Join us for a drink and light hors d’oeuvres, courtesy of our Platinum Sponsors.

• The Lobby Bar at the Tokyo EDITION, Tonanomon website
• A short walk from the Okura. 
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• Dress Code: Casual

Introduction to Forum

We’ll kick off with an overview of the next three days - what to expect and how to make the most of each event.

• "Why Japan?" Insights from James Kondo (Geodesic Capital & International House of Japan)
• "One-on-One Meetings: Everything you need to know to maximize the value of these carefully curated meetings" with Marcus Otsuji (Geodesic Japan)
• “Understanding Japan’s AI policy landscape and government efforts to drive adoption"
  Special Presentation by Hiroki Habuka (AI Governance Association Japan & Center for Strategic and International Studies)
• IMPORTANT TO ATTEND
• Dress Code: Business Casual

Curated introductory meetings with potential partners and customers.

• Your personalized meeting schedule will be available the week of Februrary 9th.
• Dress Code: Business Casual

"From Adoption to Impact: Leading in the AI Era”

• The year's theme reflects the evolution from ambition to outcomes. Success now depends on proving tangible value, scaling intelligently, and leading with purpose in an AI-driven future.
• Dress Code: Business (Suit or jacket recommended. Tie optional.)

Following the Tech Conference, a Networking Reception will be held. 

• Showcase your company at your signage-designated table.
• Excellent opportunity to connect with professionals from Japanese corporations.
• Dress Code: Business (Suit or jacket recommended. Tie optional.)

Jesper Koll, one of Japan’s most influential economic advisors, will lead a high-level discussion on the forces shaping Japan’s economic outlook.

• Jesper Koll Bio
• Limited to two senior-level invitees per company.
• Formal breakfast will be served.
• Dress Code: Business Casual

Curated introductory meetings with potential partners and customers.

• Your personalized meeting schedule will be available the week of Februrary 9th.
• Dress Code: Business Casual

By invitation only. Exclusive program for DeepTech companies to engage with the Geodesic Alliance Fund partners. Explore why collaboration with the Japanese innovation ecosystem is critical to their growth and to Japan’s long-term economic and national security interests.

• International House of Japan
• 10-minute taxi ride
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• Lunch will be served.
• Dress Code: Business Casual

"A New Era of Creativity Shaped by Agentic AI”

• A developer-focused program designed to present to and network with software developers and engineers from leading Japanese corporations, systems integrators, startups, and digital-native companies.
• Dress Code: Business Casual

Enjoy a rare opportunity to network with a distinguished group of Japanese business leaders and policymakers.

• Salesforce Tower Tokyo (inside Nippon Life Marunouchi Garden Tower)
• 15-minute taxi ride
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• Cocktails and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served.
• Please expect to receive an email from Salesforce a few days prior. You must pre-register in their system.
• Dress Code: Business (Suit or jacket recommended. Tie optional.)

A must-attend session on winning your Japan GTM!

• Understand Japan’s market dynamics- the cultural and structural market idiosyncrasies and how to navigate them with the right strategy but also the right tactical focus for each functional group (sales, marketing, product, customer success, etc.)
• Avoid common GTM mistakes with practical advice on hiring, localization, and partnerships
• Learn from the Geodesic Japan Team’s first-hand insights about how they have helped 25+ companies succeed in the Japanese market over the past few years
• Hear executive insights from Miki Tsusaka (President, Microsoft Japan), Hiro Kawanobe (Country Manager, Figma Japan), and Andrew Nimmer (Japan’s leading executive recruiter)
• Leave with a clear roadmap to launch and/or scale in Japan
   
• Lunch will be served.
• Dress Code: Business Casual