On 8 January 2025, Dean Kato took the stage at the joint press conference held by the University of Tokyo and Isuzu Motors Limited at Yasuda Auditorium.
(From left to right) Director of the Board and Managing Executive Officer Shun Fujimori, Chairman and CEO Masanori Katayama (Isuzu Motors Ltd.), President Teruo Fujii, Dean Yasuhiro Kato, Professor Hiroyuki Takahashi (UTokyo)