Day 1 - Nov.14
13:00-13:30 Remarks by guest speaker Sergiy Korsunsky, Ambassador of Ukraine
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Japan Mr. Sergiy Korsunsky will speak about Yokohama’s advantages and the IT industry in Ukraine. Ukrainian businesses exhibiting in the conference will engage in business matching with local companies in order to facilitate Ukraine’s economic recovery.
Sergiy Korsunsky
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine
Orysya Hirna
ELEKS Japan
Day 1 - Nov.14
15:45-17:15 Africa's Growth & Business Session
In this session, we will share the latest information on the business environment in Africa and African business good practices with the aim of achieving a win-win situation for the mutual growth of Yokohama’s businesses and Africa.
15:45 - 16:15 First Session
Keynote speeches and panel discussions will be held under the theme of "Yokohama and Dynamic Africa: Toward the Future Together - Africa's Urban and Economic Development and Yokohama". The purpose of the event is to share the latest information on Africa and good practices in African business, aiming for a win-win situation between the expansion of business opportunities for enterprises in Yokohama and the growth of Africa.
Keynote
Shinsuke Shimizu
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
of Japan
Ambassador for TICAD
Keynote
Hideko Hadzialic
Director, UNDP Representation Office in Tokyo
16:30 - 17:15 Second Session
Ms. Hajiarich, UNDP Representative in Japan, and panelists who are active on the front lines of African business, will discuss African business practices, updates and the potential. This will be a rare opportunity to hear lectures from people with knowledge and experience about African business. We look forward to seeing you at the venue!
Fuyuka Matsuzaki
Almost Japanese Inc.
Yuma Sasaki
Founder/CEO, Dodai Group, Inc
Yasuhiro Yoshizawa
Director, Inclusion Japan,Inc.
Koichi Sato
SUCRECUBE Japon Inc.
Hideko Hadzialic
Director, UNDP Representation Office in Tokyo
Day 2 - Nov.15
14:45-15:15 We "LIVE" Yokohama
In this panel discussion, members of Yokohama’s international community will share their perspectives on Yokohama’s strengths as a place to live and work as well as their actual experiences as international businesses and professionals.
Alex Ramirez
Ambassador of Yokohama Global Partnership
Craig Coutts
Yokohama International School
Head of School
Marcel Rasinger
Genten LLC
Founder CEO
Day 2 - Nov.15
15:25-16:15 Global open innovation destination: Yokohama
Representatives from Yokohama sister cities and associated embassies will describe local and national “open innovation” initiatives, andhighlight Yokohama’s advantages and potential as a hub for global business operations.
Ryo Tokunaga
Managing Director, Tokyo. Trade and Invest BC
Dave Worsley
Professor Swansea University (SPECIFIC) Faculty of Science and Engineering
Dr. Stephen Baker
Global Head Business Development for Inward Investment, Scottish Development International
Oksana Chernova
Odesa City Council
Fabian Tan
Counsellor (Commercial), Singapore Embassy in Tokyo
Olexandr Tykhovskyi
Odesa City Council
Richard Koizumi
Counsellor, Head of Welsh Government Affairs British Embassy Welsh Government
Themes & Sessions
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