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Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the University of Tokyo Market Design Center

Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the University of Tokyo Market Design Center

On September 1, 2025, The University of Tokyo Market Design Center (UTMD) marks its fifth anniversary since its establishment. We have reached this milestone thanks to the generous support from corporate partners, our faculty, students, and all those involved.

We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who has contributed along the way.

Highlights of Our Activities

Tokyo Conference on Market Design 2025

We have garnered significant attention from researchers worldwide as a unique research center specializing in market design.

In June 2025, we hosted an international conference that brought together leading researchers, including Nobel laureate Professor Paul Milgrom.

Tokyo Conference on Market Design 2025

Rising Stars in Market Design

We host the annual international workshop “Rising Stars in Market Design”, where young researchers on the academic job market present their work.

2024-25 Rising Stars in Market Design

Our First Five Years in Numbers


With our motto, “Upgrading institutions through the power of science,” we remain committed to enriching everyday life and society through the continuous cycle of theoretical research in market design and its practical application. We sincerely appreciate your continued support for the UTMD.