Session
EXPERTS
Chaos Leading to a New World: Unleashing the Inner Wild Through Art
Chaos is often seen as a symbol of disorder and uncertainty, yet it is also a source of creative potential. This session explores how to unleash the inner wild through art and transform chaos into the creation of a new world. We will dive into how artists and creators embrace disorderly elements and express them in ways that generate new perspectives and values.
Available passes
- Executive
- Business/Startup
- Rising Star
- City
Language：Japanese
Speakers
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Hiromi OKUDA
TechGALA General Producer. Wiz. Group, Inc.
Hiromi OKUDA
TechGALA General Producer. CEO&Founder, Wiz. Group, Inc.
Hiromi Okuda received her Master degree in Social Welfare from the graduate school of University of Bombay (currently renamed as University of Mumbai). She started a conference business in 1991 that specializes in IT, and supports bringing a number of IT private events into Japan. Ms. Okuda established Wiz. Group, Inc. in 2001, and provides assistance for a large number of IT companies to hold conferences in Japan. Since 2008, she began support for start-ups development, and engages in ecosystem building of start-ups in order to form start-up communities in local areas both inside and outside of Tokyo. In 2013, Ms. Okuda began Takaranoyama Inc. in an underpopulated area, to research what IT can do to solve social problems in the region. Social issues are hardest to see from the actual site of development, and she is trying to connect these issues with the development of IT products.
Conferences
Day 1
2025/02/04 10:15-10:45
TechGALA 2025 Opening Remarks
Day 1
2025/02/04 15:30-16:30
「From Central Japan」 The Challenge to Build a World-Class Ecosystem
Day 1
2025/02/04 16:50-17:35
Chaos Leading to a New World: Unleashing the Inner Wild Through Art
Day 2
2025/02/05 12:25-13:10
The Moment When Science Fiction Becomes Reality
Day 3
2025/02/06 10:30-11:00
Welcome Address :Exploring the Best of STATION Ai
Day 3
2025/02/06 13:00-14:00
「SMART GROUP Limelight」(ZIP-FM) RADIO Live Recording
Day 3
2025/02/06 17:00-17:30
Tech GALA2025 Closing
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Vivienne Sato
artist
Vivienne Sato
Artist, Writer, Non-Architect, Drag Queen
Artist | Writer | Unbuilt Architecture | Drag QueenAn unorthodox creator across all genres, Vivienne has proudly embraced an identity as a drag queen for 30 years. Vivienne serves as a town revitalization consultant throughout Japan and am the tourism ambassador for Onomichi. As a talent affiliated with Sun Music, Vivienne also holds the position of visiting professor at Taisho University."My deep love for Shinjuku is reflected in my declaration: "I am Shinjuku." "Shinjuku is me."
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Kazuo Wakamiya
Metaverse Creators Inc. / uni'que/ Fukuoka Women University
Kazuo Wakamiya
Metaverse Creators Inc. CEO / uni'que CEO / Fukuoka Women University Guest Prof.
After a career as an architect and art researcher, transitioned into the IT industry, launching numerous new business ventures at NTT Docomo and DeNA. Founded uni'que in 2017, a startup focused on creating women-led businesses through "everyone's side hustle" approach, which was recognized by Toyo Keizai's "100 Amazing Ventures." Established Metaverse Creators in April 2023. Serves as an external consultant for companies like Shiseido and is actively involved in art and diversity fields beyond business. Published works include How to Art Thinking and Art Thinking Drill. Visiting Professor at Fukuoka Women’s University and Associate Visiting Professor at Nagano Prefectural University.
