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GUNMA Atotsugi Conference Vol.01: A Platform for Collaboration

AlphaDrive, a company dedicated to supporting successors in Gunma Prefecture, is thrilled to announce the launch of the GUNMA Atotsugi Community Event. This initiative is part of a larger program designed to enhance business succession in the area, particularly targeting small and medium-sized enterprises that are navigating the challenges of transitioning to a new generation. The core mission is to foster sustainable growth through innovation and collaboration among successors, commonly known as Atotsugi.

The GUNMA Atotsugi Community will serve as a collaborative space for local successors, encouraging connections and inspiring a culture of support and innovation among them. Participants will have the opportunity to share ideas, forge partnerships, and engage in extensive discussions focused on evolution and growth within their respective family businesses.

Event Overview

The inaugural event, Atotsugi GENSEN Conference Vol.01, is set to take place on September 4, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Gunma Prefectural Office's 32nd Floor Co-Creation Space, NETSUGEN. The event is attendance free but requires prior registration, with a cap of 30 participants on a first-come-first-served basis. Anyone interested in supporting successors, engaging with peers, or simply exploring the topic is welcome to join.

Participants will engage in discussions surrounding the theme, "Leveraging External Strengths: Building Cross-Boundary Teams for Atotsugi," which is particularly relevant in today's context of labor shortages and recruitment challenges. This theme aligns with the necessity of incorporating external insights and strengths to create cross-boundary teams.

Special Guests and Discussions

The event will feature valuable insights from two current Atotsugi who have successfully incorporated external talents into their family businesses. Among our guests, Tomoka Hatanaka from Kanesa-en, who is navigating the rebranding of her family business while working remotely as a designer, and Kenji Sugahara from Sugihara Shōji, who has welcomed professionals from the Tokyo region to spearhead new business initiatives.

Additionally, the conference will welcome perspectives from support organizations focusing on the participant discussions and interactions, ultimately creating a space to collaboratively explore ways to build supportive networks.

Schedule of Events

• - 6:00 PM: Opening remarks
• - 6:05 PM: Talk Session 1 - Exploring the potential of cross-boundary teams
• - 6:45 PM: Talk Session 2 - Strategies for creating cross-boundary teams
• - 7:15 PM: Sharing thoughts and experiences with fellow participants
• - 7:25 PM: Closing remarks
• - 7:30 PM: Networking and informal discussions
• - 8:00 PM: End of event

How to Participate

To register for the event, please follow this link to the registration form, available until September 2nd, 2025, at 11:59 PM. For those unable to attend but interested in the GUNMA Atotsugi community, we invite you to join our official Facebook group for ongoing updates and community engagement.

Conclusion

This event promises to be a rich opportunity not only for Atotsugi but also for anyone interested in new ideas, collaboration, and business growth in Gunma Prefecture. Let's come together to explore the future of our family businesses and support each other in this exciting journey!

Organized by: Gunma Prefecture, Department of Regional Business Support, in collaboration with AlphaDrive Inc.
For further inquiries, please contact the administration office of the Gunma Successor Innovation Support Program.
Contact: Harukawa / Fujita
Phone: 090-6746-6706
Email: [email protected]