InnovateHer Tokyo 2025: Empowering Women Leaders
Fleurinary Inc., in collaboration with Mitsubishi Estate and Prospera Women, will host the
InnovateHer Tokyo 2025 summit from
November 6 to 7, 2025 at the
Tokyo Innovation Base in Yurakucho, Tokyo. This global summit focuses on pressing issues faced by women leaders and entrepreneurs, including leadership, organizational transformation, funding, AI governance, cultural communication, and mindset challenges.
Following the success of the first session, the summit will include engaging panel discussions featuring prominent women leaders from around the world, as well as various workshops and exhibition booths aimed at deepening learning and networking opportunities.
Participants can look forward to workshops addressing diverse themes such as leadership development, presentation skills, community engagement, the significance of IPOs, and business creation using generative AI. Attendance to the summit is free, but pre-registration is required, especially for workshops.
Summit Overview
- - Date: November 6-7, 2025
- - Venue: Tokyo Innovation Base, Chiyoda, Tokyo
- - Organizers: Fleurinary Inc., Mitsubishi Estate, Prospera Women
- - Supported by: Tokyo Metropolitan Government, JETRO, Startup Ecosystem Association, EmpowerHer, MPower Partners
- - Official Website: InnovateHer Tokyo
- - Workshop Registration: IHT 2025 Workshop
Notable Sessions
Day 1: Entrepreneurial Mindset
Session: Purpose-Driven Impact Business: Transforming Vision into Results
Speaker: Roberta Calarese (CEO of GHAYA & Founder & CEO of SHUAA Capital)
Roberta will share her vast experience in elevating Dubai International Financial Centre to a premier financial hub. Her insights on a purpose-driven growth model will provide actionable strategies for next-gen leaders to convert visions into concrete action plans.
Session: New Trends in AI Governance: Strategies, Risks, and Ethics in International Markets
Speakers: Elizabeth Mytra (Lawyer), Akiko Karaki (Managing Partner at Brunswick Group), LouAnn Conner (Founder of SagaciousThink), Sher-li Torrey (Founder & Director of Mums@Work Asia)
In the era where AI dominates corporate activities, this session will explore how multinational corporations redefine governance beyond mere compliance, delving into strategic oversight, risk management, and ethical responsibilities.
Day 2: Cross-Cultural Communication
Session: The Culture of One: Transforming Cross-Cultural Barriers into High-Performance Drive
Speaker: Natsuyo Nobumoto Lipschutz (CEO of Breakthrough Speaking)
Natsuyo will present a new perspective on how differences can become assets that bolster team strength, promoting leadership and communication strategies rooted in embracing individual uniqueness.
Workshops
Day 2: Leadership
Workshop: Ikebana - Harmonizing Essence and Team
Speaker: Mayuka Yamazaki (Ikebana Master)
In this unique workshop, participants will engage in Ikebana, allowing them to connect with their inner voice and mediate creative expression within teams. This experiential learning will highlight how Japanese traditions can support modern leadership challenges.
Day 2: Organizational Change
Session: The Future of Boardrooms: How Women Strengthen Decision-Making Spaces
Speakers: Breen Sullivan (Founder & CEO of The Fourth Effect), Kat de Haen (Co-Founder of The Fourth Effect)
The discussion will center on how the inclusion of women in decision-making roles drives corporate change and fosters investor and public trust, subsequently aiding business growth.
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