All Keynote Speakers Announced for JAPAN LEADERS SUMMIT 2025 Autumn Event

JAPAN LEADERS SUMMIT 2025 Autumn: Keynote Speakers Announced

Smart Camp Inc., headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, has revealed all keynote speakers for the upcoming JAPAN LEADERS SUMMIT 2025 Autumn, scheduled for September 17-18, 2025. The event aims to provide invaluable knowledge and insights to next-generation leaders through special presentations and discussions led by top business figures across various fields.

The summit is designed to share how CEO's and leaders of successful companies have established management strategies to achieve their visions and objectives. They will delve into the transformative processes they implemented in their organizations and business models while providing attendees with actionable insights for future management.

Featured Keynote Topics

The keynote sessions will cover a wide range of pertinent themes:

1. Hisashi Shibusawa, CEO of Shibusawa & Company
Topic: Learning from Eiichi Shibusawa's "Analects and Abacus"
Summary: Hisashi Shibusawa, a descendant of Eiichi Shibusawa and founder of Shibusawa & Company, will discuss sustainable management practices critical for today's world. His presentation will give practical insights on how to apply the principles of "Analects and Abacus" in business management approaches, focusing on achieving sustainable growth.

2. Kunio Ito, Professor Emeritus at Hitotsubashi University / Director of CFO Education Research Center
Topic: The Turning Point of Human Capital Management: Implementation and Evolution for Sustainable Corporate Value Creation with AI
Summary: Kunio Ito, a key proponent of the "Human Capital Version Ito Report," will delve into the intrinsic connection between management and HR, visualizing investment efficiency in the AI era, and building sustainable value creation cycles. His presentation aims to provide practical methodologies for maximizing human capital value and transforming it into corporate value.

3. Toshimitsu Sowa, CEO of Human Resources Research Institute
Topic: Are You Continuing Outdated Recruitment Practices?
Summary: With extensive experience in HR recruitment from notable companies like Recruit and Open House, Toshimitsu Sowa will share actionable recruitment techniques that can help companies thrive in the AI-driven landscape, equipping them to attract talent effectively.

4. Koichiro Tsujino, CEO of Alex Inc. / Former President of Google Japan & Miki Kawanishi, Freelance Announcer
Topic: Strategies for Organizational Development to Enhance Business Growth and Success Rates
Summary: Tsujino will discuss the foundational elements that enhance corporate value through organizational strategies, AI, and digital tools, alongside fostering innovation within teams.

5. Shuichi Umehara, Director of DX & IT Division at Sapporo Holdings
Topic: Challenges in Achieving Results through DX
Summary: Umehara will introduce Sapporo Holdings’ strategy of converting all employees into digital human resources and its implications for result generation.

6. Ryuichiro Nakao, CEO of Nakao Management Institute
Topic: Strategic KPI Practice for Next Generation Sales Managers
Summary: Nakao will share innovative KPI management techniques along with processes for enhancing management effectiveness rooted in ground-level sales experience.

7. Kyoko Kida, Vice President at Persol Career & Akira Imai, CMO of Celebricks
Topic: Fusion of Sales and Technology in the AI Era
Summary: Kida and Imai will outline the latest strategies in sales enablement driven by AI, addressing the productivity challenges faced by organizations amidst rapidly changing market dynamics.

For more details on lecture topics and the event schedule, please visit the dedicated event website.

Event Overview

- Event Date: September 17-18, 2025
- Location: Online
- Participation Fee: Free, with prior registration required
- Registration URL: JAPAN LEADERS SUMMIT 2025 Autumn

This event promises to be an invaluable opportunity for leaders aiming to harness innovative ideas and strategies in the ever-evolving landscape of business management. Discover, learn, and connect with industry leaders as you prepare for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.

About Smart Camp Inc.

Founded in June 2014, Smart Camp's mission is to enhance productivity through technology, mainly by operating the SaaS comparison site "BOXIL" and offering support for sales and marketing. It became part of the Money Forward Group in November 2019 and welcomed Biz Hint as a group member in December 2023, strengthening its mission of facilitating SaaS adoption across diverse customer touchpoints.