“Cool Japan DX Summit 2024” announces first speakers #CJDX2024 *Vpon JAPAN Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 17, 2024
“Cool Japan DX Summit 2024” announces first speakers #CJDX2024 *Five luxurious speakers have been decided, including a former Japan national soccer team and Director of CJPF, Cabinet Office! * * Cool Japan DX Summit Executive Committee (Operating Office: Vpon JAPAN Co., Ltd., Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Yoshitaka Shinohara, hereinafter referred to as Vpon)
JAPAN) would like to introduce the first five gorgeous speakers of “Cool Japan DX Summit 2024” to be held on Monday, December 9, 2024. * Official website Click here for the official website of “Cool Japan DX Summit 2024”
*Purpose of holding the Cool Japan DX Summit*
The Cool Japan Strategy aims to capture global growth by more effectively developing each stage of Cool Japan: (1) information dissemination, (2) product and service development overseas, and (3) inbound domestic consumption. This is a brand strategy that will lead to Japan’s economic growth.
However, in order to promote these, it is essential to promote digital shift. In the future, it will be essential for Japan to advance the elements of business models, create new value, and increase competitiveness and productivity through digital transformation (DX).
In order to develop the Cool Japan market, which is expected to grow to 50 trillion yen by around 2030, the public and private sectors should work together to share best practices and promote DX throughout the industry. This is the mission of the Cool Japan DX Summit. *Cool Japan DX Summit 2024 Event Overview*
– Date: Monday, December 9, 2024
– Holding method: Simultaneously held at the venue and online – Venue: Happoen (Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
– Sponsor: Cool Japan DX Summit Executive Committee
– Management office: Vpon JAPAN
– Official site: https://www.cooljapan-dxsummit.com/
*Information on the official website will be updated as appropriate.
[First round] 5 speakers
* AuB Co., Ltd. Representative Director Keita Suzuki *
Born in 1981, from Shizuoka Prefecture. He started playing soccer in elementary school, won the national championship in junior high school, and went on to attend Tokai Daishoyo High School, a powerhouse soccer school.
After joining Urawa Reds in 2000, he was also selected to play for the Japan national team. He played exclusively for the Urawa Reds for 16 years, including making the best eleven twice in the J League. After retiring in the 2015 season, he became involved in promoting soccer and established AuB Co., Ltd.
With the mission of “Making everyone in the best possible condition,” the company develops healthcare, conditioning support, and food tech businesses based on the research results of athletes’ intestinal bacteria.
In February 2023, they launched a brand specializing in children’s tummy care, “aub for kids.”
*Representative of Japan Gastronomic Society/President of Food Loss Bank Co., Ltd./COO of Sports Doctors Network
Asia Representative Ms. Sakiko Yamada *
Received the Order of Merit from His Majesty the King of Spain. Graduated from University of the Sacred Heart. Moved to the United States after working at Sumitomo Corporation. Appointed as Japan representative of the International Society of Gastronomy, which researches food in partnership with the United Nations and UNESCO. He has been involved in establishing multiple nonprofit organizations and companies, participating as a board member, and serving as an advisor.
Sports Doctors, whose CEO is Real Madrid’s doctor and whose compliance officer is the president of the Nobel Foundation
As Network’s COO/Asia representative, he works with Harvard University to research and promote food, medicine, and sports. Cultural Ambassador of the Principality of Monaco / Senior Strategic Advisor for Los Angeles City Hall SDG5 / Cabinet Office Cool Japan Judge / Council of Experts Thinking about Tourism Promotion in Tokyo / Official Ambassador of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants
others
* Chairman of A.T. Kearney Co., Ltd. Japan / Chairman of CIC Japan LLC / Director of Night Time Economy Promotion Association (JNEA) Umezawa Mr. Takaaki*
For 25 years, he has provided consulting related to strategy, innovation, and urban development at KEARNEY’s Japan and America offices. CIC, Japan’s largest startup cluster
Tokyo opened in 2020. CIC (Cambridge Innovation)
Center) is a pioneer in operating large-scale startup bases
originating from Boston in the United States and expanding to nine cities around the world. CIC
Together with 300 tenant companies, Tokyo is building an innovation community on diverse themes such as life science, environment, and energy.
CIC in 2025
Plans to open Fukuoka. As a director of the Night Time Economy Promotion Council, he focuses on promoting night tourism, cultural tourism, and tourism for wealthy people. Supporting the launch of tourism content businesses across the country through measures taken by the Japan Tourism Agency and the Agency for Cultural Affairs. He serves as a member of the Cabinet Office’s “Intellectual Property Strategy Headquarters,” and as the chairperson of the Japan Tourism Agency’s “Committee to Develop High Value-Added Inbound Tourism Destinations in Local Areas.” His books include “Strategic Scenario Planning” (editor, Toyo Keizai Inc.), “NEXTOKYO” (co-author, Nikkei BP), etc.
*Value Designer Kenichi Watanabe*
After working at KDDI, Asahi Shimbun, and the Cabinet Secretariat, he became independent as a value designer with the aim of solving social issues. We produce projects in cooperation with the government in areas such as regional revitalization, Cool Japan, promotion of tourism to Japan, space projects, education, and food culture. Cabinet Office Cool Japan Public-Private Collaboration Platform
director. Cabinet Office Regional Revitalization Evangelist. Expert member of the National Tax Agency Liquor Industry Promotion Support Project. Special Invited Professor, Nippon Pharmaceutical University, Department of Manga, Kyoto University of Arts
Visiting professor, Tohoku University of Art and Design, researcher at Keio University Graduate School of System Design and Management Research Institute. Lecturer at Tsuji Culinary School.
General producer of Osaka/Kansai Expo EXPO2024 Tochigi Prefecture official event. Tochigi City Policy Fellow. Ise City
Smart city expert committee member. Completed Gakushuin University, University of California San Diego Ext, and University of Washington Business School BUSIP. Representative Director of XPJP Co., Ltd. / Space General Incorporated Association
SAGA Representative Director, Earth Creation Director/Geo Gastronomy Co., Ltd. Representative Director.
* JR East View Tourism & Sales Co., Ltd. Representative Director and President Atsushi Takahashi *
Joined East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in 1989.
2009 JR East View Tourism & Sales Co., Ltd.
President, 2013 Deputy General Manager of Sales Department, East Japan Railway Company (JR East), 2015 General Manager, JR East Planning Co., Ltd. (JEKI) in 2017
He has held positions such as Managing Director and Chief Digital Officer, and has been in his current position since June 2024. Has extensive experience in public service related to tourism and regional revitalization. Weekly Travel Journal
The column “Kenza” is currently being serialized.
*About the management office Vpon JAPAN*
Vpon
JAPAN’s mission is to “deliver the charms of Japan to the world through the power of data and digital,” and by providing unique AI technology and data solutions, we support the public and private sector in transmitting the soft power of Japan and overseas and contributing to the economy. Cool Japan DX Company.
【Company Profile】
– Company name: Vpon JAPAN Co., Ltd.
– Head office location: JR Shinjuku Miraina Tower 18F, 4-1-6 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
– Representative Director and President: Yoshitaka Shinohara –
Business details: Big data analysis business using unique AI technology, smartphone advertising platform business, inbound/outbound marketing support business, DMP construction business, Cool Japan DX Summit management office
– Established: June 2014
– Website: https://www.vpon.com/jp/