SYUJI IKEDA

• CEO, tei Solutions Inc, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.
• COO, tei Technology LLC, Austin, Texas, USA.

Received the B.S. degree in Physics, PhD. in Electrical Engineering from Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan in 1978 and 2003 respectively and the M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University, USA in 1987.

Joined Semiconductor Division, Hitachi ltd., Tokyo, Japan in 1978, where he was engaged in R&D of state-of-the-art SRAM process and devices and worked on developing process technology for LOGIC, embedded DRAM, embedded Flash memories, and CMOS power RF devices.

In 2005, joined SEMATECH/ATDF at Austin Texas, as a Director of Technology and developed scaled CMOS, non-classical CMOS, new materials and tools. In 2008, established tei Technology LLC at Austin and new business models and provides total (business/technology) solutions to the customers.

Also founded tei Solutions Inc., R&D foundry, in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan in 2010. His main focus is integrating emerging technology onto semiconductor manufacturing technology to create innovative products, including bio sensors, DNA sequencers, and various kinds of IoE devices. Holds over 200 patents in Japan and more than 70 patents in US, and is an author of over 50 technical papers in the field of SRAM technology and manufacturing including several invited talks and papers.

Chaired the IEEE Electron Devices Society meeting (IEDM) in in 2002 as a first General Chair in Asia. Launched the EDTM (Electron Devices Technology and Manufacturing) conference in 2017, which is to focus on manufacturing, especially in Asia. Got the EDS Distinguished Service Award in 2018. A fellow of IEEE.

TADANORI YOSHIDA

• Patent Attorney
• President, Dorait IP Law Firm
• Specific infringement lawsuit counsel

Received M.S. from Dept. of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering of Waseda University. Joined Hitachi, Ltd. and was engaged in R&D of semiconductor manufacturing device and process at Semiconductor Div. After leaving Hitachi, entered Graduate School of Law of Waseda University and majored in Civil Code and Civil Procedures Law. In 2004, was admitted to practice as a Japanese Patent Attorney and worked in a patent firm in Tokyo. In 2011, established Dorait IP Firm. His main field of technical expertise include semiconductor devices, processes, and circuits, nano-technology, materials, chemistry, law, contracts (negotiations), and litigations.

WAKAYUKI KUBOTA

• Patent Attorney
• Junior Partner, Dorait IP Law Firm
• Specific infringement lawsuit counsel

Graduated from Department of Political Science, School of Political Science and Economics of Waseda University. Joined Mitsubishi Corporation and engaged in trading and investment at its chemical division. Joined another major patent firm in 2001. In 2006, admitted to practice as Japanese Patent Attorney. Joined Dorait IP Firm in 2020. Main specialty fields include foreign and domestic IP issues, contracts (negotiations), litigations and machinery and chemistry in general.

JYUNICHI IDESAWA

• Representative Director / CEO

In 2004, received Waseda University Business Contest “Waseda Venture Gate” Grand Prize.

In March 2008

In 2008, graduated from Waseda University Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Department of Precision Mechanical Engineering.

In 2016, established and became the CEO of AISing Ltd.

WAKAYUKI KUBOTA

• Patent Attorney
• Junior Partner, Dorait IP Law Firm
• Specific infringement lawsuit counsel

Graduated from Department of Political Science, School of Political Science and Economics of Waseda University. Joined Mitsubishi Corporation and engaged in trading and investment at its chemical division. Joined another major patent firm in 2001. In 2006, admitted to practice as Japanese Patent Attorney. Joined Dorait IP Firm in 2020. Main specialty fields include foreign and domestic IP issues, contracts (negotiations), litigations and machinery and chemistry in general.

JYUNICHI IDESAWA

• Representative Director / CEO

In 2004, received Waseda University Business Contest “Waseda Venture Gate” Grand Prize.

In March 2008

In 2008, graduated from Waseda University Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Department of Precision Mechanical Engineering.

In 2016, established and became the CEO of AISing Ltd.

TOSHINORI WATABE

• President and CEO, Techno Quality Co., Ltd.

After graduating from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Ibaraki University in 1973, joined Copier Co., Ltd. and engaged in electrical circuit design and safety standards for copiers at the company. Joined Canon Inc. in 1982 and specialized in radio regulations, safety standards, product safety, and reliability of office machines and semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Established Techno Quality Co., Ltd. in 2008. Held seminars and consulting focusing on safety design concept and reliability design of electrical and electronic equipment. Provided a plan for a company to survive 100 years as a corporate advisor focusing on human resources education.

DOSHI SUZUKI

• President, Doshi Suzuki Notary Public and Social Insurance Consultant

After graduating from a university, joined a construction company and supervised the construction of the Toei Metropolitan Subway Oedo Line. Obtained the license of Social Insurance Consultant in 1999. After teaching at a Social Insurance Consultant school, opened the practice in 2006. Has been supporting local companies and management as a specialist in HR and labor relations.

MAMORU ANDO

• Executive Director and Chief Marketing Officer, CONNECTEC JAPAN Corporation

1980 Graduated from Gifu University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Electronic Engineering. After working in the design and development of discrete devices, he was in charge of almost all processes including package development, process development, equipment development, and material development as a back-end process engineer. Experienced the start-up of original package lines in Japan and overseas. Overcame many troubles and accumulated achievements, experience, and knowledge.
In 2000, he was transferred to SANYO Semiconductor (Shekou) Co., Ltd. in Shenzhen, China as Chairman and President, where he had experience in dealing with labor problems in China, etc. After returning to Japan in 2004, he became General Manager of the Hyper Device Division of SANYO Semiconductor Co. In 2005, he became General Manager of the Power Management Business Division, General Manager of the Sales Business Division of SANYO Semiconductor Co.
In 2010, he became Vice President of SANYO Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. After that, the company was sold to ON Semiconductor, where he was responsible for launching a hybrid IC factory in Vietnam as Project Manager. He left the company in 2012. After working for a consulting company, he joined Connectec Japan Inc. in 2015 and became a director the following year, developing a new business model and packaging development outsourcing business. He has experience in almost all divisions at Sanyo Electric, and has experience not only in technological development but also in dealing with issues and creating systems from a management perspective.

KIYOTAKA KATO

• Executive Director, Landing Pad Tokyo
• President and Founder, Surfclean Inc. (established in 2005)
• Representative, K-Square (established in 2018)
• President & CEO, Creative Lab Inc. (established in 2020)
• CTO, Mixing Lab Inc. (since FY2021)
• Executive Director, JIPA
• EiR (coach) for Japan, DMZ

In 1993, completed the doctoral program in electrical engineering at Department of Science and Engineering of Waseda University. Joined the Semiconductor Business Dept. of Hitachi, Ltd., and worked as an engineer for developing the next generation mass production technology to develop multilayer wiring process. In 1997, joined KLA-Tencor in the U.S. and improved the yield of semiconductor device mass production lines deployed in the world as a yield management consultant. In 1999, started up K-Tech Research Co., Ltd., developed plasma processing technology for producing advanced printed circuit boards, and developed, designed, and manufactured the plasma processing mass production equipment. Successfully developed the plasma processing equipment to be used in the packaged boards for a major U.S. MPU manufacturer and used in the flexible boards mass production lines. Lecturer, Salesian Polytechnic (since FY2017 to FY2020). Sagamihara Economic Exchange Coordinator (FY2019). Coordinator, Sagamihara IoT Lab (since FY2016 to FY2020). Coordinator, Sagamihara Robot Implementation Support Center (since FY2018 to FY2020). Currently, engaged in developing the next generation technology and the next generation human resources.

MAMORU ANDO

• Executive Director and Chief Marketing Officer, CONNECTEC JAPAN Corporation

1980 Graduated from Gifu University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Electronic Engineering. After working in the design and development of discrete devices, he was in charge of almost all processes including package development, process development, equipment development, and material development as a back-end process engineer. Experienced the start-up of original package lines in Japan and overseas. Overcame many troubles and accumulated achievements, experience, and knowledge.
In 2000, he was transferred to SANYO Semiconductor (Shekou) Co., Ltd. in Shenzhen, China as Chairman and President, where he had experience in dealing with labor problems in China, etc. After returning to Japan in 2004, he became General Manager of the Hyper Device Division of SANYO Semiconductor Co. In 2005, he became General Manager of the Power Management Business Division, General Manager of the Sales Business Division of SANYO Semiconductor Co.
In 2010, he became Vice President of SANYO Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. After that, the company was sold to ON Semiconductor, where he was responsible for launching a hybrid IC factory in Vietnam as Project Manager. He left the company in 2012. After working for a consulting company, he joined Connectec Japan Inc. in 2015 and became a director the following year, developing a new business model and packaging development outsourcing business. He has experience in almost all divisions at Sanyo Electric, and has experience not only in technological development but also in dealing with issues and creating systems from a management perspective.

KIYOTAKA KATO

• Executive Director, Landing Pad Tokyo
• President and Founder, Surfclean Inc. (established in 2005)
• Representative, K-Square (established in 2018)
• President & CEO, Creative Lab Inc. (established in 2020)
• CTO, Mixing Lab Inc. (since FY2021)
• Executive Director, JIPA
• EiR (coach) for Japan, DMZ

In 1993, completed the doctoral program in electrical engineering at Department of Science and Engineering of Waseda University. Joined the Semiconductor Business Dept. of Hitachi, Ltd., and worked as an engineer for developing the next generation mass production technology to develop multilayer wiring process. In 1997, joined KLA-Tencor in the U.S. and improved the yield of semiconductor device mass production lines deployed in the world as a yield management consultant. In 1999, started up K-Tech Research Co., Ltd., developed plasma processing technology for producing advanced printed circuit boards, and developed, designed, and manufactured the plasma processing mass production equipment. Successfully developed the plasma processing equipment to be used in the packaged boards for a major U.S. MPU manufacturer and used in the flexible boards mass production lines. Lecturer, Salesian Polytechnic (since FY2017 to FY2020). Sagamihara Economic Exchange Coordinator (FY2019). Coordinator, Sagamihara IoT Lab (since FY2016 to FY2020). Coordinator, Sagamihara Robot Implementation Support Center (since FY2018 to FY2020). Currently, engaged in developing the next generation technology and the next generation human resources.

CHIEKO BOND

• Director, Business Development and Canadian Operations, Landing Pad Tokyo
• President and CEO, Mixing Lab Inc.
• COO, Creative Lab Inc.
• Conference/simultaneous interpreter accredited by the Canadian government
• Translator
• Sr. Representative of the City of Sagamihara in Toronto
• EiR (coach) for Japan, DMZ

Masters of Science in Management from Toronto Metropolitan University. Graduated from Department of English Literature of Hiroshima University. After working for Mazda Motor Company, Ford Motor Corporation, and the Ontario Government Tokyo office, moved to Canada in December 1990. Became accredited by Canadian government as a conference/simultaneous interpreter and interpreted for prime ministers and ministers in bilateral and multilateral meetings and conferences including G7/G20 summit/ministerial meetings. Interpreted for negotiations of Japan/Canada agreements and working level talks. Worked in all continents excluding Australia at public and private international conferences, joint technology development meetings, IRs, and GMP audits. Currently representing the City of Sagamihara in Toronto to maintain and promote the friendship city relationship. Worked as a consulting translator for companies and organizations including legal/risk management division of a multi-national company. Currently, supporting joint development and business development between Canadian and Japanese companies.

TOMOKAZU SATO

• Professor Emeritus, University of Tokyo
• Advisor of Robotics and AI Div., NEDO
• Advisor of Tokyo Robot Industry Activation Project, Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Received B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Tokyo, in 1971, 1973, and 1976, respectively. In 1976, joined the Electrotechnical Laboratory (ETL) of the Agency of Industrial Science and Technology. In 1983, moved to the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST) of the University of Tokyo. In 1998, became Professor of the Department of Mechano-Informatics of the university. In 2013, moved to the Future Center Initiatives of the university as a Project Professor. His current research interests include human symbiosis robot systems as well as community co-creation robotics. An active member of the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, the Robotics Society of Japan.

SHINICHI KONDO

[Academic background]

2001-2005 Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Doctoral Program, Waseda University

1999-2001 Graduate School of International Relations, Master’s Degree Program, Ritsumeikan University

1993-1997 School of Social Sciences, Waseda University

[Work history]

2013-Now Associate Professor, Iwate Prefectural University, Faculty of Policy Studies

2004-2013 Researcher, Japan Society for the Promotion of Machine, Economic Research Institute,

2001-2003 Researcher, NEC Research Institute

1997-1999 Mie Bank,LTD

[Academic society]

Japan Scholarly Association for Asian Management,

Japan Academy of International Business Studies,

The Society for Industrial Studies, Japan

International Academy of Strategic Management, Japan

[Research areas]

International Business Strategy, Asian business strategy, Management strategy, Small business management strategy

HIROAKI KONDO

• Professor
• Faculty of Business Administration and Economics, Osaka International University
• MBA (Institute of Business and Accounting, Kwansei Gakuin University)
• Career Consultant
• Major research areas: Marketing and Human Resources Management

Professional Experience

2018 – Present
Faculty of Business Administration and Economics, Osaka International University Teaching classes and offering seminars in Marketing Management

2008 – 2017
Panasonic Corporation In charge of HR development for marketing personnel in Europe, Asia and America In charge of management and the career development in Japan, conducting around 50 classes per year

1983 – 2007
In charge of global marketing for audio-visual products, including marketing management for Asia and Europe. (Posted in USA as Product Manager from 1995 – 1998)

1983
Joined Panasonic Corporation

YO ISHIGAKI

Dr. Yo Ishigaki received the Master of Fine Arts degree from Tama Art University Tokyo, Japan, in 2010 and the Ph.D. degree in engineering from National University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo, Japan, in 2014. From 2002 to 2013, he was a researcher with the Intelligent Systems Laboratory of SECOM Corporation, Tokyo, Japan. His research interest includes the participatory monitoring by smart environmental sensors, development of medical devices inspired from media arts and entertainment technologies. His awards and honors include the Japan International Prize Heisei Memorial Research Grant (The Japan Prize Foundation), Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award (Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation), RedDot Design Award (Germany) and Good Design Award (Japan).

HIROAKI KONDO

• Professor
• Faculty of Business Administration and Economics, Osaka International University
• MBA (Institute of Business and Accounting, Kwansei Gakuin University)
• Career Consultant
• Major research areas: Marketing and Human Resources Management

Professional Experience

2018 – Present
Faculty of Business Administration and Economics, Osaka International University Teaching classes and offering seminars in Marketing Management

2008 – 2017
Panasonic Corporation In charge of HR development for marketing personnel in Europe, Asia and America In charge of management and the career development in Japan, conducting around 50 classes per year

1983 – 2007
In charge of global marketing for audio-visual products, including marketing management for Asia and Europe. (Posted in USA as Product Manager from 1995 – 1998)

1983
Joined Panasonic Corporation

YO ISHIGAKI

Dr. Yo Ishigaki received the Master of Fine Arts degree from Tama Art University Tokyo, Japan, in 2010 and the Ph.D. degree in engineering from National University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo, Japan, in 2014. From 2002 to 2013, he was a researcher with the Intelligent Systems Laboratory of SECOM Corporation, Tokyo, Japan. His research interest includes the participatory monitoring by smart environmental sensors, development of medical devices inspired from media arts and entertainment technologies. His awards and honors include the Japan International Prize Heisei Memorial Research Grant (The Japan Prize Foundation), Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award (Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation), RedDot Design Award (Germany) and Good Design Award (Japan).

TOSHIYUKI MATSUMOTO

• Professor, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering,
  College of Science and Engineering, Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan.

Received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from Keio University, Tokyo, in 1985, 1987 and 2001, respectively. From 2003 to 2010, served as Associate Professor, and from 2011 to the present, as Professor at Aoyama Gakuin University. His research interests include Industrial Engineering (IE), improvement activities (KAIZEN) in actual many factories, Production Systems Design, and manufacturing education system.

GENTIANE VENTURE

• Distinguished professor, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology and a cross appointed fellow with AIST

A French Roboticist working in academia in Tokyo. Her research is rooted in human body dynamics and tries to design robot behavior to achieve personalized human robot interaction. Her work is highly interdisciplinary and she collaborates with psychologists, physiologists, philosophers, artists, neuro-scientists, designers、ergonomists, bio-mechanists.