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GMIC Tokyo 2016 Unveils Top Asian Mobile Leader Speakers

2016-07-05 10:00

TOKYO, July 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Mobile Internet Conference (GMIC), which is one of the most influential gatherings for the mobile Internet industry, will be held again in Tokyo Midtown on July 15, 2016.

In-depth discussions will be held over emerging topics regarding mobile Internet such as frontier technology, globalization, crossover, culture, and entertainment to trigger a round of technological resonance in Japan and the global mobile Internet industry.

Themed "Mobile Infinity", GMIC Tokyo 2016 will attract global leading technological innovation firms. Hundreds of business leaders and up to 1,000 mobile Internet elite professionals will gather here, showcasing the huge impact of technology in conjunction with Japanese culture, and the immense value of the Japanese market.

Event Profile

Date:

July 15th, 2016

Time:

10:00-16:10

Venue:

TOKYO MIDTOWN

Stages:

Thought leader (Main Stage)

 

Big Data Summit (Side Stage)

 

Entertainment Summit (Side Stage)

GMIC Tokyo 2016 will comprise of the following highlights:

Top Dialogue to Discover the Future 

Speakers:

  • Bin Lin, Co-founder & President, Xiaomi
  • Ya-qin Zhang, President, Baidu
  • Takeshi Natsuno, President, GWC Japan & Professor, Keio University

Topic: The Present and Future of Mobile Internet in China and Japan
Venue: Thought Leader Stage (Main Stage)
Time: 10:10-10:50

For the opening speech of GMIC Tokyo 2016, both presidents from Chinese mobile internet giants Xiaomi & Baidu will share their thoughts regarding the future of the industry along with the "Father of Japan's Mobile Internet" Professor Takeshi Natsuno. Although recognized as the top mobile Internet markets across the globe,China and Japan have their unique characteristics. What are the current market hot spots? What are the future trends in both markets? How can the East Asian giants learn from each other?  The 3 leaders will share their insights.

Crossover Speakers, Novel Combination, & Unprecedented Dialogue 

Speakers:

  • Masuno Shunmyo, Zen Monk & Landscape Designer, Kenkohji
  • Wen Chu, Founder & Co-CEO, GWC

Venue: Thought Leader Stage (Main Stage)
Time: 11:20-11:40

Cross border is always a topic on the edge of mobile Internet. GMIC Tokyo 2016 will organize the first ever fireside chat between one of the most famous Zen Monks Masuno Shunmyo and GWC Founder and Co-CEOWen Chu. Life between a monk and a CEO can be very different, but both of them share the same attitude of always challenging yourself and pursuing what one deems the ultimate goal. As a monk, Masuno will share his understanding of mobile Internet in the eye of Zen; as a CEO, Wen Chu will explain the meaning of "ultimate" in the mobile Internet industry.

Top Mobile Internet Company to Publish Industry Reports 

Venue: Big Data Summit
Time: 11:30-11:50

Cheetah Mobile will publish 2 industry reports at GMIC Tokyo 2016, the "Global App Development Report" and "Japanese Mobile Internet Development Report". These 2 reports will provide detailed information of the Global App market as well as the status of Japan's mobile internet market and discover future business opportunities.

Key Strategy Announcement of the Most Popular Game in Japan 

Topic: The Next Most Important Move in China
Speaker: Koki Kimora, Director & GM of the XFLAG Studio, mixi, Inc.
Venue: Thought Leader Stage (Main Stage)
Time: 11:40-12:00

Koki Kimora will announce the future development strategy for XFLAG Studio, as well as their strategy for "Monster Strike" in China.

Made-in-Japan's Revival with "EC style" 

Topic: How Japanese Commerce Creates Big Buzz
Speaker: Yamada Toshio, CEO, LIFESTYLEACCENT INC.
Venue: Thought Leader Stage (Main Stage)
Time: 14:00~14:20

Established in 2012, Factelier aspires to save local industries and domestic factories. It aims to prevent the once prosperous "Made in Japan" clothing from disappearing due to manufacturing bases being consolidated for many brands, who are shifting manufacturing from Japan to foreign factories with lower costs. By cutting down on middleman and B&M costs, Factelier is able to provide top-quality clothing and well-designed products for about a third of the usual retail price, while supporting the local industry and factories at the same time.

G-Startup Worldwide 

Venue: Thought Leader Stage (Main Stage)
Time: 16:50~18:05

The G-Startup Worldwide at GMIC Tokyo is excited to announce G-Startup Worldwide Tokyo Top 8 out of more than 200 applications. 4 of the top 8 are from the United States, 3 are from Japan and 1 is from Hong Kong. It will be our best startup batch yet!

About GMIC

GWC's flagship event, Global Mobile Internet Conference (GMIC) is the largest mobile internet conference in Asia. Since the first GMIC in 2009, the conference has attracted attendees from over 70 countries around the world and is now the benchmark to mobile internet conferences.

GMIC now takes place in a number of different cities around the world, Beijing, Tel-Aviv, Taipei, Tokyo, Bangalore, Silicon Valley, Jakarta and Sao Paulo.

About GWC

GWC, founded in 2008, with the mission to be the world's most influential mobile innovation platform. GWC gathers four specialized practices, the G-Network, a member network with over 700 CEO industry members; GWC's flagship event, Global Mobile Internet conference (GMIC), the largest mobile Internet conference in Asia; GHome, a Sino-US innovation incubator; and RobotX, an AI and Robotics innovation leading platform.

For more information, please visit our website: http://tokyo.thegmic.com/jp/

Media Registration: http://tokyo.thegmic.com/jp/media-registration/

Media Contact:

Jenny Liu
+81 03-5823-4776
gwc-japan@gwc.net

Source: GWC