January 2026’s Special Open Lecture (Expanded Edition): “Syria: Hope for Reconstruction”

We are pleased to announce the Special Open Lecture (Expanded Edition), “Syria: Hope for Reconstruction,” to be held over two days on January 24 (Sat) and 25 (Sun), 2026.

Through an open lecture, panel exhibitions, workshops, and charity-related activities, this program offers an opportunity to reflect on the present situation of Syria and explore perspectives for its future.

■ Open Lecture
Date: 13:00~ January 24 (Sat), 2026
Venue: Ertugrul Hall
Speaker: Ahmad Almansour (Keio University)

■ Exhibitions & Related Events
(January 24–25, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

– Panel exhibition highlighting the current state of Syrian university students
– Coffee and date stand
– Kunafeh stand (Sunday only)
– Islamic geometric patterns workshop
– Charity goods stand

Organized by: Laboratory of Arabic Language, Keio University (SFC)
Venue: 1F Multi-purpose Hall / B1F Ertugrul Hall