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Shinichiro Yamauchi has worked extensively on the development and implementation of IoT platforms in the automotive, consumer, and medical industries. Currently, he is responsible for strategic investment in advanced features and new platforms for the connected car at Nissan Motor's Program Director Office.

1999: worked on the integrated platform for digital home appliances at Panasonic Corporation

2007: worked on the multimedia platform and in-house OS at Toyota Motor Corporation

2014: launched overseas manufacturing locations for Sysmex Corporation

2016: developed the Connected Platform and 24PPX collaboration concept at Honda Research Institute Co., Ltd

2019: advanced features and service platforms for connected car at Nissan Motor Corporation

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Mr. Ito joined the Panasonic Automotive Systems in 2000. He is responsible for software and hardware design for in-vehicle AV products, as well as for design leadership of electronic mirrors and full display meters. Since 2024, in a newly established organization, Mr. Ito plays a role promoting the development of new businesses by exploring the future value of the vehicle cabin space and providing new mobility experiences that cater to individuals.

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Joined Sony in 1992 and heads the Sony’s Design Team as of 2021. Started his career at Sony as an industrial designer and designed products such as Handycam, Walkman®, and AIBO. With working experience in the EU design office, he headed the design team responsible for AI robotics such as the ‘aibo’ entertainment robot, the VISION-S prototype vehicle and ‘Airpeak’, a project for robotic drones, and other new business development projects and created not only products, but also services, brands, and communications comprehensively. Leads Sony Honda Mobility Creative & Brand Strategy Department as of 2022.
Ishii has also served on the 2016/2021 iF Award jury, 2019/2022 DFA Award and 2022-23, 2023 Good Design Award jury, Visiting Professor at the Politecnico di Milano. Advanced Art Design Adviser at the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology of University of Tokyo.

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Mr. Yoshiyuki Kawashima has been supporting Japanese automobile OEMs both domestically and internationally at IBM Japan for many years, and has extensive OEM field experience. He is especially good at leading local members at overseas sites. Since 2014, Mr. Kawashima has been involved in "connected cars" and "required specification design," and recently he has been working not only on elemental technology for cars, but also in collaboration with semiconductor and energy-related departments.

Joined the company in 1994. Engaged in next-generation planning, strategic planning, and advanced development of seats and Interiors.　Experienced a work assignment as expert to the OEM product planning department. Since 2016, engaged in the development of "Mobility Space Concepts MX191, MX221, and MOOX", the development of "human-centered systems" incorporated in all concepts, and the CVC activities, with a focus on CASE and new value creation.

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Currently leading global Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) related research at SBD Automotive, he has driven numerous SDV related consulting projects for OEMs, automotive suppliers and IT companies, providing technical and business strategies on SDV, AD/ADAS, Digital Cockpit, E/E architecture.

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Wang graduated from the Japanese Language Department of Beijing Foreign Studies University in 2010 and participated in a new graduate recruitment support program for Japanese companies specializing in top Chinese universities. Came to Japan in 2015 and, after working at advertising and investment firms, joined 36Kr Japan as one of the founding members in 2019.Now, Wang is responsible for various media tasks related to disseminating the latest developments in Chinese innovation and start-up companies.

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Derek Ruiwei Li is the cofounder and CEO of AutoX3, a leading digital solution for the automotive aftersales service sector. He previously co-founded Deuts Auto Service, a car repair and maintenance workshop group in Beijing, with extensive experience in workshop management. With over a decade of experience as a software engineer, Derek also has a rich background in the gaming and cryptocurrency industries. His extensive expertise and innovative vision have been instrumental in driving advancements in the automotive sector.

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Joined Honda mid-career in 2003, responsible for planning and development of Japan Connected Services
2013: Responsible for global expansion of Honda Connected Service
2015: Stationed in the United States, responsible for development and operation of connected services for North America
Returned to Japan in 2021 Responsible for Honda Connected Platform Strategy
2024 Director of Connected Service Development Department

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Mr. Koichi Katsumata has over 20 years of experience in automotive industry. Prior to joining Aeris, he had been leading business development and sales of connected vehicle segment in ASEAN region at automotive parts supplier, and sales of Connected Vehicle Cloud at Ericsson. Mr. Katsumata holds MBA from Lingnan College, Sun Yat-Sen University, China.

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In 2003, Mr. Masakazu Kase joined Increment P Co., Ltd., the predecessor of Geotechnologies Co., Ltd. Since then, Mr. Kase has consistently engaged in software development work related to maps and location information.
After developing a map data editing system for car navigation systems, developing high-precision map data for autonomous driving, and being responsible for consumer business development, Mr. Kase established a new data science department for data utilization. Since then, Mr. Kase has been working hard to analyze and develop data in order to solve various social issues using human flow data and maps. Graduated from Tokyo University of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School

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Over 20 years of experience in mobile and connected car technologies. At a major Japanese electronics manufacturer, transitioned from domestic mobile phones to global smartphone business, leading software development, project management, and business development. After a U.S. assignment, joined Nissan in 2019 to develop connected car services. Currently heads global application and new service development, focusing on creating novel user experiences through connected car services.

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Tomohiko Ishibashi is the Commercial Director of Parkopedia Japan. Tomohiko is based in Tokyo and represents Parkopedia in the Japanese market across automotive OEMs and the wider parking and connected car industries to bring Parkopedia’s expertise to the Japanese market. Tomohiko has built strong relationships with automakers and the leading parking operators with the ambition to provide a seamless digital parking experience for all Japanese drivers.
Tomohiko previously worked for the Japanese mapping company Increment P, where he provided map data to the automotive industry, location-based business clients, and ride-sharing services. He has also held various roles in the IT industry, including work experience in Silicon Valley prior to joining Parkopedia.

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Worked on the development of processor products and business development at Hitachi,Ltd and Renesas Electronics. At Intel, was responsible for the semiconductor foundry business and connected solution business. F2F Group, Ltd. CEO.