Session
EXPERTS
Diversity & Inclusion: Reflections on a Century of Showa
Reflecting on the history of the Showa era, investigate the importance of diversity and inclusion in modern society. Share examples of practices in companies and communities that respect diversity and create new value, and discuss the vision for an inclusive society in the future.
Available passes
- Executive
- Business/Startup
- Rising Star
- City
Language：Japanese
Speakers
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Masaru Nagura
CIC Institute
Masaru Nagura
CIC Institute Director
After earning his Ph.D. in nuclear engineering from the University of Tokyo, Masaru joined the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in 2011, where he was responsible for policies related to university-launched startups. He later conducted research on the innovation ecosystem at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S. Upon returning to Japan, he worked in venture capital and other fields before joining CIC in 2020 as a founding member. In 2022, Masaru co-founded the Startup Ecosystem Association Japan to foster the country's innovation landscape. He currently serves as the Director of CIC Institute, leading a team dedicated to building innovation ecosystems and supporting the growth of startups. He is also a specially appointed professor at the Institute of Science Tokyo.
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Ai Kawaguchi
NewsPicks
Ai Kawaguchi
NewsPicks for WE Editor in Chief
She holds a master's degree from the Graduate School of Letters at Showa Women's University. With previous experience at Shogakukan Creative and HuffPost Japan, she now leads the advertising production team at NewsPicks Studios and serves as the editor-in-chief of NewsPicks for WE, a project dedicated to empowering women in their careers. Her published work spans a range of media, focusing on women's work styles and healthcare.
