Join the Farm Design & Development Forum 2025 at Makuhari Messe
Farm Design & Development Forum 2025
The Farm Design & Development Forum 2025 is set to take place during the monumental Agricultural WEEK at Makuhari Messe on October 1-2, 2025. Organized by AgriConnect Co., Ltd., led by President Iori Kumamoto, this event aims to foster collaboration between agriculture-focused enterprises, technological startups, financial institutions, local governments, and agricultural corporations. It serves as a hub for networking and collaboration in Japan's rapidly evolving agricultural landscape.
Purpose of the Forum
In today’s agricultural sector, where change is constant, this forum will gather various stakeholders to share insights and create avenues for new partnerships and investments. Participants will benefit from presentations by pioneering agricultural entities and local governments committed to innovating regional industries. The goal is to cultivate collaboration among business entities to design the future of agriculture collaboratively.
Who Should Attend?
- - Ambitious agricultural executives and leaders
- - Companies considering entering or expanding in the agricultural sector
- - Financial institutions and investors seeking agricultural investment opportunities
- - Local government representatives focused on attracting businesses
- - Individuals interested in collaboration across agriculture and other industries for regional economic development
Event Details
The forum will be held at a dedicated booth within the 15th Agricultural WEEK at Makuhari Messe. Here are the specifics:
- - Location: Special Booth within Agricultural WEEK, Makuhari Messe
- - Dates: October 1 (Wednesday) 10:30 AM - 4:15 PM (Networking until 5 PM) / October 2 (Thursday) 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Networking until 4:45 PM)
- - Capacity: First 50 participants per session
- - Participation Fee: Free (Pre-registration required on a first-come, first-served basis)
- - Organizer: General Incorporated Association Farm Design & Development
Forum Agenda
Day 1: October 1 (Wednesday)
- - Session 1: Growth and Development of Next-Generation Agricultural Corporations
- Speakers: Kazuhiko Furuya (Former Head of Matsushita Political Economy School) and Iori Kumamoto
- Overview: A discussion on what the future leaders of agriculture should envision and how they can grow amid shifting management environments.
- - Session 2: Cutting-edge Business Models with Growing Agricultural Corporations
- Speaker: Iori Kumamoto
- Overview: Insights into strategies for agricultural corporations to succeed in expanding to other regions and examples of municipalities attracting businesses.
- - Session 3: Agricultural Corporation Pitch Presentations
- Speakers: Leaders from top agricultural corporations presenting their visions and strategies followed by networking opportunities.
Day 2: October 2 (Thursday)
- - Session 4: Practical Guide to Building Strategies for Other Regions and Municipal Collaborations
- Speaker: Takeshi Sudo (AgriConnect Executive Officer)
- Overview: Strategies for agricultural corporations seeking expansion and case studies from successful municipalities.
- - Session 5: Presentations by Agricultural Corporations and Municipalities
- Overview: Agricultural corporations share expansion strategies, while municipalities present their attractive qualities and strategies for drawing corporations.
Registration Information
Registration for the FDD Forum is required. Please sign up using the link provided. Also, a separate registration for attending the Agricultural WEEK exhibition is necessary.
Registration Link
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding the event, please reach out to the organizing office at AgriConnect:
- - Email: [email protected]
About Agricultural WEEK
The Agricultural WEEK is Japan's largest exhibition for agriculture and livestock, featuring around 1,000 exhibitors and leading industry seminars. The event aims to facilitate business matching and insights into recent trends. The 15th Agricultural WEEK will be held from October 1 to October 3, 2025.
About Farm Design & Development
The General Incorporated Association Farm Design & Development aims at the sustainable development of agriculture and the food industry by supporting domestic and international agricultural leaders and stakeholders through network building, human resource development, and technology implementation.
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