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SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026: Africa–Japan Ventures Connect: Practising Co‑Creation and Open Innovation in Africa

International House of Japan, 11‑16 Roppongi 5‑chome, Minato‑ku, Tokyo , 16:00

This closed‑door forum brings together Japanese corporates and African market actors to support actionable market entry and execution in Africa. Through market insights, startup ecosystem perspectives and real‑world case studies of M&A and business alliances, the session provides a practical roadmap for co‑creation and open innovation.

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Speakers

Moderator

  • Kohei Muto, CEO, Double Feather Partners

Panelists

  • Lucien Granger, Vice President, Absa Bank
  • Satoshi Akita, CEO, WASSHA Inc.
  • Takaya Sato, Partner, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto
  • Naoshige Kinoshita, Lead Program Coordinator, Asia External Representative Office, African Development Bank
  • Nathan Fredericks, Programme Director, IDC South Africa
  • Anshu Mandal, Business Development Advisor, Shell Foundation
  • Hiroshi Matsumoto, CEO, CourieMate / Yamaha Motor Group
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