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Coupa Inspire World Tour Tokyo 2025

Coupa Inc., an AI-native leading total expense management platform, will host the Coupa Inspire World Tour Tokyo 2025 on July 29, 2025, at the Toranomon Hills Forum in Tokyo. This conference aims to discuss strategies for sustainable growth amidst rising uncertainties, including escalated raw material costs, supply chain disturbances, changes in trade policies, and geopolitical risks.

The event will feature 29 experts from various industries who will share real-life case studies focusing on procurement, purchasing, and supply chain transformations that contribute to long-term growth and profitability. Attendees will gain insights into effective leadership approaches during these tumultuous times.

Special Session and Keynote Speakers

A highlight of the conference will be a special session led by former Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks manager, Kuniya Kudo, who will delve into the essential aspects of organizational building and decision-making necessary for navigating through uncertainties.

The keynote address will be delivered by Naoaki Maeda, head of Digital Transformation at Sekisui Chemical Co., who will discuss the company's long-term vision and the journey of transformation in expense management.

Coupa will also unveil its vision and product roadmap for achieving autonomous and strategic spending transformations and enhancing supply chain efficiency.

Featured Case Studies

Prominent industry representatives from Shionogi & Co., Ltd., Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd., Takasago International Corporation, Yamato Transport Co., Ltd., Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd., and Logisteed Corporation will present their insights and results achieved through Coupa's platform.

Networking Opportunities

Attendees will have the chance to engage in a networking party where they can discuss ideas with speakers and peers, fostering an environment for exchange not available in conventional settings.

Event Details

• - Event Name: Coupa Inspire World Tour Tokyo 2025
• - Date: July 29, 2025, starting from 10:00 AM
• - Venue: Toranomon Hills Forum (4th and 5th floors, Toranomon Hills Mori Tower, 1-23-3 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
• - Who Should Attend: Executives and personnel from procurement, finance, supply chain, management planning, IT departments, and more.
• - Registration: Free, with prior registration required. Sign up at Coupa Event Registration

Schedule Overview

10:00 - 11:30 AM: Keynote - Transforming Spending and Future Utilization of AI
- Naoaki Maeda (Sekisui Chemical Co.)
- Salvatore Lombardo (Coupa Software Inc.)
- Koichiro Hantaka (Coupa)
- Yukari Yamada (Coupa)

11:50 AM - 12:30 PM: Learning from Successful Cases in Coupa Implementation
- Shin Shirakami (HIPUS Consulting & Solution)
- Yukari Yamada (Coupa)

12:50 - 1:30 PM: Procurement Transformation in the AI Era
- Yusuke Miyake (KPMG)
- Takahiro Tabata & Takashi Kawakami from NRI
- Kyozo Hiraasa (MonotaRO)

1:50 - 5:30 PM: Various sessions covering strategic sourcing, governance enhancement, and success stories from Yamato Transport and Shionogi Pharmaceutical.

7:50 - 8:30 PM: Networking Party

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