GovTech Tokyo Conference: A Leap into Digital Administrative Services
On May 19, 2025, GovTech Tokyo hosted its inaugural event, the GovTech Conference, focusing on the development of digital services within the administration. This platform was created to shed light on how technology is currently being utilized in government operations and to discuss its future potential.
The conference featured a range of speakers, including the chairman of GovTech Tokyo and the Deputy Governor of Tokyo, Manabu Miyasaka. In his opening remarks, he detailed the journey of administrative digital transformation (DX) over the past five years, sharing insights into how the integration of technology has reshaped public services in Tokyo.
Miyasaka outlined a remarkable vision: a future where “administration is within the smartphones of citizens.” This vision is reflected in the plans for developing and managing the official Tokyo App, aimed at streamlining access to essential administrative services at the fingertips of residents.
The latter half of the conference included a dynamic panel discussion featuring Takuya Oikawa, a leading authority in product management. Oikawa's extensive experience in managing technology organizations brought forward essential discussions on product management concepts that can enhance administrative services. He emphasized the importance of in-house production capabilities in government services to drive quality and efficiency, fostering a more responsive administration.
Oikawa was appointed as an executive advisor to GovTech Tokyo on the day of the conference, further solidifying the connection between innovative management practices and public service enhancement.
The archive video of the conference is available for viewing, providing insights into the discussions and strategies presented at this groundbreaking event.
Event Details
- - Title: GovTech Conference vol.0: The Reality and Possibilities of In-House Development of Digital Services in Administration #TokyoApp
- - Date: May 19, 2025
- - Video Link: Watch Here
About GovTech Tokyo:
GovTech Tokyo was established in 2023 as a new platform to effectively advance digital transformation throughout Tokyo, encompassing the metropolitan government and local municipalities. The organization aims to continuously host the GovTech Conferences, providing an open space for discussing the past, present, and future of technology in government.
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