Japan Innovation Connect: A Business Networking by TechShake, Vector Inc. & K-Bridge

​Join us for Japan Innovation Connect, an exclusive SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 side event designed to connect corporations, investors, startups, and government leaders in Japan’s thriving innovation ecosystem.

Presented by TechShake Pte. Ltd. and K-Bridge, Inc., Vector Inc., this event is the perfect platform to explore new opportunities, forge cross-sector relationships, and be part of Japan’s innovation movement.

Expect engaging conversations, strategic networking opportunities, and insights from key industry players.

Program Highlights:

​🔹 Opening Remarks

​Get inspired by leaders shaping the future of innovation and cross-border collaboration:

• ​Dita Angara Mathay, Commercial Counselor, PTIC-Tokyo(DTI)

• ​Ryo Umezawa
  VP, New Business Development, Global M&A
  Vector, Inc.

• ​Kotaro Adachi
  Co-Founder and CEO
  TechShake Pte. Ltd.

• ​Koichiro Kanai
  CEO
  K-Bridge

​🔹 Panel Discussion #1: ASEAN Market Expansion for Japanese Startups

​Insights from Japanese founders who’ve successfully entered Southeast Asian markets.

​Moderator:

• ​Gerry Dy
  Director, Global Partnerships
  TechShake Pte. Ltd.

​Panelists:

• ​Satoshi Negoro
  Director & COO, Spectee

• ​Taichi Yamaguchi
  Managing Executive Officer & CSO, TBM

• ​Masaaki Hamada
  Managing Director, ASUENE APAC

• ​Yutaka Tokushima
  CEO, Instalimb

​🔹 Panel Discussion #2: Market Opportunities in ASEAN

​Discover high-potential sectors and partnership opportunities across the region.

​Moderator:

• ​Paolo Rentero
  Director
  TechShake Pte. Ltd.

​Panelists:

• ​Salman Ahmad
  Head of Startup & Digitalisation
  Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec)
  (Malaysia)

• ​Mega Prawita
  Managing Director
  KUMPUL
  (Indonesia)

• ​Oranuch (Mimee) Lerdsuwankij
  CEO & Co-Founder
  Techsauce
  (Thailand)

​🔹 Networking Session

​Connect with top decision-makers, founders, and innovation leaders from across ASEAN and Japan.

​About the Organizers:

• ​TechShake – A leading accelerator and one of the most active startup ecosystem builders in the ASEAN region, fostering startup growth in Asia by bridging entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate partners.

• ​VECTOR Inc. – Vector is a leading Japanese PR agency, founded 32 years ago and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (TYO: 6058). As Asia’s No. 1 Total Communication Group and Japan’s top PR agency, it was ranked 6th globally in the PRovoke 2024 ranking. With offices in 9 countries and 13 locations across Asia, Vector provides comprehensive services, including PR, D2C, HRTech, AI solutions, and investment. The company has over 50 subsidiaries and a portfolio of 250 companies.

• ​K- Bridge - A leading Japanese contents marketing support company based in Tokyo. K-bridge helps many Japanese companies to go overseas market.

​Don’t miss this chance to connect, collaborate, and create impact at Japan Innovation Connect! 🚀