Session
Advanced Technology
Driving Innovation: The Role of Global Startups in Shaping Our Future
Startups serve as the driving force of innovation, playing a critical role in shaping the future by delivering transformative solutions to society and industries in rapidly evolving technological and market environments. In this session, we will welcome speakers from Nigeria, Taiwan, and Germany to share unique challenges and success stories from their regions, while exploring the roles startups should play, the obstacles they face, and the possibilities for future growth from diverse perspectives.
Available passes
- Executive
- Business/Startup
- Rising Star
- City
Language：English
Speakers
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Joey Chung
TNL Mediagene
Joey Chung
Co-founder, CEO, TNL Mediagene
Joey Chung is the Co-Founder and CEO of TNL Mediagene, formerly known as The News LensMedia Group, which was established in 2013. TNL Mediagene has become one of the fastest-growing digital advertising, data analytics, and media platforms in Asia. Prior to founding TheNews Lens, Joey served as the President of Sanrio’s China Operations in Shanghai from 2011 to 2013. Following his tenure at Sanrio, he ventured into starting The News Lens. Joey holds an MBA degree from Harvard Business School, which he obtained in 2009. He is an accomplished author, having published several books, and has also contributed as a columnist for Business Weekly Taiwan.
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Victor Ejeh
Office of Nigeria Digital Innovation (ONDI), NITDA
Victor Ejeh
Office of Nigeria Digital Innovation (ONDI), NITDA / Acting Head of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Desk
Victor Ejeh is a dynamic leader and innovator driving digital transformation and entrepreneurship in Nigeria’s burgeoning tech ecosystem. As Program Officer at the Office of Nigeria Digital Innovation (ONDI), a division of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Victor spearheads programs that empower startups, foster regional innovation hubs, and align Nigeria’s digital economy with global best practices.Victor’s expertise spans startup mentorship, policy design, and strategic project management. Before his role at ONDI, Victor worked as a Management Consultant at Hawksworth Advisors, where he managed strategic projects in digital transformation, economic infrastructure, and education, collaborating with public and private stakeholders. His contributions have been instrumental in initiatives such as the $125 million TESS ICT Infrastructure Project and policy frameworks for the Marine and Blue Economy sectors.
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Naotaka Nishiyama
Tech Japan Co., Ltd.
Naotaka Nishiyama
CEO, Tech Japan Co., Ltd.
After obtaining his U.S. Certified Public Accountant qualification, he worked at Deloitte Tohmatsu Group, supporting the growth of venture companies. As the General Producer of Morning Pitch, he planned and managed numerous startup events both domestically and internationally. Subsequently, as the Asia Regional Director, he established an Indian team and facilitated many Japan-India business collaborations. In 2019, he founded Tech Japan and independently partnered with the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT), India's premier science and technology educational institutions, to develop and operate the only recruiting platform used within the campus. He promotes human resource exchange between Japan and India, serving as the chair of the "Working Group on Hiring Indian Talent in Japan," operated with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Indian Embassy.
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NIKO WOISCHNIK
Tech Open Air
NIKO WOISCHNIK
Tech Open Air CEO
Dedicated to developing Berlin's technology and startup ecosystem and connecting it with the world. Niko founded TechBerlin, the city's first English-language blog on technology and startups, as a side project while working in venture capital, sparking his interest in serving the tech ecosystem and enhancing entrepreneurship. He later founded Ahoy! Berlin, which was recently acquired by Knotel. Additionally, he founded Tech Open Air (TOA), a technology festival, and Openers, a communications agency for technology companies.
