An exciting occasion to know about the Italian startup ecosystem and the investment opportunities it offers.
Italian startups pitching their ideas, two startup gurus introducing us to different business environments that have a great potential for collaboration, networking in a relaxed mood and space.
And of course, good Italian food and drinks to spice it all up.
In the heart of Tokyo, Roppongi Hills Cross Point.
Italian startups pitching their ideas, two startup gurus introducing us to different business environments that have a great potential for collaboration, networking in a relaxed mood and space.
And of course, good Italian food and drinks to spice it all up.
In the heart of Tokyo, Roppongi Hills Cross Point.
Program
Doors open at 13:30
Opening Session
14:00 - 14:30
Keynote Speakers
Emil Abirascid, "The innovation you don't expect, the new culture of entrepreneurship"
Annti Sonninen, "Title to be confirmed"
Pitching Session
14:30 - 15:30
Presentations from startups and Q&A
15:30 - 15:45
Coffee break
15:45 - 16:45
Greeting address by the Italian astronaut Paolo Nespoli (tbc)
Presentations from startups and Q&A
Networking Session
16:45 - 18:30
Networking, refreshments and demonstrations from startups
Opening Session
14:00 - 14:30
Keynote Speakers
Emil Abirascid, "The innovation you don't expect, the new culture of entrepreneurship"
Annti Sonninen, "Title to be confirmed"
Pitching Session
14:30 - 15:30
Presentations from startups and Q&A
15:30 - 15:45
Coffee break
15:45 - 16:45
Greeting address by the Italian astronaut Paolo Nespoli (tbc)
Presentations from startups and Q&A
Networking Session
16:45 - 18:30
Networking, refreshments and demonstrations from startups
Keynote Speakers
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Emil Abirascid
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Antti Sonninen
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Journalist and founder of Startupbusiness, the social network where startups, investors, enterprises, universities, incubators and scientific parks can change experiences, resources, projects and do business together.
He writes about innovation and innovative startups on Il Sole 24 Ore, the main Italian financial newspaper. He is also curator of StartupDigest Italy and advisor of International Accelerator. For more information, visit his website. |
CEO of Slush Tokyo, the event that is revolutionizing the business scene in the region and creating a new culture of entrepreneurship among Asian youth. A space where different startup communities can come together and learn from each other.
This year Slush Asia is expecting over 5,000 attendees, with over 400 startups, 200 investors and 400 media representatives from all over the world. |
Italy is today full of skilled people with the willingness to develop new companies to address the fast changing requests coming from a new generation of customers. |
The interest of Japanese university students in startups has been low compared to other countries. We are changing that by building new role models and a community of support. |
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150 Years of Diplomatic Relations between Italy and Japan
The Italian Innovation Day 2016 has been organized by the Italian Embassy in Tokyo within the framework of activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Italy and Japan. The full calendar of events is available at the website Italy in Japan 2016.
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