Co-creation and AI are shaping a new media era—towards the next chapter of content, AI, and business.
What is INTER BEE IGNITION × DCEXPO ?
Broadcasters are evolving from being “content providers” into co-creation partners in business. At IGNITION × DCEXPO, we spotlight new forms of collaboration emerging from diverse fields—from sports business to new venture development, and from young creators to startups. By combining the credibility and reach of broadcasters with the creativity and agility of startups, new value is created beyond the traditional framework of broadcasting. This year also features sessions and exhibits on AI and content, showcasing cutting-edge challenges at the forefront of the industry.
Program
Online Pre Session
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11/04
14:00〜15:40
ONLINE
IG-101 INTER BEE IGNITION × DCEXPO SESSION TechBiz Pitch Battle -Eight Visions, One Global Stage — The Pitch Arena for Global Expansion
TechBiz Pitch Battle -Eight Visions, One Global Stage — The Pitch Arena for Global Expansion TechBiz: Technology Business Acceleration Program is a project that aims for overseas collaboration and business with content technologies. This year, eight technologies were selected. Entrepreneurs will present their technologies to various commentators such as VCs, curators and other experts from Japan and abroad. They will get advices, opinions and comments on what is necessary for overseas collaboration and business, and possible match-ups. This session will be conducted mostly in English.
【1】AI Rights Hub IPconnect Inc.
【2】ENHUMAN SAFEHOUSE Inc.
【3】OQTA Heart Poppo Non-verbal Connection for Families inoree LLC
【4】Overseas Expansion of the Cool Japan Drone Show Redcliff Co., Ltd.
【5】SHOSABI – Build a Body and Brain for 100 Years –SHOSABI Inc.
【6】Where Sound Meets Tomorrow. Tsuchiya Co.,Ltd.
【7】3D Digital Archiving Project Using High-Resolution VR Cameras WILDMAN Inc.
【8】LED VISION Fabric MPLUSPLUS Co., Ltd.Guest Commentator
CHAN Wei Siang
Executive Director,
Toyonaka Investment and Consultancy Pte Ltd.
Phil Keys
Principal,
Maido Media
Tomasz Bednarz
NVIDIA / ACM SIGGRAPH
Stephane Beaulieu
CEO,
FIRST STEP JAPAN K.K
Akira Takatoriya
CEO,
Altair, Inc
Mentor
Hiroyuki Ohnishi
Chairman and director,
Technology Seed Incubation Co., Ltd.（TSI)
Mariko Nishimura
Founder and CEO,
HEART CATCH Inc.
Moderator
Kanako Tanabe
Communication Builder
Keynote
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11/19
13:00〜14:00
International Conference Room
KN-192 INTER BEE IGNITION × DCEXPO KEYNOTE Why Are the Dodgers Investing? An Era Where Both Teams and Broadcasters Become ‘Investors’
Panelist
Jay Adya
Managing Partner,
Elysian Park Ventures
Akira Masuzawa
Co-Director, Open Innovation, Investment Strategy Department, Corporate Strategy Division,
TV Asahi Corporation
Moderator
Tak Miyata
Founder and General Partner,
Scrum Ventures
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11/19
14:30〜15:30
International Conference Room
KN-193 INTER BEE IGNITION × DCEXPO KEYNOTE AI Imagery Revolutionizing Television Drama
Panelist
Akihiro Miyagi
CEO and AI creater,
10TEN PARADE Inc.
Takeshi Shioguchi
Producer,
ytv Media Design Ltd．
Moderator
Atsushi Matsumoto
Journalist
Specially Appointed Professor, Senshu University
Special Session
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11/19
10:30〜12:00
Exhibition Hall 6
IG-191 INTER BEE IGNITION × DCEXPO SESSION Advanced Imaging Society Japan Committee: Awards Ceremony for Lumière Japan Award 2025
We are pleased to announce and honor this year’s recipients of the Lumiere Japan Awards
Moderator
Takashi Kawai
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11/19
12:30〜13:30
Exhibition Hall 6
IG-192 INTER BEE IGNITION × DCEXPO SESSION Professional in advertising will discuss the future of AI videos and the role of AI prompt directors. The talk will also include the latest updates on AI x Fashion.
A professional in advertising will provide a detailed discussion on the future of AI, including the latest international updates. The talk will cover the latest trends in AI-driven fashion design, the concept of phygital fashion, and important legal considerations when creating models with AI. It will also explore how AI is currently being used in the advertising industry. Additionally, top global AI creators will share their insights on the future, supported by actual videos 。Miho Kinomura will appear as an avatar to deliver her presentation.
Miho Kinomura
Tadashi Umazume
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11/19
14:15〜15:50
Exhibition Hall 6
IG-193 INTER BEE IGNITION × DCEXPO SESSION V-Livers Listen and Share! The Latest in Cutting-Edge Content Technology：INTER BEE IGNITION x DCEXPO Exhibitor Presentations Part1
Exhibitor presentation
TOKAI TELEVISION BROADCASTING CO., LTD inoree LLC Tsuchiya Co.,Ltd SAFEHOUSE, Inc. MPLUSPLUS Co., Ltd. SHOSABI inc. Wildman Inc. IPconnect Inc. REDCLIFF, Inc. The University of Tokyo Keio University Graduate School of Media Design Keio University Tsuda University Kyoto Sangyo University / The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology The University of Tokyo
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11/19
16:10〜17:10
Exhibition Hall 6
IG-194 INTER BEE IGNITION × DCEXPO SESSION AI Films: Present and Future - Introducing Films from Japan's AI Film Festival (Tentative Title)
Panelist
Hiroki Yamaguchi
GAUMAPIX
Hiroyuki Ikeda
Representative Director,
AI Japan International Film Festival (AIFJ2025)
Moderator
Chikage Terashima
GAUMAPIX
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11/20
10:30〜12:00
Exhibition Hall 6
IG-201 INTER BEE IGNITION × DCEXPO SESSION Broadcasters as Business Creators: Tokai TV’s Edge Challenge
Panelist
Jun Tomatsu
BUSINESS STRATEGY ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT MANAGER,
TOKAI TELEVISION BROADCASTING CO.,LTD.
Makoto Aou
CEO,
LEO co.,ltd
Minoru Moriya
Entrepreneur
Moderator
Mariko Nishimura
Founder and CEO,
HEART CATCH Inc.
Keiko Murakami
Media Researcher(Former NHK Broadcasting Culture Research Institute),
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11/20
12:20〜13:20
Exhibition Hall 6
IG-202 INTER BEE IGNITION × DCEXPO SESSION Mistaken Approaches to Regional Revitalization — How Repeat Visitors Truly Revitalize Local Communities
Tsuyoshi Abiko
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11/20
13:40〜14:40
Exhibition Hall 6
IG-203 INTER BEE IGNITION × DCEXPO SESSION AI Strategy in the Middle East: A Path of Unique Evolution
In line with global trends, the Middle East is also rapidly expanding the use of AI across various sectors under government-led national AI policies. This conference will provide an in-depth overview of how national strategies pursued by major countries such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia are influencing different industries, as well as how AI is being implemented at the cutting edge. The session will also analyze recent developments, including the establishment of HUMAIN, a new company launched in Saudi Arabia, offering comprehensive insights into the current state of the market. Furthermore, it will highlight the growing international significance of major Middle Eastern tech events such as LEAP and GITEX, which are expanding their influence across Asia and emerging as key intersections of culture and technology.
Speaker
Akira Takatoriya
Part-time lecture,University of Tsukubar
CEO, Altair Inc.
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11/20
15:10〜17:20
Exhibition Hall 6
IG-204 INTER BEE IGNITION × DCEXPO SESSION Moving Towards Future Media Co-Creation: TV Stations x Startups Pitch
Participating TV Stations
Takahiro Fukui
Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy, R＆D Lab,
NIPPON TELEVISION HOLDINGS, INC.
Akira Masuzawa
Co-Director, Open Innovation, Investment Strategy Department, Corporate Strategy Division,
TV Asahi Corporation
Naoki Nishikawa
Managing Partner,
TBS Innovation partners, LLC
Yoshiyuki Hayashi
Producer,
TV TOKYO CORPORATION
Toshihiro Shimizu
Business Promotion Bureau,
FUJI TELEVISION NETWORK, INC.
Ryo Hagiwara
Silicon Valley Branch,
The Shizuoka Shimbun, Shizuoka Broadcasting System, Fujiyama Bridge Lab
Pitch Startup
Zentaro Imai
CEO,
Classroom Adventure inc.
Issay Yoshida
CEO,
EmbodyMe, Inc.
Tetsuya Nonomura
CEO / Chief Bungee Jumper,
Logilicity Co., Ltd.
Yuki Kobayashi
CEO,
MESON,inc.
Minami Suwa
CEO,
Simplee Inc.
Takahito Iguchi
Founder CEO,
timespace, inc.
Yasufumi Sakai
Director Business Design,
Logic and Design Inc.
Moderator
Mariko Nishimura
Founder and CEO,
HEART CATCH Inc.
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11/20
17:45〜19:15
Exhibition Hall 6
IG-205 INTER BEE IGNITION × DCEXPO SESSION Innovative Networking Party
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11/21
10:20〜11:30
Exhibition Hall 6
IG-211 INTER BEE IGNITION × DCEXPO SESSION Changing the Media with Youthful Passion
Panelist
Haruto Oka
CEO,
HA-LU inc
Guest
Osamu Suzuki
Founder & CEO
STARTUP FACTORY
Moderator
Mariko Nishimura
Founder and CEO,
HEART CATCH Inc.
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11/21
11:50〜12:50
Exhibition Hall 6
IG-212 INTER BEE IGNITION × DCEXPO SESSION V-Livers Listen and Share! The Latest in Cutting-Edge Content Technology：INTER BEE IGNITION x DCEXPO Exhibitor Presentations Part2
Exhibitor presentation
MiraiCompany LLC The Yamagishi Laboratory, National Institute of Informatics Hapbeat LLC TwoHands Meta DCCENT Co., Ltd INDECOM HJ CULTURE Co.,Ltd Even Ent Co., Ltd
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11/21
13:10〜14:00
Exhibition Hall 6
IG-213 INTER BEE IGNITION × DCEXPO SESSION Toward Emotions Only "With AI" Can Create —The Cutting Edge of AI-Powered Art and Entertainment Creation—
Yoichi Aso
Entrepreneur Artist, Music Producer
Representative Director of Entrepreneur Art Association; and others.
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11/21
14:20〜15:20
Exhibition Hall 6
IG-214 INTER BEE IGNITION × DCEXPO SESSION SIGGRAPH Talk Session “AI and GPU: Shaping the Future of Real-Time Expression”
English-OnlyPanelist
Jesse Barker
SIGGRAPH2026 Emerging Technologies Chair
Unity Technologies
Youichiro Miyake
SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. Lead AI Researcher
Specially Appointed Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
Moderator
Kouta Minamizawa
Professor,
KMD: Keio University Graduate School of Media Design
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11/21
15:40〜16:40
Exhibition Hall 6
IG-215 INTER BEE IGNITION × DCEXPO SESSION Talk Session for the Tsumugi and Takumi Awards Winners
Part1:Swimming the Deep Sea Through Science and Art: Sakana-kun × Yoichiro Kawaguchi Depict ‘Unknown Fish’”
FISH BOY - Sakana-kun
Honorary Doctorate and Visiting Professor, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
Part2:Forms That Breathe Life: A Dialogue Between Architecture and Art
Sou Fujimoto
Architect
Moderator
Yoichiro Kawaguchi
Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo
Artist
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