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

Philippe started as CAD/CAM/CAE application engineer. He acquired deep knowledge of the Aerospace and Automotive Industries during his 20 year working in different positions at Dassault Systemes. Since 2020, he has led the Japan geo as Managing Director, building a healthy and creative organization engaging in the market transformation in Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Healthcare segments. Philippe holds a Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Master degree from Universite de Sherbrooke.

Mr. OSHIMA YoshitakaKPMG Consulting Co., Ltd., Business Innovation Unit - Social Value Creation - Smart City Team, Director
Member,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

After graduating from Keio University Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Graduate School of Science and Engineering, and after studying at Helsinki University of Technology (now Aalto University), joined an organizational design office. After working at a think tank and Tokyo Metropolitan Goverment, he joined KPMG Consulting. He has written many books, including Nikkei MOOK ""Smart City 3.0"" and ""Startup Lectures Learned by Keio University Students""

Mr. NAITOU ShinichiMinistry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Information and Communications Bureau Regional Communications Development Division, Division Manager

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

In 2003, he joined Japan Telecom Corporation (now Softbank Corp.).
He served as General Manager of Sales Department, Sales General Manager, and General Manager of Sales Division in Corporate Management, where he was in charge of top companies in various industries, including retail, logistics, and finance.
In October 2017, he was appointed General Manager of the newly established Digital Transformation Headquarters (Current position).

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

1983 Joined Nippon Battery Corporation (now GS Yuasa)
Mainly engaged in research and development of products related to uninterruptible power supplies, power supplies for communications, power storage systems, power conditioners for solar power generation, and lithium-ion batteries.
In 2021, he became Managing Executive Officer of GS Yuasa and President of Lithium Energy Japan.
Currently in charge of sales support for energy system related products.
Doctor of Engineering

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

Graduated from the Faculty of Economics, Gakushuin University in March 1956, and joined Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (currently Panasonic Corporation) in April of the same year. Since then, he has held positions such as CEO of a home appliance sales company, CEO of a service company, CS head of Panasonic Corporation, and president of Panasonic Marketing School.In October 2021, he was appointed as the manager of the e-Concierge Preparation Office of Nippontelenet Corporation. reach.

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

After working for an IT company, joined Kyoto City Government in 2012.
After working in the welfare system renewal project, the general affairs and human resources section, and the public-private partnership section, assigned in current position since 2022.
As a side business, working as a university lecturer (career development) and representative director of Asobology, a general incorporated association, for educational projects (game-based learning), organizational development (public-private partnership consulting, human resource development), and other activities.

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

・Born in 1965
・Graduated from Kagoshima University, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
・Joined the former Naze City Hall in 1991
・From April 2021 to present, serving as Deputy Director of the Legislative Affairs Bureau
・From April 2024 , appointed as Director of the Amami Islands Wide-Area Administrative Association

Mr. MORI Gorogiftee Inc., Regional Community Business Department, Managing Executive Officer,General Manager

1991: Joined JCB Corporation
2015 :Appointed President and Representative Director of J&J Gift Co., Ltd.
2016:Launched “e-Machi Platform®*”, a platform to solve regional issues in partnership with giftee Inc.
February 2019: Joined giftee Inc. and became executive officer　November: Launched a new hometown tax payment system “Tabisakinouzei®”
2022:Appointed as Managing Executive Officer of giftee Inc.
*Provided to 181 local governments and private companies as of September 11, 2024

Mr. KOIWA HironoriJALPAK CO.,LTD, Managing Director

Joined Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. in 2000. After working in the Human Resources Department General Affairs Department of the Korea Branch,International Sales Department, and Planning Department, appointed as a director of JALPAK in April 2024. Engaged in creating new forms of travel and fostering connections with local communities in the New Business Headquarters.

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

April 1990: Joined Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.
April 2015: Planning Department Manager, Network Business Unit
April 2019: Planning Department Manager, Living Business Unit
April 2020: Planning Department Manager, Energy Solution Business Unit
April 2022: President 　Osaka Gas Marketing Co., Ltd.
April 2024: Senior Executive Officer　
　　　　　Head, Energy　Solution　Business Unit

Ms. SEKI MegumiKamoShika Fermentation Kyoto Inc., CEO

Founded in 2014 in Arashiyama, Kyoto.
With the business message of ""Be healthy with life. Bring fermented foods back to the kitchen♪"", we operate businesses such as manufacturing and selling fermented foods, food and beverage, and workshops.
After studying at the Faculty of Economics at Hokkaido University and the Faculty of Politics and Economics at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, he completed his master's course at the University of Health and Welfare. Born in Kyoto Prefecture

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

1994- Resident Doctor, First Department of Internal Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine
2002- Director of Doctor, Department of Gastroenterology, Kyoto Takeda Hospital
2007- Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine
2013- Associate Professor, Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine (Present) Director of Tango Public Health Center
2017- Associate Professor, Department for Medical Innovation and Translational Medical, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine (Present)
2019- The Clinical and Translational Research Center：CTREC Director, Division of Research Management (Present)

Ph. D YAMAKAWA YoshinoriBrain ImPACT Assoc., President

2000 M.S., Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University
2008 Received Ph.D. from the Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University (Human and Environmental Studies)
2008 GCOE Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University
2014 Program Manager, ImPACT Yamakawa Program, Cabinet Office Government of Japan
2019 President, Brain ImPACT general incorporated association
Visiting Professor, Kyoto University
Visiting Professor, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Visiting Professor, Kobe University

Ms. SUGANUMA Natsukibacterico .corp, CEO

After graduating from graduate school, I joined a major food manufacturer and worked at the Health Science Research Institute, focusing on gut bacteria research.
To fulfill my dream of ""making the world healthier and happier,"" I founded bacterico Inc. Later, as a faculty member at Keio University, I engaged in research related to maternal and child health.
Gut bacteria vary from person to person, and we support people's health by providing personalized dietary recommendations and products tailored to their unique gut microbiota.

Dr. SUZUKI HiroyukiATR, Senior Executive Vice President

He conducted and supervised basic, applied and commercialization R&D at NTT Laboratories, and then moved to ATR for corporate management and planning as well as business developments at ATR and ATR Group. He is also leading the establishment of a global innovation ecosystem and various startup support platforms in Keihanna Science City. In February 2021, he established XBorder Innovations (XBI) to further strengthen startup support activities.

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

Owner of Kyoto Cuisine ""Manshige"" (founded in 1937).
Kyoto city board of Education Member of the Food Education Committee.
Japanese Culinary Academy Food Education Committee Chair.
Junior Traditional Japanese Restaurant association auditor,Former Vice Chairman.
To the world as a ``Cultural Envoy'' of the Agency for Cultural Affairs in 2019 Spreading Japanese food culture to six countries.
Kyoto Tourism Hospitality Ambassador for 3 years from 2019.
Vegetable sommelier Kyoto advisor.
Members of Kyoto cuisine the Technology Preservation Association, a registered intangible cultural property of the country.

Mr. CHIBA DaikiMighty chibajuu.inc, CEO

After departing from an IT company after two years, he traveled extensively throughout the United States before returning to Japan in 2002. He launched an e-commerce platform specializing in food, which garnered numerous accolades. In 2011, he collaborated with major corporations to aid in the recovery efforts following the Great East Japan Earthquake. He has executed various regional revitalization initiatives, encompassing the restoration of primary industries and the training of business managers. In 2017, he founded a town development firm in Akiu Onsen, Sendai. He possesses numerous practical examples nationwide, including the creation of appealing products and partnerships with businesses, and currently holds the position of general producer for the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' LFP.

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

After working at Panasonic and McKinsey, he joined Sigmaxyz in 2017 and launched the global food tech summit ""SKS JAPAN"".
In October 2023, he founded UnlocX Inc. with the aim of creating a food ecosystem while working on food-related business development and community building. Co-author of ""Food Tech Revolution"" (Nikkei BP, 2020). Director of SPACE FOODSPHERE, a general incorporated association / External Director of Base Food, Inc. / External Director of TechMagic, Inc.

Mr. SUGAI Tsubasaspicecube.inc, CEO

Agriculture geek

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

Present- Managing Director,Head of Corporate Banking Group Chemicals & Well-being Division
4/2022- Managing Director, Head of Corporate Banking Division No.5
3/2020-3/2022 Managing Director, deputy Chief of Staff, MUFG Union Bank, New York, U.S.A
4/2018-3/2020 Managing Director, Head of Corporate Planning Group, Chief of Staff, MUFG Union Bank, New York, U.S.A
4/2016-4/2018 Chief Manager, Kyoto Commercial Banking Office, MUFG Bank in Kyoto, Japan
1/2014-4/2016 Senior Manager, Strategic Planning Department, Global Planning Division, MUFG Bank, Tokyo, Japan
4/2011-1/2014 Senior Vice President, Global Business Coordination Unit, National Banking, Union Bank, N.A. (currently MUFG Union Bank) in San Francisco, California, U.S.A.
6/2006-6/2010 Manager, Corporate Banking Division No.2 Corporate Banking Group No.1, MUFG Bank, Tokyo, Japan
4/2004-6/2006 Manager, Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) Division, MUFG Bank, Tokyo, Japan
4/1996-4/2004 Banking Officer, Osaka, Shinjuku, Kawasaki Branches

Mr. SATAKE YojiMinokichi　Senior Managing Director, Culinary General Manager

Born as the second son of Satake Rikifusa, the 10th head of Minokichi, he graduated from Ritsumeikan University with a degree in economics and entered the Hyotei restaurant in Nanzenji. Three years later, he joined his family's kitchen at Minokichi and Minokichi Honten Takeshigero. His overseas business activities include hosting a Japanese cuisine dinner at the Palace of Versailles and opening a branch in the main building of EXPO 2015 in Milan, Italy. In Japan, he has been involved in various departments of the culinary business.

Prof. MINAMI NaotoRitsumeikan, College of Gastronomy Management, Professor

1989~ Lecturer, Teikoku Women's University
1992~ Associate Professor, Osaka International Women's University (2021 Professor)
2002~ Professor, Osaka International University
2005~ Professor, Kyoto Tachibana University
2018~ Professor, Ritsumeikan University (to date)

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

Joined the National Police Agency in 1995. After serving in various roles including the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Nagano Prefectural Police, Kanagawa Prefectural Police, studying in the United Kingdom, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Embassy of Japan in Italy), held key positions such as Director of the Security Bureau's Protection and Security Division at the National Police Agency, Chief of the First Regional Headquarters at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Senior Director of the First International Division at the Cabinet Intelligence and Research Office, Councillor at the National Security Secretariat of the Cabinet Secretariat, and Chief of the Nara Prefectural Police Headquarters. Joined HESTA Okura Co., Ltd. in December 2022. As Director of the Chairman's Office, engaged in various business areas including crisis management, cybersecurity, and litigation response. Appointed as Chief Executive Officer in September 2024.

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

Mr. INAKAZU ShigenoriInak System co.,LTD, Representative director

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

Ph.D course, Dept. Applied Math. and Physics, Kyoto Univ. during 1987-1990. After working as Research Associate, Dept.Mechanical Engineering for Computer-Controlled Machinery, Osaka Univ. and Associate Professor, Dept.Robotics, Ritsumeikan Univ., Professor, Dept.Robotics, Ritsumeikan Univ. since 2002.

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

1996～2018
I engaged in soil science research.
Main research themae is use of soil-born microorganismas for plant production.
2019
We started a project to mechanize the harvesting and sorting of specialty vegetables.

Mr. ISHIBUSHI MinoruKyoto Dietetic Association, vice president

Worked as a Registered Dietitian for 25 years at 6 national hospitals including the National Cardiovascular Center
Currently working as a lecturer at Taiwa Gakuen Kyoto College of Nutrition and Medical Care
Executive Director of Kyoto Dietetic Association since 2016, Vice President since 2018

Mr. OKAZAKI KenjiBank of Kyoto, Business Headquarters, Corporate Consulting Division, Assistant General Manager

Joined Kyoto Bank in April 1998.

Mr. MOTOYAMA NobuyukiBIOSTYLE Co.,Ltd., Market Dept., Senior Manager

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

While supporting Japanese companies' expansion into Spain, investment, and global alliances, he also participates in related seminars and writes for industry magazines. His areas of expertise are renewable energy, mobility, food tech, and general social infrastructure. After that, he worked for a major Japanese manufacturer in Spain.

Mr. FUKATA MasaCarmineWorks LLC, Managing Director

Masa had worked in Panasonic’s international sales and marketing division for Audiovisual products such as Technics and LUMIX etc, and served as corporate Olympics operations leader, and director of Panasonic Canada's home appliance department. He founded an innovation accelerator ""Game Changer Catapult"" and established a joint venture support company called BeeEdge Inc. with a US-based Japanese venture capital firm.

After leaving Panasonic to establish Carmine Works LLC, he has been involved in multiple projects such as business development, startup support, regional revitalization, food tech and sports innovation. Additionally, serves as the EVP and CVO (Chief Visionary Officer) / CKO (Chief Knowledge Officer) of SUNDRED Co., Ltd, a co-creation studio.

Also as Japan Local Executive of Future Food Institute, a Bologna-based public-interest entity, is engaged in research and advocate on the regenerative food systems. Additional works include technology examiner in Japan Sports Agency, as well as Executive Director, Marketing of a film production. Kobe University MBA.

Ms. YOSHITOMI Megumi AvigailJapan Association for Cellular Agriculture, President

Megumi Avigail Yoshitomi is the Representative Director of the Japan Association for Cellular Agriculture (JACA). JACA (https://jaca.jp/en/) is a non-profit think tank based in Japan, to focus on policy-making to make food products produced by cellular-agriculture technology sellable in Japan.
JACA has 50+ membership companies and academia, mainly domestic food and industrial majors, but also includes overseas players.
JACA communicates with ministries, politicians, existing meat industry players, consumer organizations, and various business operators who are interested in this area.
JACA is the administrator of the ""Cellular Agriculture Working Team"" under the Food-tech Public-Private Council, hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries.
Megumi is one of the advisory boards for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s strategy to promote the biotechnology industry in Japan. Megumi is awarded Forbes Japan 30 Under 30 in 2020.

Mr. UMEKAWA TadanoriRegional Fish Institute, Ltd., CEO

Mr. Umegawa engaged in management consulting at Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting LLC before moving to Innovation Network Corporation of Japan, where he was involved in buyout investments and management of portfolio companies for large and medium-sized enterprises. In April 2019, he founded Regional Fish Corporation and assumed the position of CEO. He has received numerous awards, including recognition from 'J-Startup,' 'J-Startup Impact,' the 'Kyoto Chie Entrepreneur Award,' and the METI Award for 'University-launched Ventures.' Regional Fish established a joint venture with NTT, and he serves as Director and CSO of NTT Green & Food Corporation.

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

2000 Doctorate (Agronomy), Kobe University, Graduate School of Natural Sciences, Doctoral Course. 2000 Special Researcher, Bio-oriented Technology Research Advancement Institution. 2002 Chiben Gakuen Junior & Senior High School, Teacher, 2015 Assistant Professor, Department of Bioresource Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Ryukoku University, 2019 Full-time lecturer, 2024 Associate Professor, Department of Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Ryukoku University Present. Specialty: Soil and Plant Nutrition.