SMARTCITY × TOKYO -2022 SUMMER MEETING-

As part of the “Smart Tokyo” initiative being promoted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, we held the “SMARTCITY × TOKYO -2022 SUMMER MEETING-” to disseminate the latest information on smart cities, which have been attracting attention in recent years, through a panel discussion by experts as well as pitches by local governments and startups promoting smart city-related initiatives. On the day, over 460 people from local governments, private companies, academic organizations, etc. from inside and outside Tokyo participated, making it a very successful event. We would like to thank everyone who participated for their valuable time.

Recording of the day

SMARTCITY × TOKYO -2022 SUMMER MEETING- Recording of the day

Program Overview

Panel discussion

“How to create a world-class smart city in Japan”

[Moderator]
Mr. Takehiko Nagumo, Managing Director, Smart City Institute, General Incorporated Association
[Panelist]
Takaaki Umada, Director of FoundX, University of Tokyo and Senior Visiting Fellow, Asia Pacific Initiative, International House of Japan
Yoshitake Yamamuro, Director, Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Japan, World Economic Forum
Manabu Miyasaka, Vice Governor of Tokyo

A cross-pitch between local governments working to make their towns smarter and startups driving smart cities

① “Creating a platform for sharing information on resident support to facilitate multi-layered support”

[Speakers]
Nobuhiko Sato, Director of Welfare Policy Division, Health and Welfare Department, Hino City

② “What location data can do for a better smart city”

[Speakers]
Mr. Sho Yamaguchi, Director of Data Consulting Department, Nightley Co., Ltd.

③ “Make local transportation sustainable through mobility sharing”

[Speakers]
NearMe Inc. President and CEO Koichiro Takahara

④ “Increase human activity levels and solve health and environmental issues”

[Speakers]
CUVEYES Inc. Representative Director Yasuyuki Natsume

⑤ “Efforts to realize Smart City Mitaka (tentative name)”

[Speakers]
Mr. Tatsuki Shimotori, Section Chief, Regional Information Promotion Section, Planning Department, Information Promotion Division, Mitaka City

⑥ “Smart city social implementation in the Web 3.0 era, connecting with social assets and services”

[Speakers]
Yuki Ejiri, Co-founder and CEO of Bitkey Inc.

⑦ “Expanding the circle of support through the use of ICT: Future support for pregnancy, childbirth, and child-rearing”

[Speakers]
Naoya Hashimoto, CEO, Pediatrician, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics Online, Kids Public Co., Ltd.

⑧ “About the smart home community “Ene Plaza”

[Speakers]
Mr. Masayuki Kuroda, Deputy Manager, Looop Inc.

⑨ “Oda Nuclear Power Plant! An approach to solving the electricity problem through the spread of EVs”

[Speakers]
Mr. Dai Onda, Sales Director, REXEV Inc.

⑩ “A city where people can live safely in times of emergency, without having to worry about disasters”

[Speakers]
Takuto Yabuhara, President and CEO of Laspy Inc.

What happened on the day

Panel discussion

Cross Pitch

(Listed in order of appearance)