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Experience the latest German-Japanese innovation! Start2Connect Germany X Japan: Precision Meets Innovation
Enjoy inspiring panel discussions about cutting-edge startups and future innovations.

【Event Summary】
Startup Pitch & Booth: Introducing notable startups from Japan and Germany boasting innovative solutions.
Panel Discussion "The Future of Innovation Merged with Humanity": Join visionary leaders and experts to explore how innovation can solve societal challenges and build a sustainable and interconnected future in an era where technology and humanity converge, focusing on key themes such as sustainability, smart life, and Society 5.0.
Networking: Interact with industry key players and thought leaders over beer and sake.

【Schedule】
17:00 - 18:00: Reception
18:00 - 18:10: Opening remarks by Start2 Group
18:10 - 18:15: Welcome speech by the German Ambassador to Japan
18:15 - 18:20: Keynote speech - Dr. Koji Nakao, Former Chairman and CEO, Terumo Corporation
18:20 - 18:30: Special speech by QWS
18:30 - 18:50: Startup pitch
18:50 - 19:10: Break
19:10 - 19:30: Panel discussion
19:30 - 19:50: Startup pitches
19:50 - 19:55: Closing remarks
19:55 - 21:00: Networking

[Participating startups]
AC & C Company
Clyso
ConBotics
LAIFE
Workist
VanOnGo
Elephantech
SmileCurve
AnyEdge
Aeterlink

Speakers
Dr. Koji Nakao
Advisor of the Japan Biodesign Society
He was the chairman of the Japan Medical Device Association and held leadership roles at Terumo Corporation until 2016. He then dedicated his career to medical technology innovation and university education, advising startups and public companies in the field. In 2023, he wrote "Design Thinking and Medical Device Innovation," providing valuable insights at the intersection of medicine and technology.

Stephan Sacre
Outside Director, CKD Corporation
With a distinguished career as CEO in several high-tech industries, Stephan has led companies in factory automation, sealing technology and medical technology. His areas of expertise are strategic leadership, business transformation and cross-border innovation. He is also the owner of 4a Plus Corporation, a strategy consultancy specializing in strategy development and CEO coaching. He holds degrees in Physics (MSc), Materials Science (PhD) and Business Administration (MBA). Since coming to Japan in 1992, he has been deeply involved in German-Japanese business relations and has spent more than half his career living and working in Japan.

Dr. Carolina Kawakubo
President and CEO of NRW Japan
Based in Tokyo, Dr. Kawakubo holds a PhD in Business Administration and Economics from the University of Düsseldorf and is an experienced international marketing and business development professional, having previously held various positions in marketing and management at Henkel, including as Regional Market Strategy Manager, as well as serving as Executive Board Member and Vice Chairman of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (AHK Japan).

Alex Odashima
Representative of Start2 Group Japan
As a business incubation specialist, he has been involved in the launch of numerous startups and the development of new businesses for companies. He is focused on various activities that connect the innovation ecosystems of Japan and overseas. He is involved in innovation-related measures in collaboration with embassies and startup support organizations in various countries, including Canada, Germany, France, and Estonia. He is a member of the J-Startup recommendation committee, a Tokyo startup fellow, Japan representative of Start2 Group, and operations manager at Endeavor Japan.

Participating Startups
AC & C Company
AC & C offers MOZAK, a software platform that equips machines and equipment with Industry 4.0 capabilities. With MOZAK, production lines and manufacturing companies can easily implement and integrate AI and data analytics applications into their machines. The solution is currently being used in production lines in the life sciences industry, for example in machines for the sterile filling of pre-made syringes.

Clyso
Clyso provides cost-effective distributed data storage solutions for enterprises requiring large-scale data storage with advanced data analytics and AI capabilities. The company's solutions are suitable for on-premise, public and multi-cloud environments. The company's customers include the world's leading ERP vendors, universities in North America and Europe, supercomputing centers and scientific data centers in the Americas, Europe and Australia.

ConBotics
ConBotics is revolutionizing construction with a range of easy-to-use robots. Their first market-ready product is MalerRoboter, the world's lightest painting robot that makes interior finishing easy and efficient. The robot weighs 130kg, has a battery life of 6 hours and can paint 1,000 square meters per day. The hardware and software are developed in-house and optimized for use on construction sites.

LAIFE
Developed by LAIFE, Nexnote is an AI-powered voice recording and transcription tool for doctors and dentists that offers customizable prompts, on-premise deployment, GDPR compliance and seamless integration. LAIFE is currently working with Fujitsu Large Language Model to adapt its solution for the Japanese market.

Workist
Workist provides a fully automated end-to-end solution for document processing in procurement and sales departments. The software captures, validates and routes all relevant information from receipts to ERP systems, making back-office teams more efficient. The solution is language agnostic and can be integrated with any existing enterprise resource planning system on the market.

VanOnGo
VanOnGo aims to improve the delivery experience through customer-focused logistics technology. The company offers a delivery platform that enhances last-mile and field services through robotic process automation. Using the company's platform, businesses can digitize their delivery process and reduce operational costs by 10-20%. The company's solution supports Japanese maps and addresses.

Elephantech
Pioneered low carbon PCB manufacturing with metal inkjet printing, reducing CO2 emissions by 75% and water usage by 95% compared to traditional methods. This innovative approach addresses environmental concerns in a wide range of applications, from computer peripherals to sensors.

SmileCurve
Developing a groundbreaking scoliosis screening system that enables accurate and early detection of scoliosis, where current diagnostic methods lack the accuracy and efficiency to delay treatment and potentially cause long-term harm.

AnyEdge
Addressing the challenges faced in oral diagnostics, where real-time diagnosis is difficult and problems are often discovered late, the company's real-time diagnostic platform enhances diagnostics, enables seamless telehealth services and allows for critical data sharing with dentists for timely and personalized treatment.

Aeterlink
The company aims to realize a wire-free "digital world" through wireless power supply. Its unique wireless power supply technology has use cases in a variety of fields, including factory automation, building management, biomedical, logistics, and retail.

[English]
Immerse yourself in the latest Japanese and German Innovation at Start2Connect Germany X Japan: Precision Meets Innovation

This event celebrates cutting-edge startups and an immersive panel on The Future of Human Innovation, featuring:

Startup Pitches & Booths- Discover transformative solutions from Japanese and German startups

Panel “The Future of Human Innovation”
In an era where technology and humanity converge, the panel explores how innovation can address pressing challenges and shape a more sustainable and interconnected future. Join a lineup of visionary leaders and experts as they discuss key issues surrounding Sustainability, Smart Life, and Society 5.0.

Networking: Connect with ecosystem players, thought leaders over beer and sake.

Agenda
5:00 - 6:00pm : Registration
6:00 - 6.10pm : Opening Speech by Start2 Group
6:10 - 6:15pm : Welcome Address by German Ambassador to Japan
6:15 - 6:20pm : Keynote by Dr. Koji Nakao, PhD, ex-Chairman of Terumo Corporation
6.20 - 6.30pm : Special Remarks by QWS
6:30 - 6:50pm : Startup pitches
6:50 - 7:10pm : Intermission
7:10 - 7:30pm: Panel Discussion
7:30 - 7:50pm : Startup pitches
7.50 - 7.55pm : Closing speech
7.55 - 9.00pm : Networking

Speaker Profiles
Dr. Koji Nakao
Advisor of Japan Biodesign Academic Society
A veteran of the MedTech industry, Dr. Koji Nakao brings decades of expertise, having served as Chairperson of the Japan Medical Device Industry Association and held leadership roles at Terumo Corporation until 2016. Since then, he has dedicated his career to MedTech innovation and university education, advising startups and public companies in the field. In 2023, he authored Design Thinking and MedTech Innovation, offering valuable insights into the intersection of healthcare and technology.

Stefan Sacre
Board Member at CKD Corporation
With a distinguished career as a CEO in multiple high-tech industries, Stefan has led companies in factory automation, sealing technology, and medical technologies. His expertise spans strategic leadership, business transformation, and cross-border innovation. He is also the owner of 4a Plus Corporation, a strategy consultancy specializing in strategy development and CEO coaching. Stefan holds advanced degrees in Physics (MSc), Materials Science (PhD), and Business Administration (MBA). Since first arriving in Japan in 1992, he has been deeply involved in Japanese-German business relations, having spent over half his career living and working in Japan.

Dr. Carolina Kawakubo
Representative Director and President of NRW.Global Business Japan
Based in Tokyo, Dr. Carolina is a highly experienced international marketing and business development professional with a PhD in Business Management and Economics from the University of Düsseldorf. Prior to her current role, she served as Regional Market Strategy Manager at Henkel and held various other positions in marketing and management. She also used to be a Member of the Board of Directors and Vice President of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (AHK Japan).

Alex Odajima
Japan Representative at Start2 Group
As a specialist in business incubation, Alex has been involved in the launch of numerous startups and new business development of companies. He focuses on various activities to connect the innovation ecosystems in Japan and overseas and has been involved in innovation-related initiatives in collaboration with embassies and startup support organizations in Canada, Germany, France, Estonia, etc. He is a J-Startup nomination committee member, Tokyo Startup Fellow, Start2 Group Japan Representative, Operation Manager of Endeavor Japan, and others.

Participating Startups
AC & C Company
AC & C offers MOZAK, a software platform that equip machinery and equipment with industry 4.0 features. MOZAK enables production lines and manufacturing companies to easily enable and integrate AI and data analytics applications into their machinery. The solution is currently used on production lines in the lifescience industry, for instance the aseptic filling machine for ready to use syringes.

Clyso
Clyso offers a cost-effective, distributed data storage solution for companies that require large data storage with advanced data analytics and AI functions. Their solution is suitable for on-premise, public, and multi-cloud environments. Their customers include the world's leading ERP vendor, universities in North America and Europe, supercomputing centers and scientific data centers in the Americas, Europe and Australia.

ConBotics
ConBotics revolutionizes construction with various easy-to-use robots. Their first market-ready product is the MalerRoboter, the world’s lightest painting robot that makes interior finishing effortless and efficient. The robot weighs 130 kg and has a 6-hour changeable battery life, able to cover 1,000 sqm of painting a day. Their hardware and software was developed in-house and optimized for use on construction sites.

LAIFE
Nexnote, developed by LAIFE, is an AI-powered voice recording and transcription tool for doctors and dentists. It offers customisable prompts, on-premises deployment, GDPR compliance, and seamless integration. They are currently working with Fujitsu Large Language Model to adapt their solution for the Japanese market.

Workist
Workist offers a fully automated end-to-end solution for document processing in Procurement and Sales departments. The software captures, validates and transfers all relevant information from receipts to ERP systems. Workist enables the back-office team to be more efficient. The solution is language-agnostic and is integrated with existing Enterprise-Resource Planning systems in the market.

VanOnGo
VanOnGo aims to enhance the delivery experience through a client-focused logistics technology. They offer a delivery platform to enhance last-mile and in-field services with robotic process automation. Using their platform, businesses can digitalise the delivery process and reduce operation costs by 10-20%. Their solution supports Japanese maps and addresses.

Elephantech
Pioneers low-carbon PCB production with metal inkjet printing, boasting a 75% CO2 emissions cut and 95% less water usage compared to traditional methods. This innovative approach addresses environmental concerns in various applications, from computer peripherals to sensors.

SmileCurve
Pioneers a revolutionary testing system to address the lack of precision & efficiency with current diagnostic methods that results in treatment delays and potential long-term harm. Their revolutionary testing system facilitates precise and early detection of scoliosis, even before symptoms manifest.

AnyEdge
Addresses issues faced by oral health diagnostics which often lack real-time capabilities, resulting in delayed detection of issues. Their real-time diagnostic platform enhances diagnostics and enables seamless telehealth services, allowing vital data sharing with dentists for timely, personalized treatments.

Aeterlink
Aims to create a "digital world" without wires through wireless power transfer. Using their unique wireless power supply technology, they have use cases in various fields such as factory automation, building management, biomedical, logistics, and retail.

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