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Spice Factory's CSO Ayano Ryugo at Sustainable Brands 2026

In an exciting announcement, Ayano Ryugo, the Chief Sustainability Officer of Spice Factory, will participate as a panelist in the Sustainable Brands Conference 2026. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in Japan, the conference will take place in Marunouchi, Tokyo, on February 18-19, 2026.

Panel Discussion: Sustainability as a Strategic Asset

The theme of Ayano Ryugo's panel will be titled "CxO Colloquium: Sustainability as a Weapon". In today's business landscape, sustainability has evolved beyond being a mere component of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); it is now foundational for business growth and competitive advantage.

The era where sustainability was solely the responsibility of the CSO has ended. Today, all C-suite executives, including CEOs, are expected to incorporate sustainability into their decision-making processes. This session will bring together leaders from various companies to discuss their commitments to sustainability and the perspectives that guide their decisions.

Event Details

• - Date & Time: February 18, 2026, from 13:45 to 15:00 JST
• - Format: Panel Discussion
• - Participants: Expected attendance of 5,000 individuals over two days, with multiple sessions, workshops, and networking events.

Ayano Ryugo’s Background

Ayano Ryugo has a rich background in public relations and strategic consulting. After working in the PR departments of small to medium enterprises, she became a freelancer and established With Media, where she provided consulting services to startups. In 2017, she supported the PR strategy of a biotech venture, Musk, before taking on the role of CEO in 2018. During her tenure, her efforts garnered various awards, including top prizes at business contests and acceptance into Japan's J-Startup program. After departing from Musk in 2020, she joined Spice Factory in 2021, where she currently supports sustainable initiatives.

Other notable panelists for this session include Takuya Minami, CFO and Sustainability Officer at Tokyo Gas, Nami Inoue, Executive Officer at TBS Holdings, and Naoki Adachi, a sustainability producer and advisor.

About the Sustainable Brands Conference

The Sustainable Brands Conference 2026 in Tokyo is set to be one of the largest community conferences focused on sustainability. Since its inception in 2006, it has served as a global community where brands and innovators collaborate to envision the future of business. Since launching in Japan in 2016, the conference has witnessed over 32,488 participants, 1,929 speakers, and 473 sponsoring companies participating in discussions that integrate sustainability into brand and organizational value creation.

The latest event, SB'25 Tokyo, drew 5,048 attendees across two days and featured 71 sessions, showcasing the conference's growth as a platform for sustainable discourse.

Participants can look forward to engaging sessions, collaborative workshops, and networking opportunities designed to elevate the conversation around sustainable business practices.

For more details about the panel session featuring Ayano Ryugo, please refer to the official conference page: Sustainable Brands Conference 2026 - English and Japanese.