Sydney. He began his career with Arup in Tokyo in 2009 before moving to Sydney in 2016.
With over 17 years of international experience, Kengo has worked on a wide range of architectural and cultural projects across Australia, Japan and beyond. He has a particular passion for bringing ambitious architectural ideas to life through innovative structural engineering.
Most recently, Kengo played a leading role in the structural design of Powerhouse Parramatta, one of Australia’s most significant new cultural buildings. Over seven and a half years, he worked closely with clients, architects, engineers and builders to bring this ambitious project to life.
It should be a fascinating talk about our newest cultural building, particularly since the design competition was won by French-Japanese architectural firm MOREAU KUSUNOKI.
