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Exciting User Event for Prepper Open Data Bank

On April 24, 2025, truestar Inc. is excited to host the first official community event for its innovative service, the Prepper Open Data Bank (PODB). This user-focused gathering, titled "Connecting with Colleagues to Drive Business with Open Data! Exploring Weather Data Utility with Local Governments and Tourism Cases—Experience Our Newly Released App!" aims to foster networking among attendees and present various case studies and applications of open data in business.

What is Prepper Open Data Bank (PODB)?

PODB is a groundbreaking service developed by truestar that provides users with clean, immediately usable open data. It transforms public data such as e-Stat and National Land Numerical Information into formats that can be readily analyzed via the Snowflake marketplace, offering this valuable service free of charge. With commercial usage allowed, PODB has attracted over 1,500 active accounts as of April 2025, proving its immense value to businesses across various sectors.

Event Overview

The event, themed "Connecting with Colleagues to Drive Business with Open Data!", will showcase the experiences of PODB's power users and feature real-world applications like the Fukui Prefecture Tourism Data Analyzing System (FTAS). Participants will have the opportunity to share insights on how open data can bolster regional revitalization and tourism.

• - Event Name: Connecting with Colleagues to Drive Business with Open Data!
• - Date and Time: April 24, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• - Format: Offline (Free Entry / Capacity of 20 participants)
• - Location: truestar Inc., 3-9-19 Higashi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, VORT Ebisu Maxim 8F

Who Should Attend?

The event is suited for:

• - Professionals promoting AI and data utilization in businesses and local governments.
• - Individuals looking to leverage open data for commercial uses.
• - Representatives from local governments, tourist boards, and associations involved in regional tourism.
• - Those interested in the Snowflake marketplace and native applications.

Session Highlights

The event will feature:

• - Guest Session: A presentation by Makoto Tamai from the Regional Revitalization Co-Design Institute, discussing the use of PODB in FTAS as a case study of open data's impact on tourism.
• - Product Showcase: The introduction of the new "PODB Plus Weather Data Creation App," which allows users to easily access weather forecasts and historical data based on address or coordinates. The beta version of this app is currently available for free.
• - Networking Opportunities: A platform for passionate attendees to exchange business cards and engage in discussions about open data utilization.

Meet the Speakers

• - Makoto Tamai: A certified DATASaber and web analytics expert from NTT West Japan Group, specializing in the application of tourism data within local governments and supporting corporate digital transformations.
• - Kohei Komiyama: A Snowflake official ambassador and an engineer-director leading data product development at truestar, recognized as a Data Superhero for three consecutive terms.
• - Moderator: Rika Fujiwara, a storyteller and marketer who specializes in data-driven consulting services and products, also a three-time official ambassador for Salesforce Tableau.

For those interested in participating, registration is open. We look forward to welcoming you to a community that evolves into a platform to connect data, people, and ideas!

About truestar Inc.

truestar is dedicated to accelerating decision-making through data and technology, leveraging data-driven insights to support clients in various industries including automotive, food, pharmaceuticals, and logistics. Established in May 2015 and based in Shibuya, Tokyo, truestar has established a strong presence with over 80 major business clients. For more details, visit truestar's official site or contact via email at [email protected].