An Introduction to One of the Most Exciting Sessions: “Transform your mindset, your action, then your future.”

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Let me introduce one of the most gorgeous sessions at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Global Startup Program; “Transform your mindset, your action, then your future", which we, ITAMAE are operating!

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Transform your mindset, your action, then your future.
~ A Discussion with Young Leaders for the Next Generation ~

With the development of technology and changes in social conditions, the future will be a world changing more rapidly than the present. In this era, young people must play a central role in creating a new society and a new future. What kind of conditions and abilities do young people need to acquire to be active in this world?
In this session, we will focus on 'mindset' and invite young leaders who are globally active to discuss the essential mindset necessary for creating a new and exciting future. We hope this session will be a catalyst for many young people to change their behavior and herald the dawn of a world where young people can collectively transform the world.

Information

• Time：May 15th Wed., 15:00 - 15:50

• Venue：Tokyo Big Sight Stage A (Hybrid with online viewing)

• This session will be a panel discussion conducted in English.

Speakers

• Asako Tsuji / CEO at arca, Creative Director

• Erik Kymäläinen / CEO at Wave Ventures

• Ren Uechi / CEO at Solafune

• Ryosuke Takashima / Mayor of Ashiya, Hyogo

• Moderator: Hanako Montgomery / International Correspondent at CNN

Asako Tsuji / CEO at arca, Creative Director

A cross-border creator who works in any field from advertising to product production based on the two pillars of "creation with an ideology and social issues" and "creating works that focus on the worldview".
In the spring of 2019, launched the "Ladyknows" project, which focuses on women's empowerment and healthcare. Taking on the challenge of approaching social issues from the perspective both of creator and influencer.

Erik Kymäläinen / CEO at Wave Ventures

Erik is leading Wave Ventures, Europe’s largest student-run VC helping Nordic Gen Z founders change the world by backing them earlier than anyone else. During the Wave II, fund that Erik raised in 2022, Wave has grown to be the most active VC in Finland with 19 deals in 20 months.
While building Wave, Erik has, e.g., explored the consulting world with McKinsey and learned how to code both through his own software company and as a software engineer in Qoco Systems. On the side, he has also graduated with a Master of Science from Aalto University and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Helsinki.

Ren Uechi / CEO at Solafune

Ren Uechi is a founder and CEO of Solafune, Inc. building satellite data analysis technologies with the mission of "Hack The Planet." He studied Applied Mathematics at University of California, Berkeley.
During his studies, he worked as a software engineer and data engineer primarily in startups, from seed to later stages. In 2019, he joined ABBALab, a venture capital firm that invests in seed and early-stage startups, focusing on the IoT sector, as an associate.
In 2020, he founded Solafune and served as the CEO. The satellite data analysis platform “Solafune” is now used in over 80 countries worldwide. He was selected for Forbes Japan 30 UNDER 30 in 2023 and received the Deep Tech Venture of the Year 2023 Japan award.

Ryosuke Takashima / Mayor of Ashiya, Hyogo

Born in Osaka in 1997, Ryosuke graduated from Harvard College with an
A.B. in Environmental Science and Engineering and a minor in
Environmental Science and Public Policy. From 2016 to 2023, he served as the President of the educational non-profit Ryu-fellow, which focuses on nurturing future leaders capable of addressing global challenges. He has contributed to reforming Japanese high school education and supported proactive high school students aspiring for higher education abroad. In April 2023, Ryosuke was elected Mayor of Ashiya City, Hyogo, becoming the youngest mayor in Japanese history in May. He is dedicated to reforming public education and engaging in community development centered around dialogue with a broad spectrum of ages, particularly emphasizing the youth.

Hanako Montgomery / International Correspondent at CNN

Hanako Montgomery is an award-winning international correspondent for CNN, based in Tokyo. Before joining CNN, Montgomery was an East Asia reporter for VICE. In 2023, Montgomery won a National News & Documentary Emmy Award as well as a Front Page Award for her work covering legal child abuse manga in Japan. Prior to joining VICE, Montgomery was a TV Japan reporter for Japan’s state broadcaster, NHK, in its New York office. Montgomery graduated summa cum laude from Binghamton University. She also spent a year abroad in Tokyo’s Sophia University, where she studied Japanese politics and literature.
She is fluent in English and Japanese and is a member of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA). Born in London and raised in New York City, Montgomery now resides in Tokyo.

Closing note: 

You can't miss this wonderful session with such mesmerizing speakers discussing for the new future!
We are looking forward to seeing you at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024!!

About "SusHi Tech Tokyo"

SusHi Tech Tokyo (Sustainable High City Tech Tokyo) is one of the largest global innovation conferences in Asia that aims to generate "sustainable new value" by overcoming common urban challenges worldwide through cutting-edge technology, diverse ideas, and digital expertise.
Date：May 15th & 16th, 2024
Venue：Tokyo Big Sight 

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Global Startup Program | Asia’s largest global innovation conference

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