Comprehensive Timetable Released for the Disaster Tech Startup Conference 2025

Overview of the Disaster Tech Startup Conference 2025

The Disaster Tech Startup Conference 2025, organized by Spectee Inc., is set to take place online on October 30, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:50 PM. This event is being touted as Japan’s largest disaster tech conference, showcasing the latest advancements in crisis management technology fostered by innovative startups. Expect a robust program featuring key discussions and presentations that address how disaster tech can lead to a safer, more resilient society.

As it marks its fifth edition, last year's conference received an overwhelmingly positive response, with a satisfaction rate exceeding 90%. Attendees can look forward to insightful exchanges surrounding disaster prevention tactics, best practices, and technology applications that can mitigate risks in a disaster-prone nation like Japan.

Key Themes and Highlights

The conference will cover several vital topics, focusing on the cutting-edge disaster tech solutions emerging from Japan. Among the themes:

- Tomorrow's Technology: Experts will discuss how space technology, including satellite data and AI, will play a pivotal role in establishing a resilient society. This topic promises to unveil new avenues for integrating tech solutions with disaster preparedness efforts.
- Challenges on the Global Stage: With industry experts, including representatives from JICA, this session will delve into strategies and challenges that Japanese disaster tech startups face as they aim to expand into international markets.
- Startup Highlights: Four pioneering startups, including Spectee, will pitch their innovative solutions to the audience, providing first-hand insights into their respective technologies and business models.

Detailed Timetable

The event's timetable consists of under four hours of engaging content. Here’s the breakdown:

- 1:00 PM: Opening Remarks

- 1:05 PM: Talk Session 1 - The Future of Disaster Prevention with Space Technology: How satellite data and AI contribute to a resilient society. Speakers include:

- Genki Arai, CEO of Synspective
- Masashi Sato, Co-founder/CSO of SPACETIDE
- Kenjiro Murakami, CEO of Spectee

- 1:55 PM: Talk Session 2 - Overseas Strategies for Disaster Tech Startups: Insights into how startups from Japan are changing global disaster response. Speakers:

- Hiroki Ochi, Executive Officer of WOTA
- Tatsuji Higuchi, Section Chief at JICA
- Satoshi Neguro, COO of Spectee

- 2:45 PM: Startup Pitches: Each startup will present their unique solutions. The lineup includes:

- "Spectee Pro": AI disaster and crisis management solution by Spectee’s CEO Kenjiro Murakami.
- "SPACECOOL": Exploring the potential of radiative cooling materials for disaster mitigation by Takuji Hojyamama from SPACECOOL.
- "Climate Vision": A platform for flood risk analysis presented by Yuki Kita from Gaia Vision.
- "Anshin Stock": A subscription-based disaster stockpiling solution by Taktos Yabu from Laspy.

- 3:45 PM: Startup Talk Session: How startups are tackling natural disasters and the new challenges they bring to entrepreneurship. Featuring all four startups.

(Note: Speaker line-up subject to change. For updated information, please check the official site.)

Event Summary & How to Participate

- Event Name: Disaster Tech Startup Conference 2025
- Date & Time: October 30, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:50 PM (JST)
- Location: Online
- Participation Fee: Free (Pre-registration required)
- Registration Page: Register Here

Participants who pre-register can also access archived sessions should they miss the live broadcast.

About Spectee Inc.

Founded in November 2011 and headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Spectee has a mission to visualize crises by analyzing data obtained from various sources such as social media, weather data, and road/camera feeds. Their AI-driven real-time disaster management service, Spectee Pro, allows rapid data collection, visualization, and forecasting of disasters to assist municipalities, media entities, and infrastructure companies in their response efforts. As of July 2024, they're boasting over 1,000 contracts and have also begun overseas market deployment, already licensing the service in the Philippines to central and local governments. They continue to innovate with services aimed at supply chain risk management and disaster preparedness, including their latest offering of a cost-effective risk management solution.