Opening Ceremony

Virtual Worlds for Real Life for Generative Economy

Mr. GODBOUT PhilippeDassault Systèmes K.K., Managing Director

As environmental, societal and regional issues become more crucial globally, the value in today’s world is shifting toward generative economy, based on innovation and intellectual property that create harmony between human and nature. Dassault Systèmes provides virtual twin experiences to accelerate the generative economy for bring innovations and realizing sustainable cities.

Social impact of smart cities

Mr. OSHIMA Yoshitaka KPMG Consulting Co., Ltd., Business Innovation Unit - Smart City Team, Associate Partner,
KPMG Japan Mobility Research Institute, Advisor,Kyoto Smart City Promotion Council
Expert,Tsukuba City Super City Architect Conference, Part-time Lecturer,Osaka University of Economics

Mr. FUKUDA HideyukiCisco systems G.K., Solutions Engineering, SE Director

Mr. HIGASHITANI JiroSoftBank Corp, Public Works Promotion Headquarters, Senior technical manager

We talk about the social value that smart cities can bring.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' digital policy to realize vibrant local communities

Mr. NAITOU ShinichiMinistry of Internal Affairs and Communications(MIC), Regional Communications Development Division, Information and Communications Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications;concurrently, Okinawa Information Communications Development Office, Division Director and Office Director

In this lecture, we will explain MIC's initiatives utilizing ICT aimed at realizing vibrant local communities, focusing on the "Smart City Project." Additionally, we will touch on initiatives in the ICT field that contribute to solving global challenges, including international standardization activities, and the current status and prospects of overseas expansion.

Solving Social Issues through SoftBank's DX

Mr. KASAI ShintaroSoftBank Corp, Vice President, Digital Transformation Division, Enterprise Unit

Contribution to a carbon neutral society by GS Yuasa

Dr. YAMAGUCHI MasahideGS Yuasa International Ltd., Industrial Batteries & Power Sources Business Unit Energy System Sales Division, Senior Specialist

“Efforts to improve the well-being of seniors and local communities using conversational AI”
～Vocal reassurance, widening smiles, conversation AI that is close to you～

Mr. FURUICHI KanjiNippon Telenet Corporation, e-concierge preparation room, Chief

Solving local food issues and creating a growing industry through food tech

Mr. TANAKA HirotakaUnlocX&Co., Founder & CEO/ SKS JAPAN Founder

Mr. KOSUGI YujiMUFG Bank,Ltd, Corporate Banking Group Chemicals & Well-being Division, Managing Director,Head of Corporate Banking Group Chemicals & Well-being Division

Mr. SUGAI Tsubasaspicecube.inc, CEO

【Facilitator】Mr. CHIBA DaikiMighty chibajuu.inc, CEO

Regional DX・Tourism DX
〜Introduction of advanced case studies utilizing the “e-machi Platform” and “Tabisakinouzei”

Mr. ITO KeishiKyoto city, General Affairs Dept., Associate manager for hometown tax

Mr. UEDA ShinichiOsaka Gas Co., Ltd, Energy Solution Business Unit, Senior Executive Officer Head, Energy Solution Business Unit

Mr. IKEDA TadanoriWide Area Administration Association of Amami Islands, Secretary-General

Mr. KOIWA HironoriJALPAK CO.,LTD, Managing Director

【Facilitator】Mr. Mori Gorogiftee Inc., Regional Community Business Department, Managing Executive Officer,General Manager

PITTAN, Inc. final selection passed
Suntory Wellness Ltd. final selection passed
Super Genius AITek final selection passed
AltumView Systems Inc. final selection passed
illumicell AI
OVA final selection passed
Project K (ATR)
AC Biode
eSep Inc. final selection passed

Startup introduction & exchange time

Solutions for Effective Use of Energy to Achieve a Decarbonized Society

Nissin Electric Co., Ltd.

To achieve decarbonization, companies and municipalities are accelerating their efforts to reduce CO2 emissions. We will introduce solutions that effectively utilize distributed power sources such as renewable energy and storage batteries.

Toward Social Implementation of Smart Cities

KPMG Consulting Co., Ltd.

Introducing efforts toward social implementation of smart cities.

KGAP+ SUMMIT 2024
– Global R&D Incubator Summit –

Dr. MOESNER FelixSwissnex in Japan | Consulate of Switzerland, CEO & Consul

Dr. CHUANG Woei JerNational Cheng Kung University, Chair Professor and Executive Vice President

Dr. SHIOZAKI KazuhiroNara Institute of Science and Technology, President

Ms. CULLINS MelanieNational Research Council Canada, Director General, National Programs and Business Services

Dr. ELDESOUKI WaelArab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport Entrepreneurship Center, Director

Mr. MATHIASEN TobiasKatalysen Ventures, COO

【Facilitator】Dr. SUZUKI HiroyukiATR, Senior Executive Vice President

1. Scheme Verge, Inc.
2. Geolonia
3. Graffer, Inc.
4. synschismo Inc. Receive the [ResorTech EXPO Award]
5. PITTAN, Inc.
6. Project K (ATR)
7. AltumView Systems Inc.
8. illumicell AI

Kyoto Foodtech Research Liaison Conference Plenary Exchange Meeting

Mr. TAKAGI TomohisaKyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Associate Professor

Ph.D YAMAKAWA YoshinoriBrain ImPACT Assoc., President

Ms. SEKI MegumiKamoShika Fermentation Kyoto Inc., CEO

Ms.SUGANUMA Natsukibacterico .corp, CEO

With the extension of healthy life expectancy as the lead concept,　researchers of the intestines and brain, and entrepreneurs in Kyoto developing traditional food products will hold a talk session to explore hints and possibilities for research and development of food products that will be in demand in the future.

Foodtech Expo National Start-up Pitch Contest

【Commentator】Dr. SUZUKI HiroyukiATR, Senior Executive Vice President

【Commentator】Mr. IMADU TakateruChushin Venture Capital co.,Ltd, President

【Commentator】Mr. TANAKA HirotakaUnlocX&Co., Founder & CEO/ SKS JAPAN Founder

【Commentator】Ms. SUGANUMA Natsukibacterico .corp, CEO

【Facilitator】Ms. UCHIDA MizukoCommercial Office of Spanish Embassy, Investment & Industrial Cooperation, Analyst

①KamoShika Fermentation Kyoto Inc.
②WATANABE Jinshi
③Kinish Inc.
④OOYOO Ltd.
⑤spicecube.inc
⑥Keihanna Vegetable. Co., Ltd.
⑦Sydecas Inc.
⑧AlgaleX Inc.
⑨Wada FoodTech Co., Ltd.
⑩Symbiobe Inc.

MUFG Bank,Ltd

Use food without waste

Mr. TAMURA KeigoOwner of Kyoto Cuisine ""Manshige""

We aim at offering a special experience with a luxurious meal by using seasonal, expensive, and rare ingredients.
However, we, the chefs behind the scenes, use the leftover ingredients to cook for ourselves and thus avoid any waste. A typical example of this may be Manshige's famous""boiled sea bream head"".
Kyoto is a city where the ideas of avoiding waste and using ingredients as a whole are still alive, and can be connected to today's SDGs. Since ancient times, Japanese people have been rooted in the idea of nature worship, which is also widely reflected in food. Based on this, I would like to talk about “using ingredients without waste” from a chef's point of view.

About the BioCommunity Kansai "Analysis and Measurement Subcommittee"

SHIMADZU CORPORATION

Together with the Greater Tokyo Biocommunity in the Tokyo area, this is a public-private network certified under the Cabinet Office's Bio Strategy for the expansion of biotechnology related markets.

Dance performance by a Maiko

Japanese Food Information Exchange Meeting, Gakken Foodtech Co-Creation Platform Exchange Meeting

Japanese Food Culture Viewed from Outside

Prof. MINAMI NaotoRitsumeikan, College of Gastronomy Management, Professor

Japanese food is the primary purpose of overseas travelers. Why does it gain such popularity? In the past, Japanese food in foreign countries was almost equal to "Sushi", but recently it has diversified widely. I would like to consider how Japanese food culture is interpreted from an overseas perspective.

Deepening and Communicating Deliciousness: Introducing the Efforts of the Kyoto Ryori Mebaekai

Mr. SATAKE YojiMInokichi, Senior Managing Director, Culinary General Manager

Next year, Kyoto Ryori Mebaekai will celebrate its 70th anniversary. The title of this 70th anniversary commemorative event is “A New Trial of Kyoto Cuisine ~Global Standard~”.
“Kyo Ryori” (Kyoto Cuisine) has already reached a global standard, but as a further step toward internationalization, we are currently working on the development of Fine cuisine using retort processing technology as part of our anniversary project. The background of these efforts and our future policy will be introduced.

IoT and Next-Generation Solar Panels Creating a Safe and Secure Lifestyle
～Future Energy Solutions Brought by ""HESTA Solar""～

Mr. ONIDUKA Tomoaki HESTA Okura Co., Ltd., Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Cisco's platform strategy to support Smart Cities
〜Digital resilience required in the age of AI〜

Mr. MASAKI KoichiCisco Systems G.K., Public & Geo Sector, Director

Each town's smart city strategy and their young leaders' challenges on a larger scale!

Mr. OZAWA AkihiroMayor of Kawanishi Town, Nara Prefecture

Mr. MORITA KojiMayor of Miyake Town, Nara Prefecture

【Facilitator】Mr. WASHIMI HidetoshiPublic private partnership projects reserch laboratory, Inc., CEO

Shimadzu Corporation's Open Innovation, New Challenges

Ms. AKAZAWA AyakoShimadzu Corporation, Future Strategy Department Planning Group, Technology Research Laboratory, Manager

Wide-Area Collaboration from Aizu Wakamatsu: Smart City Initiatives Across 11 Prefectures

Mr. EBIHARA JoichiAccenture Japan Ltd, Accenture Strategy & Consulting, Sustainability Lead, Japan and Accenture Innovation Center Fukushima Center Co-Lead and Corporate Citizenship Lead, Japan Managing Director

～The Hottest City Right Now～ Smart City Challenge for Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

Mr. MIYAGI KojiNAGO CITY, Nago City Office Department of Regional Economy, Executive Director

Mr. MINAKATA NaokiLY Communications Corporation, Smart City Division, General Manager

【Facilitator】Mr. MIMURA YusukeKPMG Consulting Co., Ltd., Business Innovation Unit, Associate Partner

Initiatives for the creation of foodtech from Japan

Ms. MURAKAMI Mariko Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan, New Business and International Affairs Division,
New Business and Food Industry Department,
Minister's Secretariat, Assistant Director

Ms. YOSHITOMI Megumi Avigail Japan Association for Cellular Agriculture, President

Ms. UCHIDA MizukoCommercial Office of Spanish Embassy, Investment & Industrial Cooperation, Analyst

Mr. UMEKAWA Tadanori Regional Fish Institute, Ltd., CEO

【Facilitator】Mr. FUKATA Masa CarmineWorks LLC, Managing Director

Make security an organization-wide communication
- Awareness that it may already be happening -

Prof. INOMATA AtsuoOsaka University, CISO, Cybermedia Center, professor

executive TAKAHASHI KojiToyo Corporation, Managing Executive Officer

Mr. KAMIYAMA TaroAioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., Ltd., New Insurance Products Department, Cyber and Special Risks Group, Deputy General Manager
Japan Network Security Association (JNSA)
Executive Director, Leader of the Incident Damage Investigation Working Group, Research and Study Committee

Officer SHIONO AyumiKyoto Prefectural Police, Cyber Countermeasures Headquarters, Deputy General Manager

【Facilitator】Prof. UEHARA TetsutaroRitsumeikan University, Information Science and Technology Faculty, professor

1. Expolis.LLC
2. Scalar Inc. Receive the [Too Award]
3. BlurBra Inc.
4. GEOMARK Inc.
5. Okiden C plus C
6. LifePilot／RASCAL’s
7. Geolonia
8. AC Biode

Startup introduction & exchange time

Project PLATEAU: Digital Infrastructure for Human-Centered City Planning

Accenture Japan Ltd

Toward the Spread of Renewable Energy Utilizing IT

Nissin Electric Co., Ltd.

Toward carbon neutrality in 2050, Japan's decarbonized energy innovation and the accompanying new businesses are about to move society in a major way. This presentation will introduce our efforts toward a decarbonized society, including our achievements in Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture.

2. Childcare, Community association, Preventive care "TAMEMAP"
3. Mommy Crystal Receive the [ResorTech EXPO Award]
4. STAR UP Inc.
5. LifePilot／RASCAL’s
7. Super Genius AITek

1. LifePilot／RASCAL's
2. Netsujo Inc.
3. FingerVision.inc Receive the [KGAP+ Award]
4. PBADAO Co., LTd.
5. Space Shift, Inc.
6. STAR UP Inc.

Introduction to Field Robotics Research at Ritsumeikan Robotics Research Center

Prof. Hirai ShinichiRitsumeikan University, Soft Robotics Lab., Dept. Robotics, College of Science and Engineering, Professor

Ritsumeikan Robotics Research Center (see https://ritsumeikanroboticscenter.com/en/) is conducting research and development on field robotic such as underwater robots, aerial robots, robots for narrow spaces or uneven ground. In this presentation, field robotics research at the center is introduced to discuss efforts toward smart agriculture, forestry, and fisheries technology.

Current Status and Near Future of Strawberry Harvesting Robot “Robot TsumiⓇ”.

Mr. TASHI SouichirouInak System co.,LTD, Planning and development department, manager

"What is Kyoto Prefecture's goal of site-fit smart agriculture, forestry, and fisheries technology?
~Talking about the needs of Kyoto Prefecture's production sites~"

Mr. MATSUMOTO Seiji Kyoto Prefectural Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Technology Center Agriculture and Forestry Technology Department, Director

Health Functionality through Salt Reduction

Health and deliciousness go hand in hand! Umami Cooking You Can Start Today

Mr. ISHIBUSHI Minoru Kyoto Dietetic Association, vice president

Kyoto Food Business Platform Exchange

【Moderator】Mr. OBATA YoichiKyoto Food Business Platform, Chief Producer

【Advisor】Mr. CHIBA Daiki LFP, General Producer (Mighty chibajuu.inc, CEO)

【Advisor】Mr. MOTOYAMA Nobuyuki BIOSTYLE Co.,Ltd., Market Dept., Senior Manager

Mr. KAWAUCHI NobuyaVinconnect Inc., Representative Director

Mr. HAYASHI NaokiASP Co. Ltd., Representative Director

Mr. YAMADA NaokiNissen Co. Ltd., Business Development Office, Manager

Mr. NAKANO YoshiyukiKuramoto Nakano Shoten Co., Ltd., Representative Director

①Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd.
②NAKANISHI MFG. CO., LTD. RYOHO FREEZE SYSTEMS CO.,LTD.
③OOYOO Ltd. Masuda Tokubee Shoten Co., Ltd.

What determines the taste of rice? -Considering a new indicator of rice taste-

Dr. TAMAI TesshuRyukoku University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture, Associate Professor

Our research has shown that the activity of the enzyme α-glucosidase, which degrades starch into sugar, showed a high positive correlation with rice eating quality. The use of this new rice taste index may revolutionize the rice industry. In addition, the latest nitrogen fertilizer production using plasma will be introduced.