Deep-Diving into Technology – Seminars & Technical Briefings
Turning cutting-edge technology trends into actionable business insights
Technology Trend Analysis Seminars
Providing in-depth briefings on the latest developments in mobility, environmental technologies, AI, and other cutting-edge fields. I deliver technology-trend seminars and author/sell detailed reports. My speaking engagements span expert seminars at trade shows, industry events, and corporate trainings.
Past Engagements:
Edge Tech+ / Automotive Software EXPO
Yokohama Robot World – Expert Seminar
The Drivery Japan Seminar
English Seminars & Bilingual Technical Briefings
As a bilingual presenter, I frequently speak at events organized by overseas government agencies and embassies. I’m invited as a speaker to share Japanese market trends and industry insights with international audiences.
Past Engagements:
Austria Connect Japan 2024
X-HUB Tokyo Webinar for International Mobility Startups
EBSCON – Electronic Based System Conference
International Trade-Show Trend Analysis Seminars
I deliver deep-dive seminars and author reports on the latest trends showcased at major global exhibitions—covering mobility, environmental technologies, AI, digital health, photonics, quantum technologies, and more. These sessions are tailored for corporate audiences and focus on specific technology domains.
Featured Exhibitions:
CES (Las Vegas, USA), Hannover Messe (Germany)
VivaTechnology (France), IAA Mobility (Germany)
Past Engagements:
Provided seminars and reports to over 20 leading Japanese corporations across automotive, materials, machinery, metals, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and other industries—reaching more than 2,000 attendees in total.
Bilingual Technical Briefings
At events hosting international startups visiting Japan, I transform complex English presentations and pitches into clear, accessible Japanese technical explanations.
Past Engagements Include:
Swissnex (Swiss Consulate, Osaka) & Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry
MassRobotics, Mitsubishi Estate, TechHub Yokohama
Meguru Summit, City of Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture
The Drivery Japan and many more venues.
Conveying Through Speaking – Moderation
Mastering technical discussion points and drawing out the most engaging insights from panelists
TechBizkon VIII – AgriTech & Foodtech
English Moderation
A startup and innovation event co-hosted by the governments of Germany, Austria, and Belgium. I drew out compelling insights from international speakers with diverse backgrounds, enhancing audience engagement.
Date & Venue: December 4, 2024 – Tokyo Innovation Base
Asia Smart City Conference 2024
EV: Is It Truly Practical? – Shaping Mobility in 2030
A long-running international conference on decarbonization, attended by Asian cities and global institutions. I moderated a mobility session featuring renowned automotive journalist Yumi Kawabata, familiar from YouTube and other media.
Date & Venue: October 23, 2024 – Pacifico Yokohama
YOKOHAMA x THE DRIVERY
The Future of Business and Life Transformed by Autonomous Driving
A joint event by The Drivery (Europe’s largest mobility innovation hub in Berlin) and the City of Yokohama. I moderated a panel discussion with participants such as Sanshiro Fukao from Itochu Research Institute (featured in news commentary) and Tomoko Fujishima from popular YouTube automotive programs, skillfully drawing out each speaker’s unique perspectives.
Date & Venue: August 28, 2024 – Tokyo Innovation Base
Connecting Internationally
Supporting international innovation initiatives led by European governments and embassies
シニアコンサルタント - 半導体、スマートマニュファクチャリング、Industry4.0
Advantage Austria Tokyo
As a Senior Technology Consultant at the Austrian Embassy’s Trade & Investment Office, I support Austrian companies entering the Japanese market. I host seminars to share insights on Japan’s market trends and technologies, and author articles on the Japanese business landscape for Austrian audiences.
Mentor & Judge
German Accelerator
As a mentor for Germany’s government-backed startup accelerator, I guide founders in AI, robotics, industrial solutions, and mobility sectors—helping them refine their strategies and connect with Japanese partners.
Innovation Analyst
The Drivery Japan
Representing Europe’s largest mobility-focused innovation hub based in Berlin, I deliver expert seminars, write in-depth reports for member companies, design and lead overseas trade-show and ecosystem tours, and provide spot consulting to accelerate mobility projects.
Innovation Analyst
CROSSBIE JAPAN
At this Berlin-based cross-border innovation support firm, I serve as an Innovation Analyst—conducting startup and technology scouting for Japanese clients and producing overseas technology-trend reports to fuel their next breakthroughs.
Bringing New Ventures to Life
At Amplify Japan LLC, my own company, I support corporate new-business creation.
New Business Creation Support
Target Industries: Automotive, chemicals, materials, non-ferrous metals, logistics, consumer durables manufacturers, and more
Services: End-to-end partnership for leading Japanese manufacturers—from designing frameworks using product-management methodologies and building the right organizational structures, to scouting and connecting with overseas collaboration partners
Manufacturing Support
Target Industries: Automotive, chemicals, materials, non-ferrous metals, logistics, consumer durables manufacturers, and more
Services: Provide hands-on development consulting. For firms without in-house hardware expertise, I collaborate with ODM partners to guide them through the entire product-building process.
AI-Powered New-Business Development
Introduce AI agents to corporate innovation teams
I help introduce AI assistants into corporate innovation teams, primarily in the domestic manufacturing sector. By implementing AI tools, I dramatically boost efficiency in market research, data organization and analysis, and ideation for new-business initiatives.
Let’s Collaborate
For anything—from a quick question or brainstorming session to research requests or speaking engagements—please feel free to send me a message.
Name *Mail *PhoneInquiry Type *Message to Andy *Our base is Tech Hub Yokohama in Minato Mirai, Yokohama. We’re flexible and can accommodate both in-person and online meetings.
