“TechGALA”, a technology festival that opens up the future of the earth, attracts over 5,000 people from Japan and abroad from February 4th (Tuesday) to February 6th (Thursday), 2025
The event will be held! Announcement of speaker information (first round) and program outline!
*Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium*
Press release: September 2, 2024
“TechGALA”, a technology festival that opens up the future of the earth, attracts over 5,000 people from Japan and abroad from February 4th (Tuesday) to February 6th (Thursday), 2025
The event will be held! Announcement of speaker information (first round) and program outline!
*Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium is a technology festival “TechGALA Japan” will be held mainly in the Sakae and Tsurumai areas of Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. *
“Central” is composed of the Chubu Economic Federation, Nagoya University, Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City, Hamamatsu City, etc., and aims to create a startup ecosystem in the Aichi, Nagoya, and Hamamatsu regions.
Japan Startup Ecosystem
Consortium” is a technology festival “TechGALA” held from February 4th to 6th, 2025 with 5,000 participants.
Japan” will be held mainly at venues in the Sakae and Tsurumai areas of Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture.
Today, we have released the first speakers who will be on stage at TechGALA and an overview of each program.
* ▼What is TechGALA *
Professionals from various fields who lead today’s society gather not only from Japan but also from all over the world. This is a global event that creates global networks in various contexts such as innovative technology and social creation.
The session program is wide-ranging, bringing together people who are active at the forefront of various fields such as mobility, materials, space industry, and life science, which Aichi and Nagoya are world-renowned for. There will also be plenty of interactive activities, including networking and parties with participants from all over the world, technology experience at exhibition booths of cutting-edge companies, a pitch contest for up-and-coming startups, and even a hackathon and side events involving the whole of Nagoya. We are preparing an experience for you.
By participating in TechGALA, you will find global, cutting-edge technology and a community that continues even after the event ends. We provide a place for continuous exchange and learning that is not a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
TechGALA is truly a global celebration of innovation that will greatly expand your career and horizons.
* ▼Event overview*
-Event schedule-
Date and time: 2025/2/4 (Tue) – 2/6 (Thu)
-venue-
Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
◎Sakae district (2/4-2/5)
・Chunichi Hall & Conference: https://chunichi-hall.jp/
・Nagoya Innovators Garage: https://garage-nagoya.or.jp/
etc.
◎Tsuruma district (2/6)
STATION Ai (scheduled to open in October 2024): https://stationai.co.jp/
-Sponsored-
Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium
(Chubu Economic Federation/Nagoya University/Aichi Prefecture/Nagoya City, etc.)
-Special Partner-
JETRO Nagoya
STATION Ai Co., Ltd.
*TechGALA 1st speaker information*
Today, we have announced the seven speakers who will be speaking at TechGALA.
Dr Adriana Marais
*Off-World Project*
South African scientist specializing in space exploration and sustainability. Mar
He was involved in manned exploration missions in the United States and contributed to the development of planetary science and space technology. Working on the design of a future space colony.
Marcus Brauchli
*Blue Ocean Chairman*
He was executive editor of the Washington Post from September 2008 to December 2012, and was the top editor of the Wall Street Journal for 24 years, serving as a correspondent and editor for Asia, Europe, and the United States.
Masata Emori
*Professor, Future Vision Research Center, University of Tokyo* Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1970. After receiving his doctoral degree (academic) from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the University of Tokyo in 1997, he worked at the National Institute for Environmental Studies. Institute
He assumed his current position in 2022 after serving as Director of the Climate Change Risk Assessment Laboratory and Deputy Director of the Earth System Area. University of Tokyo Graduate School
He also provides student guidance at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Specializes in climate science. IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) Fifth and Sixth Assessment Reports
Lead author. Author of “Abnormal Weather and Human Choices” and “Are Global Warming Predictions ‘Correct’?”, co-authored book “How Scary Is Global Warming?”, and supervisor “Recently, the earth has been so hot that I’ve noticed bears… ” etc. Articles and comments are my personal views and do not represent any organization I am affiliated with.
Mari Ogiso
* Representative Director and Co-CEO of SDG Impact Japan Co., Ltd.* He is widely involved in businesses aimed at realizing the SDGs, including impact investing, supporting social entrepreneurs, and promoting inclusive business, especially SDG finance. In 2017, she established the Asia Women’s Impact Fund, Japan’s first gender investment fund. He has previously served as the Capital Markets Department of the World Bank, the Tokyo Representative of the World Bank Group Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), the Representative of Dalberg Japan, the Director of Diversity at Fast Retailing Group, and the Secretary-General of the Human Rights Commission. W20 Japan Delegate, Expert Member of the Overseas Investment and Loan Committee of the Japan International Cooperation Agency, WE
Serves as an advisor to Empower. Graduated from the Faculty of Economics, University of Tokyo. Master’s degree from Fletcher School, Tufts University.
Rina Sakai
* Representative Director of Fermen Station Co., Ltd.*
After graduating from International Christian University (ICU), he worked at several financial companies including Fuji Bank and Deutsche Securities. After that, he became interested in fermentation technology and enrolled in the Department of Brewing Science, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Tokyo University of Agriculture, graduating in March 2009.
In the same year, he founded Fermen Station Co., Ltd. and assumed the position of representative director (current position).
Takaya Matsuda
* Representative Director and Co-CEO of Heralbony Co., Ltd.* After working as a planner at Orange & Partners, a planning company led by Kundo Koyama, he became independent. He established Heralbony with his twin, Fuminto Matsuda, using the company name “Heralbony,” a mysterious word written by his older brother Shota when they were in elementary school. Through our Welfare Experiment Company, whose mission is “Unleash your uniqueness,” we are taking on the challenge of updating the welfare field. Oversees creative work at Heralbony. Lives in Tokyo. Twin brother. 30 people under 30 who are changing the world “Forbes”
JAPAN 30 UNDER 30” award. He is the author of the book “Release your uniqueness. “Heralbony” changes the world with welfare and art.” Christina Yasuda
*SPRIN-D*
Graduated from the Faculty of Political Science and Law at the Paris Institute of Political Science. US NGO in 2016
Appointed director of InternetBar.org and established a new digital identity business to develop identification infrastructure in developing countries.
Joined Microsoft in 2019 and worked on international standardization of identification standards, including distributed ID. In the same year, Forbes Japan 30 Under 30
Selected. In 2020, he was also selected as one of MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 Japan.
Since March of this year, the German government’s Digital Innovation Agency has been working on Identity System.
Active as an Architect. By building a decentralized ID service infrastructure, we aim to provide a means of identification for everyone.
TechGALA Program Overview
* -5 themes-*
TechGALA will mainly develop content rooted in five themes throughout the event. These themes, which are based on the industries that Aichi and Nagoya are proud of and are linked to the global agenda, are the unique points of TechGALA.
* ◎MOBILITY: Mobility revolution that transcends boundaries* With the theme of future mobility that expands the concept of mobility, we will explore the elements necessary to build a borderless society that will realize a more affluent life.
* ◎SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT: Realizing a sustainable global environment* Using the latest technology, we explore how international society, businesses, and individuals can work together to build and realize a sustainable and resilient earth system in the face of a mix of global environmental challenges and opportunities. Masu.
* ◎MATERIAL: Material innovation power/strengthening of global industry as a whole*
We explore the evolution of existing materials, new industries brought about by innovative materials, and the transformed future society that will come.
* ◎LIFE SCIENCE / WELL-BEING: Innovation in life science and well-being* We will explore how cutting-edge life science and improved well-being can contribute to building a sustainable society.
* ◎ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY: Coexistence with technology: industrial innovation and social change*
In a society where digital inclusion is promoted, we will explore the creation of new value and the social issues that will be solved by cutting-edge technologies such as AI, robotics, and quantum computing.
-Program introduction-
* ▼Hackathon “HackGALA” *
HackGALA is a hackathon sponsored by TechGALA. You can participate at any time in a series of programs where you come up with an idea that will change society (ideathon), give it shape together with your friends (hackathon), and then the teams selected after screening make presentations.
The commemorative theme of the first event was “BLACK BOX”. BLACK surrounding modern society
Let’s reconsider the structure and essence of BOX, and update it by making full use of AI and other technologies!
We are currently accepting applications for participation in the hackathon briefing session on the HackGALA official page. Please apply.
HackGALA official page
* ▼Pitch Contest “TechGALA Global Startup Showcase” *
TechGALA Global Startup
We will be holding a large-scale pitch contest entitled Showcase. This contest is a place where Japanese startups aiming to enter the overseas market and global startups aiming at the Japanese market can take on the challenge.
In line with TechGALA’s five themes, we are broadly recruiting startups with innovative ideas and technology that will change the world. Find new partnerships and market opportunities in the heart of Japan, Aichi and Nagoya. Don’t miss this opportunity and let’s create the future together.
We are currently accepting applications to participate in the pitch contest on the TechGALA Global Startup Showcase official page. Please apply.
Pitch contest official page
* ▼Side event*
TechGALA’s side events, which take place throughout the city of Nagoya, will be held throughout the day from early morning until late at night. It is packed with a wide variety of programs, including not only networking events sponsored by various companies, but also wellbeing programs, study sessions, and workshops.
Additionally, anyone can host a side event. We have already started accepting applications for side events, so let’s come together and enliven the city of Aichi with your unique ideas!
We are currently accepting applications to host side events on the official side event page. Please apply.
Side event official page
* ▼Networking*
We will provide a networking opportunity for speakers and participants with some tickets. In addition to the establishment of a lounge and interaction space, we also offer a variety of opportunities for interaction, such as speed dating, where you can have one-on-one meetings with business companies and investors in a short period of time, and round tables where you can sit around a desk and discuss with speakers after their presentation. We have established. * ▼Call for sponsorship*
We are looking for partners who can support TechGALA.
We offer optimal sponsorship plans to suit various purposes, such as branding your company, creating lead acquisition opportunities, and creating investment opportunities.
If you would like to inquire about our sponsorship menu, please contact us using the form below and we will contact you.
Sponsorship inquiry page
-Introducing our ambassadors-
Ambassadors are people who work together with the TechGALA Executive Committee to enliven the entire event. We have announced 11
ambassadors today.
* ▼Official website*
TechGALA official top page
https://techgala.jp/
Hackathon “HackGALA” official page
https://techgala.jp/hackathon/
Pitch contest “TechGALA Global Startup Showcase” official page https://techgala.jp/pitch/
Side event official page
https://techgala.jp/side/
* ▼Official SNS*
X
https://x.com/TechGALA_Japan
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/techgala-japan
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/share/o6voVBouVoS5YzET/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
* ▼List of inquiries*
TechGALA general inquiries
https://techgala.jp/contact
Sponsorship inquiries
https://techgala.jp/contact-sponsor
Hackathon briefing session application form
https://techgala.jp/contact-hackathon-briefing/
Pitch contest application form
https://techgala.jp/contact-pitch/
Side event sponsorship application form
https://techgala.jp/contact-side/
* ▼Organizer information*
*Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium*
A consortium formed by the Chubu Economic Federation, Nagoya University, Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City, and Hamamatsu City to form a startup ecosystem in the Aichi, Nagoya, and Hamamatsu regions. In July 2020, the Aichi/Nagoya and Hamamatsu regions were selected by the Cabinet Office as “Global Hub Cities” for the startup ecosystem, and the region is working as one to support the creation and development of startups. I am.