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Okayama Startup Scrum: Promoting Startup Collaboration and Growth

Creww Inc., led by CEO Sorato Ijichi, is proud to announce its role in the management of the upcoming Okayama Startup Scrum symposium, organized by Okayama City. This significant event aims to enhance the growth and recognition of startups while providing opportunities for collaboration. Scheduled for September 9, 2025, the symposium has officially opened its website for participant registration.

The Okayama Startup Scrum will feature an engaging agenda, including keynote speeches, panel discussions, talk sessions, and startup pitches. A diverse range of expert speakers has already been confirmed to share insights and engage in meaningful discussion throughout the event.

Event Overview

The symposium serves as a platform for companies from Okayama, alongside various industry experts, to convene and interact with the products and services of local startups. This dialogue is crucial not just for supporting the growth of startups but also for fostering collaborative opportunities that can contribute to revitalizing the regional economy.

• - Official Website: Okayama Startup Scrum
• - Date and Time: September 9, 2025, from 10 AM to 5 PM
• - Location: Okayama Convention Center, 3rd Floor, Convention Hall, Okayama City
• - Expected Attendance: 500 people
• - Participation Fee: Free
• - Organizers: Okayama City, General Incorporated Foundation for Administrative Comprehensive Center
• - Management: Creww, Inc.
• - Expected Support and Cooperation: Including but not limited to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Okayama University, Chugoku Bank, Okayama Commerce and Industry Association, and others.

Registration for attendees is available through the following link: Registration Form

Event Schedule

The day will kick off at 10:00 AM with an opening session featuring video messages from key local figures such as Okayama City Mayor Masao Omori and Ayumi Fujimoto, representing the Startup Ecosystem Association.

Morning Session

• - 10:30 - 11:30 AM: Keynote Speech

- Topic: “How CFOs Can Drive Business Growth”
- Speaker: Tomoaki Yagi, CFO of Timee Co., Ltd.

• - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Panel Discussion

- Topic: “Choosing Co-Creation from Okayama: Future Maps of Startups and Local Enterprises”
- Speakers: Takaaki Adachi, President of Japan Post Capital Co., Kyohei Suzuki, Head of Financial AlgoTech Company, Ryosuke Shiki, Area Lead of Creww West Japan, among others.

• - 12:30 - 1:00 PM: Break

Afternoon Sessions

• - 1:00 - 2:00 PM: Talk Session 1

- Topic: “Who Communicates Local Challenges?” - Potential of Local Journalism from Setouchi
- Speakers: Jun Hori from 8bitNews, Keiichiro Fujita, and others.

• - 2:00 - 4:00 PM: Startup Pitch Session

- Various entrepreneurs including Shunki Kubo of ABABA Co., Koichiro Shirakami of Ieiraha Co., and many more will present their innovative startups to the audience.

• - 4:00 - 5:00 PM: Talk Session 2

- Topic: “The Shift” - The Start of the Mobility Revolution
- Speakers: Kazunari Kusunose from KG Motors, Takamasa Suji from Zip Infrastructure, and others.

• - 5:00 PM onwards: Closing remarks.

For more updates and information about the speakers and the event, please visit the official website at Okayama Startup Scrum.

About Creww Inc.

Founded on August 13, 2012, and headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, Creww Inc. operates one of Japan's largest open innovation platforms. With a vision to create an era of great challenges, the company supports startups, entrepreneurs, and businesses across various sectors, aligning its services with their unique needs. With over 500 partnerships in open innovation programs and about 1,500 collaborations, Creww has a substantial track record and contributes to the growth of the startup ecosystem not only in Japan but also in Asia, fostering global collaborative innovation.

• - Website: Creww Inc.