Name: OktoberTech - IoT/ICT Innovations 2022
Start: 2022-10-18T12:30:00+02:00
End: 2022-10-18T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Hybrid Event

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OktoberTech - IoT/ICT Innovations 2022

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Japanese-English simultaneous translation

Free

Event Start
2022/10/18 · 12:30
Event End
2022/10/18 · 20:00

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Despite its world-class advanced technological capabilities, Japan faces a variety of social challenges, including an aging population, labor shortages, and increased potential for natural disasters. Experts from diverse fields in Japan and Germany gathered to discuss Japan's unique innovations in decarbonization and digitalization for a sustainable future.

We had a range of experts for the lectures and panel sessions: Ken Sakamura, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty, INIAD, Toyo University and an honored professor of the University of Tokyo; Toshiyuki Moriuchi, a professional Japanese Shogi chess player with the title of "Eternal Master"; and experts from several technology companies. Also, we had demonstrations and panel discussions from startups and established companies.

Date & Venue

Tuesdady, 18th October, 2022 | 12:30 - 20:00

Onsite

Ito International Research Center (University of Tokyo)
7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033

Access

Online

Live streaming on special website and on demand at a later date.
Note: Only some sessions will be delivered online.

Programm

Time	Online Participation	Lectures
12:00	-	Registration Opening
12:30 - 12:50	Live/on-demand streaming	Opening Remarks Marcus Schürmann \| Chief Executive Officer of AHK Japan / Delegate of German Industry and Commerce in Japan Greetings from Guests of Honor Minoru Kiuchi \| Member of the House of Representatives (Lower House) Yutaka Kitagami \| Deputy Director-General for International Economic Affairs, Global Strategy Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan Ikuya Kawasaki \| President, Infineon Technologies Japan
12:50 - 13:20		Keynote Lecture Andreas Urschitz \| Member of the Management Board and Chief Marketing Officer, Infineon Technologies AG Yoshiro Tasaka \| Director of Global City Promotion Office at Shibuya City Government
13:20 - 14:10		Panel Discussion: Accelerating Innovation in the Japanese Market What are the current conditions and challenges surrounding Japan's ecosystem of innovation? We will dive into the discussion from different angles, introducing cutting-edge approaches to decarbonization/digitalization by experts in various fields. Moderators: Yuko Fukushima \| NHK World Japan TV Anchor Panelists: Pierre-Yves Ferrard \| Executive Vice President Distribution and EMS, Infineon Technologies AG Yujin Kimura \| CEO and Co-founder, Eight Knot Inc. Daisuke Oshidari \| Head of Strategic Alliance Planning Office, NTT Docomo, Inc. Shin Sawada \| Deputy Mayor of Shibuya, CIO
14:10 - 14:20	Not possible	Introduction of Initiatives for German-Japanese Cooperation
14:20 - 15:10	On-demand streaming	Panel Discussion: Making the Most of the AI Opportunity What is the future of AI as a technology? How should our society deal with and utilize it? The panelists will introduce unique cases of AI use in Japan, such as AI applications in the Shogi world and robotics applications that can help solving various social issues such as labor shortage. Moderator: Yuko Fukushima \| NHK World Japan TV Anchor Panelists: Dr. Hitoshi Matsubara \| Professor, Next Generation Artificial Intelligence Research Center, The University of Tokyo Toshiyuki Moriuchi \| Professional of Japanese Chess Shogi, 9-dan, title of "Eternal Master" Yuki Nakagawa \| President / CEO, RT Corporation Inc. Taiki Sato \| Director and COO, Connected Robotics Inc. Adam White \| Division President Power & Sensor Systems, Infineon Technologies AG
15:10 - 15:50	Not possible	Coffee Break
15:15 - 15:35		Special Talk: Shogi and AI *On a special stage in the multi-purpose hall Manao Kagawa \| Shogi Professional (Female 4-dan)
15:25 - 15:45		Tech talk (Robotics) *At Gallery 1, B1F Takeshi Hizume \| Robotics Enginee, ugo,Inc.
15:50 - 16:30	On-demand streaming	Opinion Panel: How Can We Accelerate Decarbonization? We will introduce unique Japanese decarbonization solutions from various sectors that have a relatively large impact on carbon emissions, and discuss them with experts in each field. Moderator: Shota Mitsuya \| Partner, Arthur D. Little Japan Panelists: Hiroaki Fujino \| President & Chief Executive Officer, Sharp Semiconductor Innovation Corporation Masakazu Iida \| Department Manager, Development Procurement Department, Global Procurement Division, Daikin Industries, Ltd. Katsumi Ohashi \| General Manager, Business Development Department, Energy Solutions Business H.Q., OMRON SOCIAL SOLUTIONS CO.,LTD. Guest Commentators: Cristina DeLera \| Vice President Device Authentication, Connected Secure Systems, Infineon Technologies AG Andreas Schumacher \| Executive Vice President, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Infineon Technologies AG
16:30 - 17:10	Not possible	Coffee Break
16:35 - 17:05		Innovation Pitch *On a special stage in the multi-purpose hall Yujin Kimura \| CEO and Co-founder, Eight Knot Inc. Hideo Tsurumaki \| President, FOMM Corporation Takashi Onga \| Director, Engineering, TecStar Company, MACNICA,Inc.
16:40 - 17:00		Tech talk (Quantum Computing) *At Gallery 1, B1F Dr. Tomoyo Matsuoka \| COO, QunaSys Inc.
17:10 - 18:00	On-demand streaming	Panel Discussion: Challenges for a Sustainable Future How can we accelerate decarbonization and digitalization to create a sustainable future? We will introduce various innovation approaches for solving these issues, while summarizing the current situation in Japan and from a global perspective. We will look at Japan's areas of strength and challenges for the future with experts in various fields from around the world. Moderator: Shota Mitsuya \| Partner, Arthur D. Little Japan Panelists: Ken Matsui \| CEO, UGO Inc. Haruka Narahashi \| Head of Treaty Underwriting, Green Tech Solutions Business Development Non-Life Division, Munich Re, Japan Branch Madoka Sawa \| Representative Director, Ensow Inc., Lumada Innovation Evangelist, Hitachi, Ltd. Peter Schaefer \| Executive Vice President and CMO Automotive, Infineon Technologies AG Hideo Tsurumaki \| President, FOMM Corporation Guest Commentator: Hideki Okamoto \| Deputy Director, Startup and New Business Promotion Office, Economic and Industrial Policy Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry
18:00 - 18:20		Special Lecture Professor Ken Sakamura \| President of INIAD, Honored professor of the University of Tokyo, and an ITU150 Award professor
18:20 - 18:25		Closing Remarks Isao Takahata \| Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Infineon Technologies Japan
18:25 - 20:00	-	After-Party

Exhibition on Innovation

Innovation exhibits by start-up companies and others. (in no particular order)

Booth	Poster	Special Showcase
・FOMM Corporation ・MACNICA Inc. ・RT Corporation ・Ubiquitous Computing Technology Corporation ・UGO Inc.	・Eight Knot Inc. ・QunaSys Inc. ・QuantumCore Inc. ・Ubiquitous Computing Technology Corporation ・navel robotics GmbH ・Robotise AG	・Japan Shogi Association