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Final Day Agenda

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 13:00-19:00 · Soehanna Hall

Time	Title
13:00-13:10	Welcome & Introduction
13:10-13:20	Opening Remarks Ken Katsuyama, SVP, Head of Global Business, NTT, Inc.
13:20-13:30	Keynote Speech ① Teuku Riefky Harsya, Minister of Creative Economy, Government of Indonesia
13:30-13:40	Keynote Speech ② Prof. Akie Iriyama, Waseda University
13:40-14:30	Pitch Session 1 (5 min pitch / 3 min Q&A / 2 min transition) x 5 Top 10 Finalists
14:30-14:50	Break
14:50-15:40	Pitch Session 2 (5 min pitch / 3 min Q&A / 2 min transition) x 5 Top 10 Finalists
15:40-15:50	NTT Session① Ben Tulloch, Executive Managing Director, Asia Pacific at NTT Data, Inc.
15:50-16:00	NTT Session② Reo Kusaka, Head of Global Business Promotion Office, Digital Innovation Headquarters, NTT East Japan
16:00-16:10	Announcement MC
16:10-16:30	Break
16:30-17:00	Awards Ceremony Naoki Ichihashi, SVP, Head of Public Relations, NTT, Inc.
17:00-17:10	Closing Remarks Takashi Ebihara, SEVP, Head of Technology Planning, NTT, Inc.
17:10-17:30	Venue Turnaround
17:30-19:00	Networking Finalists, VIP guests, invited startups

13:00-13:10Welcome & Introduction

13:10-13:20Opening RemarksKen Katsuyama, SVP, Head of Global Business, NTT, Inc.

13:20-13:30Keynote Speech ①Teuku Riefky Harsya, Minister of Creative Economy, Government of Indonesia

13:30-13:40Keynote Speech ②Prof. Akie Iriyama, Waseda University

13:40-14:30Pitch Session 1 (5 min pitch / 3 min Q&A / 2 min transition) x 5Top 10 Finalists

14:30-14:50Break

14:50-15:40Pitch Session 2 (5 min pitch / 3 min Q&A / 2 min transition) x 5Top 10 Finalists

15:40-15:50NTT Session①Ben Tulloch, Executive Managing Director, Asia Pacific at NTT Data, Inc.

15:50-16:00NTT Session②Reo Kusaka, Head of Global Business Promotion Office, Digital Innovation Headquarters, NTT East Japan

16:00-16:10AnnouncementMC

16:10-16:30Break

16:30-17:00Awards CeremonyNaoki Ichihashi, SVP, Head of Public Relations, NTT, Inc.

17:00-17:10Closing RemarksTakashi Ebihara, SEVP, Head of Technology Planning, NTT, Inc.

17:10-17:30Venue Turnaround

17:30-19:00NetworkingFinalists, VIP guests, invited startups

ECOSYSTEM

Partners & Community Partners

Partnership Day

Venue & Program Partner – EXEO Global

Mr Lim Swee Yong

Chief Executive Officer
EXEO Innovation Fund Management

Mr Lim Swee Yong is the Chief Executive Officer of EXEO Innovation Fund Management Pte. Ltd., the corporate venture capital and fund management arm of EXEO Global. With a legal background and over a decade of experience in investment management, and corporate strategy, he previously held senior leadership roles across institutional asset management and corporate offices—including Fullerton Fund Management Company and DeClout—alongside holding various directorships and advisory positions across early-stage and growth technology entities.

NTT Connect

NTT DOCOMO Ventures

Venture capital arm of NTT DOCOMO: Actively engaged in open innovation, facilitating strategic collaborations between startups and the NTT Group.

Potential investment: Operates one of Japan's largest corporate venture funds, investing in leading companies worldwide for over a decade.

Mentorship and PR on owned media: Introduces startups to a broad VC network and boosts startups' visibility through PR on owned media.

NTT East

A provider of fiber optic Internet services in the East Japan: Supports communities with a robust ICT infrastructure.

Innovation through its initiatives, NTTe-Asia and NTT e-City Labo: Support sustainable community development and technological innovation.

Cross-Asia Collaboration/Expansion: Offers comprehensive support to businesses aiming to enter or expand market, leveraging their extensive network and expertise.

NTT West

Innovating Western Japan: Leads in telecommunications, powering connectivity across western Japan. Committed to integrity and innovation, offers resourceful infrastructure and opportunities for growth in our dynamic region.

Dynamic Learning Experiences: QUINTBRIDGE provides engaging programs and events focused on "Learn", "Interact", and "Co-create" axes, empowering participants to expand their knowledge and skills in a vibrant learning environment.

NTT Finance

Fueling Startup Success with Strategic Investments: Positioned within the NTT Group, NTT FINANCE engages in investments in both Japanese and overseas venture companies, enhancing startup growth and innovation.

Comprehensive Support: Offers a suite of financial services and facilitates introductions to other NTT Group entities, bolstering the success of invested companies.

Collaborative Network: Partnering with venture capital and financial institutions globally, investee companies receive extensive support and access to diverse resources.

NTT DOCOMO Business / NTT Communications

Expertise in Long Distance Networks and Enterprise Support: Leverage our extensive network management and enterprise client insights to advance your startup's market achievements.

Dynamic Co-Creation: Engage in open innovation programs that drive impactful solutions and societal benefits.

Startup-Focused Collaboration: Gain priority as we focus specifically on partnerships with startups to amplify your innovative potential.

NTT DOCOMO

Leading Mobile Innovator: Japan's largest telecommunications company pioneers innovative mobile services, serving over 75 million customers with advanced LTE and 5G/6G networks, and driving global 5G development through cutting-edge technologies like IoT.

Employee-led Innovation Initiatives: Drives innovation with employee-led initiatives and resources, fostering startup growth from concept to market. Startups benefit financially from our open innovation model.