Session
Advanced Technology
Future Societal Implementation: What Innovations Will Transform Society?
Examine how new technologies and ideas are implemented in society and bring about transformation. Learn from successful case studies and failures while discussing specific approaches and challenges of innovation toward achieving a sustainable society, and envision the future of society.
Available passes
- Executive
- Business/Startup
- Rising Star
- City
Language：Japanese
Speakers
-
Katsura Ito
National Personnel Authority
Katsura Ito
Commissioner of the National Personnel Authority
Katsura Ito is an accomplished strategic business leader in the software industry, with over 30 years of experience in various roles including Systems Engineering, Marketing, and Business Management. She is passionate about transforming traditional Japanese companies and organizations through digital transformation and fostering diverse talent. Katsura began her career at IBM Japan, then moved to Adobe Systems, and later joined Microsoft. At Microsoft, she held several leadership positions, including roles in Technology Evangelism, Startup eco-system, Sales, Customer Success, and ultimately served as Chief Learning Officer. In this capacity, she led digital skilling programs across Japan, supporting the digital transformation and modernization of numerous organizations and companies. In 2022, Katsura was appointed as a Commissioner of the National Personnel Authority (NPA), where she focuses on transforming government officials through digital skilling, promoting diversity, and innovating work styles.
-
Fumito Matsuda
HERALBONY Co., Ltd.
Fumito Matsuda
Co-CEO,HERALBONY Co., Ltd.
After working in a general contractor company on the reconstruction of disaster-affected areas, Fumito established HERALBONY with his twin, Takaya Matsuda. He is the twin's older brother and a recipient of the 'Forbes 30 UNDER 30 JAPAN' award.
-
Takaaki Umada
FoundX,The University of Tokyo
Takaaki Umada
Director of FoundX, The University of Tokyo
Takaaki Umada is a director at FoundX, the official startup accelerator program at the prestigious University of Tokyo. With over a decade of experience supporting software developers and startup founders, Umada brings deep expertise in startup support, including navigating public affairs and regulatory matters.Prior to his current role, Umada held positions at Microsoft Japan as a product manager and evangelist. In 2016, he transitioned to the University of Tokyo, where he founded and led Hongo Tech Garage before launching FoundX in 2019. He is the author of "Paradoxical Startup Thinking," "Successful Entrepreneurs Choose Where to Stay," "Implementing the Future,” “Raising Your Resolution.”
