Session
Advanced Technology
An Optimistic Future Beyond the Disruptive Industry Transformation
Macroeconomic fluctuations, financial market volatility, geopolitical risks, and rapid technological advancements are creating unprecedented uncertainty in today's world. However, these turbulent times also present opportunities to break down existing frameworks, create new value, and foster the next generation of talent.
This fireside chat will take an optimistic view of disruption and transformation in various industries and discuss future possibilities. We will explore how technologies are transforming existing industrial structures and supply chains, and creating new businesses and employment opportunities.
Taking Central Japan's industrial structure as a case study, we will discuss the current status, challenges, and future prospects of disruption and transformation in various industries in Japan and around the world.
Available passes
- Executive
- Business/Startup
- Rising Star
- City
Language:English
Speakers
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Takeshi Kito
GFTN Japan
Takeshi Kito
GFTN Japan Co-founder & CEO
Takeshi is a serial Fintech entrepreneur, and Co-founder & CEO of GFTN Japan, actively spearheading ecosystem building and international collaborations.Additionally, he sits on the committee for the Government of Japan's Regulatory Sandbox and is a member of the experts group, jointly organized by the Digital Agency and the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry focusing on international data governance.Before starting his own startup in the Fintech industry, Takeshi worked as an investment banker at Merrill Lynch, gaining expertise in capital markets. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he worked at Boston Consulting Group.He formerly served as Vice-chair at Fintech Association of Japan, where he played a pivotal role in navigating international collaborations for 6 years.
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Jesper Koll
Monex group
Jesper Koll
Monex group global ambassador
Expert Director - Monex group ex J.P. Morgan and Merrill Lynch. member of several Japanese government and corporate advisory committees and boards. Jesper is an economist, angel investor and Jaoan optimist