Unlocking Southeast Asia: A Gateway for Japanese/Hokkaido Startups
| Date and time | Wednesday, February 25, 15:00~16:00 |
| Venue | Former Hokkaido Government Office Building (Red Brick Hall A) |
This session will explore the opportunities and strategic potential for startups from Japan and Hokkaido to expand into Southeast Asia. Panelists will discuss the region’s investment landscape, the attractiveness of Southeast Asian markets, and practical approaches for non-Southeast Asian companies entering the region, including partnership models and ecosystem engagement. The conversation aims to provide actionable insights for building sustainable cross-border growth between Hokkaido and Southeast Asia.
[Speakers]
Kotaro Adachi (Moderator) CEO, TechShake Co-Organizer, IGNITE Philippines
Stanley Ng, Global Partnerships Director, New Energy Nexus
Moana Kitamura CEO, FLOATMEAL
Mulyawan Gani CEO of Digital Business Sinar Mas Land / Managing Partner of Living Lab Ventures
Cong-Thang HUYNH Co-Founder & Chairman, InnoLab Asia
Amanda Umezono Corporate Development Division, Investment Department, MIXI Venture Partner, W inc
Laura Liisa Lemetsar CEO & Founder, LeadnAsia
Unlocking Southeast Asia: A Gateway for Japanese/Hokkaido Startups
| Date and time | Wednesday, February 25, 15:00~16:00 |
| Venue | Former Hokkaido Government Office Building (Red Brick Hall A) |
This session will explore the opportunities and strategic potential for startups from Japan and Hokkaido to expand into Southeast Asia. Panelists will discuss the region’s investment landscape, the attractiveness of Southeast Asian markets, and practical approaches for non-Southeast Asian companies entering the region, including partnership models and ecosystem engagement. The conversation aims to provide actionable insights for building sustainable cross-border growth between Hokkaido and Southeast Asia.
[Speakers]
Kotaro Adachi (Moderator) CEO, TechShake Co-Organizer, IGNITE Philippines
Stanley Ng, Global Partnerships Director, New Energy Nexus
Moana Kitamura CEO, FLOATMEAL
Mulyawan Gani CEO of Digital Business Sinar Mas Land / Managing Partner of Living Lab Ventures
Cong-Thang HUYNH Co-Founder & Chairman, InnoLab Asia
Amanda Umezono Corporate Development Division, Investment Department, MIXI Venture Partner, W inc
Laura Liisa Lemetsar CEO & Founder, LeadnAsia