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TEDxMarunouchi 2026: First Speakers Announced

The Feed Forward Association, based in Minato, Tokyo, is excited to announce the initial speakers for TEDxMarunouchi, set to occur on May 9, 2026. This remarkable event, which embodies TED’s motto of "Ideas Worth Spreading," will feature two distinguished speakers: publishing producer Hiroshi Yoshida and entrepreneur Kozo Yamada.

A Platform for Diverse Ideas

TEDxMarunouchi aims to create a dynamic space where ideas from various fields and perspectives intersect. This year's chosen speakers exemplify this vision:

• - Hiroshi Yoshida from the world of publishing and storytelling
• - Kozo Yamada who represents the intersection of Web3 technology and societal engagement.

Both speakers have made substantial contributions in their respective areas, influencing societal values over years of dedicated practice.

Speaker Profiles

Hiroshi Yoshida

Hiroshi Yoshida is the Chairman of Genius Factory Co., Ltd., and a renowned publishing producer and children's author. Born in 1960 in Niigata Prefecture, he has spent nearly four decades at the forefront of the publishing industry. Yoshida has produced around 2,700 titles, and his own authored books span approximately 200 works, including numerous bestsellers and million sellers. His passion extends beyond publishing as he is deeply involved in nurturing talent and creating value through storytelling.

Kozo Yamada

Kozo Yamada, President and Co-CEO of Digital Entertainment Asset, Inc., was born in 1977 and graduated from the University of Tokyo with a law degree. He initially engaged in television production at TV Tokyo before founding DEA in Singapore in 2018. Yamada’s work focuses on business development using Web3, blockchain, and gamification, connecting entertainment with social issues. He is currently exploring new avenues for value creation in the era of Web3.

What's Next?

In the lead-up to the event, TEDxMarunouchi will continue to announce more speakers from various domains such as science, business, art, technology, and education. The topics and content for each speaker’s presentation will be finalized through dialogues with the TEDxMarunouchi team.

Event Details

• - Event Name: TEDxMarunouchi 2026
• - Date and Time: May 9, 2026 | 13:00 to 19:00 (tentative)
• - Location: Marunouchi Hall & Conference Square, Chiyoda, Tokyo
• - Event Type: TEDx Talks featuring multiple speakers
• - Official Website: TEDxMarunouchi

Association Background

• - Association Name: Feed Forward Association
• - Representative: Kazu Yoshihisa Hisano
• - Location: 5-17-2 Minami Aoyama, Sidoni Building 502, Minato, Tokyo
• - Website: Feed Forward Association
• - Established: April 2018

Media Inquiries

For media inquiries, please contact the TEDxMarunouchi Management Office:

• - Director: Masashi Shibata
• - Phone: 03-6403-9520
• - Fax: 03-6893-3931
• - Mobile: 090-7312-5103
• - Email: [email protected]