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Open Innovation EXPO 2025: Shaping the Future of Innovation

The Open Innovation EXPO Executive Committee, under the leadership of Atsushi Yamazawa from Suketto Co., is excited to announce the details of the upcoming Open Innovation EXPO 2025, set to take place in Yokohama in October. This exhibition promises to showcase a diverse array of leading companies and research institutions, covering cutting-edge fields such as AI, robotics, autonomous driving, and aerospace, right through to business co-creation platforms.

Visitors will have the unique opportunity to learn from experts in various seminars that will be held during the event. These sessions are designed to help attendees grasp the latest trends in innovation and gain actionable insights for their business ventures. Here are some highlights of the seminars scheduled for October 23rd and 24th.

Seminar Highlights

Creating Salable Products in the Era of Open Innovation
Date: October 23, 10:30-11:30 AM
Presenter: Jun Konno, EnjinPlus Corporation

In this session, Jun Konno will share his experiences from over 23 years in the retail industry, including time spent at Seven-Eleven Japan and Yahoo. As the founder of EnjinPlus, he emphasizes the importance of cross-functional collaboration in product development. This seminar will provide insights into collaborative product development practices that resonate with customers' true joy.

The Importance of Inter-Company Collaboration for Innovation
Date: October 23, 2:45-3:15 PM
Presenter: Yohei Numata, Sony Group

Yohei Numata will shed light on common challenges faced by companies in new business development, sharing vital insights into practical Open Innovation approaches and successful inter-company collaborations.

Why Open Innovation Often Fails: Revamping Proposals
Date: October 24, 10:30-11:30 AM
Presenter: Hiroshi Higuchi, JAIST

Hiroshi Higuchi will discuss common pitfalls in Open Innovation initiatives and provide participants with strategies to create compelling proposals that capture attention and foster collaboration. His approach has shown significant success in fostering partnerships and business outcomes.

Addressing the Gaps in Social Implementation of Technology
Date: October 24, 1:00-1:30 PM
Presenter: Yusuke Doi, Unidge Inc.

Focusing on the challenges of translating technological advancements into societal implementation, Yusuke Doi will elaborate on the intricate relationship between technology maturity and market integration. Attendees will learn how to align business and research development to utilize Open Innovation effectively.

Event Overview

Event Name: Open Innovation EXPO 2025
Organizer: Open Innovation EXPO Executive Committee (under Suketto Co.)
Support: Yokohama City Economic Bureau, Open Innovation and Venture Creation Council
Dates: October 23 (Thursday) and 24 (Friday), 2025
Venue: Pacifico Yokohama A Hall
URL: oi-expo.com

The event prioritizes pre-registration, which is free of charge. The EXPO will be held concurrently with the Yokohama Robot World 2025, offering a unique opportunity to explore a wide range of innovative technologies in robotics and their applications across various sectors.

For those interested in attending seminars or exploring the exhibition, please register via the provided link: Registration

For media inquiries, please reach out through this link: Media Inquiries.

Join us at the Open Innovation EXPO 2025 to delve deeper into the future of technological advancement and business collaboration!