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AKASAKA INTERCITY CONFERENCE

Business professionals shaping the future of companies gather. Japan's largest hybrid conference on open innovation.

OISUMMIT (Open Innovation Summit) is Japan's largest conference for open innovation practitioners, hosted by AUBA, Japan's largest open innovation platform.
Building on the philosophy of its predecessor, Japan Open Innovation Fes (JOIF), it has evolved beyond a mere venue for sharing case studies into a space where “decision-making” and “the next steps in co-creation” emerge.
This event attracts numerous decision-makers—executives, board members, and business leaders actively practicing open innovation. Sessions delve deeply into real-world practical knowledge shared by innovators at the forefront of their fields.
OISUMMIT is not a place where insights are merely heard and forgotten. It is designed as a practical arena where participants actually meet co-creation partners, fostering dialogue and relationship-building that leads to business opportunities.
Moving open innovation from “strategy” to “implementation.” OISUMMIT aims to become the hub for co-creation that will pioneer Japan's next industries and value creation.

JOIF is now OISUMMIT
BIPROGY Inc.
Mori Building Co., Ltd.
SEINO Holdings Co., Ltd.
Daido Life Insurance Company
RAKSUL INC.
Salesforce Japan Co., Ltd.
Goodpatch Inc.
NIPPON STEEL KOWA REAL ESTATE CO.,LTD.
Meiji Co., Ltd.
Spiral Innovation Partners Co., Ltd.
Yamaha Corporation
Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
ReGACY Innovation Group, Inc.
PACIFIC CONSULTANTS CO., LTD.
Toyota Boshoku Corporation
HASEKO Group
TANSEISHA Co., Ltd.
NS Solutions Corporation
Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd.
Kurita Water Industries Ltd.
SHIBUSAWA MIX
Chiba Prefecture
Nara Prefecture
Sagamihara City
Shizuoka Prefecture
Gifu Prefecture
HYOGO TECH Innovation Project / Hyogo Prefecture
Nissay MIRAIQA Co.,Ltd.
TRUNK co.,ltd.
EarthStone
CINCA Inc.
atsurae Corporation
Ideascale Japan, Inc.
Findy Inc.
TIMEWELL Inc.
CIRCULATION Co., Ltd.
cuoncrop inc.
Yukai Engineering Inc.
ams Inc.
lotsful
ONLY STORY Inc.
Growth DX Co., Ltd.
Agri-Light Lab. Inc.
GESHER, Inc.
Tokushu Tokai Paper Co., Ltd.
DIGIQUE, Inc.
Ichinomiya Bussan Co., Ltd.
Hakobun Inc.
Japan Software Approach Co., Ltd.
Takase Kanagata Co., Ltd.
MinD in a Device Co., Ltd.
HER STORY CO., LTD.
CRIE ANABUKI INC.
Cafe Eikaiwa Inc.
QuackShift Inc.
Nsight Inc.
AILLIO, Co., Ltd.
kasanari Inc.
NEXWILL Co., Ltd.
PerkUP Inc.
Hone Co., Ltd.
Baby Universe Inc.
Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc.
iUM inc.
Japan Wimmelbook Cultural Institute (JWCI)
tomoiku Inc.
PDOLE Inc.
SYSTEM I Co., Ltd.
good Inc.
Sanwa Gikou Co., Ltd.
Nissili Co., Ltd.
HotaluX, Ltd.
ARCHIPELAGO Inc.
otta Inc.
Chunichi Co., Ltd.
HYPER CUBE Ltd.
MoBagel Inc.
SEAM Inc.
LocationMind Inc.
BeRISE Inc.
LIVING CG
Agent Inc.
NITI Technology Corporation
LiB Consulting Co., Ltd.
SOLPRO corporation
INOMER Inc.
do.Sukasu Co., Ltd.
Gojyo Medical Inc.
Japan Association of New Economy
Japan Finance Corporation
JAPAN Zero Carbon Smart City Foundation
Forbes JAPAN
Japan Business Press Co., Ltd.
TOYO KEIZAI INC.
ANCHOR KOBE
Chubu New Business Conference
AstraZeneca K.K.

CONTENTS

Open Innovation Field

The OISummit exhibition area, “Open Innovation Field,” is not merely a display space but a “practical arena” where co-creation flourishes. It facilitates dialogue that transcends boundaries between large corporations, startups, SMEs, and even global players, fostering concrete collaborations and business creation. Where technology, ideas, capital, and networks intersect, it provides a real-world open innovation field that serves as the starting point for new value creation.

Future Innovation Forum

This is the main stage dedicated to addressing the structural transformation of Japan’s industries. Starting from the question, “Where should Japan’s industries begin to change?”, it explores the realities of open innovation, the redefinition of growth, and the organizational and institutional frameworks that enable successful co-creation. Bringing together leaders from government, business, and investment, the session delivers an end-to-end discussion from vision to execution. It also creates direct connections with future innovators through programs such as Startup Pitch 2026 and Open Innovation Gate 2026.

AI Innovation Forum

The AI & Innovation Forum is a university-style session designed for structured learning and active discussion. Bringing together consultants, startups, and industry practitioners, it explores the forefront of generative AI and shifts in industrial structure through real-world co-creation. The program also features a special lecture by Seiichiro Yonekura, “Introduction to Innovation,” offering a historical perspective on Japan’s current position. Through a dynamic exchange between theory and practice, the forum examines how AI can be integrated into new business strategies.

Regional Forum

This session explores Japan’s future from the frontlines of social challenges. Bringing together players tackling issues such as welfare, poverty, and education, it seeks breakthroughs through open innovation. Through regional startup and corporate collaboration cases, it highlights how regions can shape Japan’s path forward—while also addressing education and next-generation talent development.

Global & Capital Markets Forum

This session redefines Japan’s potential from the perspectives of capital and global dynamics. Centered on corporate transformation and impact innovation in the post-SDGs era, it brings together corporations, VCs, and global players. Grounded in the realities of capital markets and international trends, the session explores strategies for Japanese companies to compete on the global stage.

Open Innovation Field

The OISummit exhibition area, “Open Innovation Field,” is not merely a display space but a “practical arena” where co-creation flourishes. It facilitates dialogue that transcends boundaries between large corporations, startups, SMEs, and even global players, fostering concrete collaborations and business creation. Where technology, ideas, capital, and networks intersect, it provides a real-world open innovation field that serves as the starting point for new value creation.

Future Innovation Forum

This is the main stage dedicated to addressing the structural transformation of Japan’s industries. Starting from the question, “Where should Japan’s industries begin to change?”, it explores the realities of open innovation, the redefinition of growth, and the organizational and institutional frameworks that enable successful co-creation. Bringing together leaders from government, business, and investment, the session delivers an end-to-end discussion from vision to execution. It also creates direct connections with future innovators through programs such as Startup Pitch 2026 and Open Innovation Gate 2026.

AI Innovation Forum

The AI & Innovation Forum is a university-style session designed for structured learning and active discussion. Bringing together consultants, startups, and industry practitioners, it explores the forefront of generative AI and shifts in industrial structure through real-world co-creation. The program also features a special lecture by Seiichiro Yonekura, “Introduction to Innovation,” offering a historical perspective on Japan’s current position. Through a dynamic exchange between theory and practice, the forum examines how AI can be integrated into new business strategies.

Regional Forum

This session explores Japan’s future from the frontlines of social challenges. Bringing together players tackling issues such as welfare, poverty, and education, it seeks breakthroughs through open innovation. Through regional startup and corporate collaboration cases, it highlights how regions can shape Japan’s path forward—while also addressing education and next-generation talent development.

Global & Capital Markets Forum

This session redefines Japan’s potential from the perspectives of capital and global dynamics. Centered on corporate transformation and impact innovation in the post-SDGs era, it brings together corporations, VCs, and global players. Grounded in the realities of capital markets and international trends, the session explores strategies for Japanese companies to compete on the global stage.

Speaker

  • Makoto Aou

    • LEO Co., Ltd. President & CEO /
    • Professor, Faculty of Entrepreneurship, Musashino University
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  • Tomoki Akutsu

    • TOUCH TO GO Co., Ltd.
    • President & CEO /
    • Senior Manager,
    • JR East Start UP Co., Ltd.
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  • Yoshiaki Ishii

    • Director General, Entrepreneur and Startup Support Department,
    • Organization for Small and Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan (SMRJ)
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  • Mitsuru IZUMO

    • Euglena Co., Ltd.
    • Founder & President
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  • Tatsuaki Ito

    • eiicon Co., Ltd.
    • Executive Officer
    • Head of Regional Innovation Promotion Division
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  • Yu Ito

    • TOYO KEIZAI INC.
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  • Yoichi Ito

    • Musashino University
    • Dean, Faculty of Entrepreneurship
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  • Yoshinari Ito

    • MTG Ventures, Inc.
    • Representative Partner /
    • Regional, Talent, and Future, Inc. President & CEO
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  • Minoru Imano

    • GLOBIS CAPITAL PARTNERS Co., Ltd.
    • Managing Partner
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  • Naoto Ohitsu

    • Midas Capital Co., Ltd.
    • Managing Director & Partner
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  • Takao Ozawa

    • Boost Capital Co., Ltd.
    • President & CEO
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  • Naoshi Ozawa

    • Former President and CEO of Omron Ventures, Inc.
    • Executive Officer of Ever Innovation Smart Agri (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
    • Representative of Bride to i LLC
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  • Shu Kagawa

    • XSprout Inc. CEO /
    • eiicon Co., Ltd.
    • Executive Officer,
    • Head of Consulting Division
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  • Yoshimitsu KAJI

    • Cinnamon Co., Ltd.
    • Chairman and CSDO
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  • Michiko Kato

    • Toyota Invention Partners, Inc. Representative Director and CEO
    • Woven Capital Partner and Chief Investment Officer
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  • Satoshi Kanatani

    • LX DESIGN Inc.
    • Founder / Co-CEO
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  • Kazuhiro Kamada

    • Spiral Innovation Partners, Inc.
    • General Partner
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  • Shunsuke Karasawa

    • Co-Founder & COO, Almoha |
    • Head of Startup Culture Lab.
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  • Soichi Kariyazono

    • GLOBIS Capital Partners
    • Co-Founder
    • Executive Advisor
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  • Shuji Kawai

    • Seino Holdings Co., Ltd.
    • Executive Officer,
    • Open Innovation Planning Division General Manager,
    • Last One Mile Planning Team Operating officer,
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  • Fumiaki Koizumi

    • Mercari,Inc. Director /
    • President (Chairman) &
    • Kashima Antlers F.C. Co., Ltd. CEO
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  • Masahiro Kotosaka

    • Keio University
    • Professor, Faculty of Policy Management
    • University of Oxford
    • Associate Fellow, Saïd Business School
    • Mercari, Inc.
    • Outside Director
    • Euglena Co., Ltd.
    • Outside Director
    • SRE Holdings Corporation
    • Outside Director
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  • Noboru Saito

    • BIPROGY Inc.
    • Representative Director, President & CEO,
    • Keidanren
    • Chair, Committee on Startups
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  • Yuko Sasahara

    • NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Inc. CEO&CCO
    • NTT DOCOMO, INC. Executive Officer, Director of R&D Strategy Department, R&D Innovation Division
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  • Kotaro Sasamoto

    • Dentsu Inc.
    • Managing Partner, Dentsu Ventures
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  • Madoka Sawa

    • Ensow inc.
    • CEO
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  • Yutaka Shibata

    • JR East Start UP Co., Ltd.
    • CEO
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  • Toru Shimozono

    • eiicon Co., Ltd.
    • Quality of Open Innovation officer
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  • Shigeru Sekinada

    • A.T. Kearney K.K.
    • Region Chair, Asia Pacific /
    • Chairman, Japan /
    • Senior Partner
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  • Masaaki Taira

    • Member of the House of Representatives
    • Former Minister for Digital Affairs
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  • Makoto Takahashi

    • KDDI CORPORATION
    • Chairman, Representative Director
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  • Ryosuke Takahashi

    • Acompany Co., Ltd.
    • CEO
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  • Raina Takayama

    • eiicon Co., Ltd.
    • PR
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  • Hiroaki Takita

    • BellKiss Corporation
    • Economic Commentator
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  • Izumi Tanaka

    • IZMiN Inc.
    • Representative Director /
    • Anchor, Interviewer & Moderator
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  • Kunihiro Tanaka

    • SAKURA internet Inc.
    • Founder&CEO, President
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  • Atsushi Tamura

    • TV Personality
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  • Kazuhiko Chuman

    • Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
    • Executive Officer, Chief Business Development Officer(CBDO)
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  • Masatoshi Nagasaki

    • Space BD Inc.
    • Co-Founder & CEO
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  • Akihiko Nagata

    • UntroD Capital Japan, Inc.
    • CEO
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  • Yuko Nakanishi

    • Shiseido Company, Limited
    • Brand Value Development Institute Director
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  • Ayuko Nakamura

    • eiicon Co., Ltd.
    • CEO
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  • Ichiya Nakamura ph.D

    • iU President
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  • Kazuto Naritomi

    • Japan Open Innovation Research Association
    • Representative Director
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  • Takashi Namba

    • Mayor of Shizuoka City
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  • Kinuyo Hattori

    • eiicon Co., Ltd.
    • Consulting Division,
    • Consultant
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  • Takashi Hiyane

    • Lexues Inc. Chairperson /
    • UmuSun Lab. Co., Ltd.
    • President & CEO
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  • Ayumi Fujimoto

    • Startup Ecosystem Association Japan
    • President
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  • Takehiko Fujiwara

    • Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
    • Corporate Executive Officer /
    • Chief Innovation Officer
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  • Mayuko Matsuo

    • eiicon Co., Ltd.
    • Consulting Division,
    • Senior Consultant
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  • Junko Matsuda

    • Leapfrog LLC
    • Representative
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  • Naoto Matsumoto

    • ABAKAM Inc.
    • President & CEO
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  • Taro Mitani

    • Daikin Industries,LTD.
    • Manager,
    • Corporate Planning Dept.
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  • Soichiro Murata

    • eiicon Co., Ltd.
    • Senior Executive Officer / Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
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  • Kentaro Motomura

    • Mayor of Sagamihara City
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  • Minoru Moriya

    • Serial Entrepreneur
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  • Daisuke Yasuda

    • Salesforce Japan Co., Ltd.
    • Senior Executive Officer
    • Head of Commercial Sales
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  • Mikan Yamada

    • Shireru Inc.
    • CEO
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  • Meyumi Yamada

    • istyle Inc.
    • Director and Co-founder
    • Bank for Smiles
    • Representative Director
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  • Seiichiro Yonekura

    • Professor Emeritus, Hitotsubashi University /
    • Dean, Hiroshima Business and Management School /
    • President, Social Innovation School
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  • Kotaro Yonezawa

    • eiicon Co., Ltd.
    • Consulting Division,
    • Senior Consultant
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  • *Listed in Japanese syllabary order

Voice

    • Local Government
    • Senior Management Position

    Unlike typical trade shows, this event stood out as unique due to its distinctive format and operation centered around eiicon.

    • IT Communications
    • Business Manager

    The flow of people was excellent, creating many unexpected connections and resulting in very successful matches. I'd like to participate in the next event, so please let me know when it's scheduled.

    • Robotics/Hardware/IoT
    • Director

    This year, we were able to secure high-quality candidates for potential partnerships. We look forward to working with you again next time.

    • Local Government
    • Chief Inspector

    It was a valuable opportunity to learn about the business activities of many participating companies and exchange business cards. We will strive to further develop these new relationships going forward.

    • Major Logistics Company
    • Section Manager Position

    Thank you for inviting me to the conference. It was a valuable experience for learning about open innovation.

    • Major Financial Institution
    • Section chief Position

    Thank you for organizing and inviting us. This event provided an excellent opportunity to foster greater understanding within our company.

  • Local Government
  • Senior Management Position

Unlike typical trade shows, this event stood out as unique due to its distinctive format and operation centered around eiicon.

  • IT Communications
  • Business Manager

The flow of people was excellent, creating many unexpected connections and resulting in very successful matches. I'd like to participate in the next event, so please let me know when it's scheduled.

  • Robotics/Hardware/IoT
  • Director

This year, we were able to secure high-quality candidates for potential partnerships. We look forward to working with you again next time.

  • Local Government
  • Chief Inspector

It was a valuable opportunity to learn about the business activities of many participating companies and exchange business cards. We will strive to further develop these new relationships going forward.

  • Major Logistics Company
  • Section Manager Position

Thank you for inviting me to the conference. It was a valuable experience for learning about open innovation.

  • Major Financial Institution
  • Section chief Position

Thank you for organizing and inviting us. This event provided an excellent opportunity to foster greater understanding within our company.

OUTLINE

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Method of Conduct

Online/Offline Hybrid Event

Venue

Akasaka Intercity Conference

〒107-0052 3F & 4F, Akasaka Intercity, 1-8-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

With excellent access via the underground network connecting Tameike-Sanno Station and National Diet Building Station, you can reach us without getting wet even on rainy days.

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This is the standard plan. It allows participation in all sessions and access to networking opportunities with companies, including side events and business meeting booths.

JPY49,000(incl. tax)

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  • Business Meeting Booths
  • Light refreshments (coffee and snacks)
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Participation in all sessions and networking opportunities with companies, including access to side events and business meeting booths, are available. This is a discounted pass for AUBA members.

JPY49,000(incl. tax)55%off

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VIP-exclusive pass. Access to all sessions and priority use of business meeting booths. You can also relax in the VIP-exclusive VIPZONE.

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