Programs - 10th ILS | Innovation Leaders Summit

29th Nov. 12:00 | 13:00

29th Nov. 12:00 - 13:00

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall 2

Meetup

Industry-Specific Networking Sessions -AI, Big Data and Blockchain [1 part]-

A meeting with promising start-ups participating in the sector-specific power matching. Pitches by the top three most popular start-ups from the leading companies in this power matching are also presented.

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Eligibility: holders of an Exclusive Pass or Premium Pass are eligible to participate.

If you are interested or have any inquiries regarding this topic, please feel free to reach out. We will be pleased to set up a private meeting.

Meeting requests can be made through the “Contact Us” button on the preview site.

Our team will be on-site at the EY booth at Toranomon Hills between the 16th and 18th Feb - we look forward to seeing you there!

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29th Nov. 12:30 | 12:50

29th Nov. 12:30 - 12:50

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall 1

Online: Channel2

Seminar

partly in English

Intro to Stripe & Japan Case Studies

Stripe is one of the most highly-valued Silicon Valley-based fintech startups. We offer online payment, Finance OS and BaaS products at a global scale. In this session, we will explore the possibilities and the future that Stripe enables, and its most successful cases in Japan.

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Daniel_WhiteBackground_Smile｜Stripe Japan Co-Chairman

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Minoru Fujita｜Stripe Japan Senior Account Executive

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29th Nov. 13:00 | 14:00

29th Nov. 13:00 - 14:00

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall 1

Online: Channel2

Seminar

All in Japanese

EY Startup Innovation Webinar

One means of open innovation from the members of EY Startup Innovation, a team of EY Japan accountants, tax accountants, lawyers, M&A advisors, strategic consultants and other experts in various fields.

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Start-up M&A practice - Start-up M&A is always different! -

With the development of the start-up ecosystem, the business environment surrounding start-ups is becoming more sophisticated and complex. This section provides an easy-to-understand overview and key points on capital and business alliances for start-ups and start-up M&A by operating companies.

Start-up M&A practice - Start-up M&A is always different! -

With the development of the start-up ecosystem, the business environment surrounding start-ups is becoming more sophisticated and complex. This section provides an easy-to-understand overview and key points on capital and business alliances for start-ups and start-up M&A by operating companies.

Haruki Hiroyuki｜　Director, EY Strategy and Consulting Ltd.

As a chartered accountant, she worked in auditing, IPO and consulting services at a major auditing firm. He joined EY M&A Advisory in December 2019 and is also involved in start-up M&A and finance.

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Financial accounting PMI (development of the financial reporting infrastructure of the acquired company) - Development of financial reporting systems to realise synergies.

In order to realize the benefits of M&A, it is a prerequisite for the parent company to properly grasp the financial status of the acquired company from time to time.

Financial accounting PMI (development of the financial reporting infrastructure of the acquired company) - Development of financial reporting systems to realise synergies.

In order to realize the benefits of M&A, it is a prerequisite for the parent company to properly grasp the financial status of the acquired company from time to time.

Fuminori Hano｜Senior Manager, EY Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC

Involved in a number of services related to M&A-related accounting and post-M&A consolidated reporting systems in the FAAS division of EY Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC. He also has experience as a lecturer at seminars and universities. His major publications (co-authored) include 'Accounting Practice of Reorganisation' (Chuokeizai-sha, Inc.).

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29th Nov. 15:00 | 16:00

29th Nov. 15:00 - 16:00

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall 2

Meetup

Industry-Specific Networking Sessions -AI, Big Data and Blockchain [2 part]-

A meeting with promising start-ups participating in the sector-specific power matching. Pitches by the top three most popular start-ups from the leading companies in this power matching are also presented.

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Eligibility: holders of an Exclusive Pass or Premium Pass are eligible to participate.

If you are interested or have any inquiries regarding this topic, please feel free to reach out. We will be pleased to set up a private meeting.

Meeting requests can be made through the “Contact Us” button on the preview site.

Our team will be on-site at the EY booth at Toranomon Hills between the 16th and 18th Feb - we look forward to seeing you there!

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29th Nov. 18:00 | 19:00

29th Nov. 18:00 - 19:00

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall 2

Meetup

Industry-Specific Networking Sessions -Sensing/Communications/5G and 6G/IoT/M2M-

A meeting with promising start-ups participating in the sector-specific power matching. Pitches by the top three most popular start-ups from the leading companies in this power matching are also presented.

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Eligibility: holders of an Exclusive Pass or Premium Pass are eligible to participate.

If you are interested or have any inquiries regarding this topic, please feel free to reach out. We will be pleased to set up a private meeting.

Meeting requests can be made through the “Contact Us” button on the preview site.

Our team will be on-site at the EY booth at Toranomon Hills between the 16th and 18th Feb - we look forward to seeing you there!

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30th Nov. 10:00 | 10:40

30th Nov. 10:00 - 10:40

Toranomon Hills 5F Hall A2

Online: Channel1

Seminar

All in Japanese

New values and social transformation brought about by WEB3

Web3 and Web5, a decentralized Internet world based on blockchain, is a world where people can decide for themselves whether to own or transmit information. It will create a new DAO-type community and culture, breaking the line with conventional capitalist values. Consumption and investment will be integrated, and the concept of currency will change.

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Ikkei Matsuda｜Digital Platformer　COO

Specializes in high-tech startup support, municipal DX, and smart cities. Representative Director and COO of Digital Platformer, a digital local currency platform provider, and co-founder of Solamitsu, a blockchain development company that developed and implemented the world's first CBDC. He is an advisor to the Osaka Pavilion at Expo '70 Osaka.

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Hiroyuki Sato｜Ridgelinez　Principal Innovation & Business Creation

For about 25 years, he has been involved in various new business launches in the telecommunications industry, including the convergence of broadcasting and telecommunications and JV operations in Asia. He has served as CEO of an overseas subsidiary of a major Japanese telecommunications company. Prior to assuming his current position, he served as Managing Director and Head of Global Partnerships and Innovation at the Japan headquarters of a major Japanese telecommunications company.

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30th Nov. 11:00 | 11:30

30th Nov. 11:00 - 11:30

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall 1

Online: Channel2

Seminar

partly in English

Intro to Stripe & Japan Case Studies

Stripe is one of the most highly-valued Silicon Valley-based fintech startups. We offer online payment, Finance OS and BaaS products at a global scale. In this session, we will explore the possibilities and the future that Stripe enables, and its most successful cases in Japan.

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Daniel_WhiteBackground_Smile｜Stripe Japan Co-Chairman

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Minoru Fujita｜Stripe Japan Senior Account Executive

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30th Nov. 12:00 | 12:40

30th Nov. 12:00 - 12:40

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall 1

Online: Channel2

Seminar

All in Japanese

The Challenge of Commercial EVs in the Era of Smart Mobility

EVs are rapidly becoming the norm for commercial vehicles such as buses, trucks and taxis. This session will discuss new developments in commercial EVs and how transport services can integrate with other services and contribute to new urban development, including energy issues.

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Panelist：Hiroyuki Sato｜EV Motors Japan Ltd.　Representative Director

After many years of involvement in the development of storage batteries, we have created the world's highest level battery management system and have realized the largest commercial EV in Japan in terms of cruising range, which is now being marketed together with a charging system. In Kitakyushu City, the company has just begun construction of a "Zero Emission e-Park" that will mainly produce EV buses.

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Panelist：Yasuhiro Hayashida｜West Japan Railway Co.　General Manager, New Territory Business Development Dept.

Due to the Corona disaster and other factors, the Nishitetsu Group, which focuses on public transportation and offices, is required to reform its business. As General Manager of the New Area Business Development Department, he is in charge of creating new businesses. He is currently exploring new ways of providing transportation services in collaboration with startups, including the conversion of buses to EVs.

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Moderator：Yasuhisa Yamaguchi｜FFG Venture Business Partners Ltd.　Executive Vice President

After establishing a VC as an in-house venture at Development Bank of Japan and managing a VC fund for 10 years, he moved to FFG Venture Business Partners in 2017 and is currently managing the largest VC fund in Kyushu. Currently practicing open innovation of startups x local companies.

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30th Nov. 12:00 | 13:00

30th Nov. 12:00 - 13:00

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall 2

Meetup

Industry-Specific Networking Sessions -Robotics/mobility/wearable devices/smart devices-

A meeting with promising start-ups participating in the sector-specific power matching. Pitches by the top three most popular start-ups from the leading companies in this power matching are also presented.

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Eligibility: holders of an Exclusive Pass or Premium Pass are eligible to participate.

If you are interested or have any inquiries regarding this topic, please feel free to reach out. We will be pleased to set up a private meeting.

Meeting requests can be made through the “Contact Us” button on the preview site.

Our team will be on-site at the EY booth at Toranomon Hills between the 16th and 18th Feb - we look forward to seeing you there!

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30th Nov. 13:30 | 14:30

30th Nov. 13:30 - 14:30

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall 2

Meetup

ILS TOP 100 Start-up Networking

An exchange meeting between the TOP 100 start-ups popular with major companies in this and the past three years of Power Matching and the major companies and advisory board members participating in Power Matching. This is a rare opportunity to interact collectively with popular companies.

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＜Eligibility＞
・ILS TOP100 Startups
・Leading companies participating in power matching
・ILS Advisory Board members and accompanying persons.
・Special Invitees

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30th Nov. 15:00 | 16:00

30th Nov. 15:00 - 16:00

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall 2

Meetup

Industry-Specific Networking Sessions -Semiconductors/electronic components/batteries/photonics-

A meeting with promising start-ups participating in the sector-specific power matching. Pitches by the top three most popular start-ups from the leading companies in this power matching are also presented.

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Eligibility: holders of an Exclusive Pass or Premium Pass are eligible to participate.

If you are interested or have any inquiries regarding this topic, please feel free to reach out. We will be pleased to set up a private meeting.

Meeting requests can be made through the “Contact Us” button on the preview site.

Our team will be on-site at the EY booth at Toranomon Hills between the 16th and 18th Feb - we look forward to seeing you there!

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30th Nov. 16:30 | 17:10

30th Nov. 16:30 - 17:10

Toranomon Hills 5F Hall A2

Online: Channel1

Seminar

All in Japanese

The Forefront of CVC Investment at SBI

SBI Investment has established and manages CVC funds with 18 companies, and we will explain the key points in promoting CVC funds.

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Yukiko Kato｜SBI Investment Co., Ltd.　Executive Officer, General Manager of CVC Division

He joined SBI in 2002 and has been investing in venture companies for 20 years, leading several investee companies to IPO. Currently, he is engaged in the management of CVC funds established jointly with business companies and in supporting the promotion of open innovation.

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30th Nov. 18:00 | 19:30

30th Nov. 18:00 - 19:30

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall 2

Meetup

Overseas Startup & Organization Welcome Party

This is an exchange meeting between overseas start-ups and foreign institutions participating in Power Matching and large companies and advisory board members participating in Power Matching. You can interact collectively with promising companies and key persons from overseas organisations.

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＜Eligibility＞
・Overseas start-ups participating in power matching.
・Leading companies participating in power matching
・ILS Advisory Board members and accompanying persons.
・Special Invitees

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1st Dec. 10:00 | 10:40

1st Dec. 10:00 - 10:40

Toranomon Hills 5F Hall A2

Online: Channel1

Seminar

All in Japanese

What are the investment strategies that major companies are now focusin

The number of IPOs is of secondary importance. We will introduce a blueprint for a new ecosystem involving governments, large corporations, and financial institutions throughout Japan and Southeast Asia, with the number of social implementations of technologies that contribute to solving problems as the most important KPI.

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Akitaka Wilhelm Fujii｜Real Tech Holdings Co., Ltd.　President

M.Sc. from the University of Tokyo, joined EIT Climate-KIC Inc., Europe's largest climate change incubator and accelerator, joined REAL TECH in March 2019 as a Team Developer to support startups in HR, from May 2020. Current Position.

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1st Dec. 10:00 | 11:00

1st Dec. 10:00 - 11:00

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall 1

Online: Channel2

Seminar

All in English

Drop by SettleMint’s seminar and experience the world's most complete high-performance low-code blockchain platform for enterprises

SettleMint is the world’s most complete high-performance low-code Blockchain development platform that empowers engineering teams to build, integrate and launch any Blockchain application with speed and delivery at scale. By providing the world’s most complete full stack development experience, SettleMint enables enterprises and public organizations to quickly move from POCs to Production and reap the full benefits of Blockchain, whether they are looking to optimize backend processes, digitally transform their business or simplify complex and costly data exchange procedures. Build on any supported chain, in a managed cloud instance, bring your own cloud, or deploy fully on-premise. Launch any dApp, anywhere.

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1st Dec. 11:30 | 12:10

1st Dec. 11:30 - 12:10

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall 1

Online: Channel2

Seminar

All in Japanese

The once-in-a-century industrial revolution and venture investment

The information DX revolution that we have seen so far will be upgraded to a real DX revolution involving the real world. In other words, the world's industries will be reconfigured to include DX in all real areas, such as space, environment/energy, health, and daily life. We will present the way of venture investment that will lead these industries to success.

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Mutsunori Sano｜Innovation Engine Inc.　CEO

He has been consistently involved in venture research and investment at Nomura Research Institute and JAFCO, and founded Innovation Engine, a pioneer in technology VC, in 2001, leading numerous innovative companies such as GNI, ELEX, and Rosetta to IPO.

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Matumoto｜Innovation Engine Inc.　Investment Partner

After working at Aozora Investment, he joined our company in 2009. He has invested in 18 companies, 9 of which have IPOs, and 1 company has achieved an overwhelming win rate through M&A at a high price. Brightpath Biotechnology, which went public, achieved overwhelming performance as a lead deal.

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1st Dec. 12:00 | 13:00

1st Dec. 12:00 - 13:00

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall 2

Meetup

Industry-Specific Networking Sessions -Chemical/materials-

A meeting with promising start-ups participating in the sector-specific power matching. Pitches by the top three most popular start-ups from the leading companies in this power matching are also presented.

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Eligibility: holders of an Exclusive Pass or Premium Pass are eligible to participate.

If you are interested or have any inquiries regarding this topic, please feel free to reach out. We will be pleased to set up a private meeting.

Meeting requests can be made through the “Contact Us” button on the preview site.

Our team will be on-site at the EY booth at Toranomon Hills between the 16th and 18th Feb - we look forward to seeing you there!

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1st Dec. 13:00 | 13:30

1st Dec. 13:00 - 13:30

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall 1

Online: Channel2

Seminar

partly in English

Australia's Innovation Ecosystems

A presentation highlighting Australia’s Innovation Ecosystems, this will feature an introduction from Australia’s Acting Deputy Head of Mission as well as presentations from Austrade and the commissioners of South Australia and Queensland’s Trade and Investment agencies.

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Peter Roberts OAM｜Australian Embassy Tokyo　Chargé d’Affaires

Peter has been Chargé d’Affaires of the Australian Embassy Tokyo since July 2022. He negotiated Australia’s trade agreement with Japan and worked on developing the bilateral security relationship. Peter received the Order of Australia Medal for his 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami response work.

Peter Roberts OAM｜Australian Embassy Tokyo　Chargé d’Affaires

Peter has been Chargé d’Affaires of the Australian Embassy Tokyo since July 2022. He negotiated Australia’s trade agreement with Japan and worked on developing the bilateral security relationship. Peter received the Order of Australia Medal for his 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami response work.

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Elizabeth Cox｜Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)　General Manager, North Asia/ Minister (Commercial)

Elizabeth leads the Austrade North East Asia network at Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), which includes offices in Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul and Ulanbaatar. Elizabeth joined Austrade in March 2021, and commenced her posting in Tokyo in June 2021.　

Elizabeth Cox｜Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)　General Manager, North Asia/ Minister (Commercial)

Elizabeth leads the Austrade North East Asia network at Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), which includes offices in Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul and Ulanbaatar. Elizabeth joined Austrade in March 2021, and commenced her posting in Tokyo in June 2021.　

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Tak Adachi｜Trade and Investment Queensland 　Queensland Trade and Investment Commissioner

Mr Tak Adachi is the Queensland Government’s Trade and Investment Commissioner. He was a Senior Investment Commissioner for North Asia at Invest Australia, following a successful private-sector career as an investment banker. He holds a B. of Int. Law from Sophia University and an MBA from UNSW.

Tak Adachi｜Trade and Investment Queensland 　Queensland Trade and Investment Commissioner

Mr Tak Adachi is the Queensland Government’s Trade and Investment Commissioner. He was a Senior Investment Commissioner for North Asia at Invest Australia, following a successful private-sector career as an investment banker. He holds a B. of Int. Law from Sophia University and an MBA from UNSW.

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Sally Townsend｜South Australia, Department for Trade and Investment　Commissioner, South Australia Department of Trade and Investment

Sally Townsend has been leading the North East Asia South Australian presence as South Australia Commissioner to Japan and Korea since March 2019. An active participant in the Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan since the beginning of her career, she became Chair in January 2019.

Sally Townsend｜South Australia, Department for Trade and Investment　Commissioner, South Australia Department of Trade and Investment

Sally Townsend has been leading the North East Asia South Australian presence as South Australia Commissioner to Japan and Korea since March 2019. An active participant in the Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan since the beginning of her career, she became Chair in January 2019.

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1st Dec. 13:30 | 14:30

1st Dec. 13:30 - 14:30

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall 2

Meetup

ILS TOP 100 Start-up Networking

An exchange meeting between the TOP 100 start-ups popular with major companies in this and the past three years of Power Matching and the major companies and advisory board members participating in Power Matching. This is a rare opportunity to interact collectively with popular companies.

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＜Eligibility＞
・ILS TOP100 Startups
・Leading companies participating in power matching
・ILS Advisory Board members and accompanying persons.
・Special Invitees

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1st Dec. 13:30 | 14:00

1st Dec. 13:30 - 14:00

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall 1

Online: Channel2

Seminar

partly in English

Innovator's Spotlight

Showcasing some of Australia's start-up talent in ILS2023

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Carsten Dethlefsen｜XFrame　Managing Director

Carsten Dethlefsen is an experienced development manager, having worked across a broad range of significant and complex projects. Carsten’s expertise spans feasibility analysis, commercial advisory, strategic planning, and business development, complemented by extensive project delivery experience.

Carsten Dethlefsen｜XFrame　Managing Director

Carsten Dethlefsen is an experienced development manager, having worked across a broad range of significant and complex projects. Carsten’s expertise spans feasibility analysis, commercial advisory, strategic planning, and business development, complemented by extensive project delivery experience.

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Samuel Blackadder｜Rare Energy　CEO/ Co-Founder

With over 15 years of experience in renewable manufacturing of emerging technologies, Samuel possesses a unique skillset and has the know-how to work through complex and unforeseen markets. He has worked on over 7GW of photovoltaic solar projects globally, from manufacturing to project development.

Samuel Blackadder｜Rare Energy　CEO/ Co-Founder

With over 15 years of experience in renewable manufacturing of emerging technologies, Samuel possesses a unique skillset and has the know-how to work through complex and unforeseen markets. He has worked on over 7GW of photovoltaic solar projects globally, from manufacturing to project development.

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Hideaki Yoshimura｜Hivery　APAC Director

Hideaki Yoshimura “Hidi” is an Australia-born Japanese national and oversees the APAC business of Sydney-based retail AI startup HIVERY. He led HIVERY's expansion into Japan and helped establish HIVERY Japan K.K. in 2018.

Hideaki Yoshimura｜Hivery　APAC Director

Hideaki Yoshimura “Hidi” is an Australia-born Japanese national and oversees the APAC business of Sydney-based retail AI startup HIVERY. He led HIVERY's expansion into Japan and helped establish HIVERY Japan K.K. in 2018.

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1st Dec. 14:30 | 15:10

1st Dec. 14:30 - 15:10

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall 1

Online: Channel2

Seminar

All in Japanese

Toward the Co-Creation of a Startup Ecosystem

For development of startup ecosystem, we need to establish the system of co-creation to capture issues associated with overall startup ecosystem and solve those issues, including the collaboration between large enterprises and startups as well as providing risk-money. We will consider "Co-Creation" of further development of startup ecosystem together with the participants.

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Takashi Kimura｜JIC Venture Growth Investments Co., Ltd. 　Principal

Joined JIC-VGI in 2021. Prior to joining JIC-VGI, worked for Japanese investment bank in Japan and United States for 15 years and in charge of advising public companies on their business portfolio strategies, capital strategies and mergers and acquisitions and advising private companies on late-stage/IPO/Post-IPO finance and capital strategy.

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1st Dec. 15:00 | 16:00

1st Dec. 15:00 - 16:00

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall 2

Meetup

Industry-Specific Networking Sessions -Medical devices/telemedicine/regenerative medicine/drug discovery-

A meeting with promising start-ups participating in the sector-specific power matching. Pitches by the top three most popular start-ups from the leading companies in this power matching are also presented.

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Eligibility: holders of an Exclusive Pass or Premium Pass are eligible to participate.

If you are interested or have any inquiries regarding this topic, please feel free to reach out. We will be pleased to set up a private meeting.

Meeting requests can be made through the “Contact Us” button on the preview site.

Our team will be on-site at the EY booth at Toranomon Hills between the 16th and 18th Feb - we look forward to seeing you there!

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1st Dec. 18:00 | 19:00

1st Dec. 18:00 - 19:00

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall 2

Meetup

Industry-Specific Networking Sessions -VR/AR/MR-

A meeting with promising start-ups participating in the sector-specific power matching. Pitches by the top three most popular start-ups from the leading companies in this power matching are also presented.

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Eligibility: holders of an Exclusive Pass or Premium Pass are eligible to participate.

If you are interested or have any inquiries regarding this topic, please feel free to reach out. We will be pleased to set up a private meeting.

Meeting requests can be made through the “Contact Us” button on the preview site.

Our team will be on-site at the EY booth at Toranomon Hills between the 16th and 18th Feb - we look forward to seeing you there!

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2nd Dec. 10:00 | 10:40

2nd Dec. 10:00 - 10:40

Toranomon Hills 5F Hall A2

Online: Channel1

Seminar

All in Japanese

How to collaborate with a large company and a startup that generated more than 10 billion in revenue.

Although collaboration between large companies and start-ups itself has become common, it is not easy to actually generate revenue and make it successful. In this session, we will discuss important actions and key points for successful collaboration between large companies and start-ups, with examples of successes and failures.

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Toshihisa Kiyomiya｜SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS INC　Director, Investment Management Division, SEGA SAMMY Holdings, Inc. Founder/General Manager, "TUNNEL TOKYO"

1999_Sega Enterprises_Manager@SegaWorld_Yamanaka-ko 2000_Sega President's office: Corporate Plannning, Alliance, Investment, BizDev (online distribution, Cloud Gaming, etc), 2012_Sega Networks: in-house venture company focused on smartphone apps. General Manager of Corporate Planning Department, General Manager of Investment Strategy Department, General Manager of Corporate Governance Department, Secretary general (Sega Games) 2017_Sega Sammy Holdings Director of Investment Management Department, Founder of Tunnel Tokyo Outside Director of Pretia Techologies: Augmented Reality technology development Outside Director of UPBOND: web3 wallet, DID technology development Co-founder and CFO of 2 startup companies

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Kentaro Sakakibara｜Samurai Incubate inc.　CEO

After graduating from university, he established Samurai Incubate in 2008 after working for a major medical device manufacturer and Axiv.com (currently: CALTA HOLDINGS) in its early days. As a VC, he invests in and supports the growth of startups in Japan, Africa, and Israel. Currently has a track record of supporting more than 230 companies.

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2nd Dec. 12:00 | 13:00

2nd Dec. 12:00 - 13:00

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall 2

Meetup

Industry-Specific Networking Sessions -Finance/Insurance/Virtual currency/Cyber security/Cloud computing-

A meeting with promising start-ups participating in the sector-specific power matching. Pitches by the top three most popular start-ups from the leading companies in this power matching are also presented.

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Eligibility: holders of an Exclusive Pass or Premium Pass are eligible to participate.

If you are interested or have any inquiries regarding this topic, please feel free to reach out. We will be pleased to set up a private meeting.

Meeting requests can be made through the “Contact Us” button on the preview site.

Our team will be on-site at the EY booth at Toranomon Hills between the 16th and 18th Feb - we look forward to seeing you there!

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2nd Dec. 12:00 | 12:40

2nd Dec. 12:00 - 12:40

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall 1

Online: Channel2

Seminar

All in Japanese

Regional Collaboration x Open Innovation

Examples of collaborative open innovation between major companies with deep roots in the region and start-ups with the seeds of new technologies are increasing. In this session, we will explain the details and aims of these efforts along with the major companies and startups that are actually collaborating.

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Akito Arima｜Beyond Next Ventures Inc.　Partner

Joined Marubeni Corporation. In the Grain Division, he was involved in all aspects of agriculture from production to sales through the trading business. Joined Beyond Next Ventures Inc. in August 2019. Engaged in investing in and supporting the growth of startups in the agri-food tech space. He also strives to build an agri-food ecosystem in the industry-academia-government-private sector. Graduated from Keio University, Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Bioinformatics.

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Tsugumichi Wadayama｜"Kansai Transmission and Distribution, Inc."　Manager, Innovation Lab, Corporate Planning Office

2005 Joined KEPCO as a new graduate, almost consistently engaged in accounting (budget and settlement of accounts) and financial operations, as well as cost planning. In 2019, he was transferred to the Innovation Lab upon its establishment. After supporting the launch of internal ventures and business support, and CVC management, he will be transferred to the Innovation Lab in 2021. From 2021, he will be in charge of business development studies in the agri-food area.

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Kohei Nishida｜TOWING Co., Ltd.　Representative Director

Master's degree in Global Environmental Science, Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University. After joining Denso Corporation as a new graduate, he was engaged in new product development. He started TOWING Co., Ltd. as a side business and became independent six months later, winning the top prize at MUFG's Rise Up Festa and 15 other business contest awards.

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2nd Dec. 15:00 | 16:00

2nd Dec. 15:00 - 16:00

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall 2

Meetup

Industry-Specific Networking Sessions -Renewable energy / decarbonization / smart grids / construction / real estate / smart cities-

A meeting with promising start-ups participating in the sector-specific power matching. Pitches by the top three most popular start-ups from the leading companies in this power matching are also presented.

\ NOW ON STAGE /

Eligibility: holders of an Exclusive Pass or Premium Pass are eligible to participate.

If you are interested or have any inquiries regarding this topic, please feel free to reach out. We will be pleased to set up a private meeting.

Meeting requests can be made through the “Contact Us” button on the preview site.

Our team will be on-site at the EY booth at Toranomon Hills between the 16th and 18th Feb - we look forward to seeing you there!

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2nd Dec. 16:30 | 17:10

2nd Dec. 16:30 - 17:10

Toranomon Hills 5F Hall A2

Online: Channel1

Seminar

All in Japanese

Hear from VC Representative Partners and Prominent Angels! Investment Strategies for the Future

VCs and Angels will gather to discuss Japan's leading seed-early stage VCs and Angels. What areas of investment trends are of particular interest or unique hands-on? What are their strengths in working with fund LPs and providing information? We will be divided into two groups for discussions on a wide range of perspectives, including the following

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Takahiro Oka｜Japan startup support Association　representative of a board of directors

Started a business while a student at Kwansei Gakuin University, went public in 2013, sold in 2015, established the association in 2016, fundraised the first fund in 2019 and the second in 2022. Currently invests in over 40 companies and exits one. 70 listed entrepreneurial managers are on board as advisors of the association. 20 large companies are under sponsorship.

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Keita Matsuyama｜New Commerce Ventures, Inc.　Representative Partner

After joining Yahoo Japan Corporation, he was transferred to GYAO Corporation and later started his own business to solve local issues. Joined YJ Capital (now Z Venture Capital) in 2018, focusing on supporting seed-stage startups; founded New Commerce Ventures in 2022.

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Kotaro Ishibashi｜Gazelle Capital, Inc.　Representative Partner

In November 2016, he founded Cruise Ventures, Inc. He invested mainly in early stage entrepreneurs at the company, then merged the company with its parent company, after which he left the company. In May 2019, he newly founded Gazelle Capital, where he brings his diverse background to his investments.

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Hiorokazu Nagano｜ANOBAKA Inc.　CEO

After joining KLab Corporation, he helped launch KLab Ventures and became its President and CEO in April 2012. In October 2015, he founded KVP, where he has invested in over 80 startups in the past 5 years. In December 2020, he founded ANOBAKA, a seed-focused VC firm.

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Hideki Fukudome｜Spurcle Inc.　Representative Director

After graduating from Tohoku University's Graduate School of Communications Engineering, he worked at Sigmaxis before joining Makoto Capital. He is currently engaged in venture capital business, promotion of Tohoku-based DX utilizing digital technology, and consultation in the area of strategy.

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Tomohiro Otomi｜Tyrus.inc　CEO

After working for Rakuten and several venture companies, he was the founder and CEO of InBlue Corporation, a web marketing company, which was sold to Nexon, a listed company on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in June 2012 for several billions of yen. He lives half in Tokyo and half in Singapore, and invests in venture companies in Japan, India, and the United States.

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Mariko Yazawa｜Yazawa Ventures inc.　Representative Partner

After graduating from the State University of New York, he worked as a consultant and engineer. He has been a consultant and engineer, and after investing in more than 70 companies at Samurai Incubate, he became COO of Plug and Play in the U.S. He has supported more than 150 startups in the U.S. After having a baby, he founded Yazawa Ventures in 2020.

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Masashige Obara｜StartPass Co., Ltd.　Representative Director

In 2013, he founded a startup and made an M&A to KDDI Group. He has invested in 25 companies and 4 companies have exited through angel activities. He was selected as the No.1 "Amazing investor chosen by young entrepreneurs" (Toyo Keizai). In 2021, he will start a series of businesses and plan and develop "StartPass," a startup management SaaS.

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Hidetoshi Takano｜KEY PLAYERS Inc.　Representative Director

President of Key Players, a recruiting firm for startups; has interviewed over 11,000 career professionals and consulted with over 4,000 executives on hiring; has invested in over 55 venture companies, 5 of which have gone public, 2 as a board member, Crowdworks, Medley, Inc. Consciousness Structure Studies, and Slogan Listings.

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Daiki Hirozawa｜THE SEED　General Partner

Joined Seed VC in 2015. Engaged in finding and supporting new investments. September 2018 Became independent and established Seed Fund. March 2021 Established No.2 fund, currently manages about 1.6 billion yen in No.1 and No.2 funds and 500 million yen in a fund for additional investment. Invested in young entrepreneurs in their 20s. Currently invests in approximately 30 start-up companies.

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2nd Dec. 18:00 | 19:00

2nd Dec. 18:00 - 19:00

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall 2

Meetup

Industry-Specific Networking Sessions -Digital health/caregiving/preventive medicine/biotech/foodtech/agri-tech-

A meeting with promising start-ups participating in the sector-specific power matching. Pitches by the top three most popular start-ups from the leading companies in this power matching are also presented.

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Eligibility: holders of an Exclusive Pass or Premium Pass are eligible to participate.

If you are interested or have any inquiries regarding this topic, please feel free to reach out. We will be pleased to set up a private meeting.

Meeting requests can be made through the “Contact Us” button on the preview site.

Our team will be on-site at the EY booth at Toranomon Hills between the 16th and 18th Feb - we look forward to seeing you there!

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