UnlocX Co., Ltd. “SKS JAPAN 2024 -Global Foodtech Summit-” 3 days to explore the future of food and the ne w food industry that Japan should take

[UnlocX Co., Ltd.] “SKS JAPAN 2024 -Global Foodtech Summit-” 3 days to explore the future of food and the new food industry that Japan should take ​
UnlocX Co., Ltd. Press release: October 9, 2024 “SKS JAPAN 2024 -Global Foodtech Summit-” 3 days to explore the future of food and the new food industry that Japan should take World food tech trends such as food loss, alternative proteins, and “Regeneration” that goes beyond sustainability will also be discussed
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SKS JAPAN2024 key visual UnlocX Co., Ltd. (CEO: Hirotaka Tanaka) will hold “SKS JAPAN 2024 -Global Foodtech Summit-” at COREDO Muromachi Terrace for three days from October 24th (Thursday) to 26th (Saturday) at The Spoon (Headquarters: USA). Washington State, CEO: Michael Wolf). In addition, Sigmaxis Co., Ltd. will participate as a planning partner. SKS JAPAN is the largest food tech conference in Japan, and is a place where change makers and innovators from all over the world gather and co-create. This time, there will be about 40 sessions with about 100 speakers from Japan and abroad on a wide variety of themes, and about 40 exhibits, twice as many as last year. Additionally, for the first time, we will be holding a downtown exhibition called “Food Mirai Yokocho,” which the general public can participate in. Around the world, the need to solve social issues caused by food is increasing. How can we live a rich life not only for the earth but also for diverse individuals? How can we continue to create new value? What kind of food system and ecosystem should we build to achieve this? is being asked. This year’s SKS JAPAN, now in its 7th year, brings together wisdom and collaborates across countries, regions, and industries in order to stay connected to these turbulent global movements and also keep an eye on what Japan should essentially tackle. We believe that creating an environment that allows for sustainable creation is the key, and we would like to strengthen ties as a community more than ever and make this a place where the community comes together to create actions that lead to social implementation and social change.
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1. Approximately 100 innovators from around the world will be on stage! More than 40 sessions over 3 days Currently, in food tech trends around the world, a new keyword, “LONGEVITY”, is being discussed in addition to sustainability, “Regeneration”, and well-being. The future food field, such as alternative proteins, where the approach to product development is changing dramatically due to the evolution of AI, smart kitchens entering the second phase due to the rise of generation AI, the investment environment surrounding the food field, and rapid growth. We are planning over 40 sessions in which food innovators active around the world and in Japan will passionately talk about the future of food, including the challenges faced by Japanese startups. By participating in this session, we will thoroughly discuss the 15 thoughts and questions listed below. 15 questions of SKS JAPAN 2024 session 1. I want to understand the overview and overall picture of global food tech trends 2. I want to know about the cutting-edge food tech that deserves attention 3. I want to know the impact of AI in food tech 4. I want to know the perspectives necessary for “creating future food value.” I want to wear it 5. I want to know the latest trends and future vision of Japanese food tech 6. I want to know about and connect with startup trends that are leading food tech in Japan 7. I want to get examples of large companies x startup co-creation projects and hints that lead to success 8. I would like to know about examples of multi-stakeholder projects and would like to be involved in the future 9. I want to know what an ecosystem is and what impact it has on my company 10. I want to think about how to deepen the understanding of consumers and the social acceptability of innovation 11. How can we connect regional value to new industry creation? 12. Why are “cities” and “town planning” important in food innovation 13. I want to think of a new economic model that will contribute to solving social issues that Japan should aim for 14. How can we continue to connect with overseas food tech communities 15. I want to know what functions and assets are necessary for the success of innovative human resources, and the key to training them
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147165/2/147165-2-07378f191900ed7bd67abfeeae7daa49-3000×2000.jpg Image provided by: Luna Robotics Seasoning printer “colony” that creates infinite menus from limited ingredients ◆Exhibition example Mitsui Fudosan Introducing a new program to comprehensively support the development of new food-related businesses by leveraging the city’s assets, and the initiatives actually carried out there Fujiwara Techno Art Introducing “solid culture technology” that brings out the power of microorganisms and can add high value to food materials and food by-products Oisix La Daichi Introducing sustainable foods including plant-based tuna and salmon NTT Data Introducing services and products with the themes of food x sleep x the latest technology (blood sugar level sensors, core thermometers, collaboration products, etc.) Tokyo Tatemono Introducing a hand cream using water from pruned fig branches that was planned and developed with university students at a product development workshop held by our company and our partner Tokyo Food Institute Toyo Seikan IOT seasoning that visualizes the amount of salt used was jointly developed by Toyo Seikan Group, a comprehensive container manufacturer, Oishii Kenko, which provides AI menu and nutrition management apps, and Sharp, an electronics manufacturer. Demonstration of the device “Sol Tomo” and tasting of low-salt fried rice (limited time available) Toyo Seikan “Authentic food that can be stored for a long time” was realized through a collaboration between Toyo Seikan Group’s extremely advanced technology, which considers the process of packing food into cans as “cooking,” and the Professional Tsuji Cooking College, which pursues “tastiness.” Introducing canned and retort foods Ezaki Glico Introducing SUNAO’s pasta products that are particular about ingredients, ingredients, combination recipes, and manufacturing methods so that they can be eaten deliciously even with the
appropriate carbohydrate content and salt equivalent of 1.5g Ikeda Toka Kogyo Explanation of Ikeda Toka Kogyo’s mission, current location, and future vision, as well as explanation and tasting of enhanced products that take into account environmental impact Panasonic Demonstration exhibition of refrigerator AI camera x app developed by our company SB Foods Introducing the personalized spice service [ToniTomi]. Exhibition of demo screens/product samples/service introduction panels using tablets AlgaleX Introducing “Umamo”, an algae with an unparalleled flavor originating from Awamori in Okinawa, and foods made with “Umaamo” *Umamo = algae cultivated using a unique algae fermentation technology that utilizes the amino acids of awamori lees, an unused ingredient. ESPEC Clear Lab Introducing innovative cooking appliances that realize next-generation cooking using a scientific approach, and exhibiting the low-pressure low-temperature cooking device “VidePro” LUNA ROBOTICS A robot that automates food sensing, seasoning production, and cooking processes Metagen Introducing the intestinal design co-creation project and the products born from it (Body Granola (personal granola, test kit), test result screen (iPad), service introduction movie (PC), company overview material, service introduction material) Cuoncrop Introducing solutions that realize Sustainable Transformation, centered on My Eco Measuring System Sydecas Introducing a unique food that utilizes “Konjac technology” and is “sugar-free”, “gluten-free”, “low-sugar”, “fun chewy”, and “rich in dietary fiber” Welnus We will exhibit NEWTRISH, an individually nutritionally optimized food (AI food) app that achieves health through optimal nutritional adjustment for each individual, and will share with companies the results of demonstration tests such as diets that do not change calories using NEWTRISH. Introducing collaboration examples 3. Nihonbashi Nakadori Exhibition “Food Mirai Yokocho” where you can experience delicious, healthy, and sustainable food of the future An exhibition will be held at Nihonbashi Nakadori where you can experience future food that utilizes Japan’s strengths in sustainable, healthy, and delicious food through advanced technology and
traditional techniques. SKS JAPAN will be hitting the streets this year.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147165/2/147165-2-cb181ccf4e3db3de64cc1d3724043860-579×390.jpg Image provided by: Fermectes Natto fungus powder as an alternative protein ◆Exhibition example Tokyo Tatemono Selling food and beverages with regional and Regenerative themes ・Motoyama tea in the Motoyama district of Shizuoka Prefecture (an initiative of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s regional DX promotion support project) ・Gelato from Kawanehon Town, Shizuoka Prefecture (gelato made with yuzu, etc. produced in fields reclaimed from abandoned farmland) and many others Ezaki Glico Sales of delicious and new concept food and beverages that utilize unique technology (Beverage) Almond drink, Almond biscuit & Almond cream witch (Confectionery sold at our store “ALMOND DAYS”) / (Food) Frozen pasta Ajinomoto Sample the “Pasta Cube” that allows you to easily and easily make pasta with a lot of ingredients like a restaurant with just one frying pan SB Foods Providing a bulk spice service and spice blending experience. We also sell “Hondori Dashi,” a rich white soup with concentrated chicken flavor made by boiling surplus domestic chicken ingredients that are scheduled to be discarded using only water. Eda Livestock Sale of meals made with sustainably raised Wagyu beef Fermectes We offer tastings of foods and beverages using “natto fungus powder,” which is expected to be a next-generation protein raw material Mori Robo Sales of next-generation crepes in collaboration with Fermectes Foods Cacao We offer chocolate drinks and sweets made with fine cacao from Southeast Asia. Providing a drink experience that won a gold medal at the 2022 International Chocolate Fair “ICA” World Competition Sydecas Selling NinjaFoods “THE NUTS BAR”, a filling and convenient bar-type snack made with nuts and konnyaku. Sunflower Hall Selling
“gluten-free” and “white sugar-free” sweets made with ultra-fine powdered rice flour milled using cutting-edge technology 3. SKS JAPAN2024・Side event (1) &mog presents “Special Dinner/Lunch to Taste the Food of the Future” &mog, an urban development x food innovation creation project promoted by Mitsui Fudosan We will be holding a special dinner party where you can enjoy the food of the future. Popular restaurants in Nihonbashi Please experience the special course that incorporates food tech brought to you by “Food Association”. [Planned menu (partial)] ○ Appetizer: The taste of the sea that continues into the future Japanese-style carpaccio made with MSC-certified salmon, “Miraikura” and “Umamo” ○Dessert with your body in mind Roll cake and low-carbohydrate apple plant-based dessert without eggs or milk ・Date and time 10/23 (Wednesday) 19:00~ (SKS JAPAN Eve Festival) 12,000 yen including tax per person
(all-you-can-drink included) 10/27 (Sunday) 12:00~ 6,000 yen including tax per person (excluding drinks) ・Venue : Food Society Nihonbashi https://www.shokunokai.com/ ・ How to participate : Advance application required, capacity 14 people each time ・Application location :Mitsui Fudosan &mog Office nihonbashi_food@mitsuifudosan.co.jp
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147165/2/147165-2-14cf1418b39410a07a787a03cc8f50f3-1732×1154.png Menu image (partial) (2) SKS JAPAN2024 linked event Special Dinner Out project “It’s delicious. That’s why it connects to the future” Presented by H1 & Umaamo Eat deliciously. This is the key to connecting the ocean to the future. Did you know that such ingredients exist in Japan? All you have to do is say “It’s delicious!” and eat. Be sure to experience the “delicious, sea-changing Dinner” presented by Chef Horie of the innovative Italian standard “H1” and the featured ingredient “Umamo”.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147165/2/147165-2-48ee35a1b952c5d19d7b3efb6617b1b2-434×289.jpg Innovative restaurant “H1” Chef Horie and menu image ・Date and time : 10/25 (Friday) 20:30 Start ・Place : Ebisu “H1”
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3NpFyjfFhiQMWTiNA ・Fees : 35,000 yen/person, price includes meal and pairing. ・Number of people :Limited to 10 people ・How to participate : Advance application (Application address: info@umamo.jp) (3) Regenerative Night ~Future of the city/future of the region~ We will hold a MeetUp to talk about the future of cities and regions, with the theme of Regenerative, which is the keyword of SKS JAPAN 2024. Plans include dialogue with advanced players who are taking on the challenge of implementing regenerative cities and regions, a tour of the Tokyo Living Lab that will open in November, and a food experience in Ureshino that is challenging a new economic model by revaluing the region. I’m doing it.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/147165/2/147165-2-44e74cc4a1c974a4fbac3c1eeb7c2c19-392×261.jpg Tea from Ureshino, Saga Prefecture ・Date and time : 10/25 (Friday) 20:00-22:00 *Snacks included ・Venue : Kyobashi (Kitchen Studio SUIBA) ・How to participate : Advance application required (first 20 people), participation fee free https://forms.gle/UJNT15JehbBX9rYy6 Please register from ・Sponsor :Tokyo Food Institute, Tokyo Tatemono, Wataya Bessou, ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Future Food Institute ・ Contact information :kei.nakamura@futurefoodinstitute.org
▪️SKS JAPAN 2024 event overview https://unlocx.tech/sksj2024/ Event date and time October 24th (Thursday) – 26th (Saturday), 2024 24th (Thu): 12:30-19:00 / 25th (Fri): 8:20-19:30 / 26th (Sat) 8:30-18:00・After Event 19:00- *A street exhibition will be held on Nihonbashi Nakadori Street October 26th (Sat) – 27th (Sun) *Session schedule is subject to change without notice Venue October 24th (Thursday) – 26th (Saturday), 2024 24th (Thu): 12:30-19:00 / 25th (Fri): 8:20-19:30 / 26th (Sat) 8:30-18:00・After Event 19:00- *A street exhibition will be held on Nihonbashi Nakadori Street October 26th (Sat) – 27th (Sun) *Session schedule is subject to change without notice How to participate Hybrid venue/online/advance ticket purchase system ▪️Sponsored ・UnlocX Co., Ltd. : https://unlocx.tech/ Our aim is to “unlock the potential of technology, skills, culture, and human resources that lie dormant in Japan and the world, and connect them to the world with the highest value, so that Japan and the world can become better.” Originally, we will be an intersection of various domestic and international industries, building a place for co-creative research and business development where diverse stakeholders can participate with free ideas that are not bound by existing frameworks. ・The Spoon :
https://thespoon.tech/ A media that provides insights on cutting-edge food tech, agritech, etc. He is a specialist in research and consulting related to agri-food tech and smart kitchens, is the founder of Smart Kitchen Summit, and organizes cutting-edge food tech events such as the Food Tech Conference and Food AI Summit at CES. ▪️Planning cooperation ・Sigmaxis Co., Ltd. :
https://www.sigmaxyz.com/sx/ We provide consulting to support corporate transformation, and work to solve corporate issues, create new value, and co-create new businesses and industries through collaboration between companies. By leveraging our knowledge and insight in the food field, our wide domestic and international networks, and our business development knowledge, we support the creation of new businesses with food and cooking themes, and cross-industry value co-creation that aims to solve social issues. We are promoting activities.