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

Engaged in mobile platform service planning at Softbank since 2006.
Since 2016, he has been working as a coordinator (technology field) in promoting regional revitalization-related projects. In recent years, I have been working as an advisor for local government policy planning in fields such as public-private data collaboration and administrative DX.
Appointed as general advisor for data utilization of Kyoto Smart City Promotion Council from 2021

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

I am currently in charge of the Solutions Engineering Department. In my role as an SE, I have promoted many projects related to network infrastructure, mainly for public sector, local governments, education, health care, and social infrastructure (electric power, gas, railroads, and roads).. After that, while managing projects as an SE manager, I contributed to the development of IT human resources in the region. I have worked as an invited faculty member and in advisory roles for various councils, and I am pursuing a model for regional revitalization on a daily basis.

Mr. OSHIMA YoshitakaKPMG Consulting Co., Ltd., Business Innovation Unit - Smart City Team, Associate Partner
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(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

April 1998: Joined the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications
October 2018: Secretary, Secretarial Division, Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
September 2019 Director, International Broadcasting Development Office, Satellite and Regional Broadcasting Division, Information and Communications Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
July 2021 Counselor, Cabinet Intelligence and Research Office, Cabinet Secretariat
November 2022 Director, Electromagnetic Environment Division, Radio Department, Telecommunications Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
July 2024: Director, Regional Communications Development Division, Information and Communications Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications; concurrently Director, Okinawa Information Communications Development Office

Mr. KASAI ShintaroSoftBank Corp, 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 Japan Storage Battery Co., Ltd (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)

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

Dr. Felix Moesner is CEO & Consul of Swissnex in Japan, the first Science Consulate of Japan. With a PhD in robotics, he graduated from ETH Zurich, MIT and University of Tokyo, Dr. Moesner acquired comprehensive experience in working with professionals of governmental, private and academic sectors in the economic superpowers US, Japan & China. From 2003-12, Dr. Moesner worked as Science Counsellor at the Embassy of Switzerland in Tokyo, continued as CEO of Swissnex in Boston & New York from 2012-2017, CEO of Swissnex in China from 2017-2021. He chaired four S&T Diplomatic Circles and contributed as board member to four Swiss chambers of commerce. Earlier in his career, he worked for Credit Suisse Life Japan, Toshiba Corp., Kanagawa Academy of S&T, Synpulse & Egon Zehnder.

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

Dr. Woei-Jer Chuang now serves as the Executive Vice President of National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) and was the Director General of the Department of Life Sciences in the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) in Taiwan. He led the Innovation Headquarters and helped patent and commercialize university research, as well as created industry partnerships and incubated startups. His efforts resulted in 20-25% university research budget from industrial partners and an annual average of 15 startups from university faculties and students. Dr. Chuang’s laboratory interests focus on structure-based drug design, and he has more than 100 publications, 48 granted patents, and 65 patent applications. He and his collaborator have successfully developed a protein drug for diabetic macular edema in a phase II clinical trial (NCT 05301751).

Dr. SHIOZAKI KazuhiroNara Institute of Science and Technology, President

Kazuhiro Shiozaki was appointed President of the Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), Japan, in April 2021. Prior to this position, he served as Advisor to the President and Deputy Director of the Division of Biological Science at NAIST. Before joining NAIST in 2010, Dr. Shiozaki was a professor at the Department of Microbiology, University of California Davis, USA. He completed undergraduate and graduate education at Kyoto University, earning his PhD in molecular cell biology in 1992. He then pursued postdoctoral studies at the Department of Molecular Biology, Scripps Research Institute in California, before becoming a faculty member at UC Davis in 1998.

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

Ms. Cullins is Director General of National Programs and Business Services of the NRC. She serves as Canada’s National Project Coordinator for its associate membership in EUREKA since 2012. Prior to her current role, she was Executive Director, International Innovation Office; Director of International Partnerships and Programs at the NRC’s Industrial Research Assistance Program; Director of International Relations and a Business Development Officer with a focus on IP management, licensing, collaboration and commercialization. Ms. Cullins holds an MA in International Affairs from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, an MBA from Queens’ University and an Honours Degree in Commerce, focused on international business. She is a Certified Management Accountant.

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

Dr. Wael Eldesouki is a visionary entrepreneurship expert and educator with over 23 years of experience fostering innovation and growth in the MENA region.
As the Founding Director of the AAST Entrepreneurship Center, an affiliate of an Arab League organization, he led the vision and strategy of one of the most impactful ecosystem players, spearheading initiatives like incubators, accelerators, competitions, conferences, and programs for other entrepreneurship centers across the region.
In addition to his role in ecosystem building, Dr. Eldesouki brings years of practical experience in dealing with startups and SMEs, including managing the family business, mentoring founders, and leveraging his expertise in Entrepreneurial marketing, SME growth strategy, feasibility studies, and sales & distribution.
He holds a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship from Cardiff Metropolitan University in the UK and an MBA in Marketing from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport.

Mr. MATHIASEN TobiasKatalysen Ventures, COO

As a seasoned early-stage venture developer, Tobias focuses on enhancing the flow of experience and capital into innovation. His goal is to be a long-term, strategic partner for entrepreneur-led ventures while fostering collaboration between investors and entrepreneurs. With over 15 years of experience from the world of startups and finance, Tobias has worked as a startup founder in Sweden, a consultant in Ireland, a banker in Hong Kong, and an investor in the Nordics. He is now focused on improving collaboration between Europe and Japan to unlock the potential of Japanese startups and nurture ventures that can shape the future.

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.

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

My experience includes head of the sales planning department at Softbank in its early years. I then moved to the USA to head new business development at ITOCHU Corporation, where I worked with IT ventures and developed new businesses for more than 10 years. I spent 15 years at Cisco, including as head of sales for the automotive industry sector, head of partner service sales and head of telecom company service sales, and from October 2023, as executive officer, I have been in charge of the public and wide-area business sector.

Mr. OZAWA AkihiroMayor of Kawanishi Town, Nara Prefecture

1995 Graduated from Kawanishi Town Toin Elementary School
2001 Graduated from Nara Women's National University Secondary School attached to the Faculty of Letters
2005 Graduated from Waseda University, 1st Faculty of Letters (majoring in regional sociology and community development)
2005 Joined Hoosiers Corporation (in charge of sales, planning, personnel, finance, etc. - Established Tohoku Branch and Osaka Branch and served as branch manager)
Retired in 2021
2021 Elected Mayor of Kawanishi Town

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

Kyoto Smart City Accelerator
President, Public-Private Partnership Business Research Institute, Inc.
Matching Advisor for Corporate Hometown Tax Payment, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan

Mr. MORITA KojiMayor of Miyake Town, Nara Prefecture

Born in Miyake Town, Shiki District, Nara Prefecture in 1984.
After graduating from Osaka University of Commerce, he worked as a civil engineer and a secretary for a member of the Diet before running for Miyake Town Council.
After one year as a councilor, he was elected mayor of Miyake Town for the first time in 2016 at the age of 32. He is currently serving his third term.
Since taking office as the second youngest mayor in Miyake Town, the second smallest town in Japan, he has been promoting reform of the town government while keeping in mind the “dialogue” between town employees and residents.

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

Joined Shimadzu Corporation in 2007. At the Fundamental Technology Research Laboratory, he was engaged in the development of PET for breast cancer and cell image analyzers. Currently, he is engaged in building an organization for open innovation and new value creation at the Future Strategy Promotion Office.

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

With over 25 years of consulting experience, I have been involved in a wide range of projects, including strategic planning for government and public institutions, large-scale transformation projects, smart city planning, and the development of circular economy strategies. Following the East Japan Earthquake, I have also served as the leader of our company's reconstruction support projects and as a sponsor for Inclusion & Diversity programs.

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

He has experience in numerous smart city projects at major telecommunications companies and internet equipment manufacturers.
He joined KPMG Consulting in 2022.
He launched the Nago Smart City Project and continues to work on it to this day.

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

In 2007, he joined Recruit Communications (now Recruit Co., Ltd.), where he was engaged in advertising production and launching new businesses. In 2018, he joined LINE Fukuoka (now LY Communications Corporation). He was in charge of the company's management planning and collaborative projects with Fukuoka City. In August of the same year, he promoted the conclusion of a comprehensive collaboration agreement with Fukuoka City and established a new department to carry out smart city projects. In the five years since its establishment, he has promoted more than 100 projects, and assumed his current position in August 2021.　

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

Koji Miyagi was adopted by Nago City Office in 1995. In 1999, he worked in the Summit Countermeasures for the Kyushu-Okinawa Summit. In 2003, he was seconded to the Northern Metropolitan Municipality Administrative Association. He is in charge of the northern Okinawa Prefecture promotion project. In 2005, he worked at the Electronic Promotion Office. Since then, he has been engaged in urban development, regional and industrial promotion, and business attraction related work. In 2023, he became the Director of the Regional Economy Department and Counselor of the Planning Department. We will support the establishment of the Nago Smart City Promotion Council in 2022 and work to solve regional issues using technology.

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

Nearly 30 years of experience in the product development department in the non-life insurance industry
Involved in the development of IT and information leakage-related insurance (currently cyber insurance) since joining the company
Published the ""Incident Damage Amount Survey Report"" at JNSA, serving as the leader of the working group

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

In 1995, he withdrew from the Doctoral Program Research Supervisory Certification at the Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University. Ph.D. in Engineering, Kyoto University. After working as an assistant at Kyoto University, a lecturer at Wakayama University, an associate professor at Kyoto University, and an engineer at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, he assumed his current position in 2013. He is a member of the Cryptography Technology Study Group (CRYPTREC), which evaluates and monitors the security of e-government recommended cryptography. He is a member of the Public Records Management Committee of the Cabinet Office. He is the chairman of the NPO Digital Forensics Study Group. Kyoto Prefectural Police Cyber Security Strategy Advisor. Assistant to the CIO of Ashiya City.

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

2008 Associate Professor, Nara Institute of Science and Technology
2016 Professor, Tokyo Denki University
Current position since 2019
Representative Director, Public Wireless LAN Authentication Management Organization
Director, JPCERT Coordination Center
Director of the University ICT Promotion Council
Director of Life Data Initiative
Osaka Prefectural Police, Nara Prefectural Police Cyber Security Advisor, etc.

executive TAKAHASHI KojiToyo Corporation, Managing Executive Officer

Director of the IT Coordinators Association
NPO) IT Coordinator Kyoto Director

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

・ Heisei 27 Joined the agency as an engineer
・ Heisei 27 Training at Kyushu District and Fukuoka Prefectural Police
・ Heisei 29 Chief of the Information Technology Crime Countermeasures Division, Life Safety Bureau, National Police Agency
・ Heisei 30 Chief of the Security Planning Division, Security Bureau, National Police Agency
・ First year of Reiwa, National Police Agency U.S., Syracuse University study abroad
・ Reiwa 3rd year Assistant Manager of the Autonomous Driving Planning Office, Traffic Planning Division, National Police Agency
・ Reiwa 4th year National Police Agency Director-General's Secretariat Planning Division Assistant Chief
・ Reiwa 6 Deputy Chief of Kyoto Prefectural Police Cyber Countermeasures Headquarters (current position)

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

Born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1979.
My previous job was as a SE in a medical system.
Joined InakSystem in 2020.
After that, we entered the full-scale agricultural business and were involved in the development of the strawberry harvesting robot ""Robo-tsumiⓇ.""

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. CHIBA DaikiLFP, General Producer (Mighty 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. MOTOYAMA NobuyukiBIOSTYLE Co.,Ltd., Market Dept., Senior Manager

Joined Biostyle Co., Ltd. in 2017. In addition to mainly supervising purchasing and events for the market on the first floor, he has supported product development and other tasks as a sixth-generation planner in each prefecture.

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.

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

After joining Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in 2005, she was mainly engaged in animal health and food safety sector. Since May 2023, she is in the current section which is in charge of supporting creation of new food business in Japan and works as a secretariat of the Food-Tech Public-Private Council.

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.