
{"id":2346,"date":"2026-08-14T16:45:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T07:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techgala.jp\/?page_id=2346"},"modified":"2026-08-18T09:15:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T00:15:59","slug":"aboutus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/techgala.jp\/en\/aboutus\/","title":{"rendered":"About TechGALA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"aspect-ratio:unset;\" class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-style-hero\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs alignfull\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/techgala.jp\/en\/\">TOP<\/a><\/span><span class=\"breadcrumb-separator\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M5.75 12.5L10.25 8L5.75 3.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">About TechGALA<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center page-title is-style-en-title wp-block-post-title\">About TechGALA<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-round-corners-top has-white-90-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-af9126014cd4cd0252458ff03a3e05f3 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-en-title\"><span class=\"heading-subtitle\">3 Key Highlights<\/span><span class=\"heading-title\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"--sp-grid-columns:2;\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-87afaaf7 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid has-grid-columns-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-icon-area\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"262\" src=\"https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Frame-21947.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2316 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Frame-21947.png 262w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Frame-21947-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From speed business matchmaking events to a variety of parties, a multi-layered design that allows business opportunities to accumulate across the entire attendee base<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-icon-area\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"262\" src=\"https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Frame-21946.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2317 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Frame-21946.png 262w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Frame-21946-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A global event bringing together participants from more than 30 countries, featuring the Grand Pitch, where startups from more than 10 countries compete<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-icon-area\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"262\" src=\"https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Frame-21948.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2318 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Frame-21948.png 262w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Frame-21948-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than 55% of participants are decision-makers with approval authority<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull sec-about-techgala pin-section is-style-round-corners-top has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3840457986a5141dcc54982d1db2caa3 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\" id=\"about-techgala\" style=\"min-height:100vh;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:120px;padding-bottom:200px;background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bg-about-scaled.jpg&apos;);background-size:cover;\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" id=\"about-movie\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"TechGALA Japan 2026: BEYOND Long Ver.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0lyWBrKZjbs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scroll-area is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome to the place of technology to unlock the future of the Earth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aichi, Nagoya, and Hamamatsu stand as global hubs of cutting-edge manufacturing innovation, striving for advanced initiatives to harmoniously coexist with the Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TechGALA Japan 2026: BEYOND is a \u201cfestival\u201d that transcends regional, cultural, gender, racial, and disciplinary barriers and brings professionals from around the world together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Highly innovative technologies and exciting visions of the future will be discussed, as well as new businesses, new collaborations, and new innovations will be born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group about-gala-text is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">G<\/mark>lobal<\/strong> &nbsp;Aggregation of Global Ideas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">A<\/mark>lliance<\/strong> Fields and People Connected by Alliance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">L<\/mark>eadership<\/strong> Demonstration of Leadership<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">A<\/mark>dvancement<\/strong> Advancement Technology and Ideas<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will pursue the meaning of GALA and aim to create an ecosystem that is seamlessly connected to the rest of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The future is not something that is given to us. It is something to be pioneered.<br>Let\u2019s take a step into the future with a light in our hands at TechGALA Japan 2026: BEYOND.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/about.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/about.jpg 886w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/about-222x300.jpg 222w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/about-756x1024.jpg 756w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/about-768x1040.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-round-corners is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">About \u201cTechGALA Japan 2026: BEYOND\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The theme of the third edition, to be held in December 2026, is \u201cBEYOND.\u201d<br>We aim to go beyond the framework of previous TechGALA events, foster new collaborations that transcend the boundaries of existing industries, and establish the event as a platform that connects this region to the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"--sp-bg-image:url(https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bg-about-techgala-sp-1.jpg);--sp-bg-position:100% 0%;--sp-bg-size:cover;--sp-bg-repeat:no-repeat;--sp-bg-attachment:scroll;background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bg-about-techgala.jpg&apos;);background-position:100% 0%;background-size:cover;\" class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-round-corners-top sec-what-is-techgala has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-65345b34ad402143246e6e618ec8f840 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-area-title-large\"><span class=\"heading-subtitle\">What is \u201cTechGALA\u201d?<\/span><span class=\"heading-title\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"--sp-grid-columns:1;\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c18a90cc wp-block-group-is-layout-grid has-grid-columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group about-gala is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c18a90cc wp-block-group-is-layout-grid has-grid-columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-white-box-vertical is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 style=\"--sp-font-size:18px;\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-en-title has-h-5-font-size\">Global<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Gathering of participants, ideas and knowledge from around the world<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-white-box-vertical is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 style=\"--sp-font-size:18px;\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-en-title has-h-5-font-size\">Alliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Cooperation and collaboration among people from different fields and cultures<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-white-box-vertical is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 style=\"--sp-font-size:18px;\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-en-title has-h-5-font-size\">Leadership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Leaders driving innovation and future directions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-white-box-vertical is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 style=\"--sp-font-size:18px;\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-en-title has-h-5-font-size\">Advancement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">A place for the cutting-edge technology and idea dissemination<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TechGALA, a technology festival that is unlike conventional business conferences, will bring together professionals from around the world in various fields who are leading the way to the future of our planet. It is a global event that creates a worldwide network in the context of innovative technology and social creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program of sessions will be diverse, bringing together the region&#8217;s leading professionals in the fields of mobility, materials, space industry, and life sciences, among others. There will also be numerous interactive experiences including networking and parties with participants from around the world, hands-on experience of the latest technologies at the exhibition booths, pitch contests by up-and-coming startups, and side events involving the entire city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By attending TechGALA, you will gain global, cutting-edge knowledge and a community that will last long after the event is over. TechGALA is the stage where your challenges begin and where the future of our planet begins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull sec-contents-theme has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-df1006d6f4304a8b9cc592b1e3de9c66 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-area-title-small\"><span class=\"heading-subtitle\">Content Theme<\/span><span class=\"heading-title\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">TechGALA will host conferences centered around six themes that address societal challenges and the future of industry: Mobility, Global Environment, Materials, Life Sciences, Advanced Technologies, and Stories of the Future. At this intersection of innovation, discover insights that will shape the next era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"--sp-grid-columns:3;\" class=\"wp-block-group contents-theme is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f6e57b06 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid has-grid-columns-6\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mobility-472x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mobility-472x1024.png 472w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mobility-138x300.png 138w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mobility-768x1665.png 768w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mobility-708x1536.png 708w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mobility-945x2048.png 945w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mobility-scaled.png 1181w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sustainable-enviroment-472x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sustainable-enviroment-472x1024.png 472w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sustainable-enviroment-138x300.png 138w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sustainable-enviroment-768x1665.png 768w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sustainable-enviroment-708x1536.png 708w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sustainable-enviroment-945x2048.png 945w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sustainable-enviroment-scaled.png 1181w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/material-472x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/material-472x1024.png 472w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/material-138x300.png 138w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/material-768x1665.png 768w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/material-708x1536.png 708w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/material-945x2048.png 945w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/material-scaled.png 1181w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/science-well-being-472x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/science-well-being-472x1024.png 472w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/science-well-being-138x300.png 138w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/science-well-being-768x1665.png 768w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/science-well-being-708x1536.png 708w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/science-well-being-945x2048.png 945w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/science-well-being-scaled.png 1181w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/advanced-technology-472x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/advanced-technology-472x1024.png 472w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/advanced-technology-138x300.png 138w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/advanced-technology-768x1665.png 768w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/advanced-technology-708x1536.png 708w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/advanced-technology-945x2048.png 945w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/advanced-technology-scaled.png 1181w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/future-narratives-472x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/future-narratives-472x1024.png 472w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/future-narratives-138x300.png 138w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/future-narratives-768x1665.png 768w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/future-narratives-708x1536.png 708w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/future-narratives-945x2048.png 945w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/future-narratives-scaled.png 1181w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gallery-auto-scroll\"><div class=\"slide__track\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped is-style-auto-scroll logo-slider wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"32\" data-id=\"74\" src=\"https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/logo-scroll.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-round-corners-top has-light-gray-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-area-title-small\"><span class=\"heading-subtitle\">Producer<\/span><span class=\"heading-title\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"align wp-block-techgala-person-profile\">\n\t<div class=\"is-style-gray-box has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hiromi-okuda.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hiromi-okuda.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hiromi-okuda-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techgala.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hiromi-okuda-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"people-name wp-block-post-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jp-name\">Hiromi Okuda<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">TechGALA General Producer<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. 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