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Welcome remarks and Introduction
Marisa Watanabe

Marisa Watanabe, Business Development Manager, Japan, at UNSW will provide welcome remarks and introduce the AJBCC’s mission to support Australian startups in Japan.

  • Marisa Watanabe (Business Development Manager, Japan at University of NSW)

    Marisa Watanabe

    Business Development Manager, Japan at University of NSW
Why Japan?
Elizabeth Cox

Elizabeth Cox, General Manager, North East Asia at Austrade will delve into the compelling reasons for Australian startups to set their sights on Japan, exploring the market's potential and growth opportunities.

  • Elizabeth Cox (General Manager, North East Asia at Australian Trade and Investment Commission)

    Elizabeth Cox

    General Manager, North East Asia at Australian Trade and Investment Commission
Unlocking Success: Insights from Japanese Corporates
Tomohito KurosakiKenichi Sugi

Gain invaluable firsthand knowledge from Tomohito Kurosaki, New Business Development of UACJ R&D Center and Kenichi Sugi, Managing Partner of Miyabi Ventures.

They will share insights into the realities of the Japan market and how Japanese corporations approach collaboration with startups.

  • Tomohito Kurosaki (New Business Development, R&D Center at UACJ Corporation)

    Tomohito Kurosaki

    New Business Development, R&D Center at UACJ Corporation
  • Kenichi Sugi (Director and Managing Partner of Miyabi Ventures)

    Kenichi Sugi

    Director and Managing Partner of Miyabi Ventures
Discussion and Q&A
Elizabeth CoxJason HayesTomohito KurosakiKenichi SugiMarisa WatanabeJoshua Flannery

Our expert market access specialist moderator will facilitate a Q&A session with participants.

  • Elizabeth Cox (General Manager, North East Asia at Australian Trade and Investment Commission)

    Elizabeth Cox

    General Manager, North East Asia at Australian Trade and Investment Commission
  • Jason Hayes (Partner at PwC Australia)

    Jason Hayes

    Partner at PwC Australia
  • Tomohito Kurosaki (New Business Development, R&D Center at UACJ Corporation)

    Tomohito Kurosaki

    New Business Development, R&D Center at UACJ Corporation
  • Kenichi Sugi (Director and Managing Partner of Miyabi Ventures)

    Kenichi Sugi

    Director and Managing Partner of Miyabi Ventures
  • Marisa Watanabe (Business Development Manager, Japan at University of NSW)

    Marisa Watanabe

    Business Development Manager, Japan at University of NSW
  • Joshua Flannery (Founder & CEO of Innovation Dojo)

    Joshua Flannery

    Founder & CEO of Innovation Dojo