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🌟 Recap: Scaling the Next Generation of Connectivity Ecosystem – APAC’s Technical & Commercial Leadership Yesterday at ...
16/04/2026

🌟 Recap: Scaling the Next Generation of Connectivity Ecosystem – APAC’s Technical & Commercial Leadership

Yesterday at the GSMA Digital Nation Summit Tokyo 2026, our event wrapped up on a high note!

Moderated by John David Kim, Head of APAC 6G Partnership Forum at GSMA, the discussion brought together leading voices to explore how technology and commercial strategies must align to scale the global 6G ecosystem — with APAC playing a central leadership role in fostering international collaboration and ecosystem coordination.

Huge thanks to our exceptional panellists:
🔹 Takehiro Nakamura, Chief Standardisation Officer, NTT DOCOMO / XGMF
🔹 Jerry Jae Yeol Kim, Executive Research Fellow, LG Uplus / 6G Forum
🔹 Toru Sekino, Executive Director, Mobile System Business Unit, 1FINITY
🔹 Satoshi Konishi, President & CEO, KDDI Research Inc.
🔹 Professor Tony Quek, Director, Future Comms R&D Program, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)

Inspiring insights, candid exchanges, and real momentum toward an AI-native, intelligent connectivity future! Grateful to everyone who joined us at JW Marriott Tokyo. Onward to building Digital Nations together!

📣 Yesterday at GSMA Digital Nation Summit Tokyo 2026Recap the standout 14:30 panel: “From Advanced Connectivity to Edge ...
16/04/2026

đź“Ł Yesterday at GSMA Digital Nation Summit Tokyo 2026

Recap the standout 14:30 panel: “From Advanced Connectivity to Edge Intelligence: Powering Japan’s AI-Driven Future across Sectors”

Hosted/moderated by Terence Wong (Head of APAC 5G & IoT, GSMA), the session brought together leading voices to explore how 5G-Advanced, AI-RAN, edge computing, and intelligent networks are accelerating Japan’s digital transformation across industries.

Huge thanks to our outstanding panelists:
🔹 Yoshio Umezawa – VP & General Manager of Service Innovation, NTT DOCOMO INC.
🔹 Naomi Tomita – Chair, hapi-robo st
🔹 Masahiro Okazaki – Head of Mission Critical Enterprise Japan, Nokia
🔹 Koji Kawano – 5G Infrastructure Specialist, FUJI SOFT Inc.

From real-world 5G monetization and robotics to scalable edge intelligence and the glidepath to 6G, the conversation was packed with actionable insights on building an AI-native future for Japan and the wider APAC region. Japan is stepping up as Asia Pacific’s Digital Anchor — and moments like this show exactly why.

Who else was in the room? Comment on your key takeaway below!

📣 Yesterdays highlights at Digital Nation Summit Tokyo 2026The 11:10 Panel — “Building Trust & Security in a Digital Soc...
16/04/2026

đź“Ł Yesterdays highlights at Digital Nation Summit Tokyo 2026

The 11:10 Panel — “Building Trust & Security in a Digital Society” — delivered powerful insights on how Japan and APAC can lead the charge against cyber threats and scams while accelerating inclusive digital growth.

Moderated by Jeanette Whyte (GSMA), the discussion spotlighted:
- The Active Cyber Defence (ACD) framework
- The GSMA APAC Cross-Sector Anti-Scam Taskforce (ACAST)
- AI-powered tools for real-time threat detection
- Strong alignment with Japan’s Digital Infrastructure Development Plan 2030

Key voices included:
🔹 Kazumi Nishikawa (METI)
🔹 Koji Ouchi (MIC)
🔹 Dr. Koichi Moriyama (NTT DOCOMO)
🔹 S***a Tohara (Google Japan)

In a world racing toward 6G and AI-native networks, trust isn’t optional — it’s the foundation. Cross-sector collaboration between government, operators, and tech leaders is the only way forward.

Huge thanks to all speakers and participants for an energizing session!

A standout moment so far in Digital Nation Summit Tokyo 2026 🇯🇵 was the insightful presentation delivered by Dr. David S...
15/04/2026

A standout moment so far in Digital Nation Summit Tokyo 2026 🇯🇵 was the insightful presentation delivered by Dr. David Soldani, Senior Vice President of Innovation and Advanced Research at Rakuten Mobile.

Dr. Soldani shared forward-thinking perspectives on leveraging cutting-edge research and innovation to accelerate Japan’s digital transformation — Open Platforms, AI-Native Networks and the Architecture of Inclusive Growth.

Thank you, Dr. Soldani, for your visionary leadership and for inspiring the audience with practical pathways toward a truly intelligent and inclusive Digital Nation. Your contribution added tremendous value to this important gathering.

Just wrapped: Keynote Panel at the GSMA Digital Nation Summit Tokyo 2026! Hosted by Julian Gorman, Head of Asia Pacific...
15/04/2026

Just wrapped: Keynote Panel at the GSMA Digital Nation Summit Tokyo 2026! Hosted by Julian Gorman, Head of Asia Pacific at GSMA, topic of the session was “Pioneering the Future – From 5G-Advanced to Intelligent Networks”.

The panel brings interesting questions - "This year is forecast as a critical year for Japan to take bold steps to ensure its intelligent networks remain the region's 'Digital Anchor'. What do you think are the collective industry decisions that must be taken to for the prosperity and sustainability of the region and realise Japan’s full potential of digital vanguard for APAC?" 🤔

Special thanks to the stellar panelists for a wonderful session:
- Carl Cruz, CEO, Globe Telecom
- Masafumi Masuda, SVP & GM – Radio Access Network Design, NTT DOCOMO
- Toshiro Akiyama, VP & Head of Global Consumer Business, KDDI
- Kiyoshi Nozaki, Director, Research Institute of Advanced Technology, SoftBank Corp.

New GSMA Report Launch during Digital Nation Summit Tokyo: Accelerating the Digital Leap in JapanHandover of Report by H...
15/04/2026

New GSMA Report Launch during Digital Nation Summit Tokyo: Accelerating the Digital Leap in Japan

Handover of Report by Hakan Dursun, Chief Strategy Officer, GSMA

Read report here: https://bit.ly/DN2026-JP

Maeda-san, President and CEO, NTT DOCOMO INC. during his keynote speech - Toward The Digital Future:"We are now faced wi...
15/04/2026

Maeda-san, President and CEO, NTT DOCOMO INC. during his keynote speech - Toward The Digital Future:

"We are now faced with a major question: how to transform ever-increasing traffic into sustainable growth. This is an extremely difficult challenge, but at the same time, it represents a new opportunity for growth in the industry."

We are honored to have H.E. Dr. Takuo Imagawa, Vice Minister for International Affairs, Ministry of Internal Affairs and...
15/04/2026

We are honored to have H.E. Dr. Takuo Imagawa, Vice Minister for International Affairs, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, deliver a keynote presentation to start off Digital Nation Summit Tokyo.

"Three key words for shaping the digital future - Momentum, Wise Investment, and Connectivity"

🇯🇵 GSMA Digital Nation Summit Tokyo 2026 begins today, at JW Marriott Tokyo! Under the theme “Japan’s Digital Future: Fr...
15/04/2026

🇯🇵 GSMA Digital Nation Summit Tokyo 2026 begins today, at JW Marriott Tokyo!

Under the theme “Japan’s Digital Future: From Vision to Vanguard in Asia Pacific – Defying the Digital Cliff through Innovation and Strategic Partnerships,” industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators have gathered to shape the next era of connectivity, AI, and digital resilience across the region.

Vivek Badrinath, Director General of GSMA sets the strategic tone for the day, underscoring GSMA’s vision for collaborative digital nation-building and the critical role of mobile technology in driving inclusive, sustainable growth across Asia Pacific.

14/04/2026

🚀 Tomorrow is the day!
🇯🇵 GSMA Digital Nation Summit Tokyo 2026 kicks off at JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo on 15 April 2026 — and it’s packed with must-attend sessions on the future of connectivity and AI.
Don’t miss these two powerhouse panels:

Panel 1:
From Advanced Connectivity to Edge Intelligence: Powering Japan’s AI-Driven Future across Sectors
Featuring: Koji Kawano (FUJI SOFT), Terence Wong (GSMA), Naomi Tomita (Hapi-robo st), Masahiro Okazaki (Nokia), Yoshio Umezawa (NTT DOCOMO), Yusuke Nakabayashi (PwC Japan) & Shun Yamashina (SoftBank Corp.)

Panel 2:
Scaling the next generation of connectivity ecosystem: APAC’s Technical & Commercial Leadership
Featuring: Toru Sekino (1FINITY), John David Kim (GSMA), Satoshi Konishi (KDDI Research), Jerry Jae Yeol Kim (LG Uplus), Takehiro Nakamura (NTT DOCOMO) & Tony Quek (SUTD)

Last chance before it all goes live tomorrow!
https://www.gsma.com/about-us/regions/asia-pacific/gsma_events/digital-nation-summit-tokyo-2026/
Who’s joining us in Tokyo?

08/04/2026

🇯🇵 Digital Nation Summit Japan 2026 – Tokyo | 15 April 2026
Don’t miss this must-attend deep-dive into the future of connectivity!

Preparing for the Next Generation of Connectivity: Leveraging Existing Networks, AI, and Ubiquitous Connectivity to Scale the Future Ecosystem

Industry leaders and visionaries will explore how Japan is shaping the 6G era through AI-native networks, edge intelligence, NTN, and next-generation ecosystem partnerships — turning today’s infrastructure into tomorrow’s intelligent, resilient, and scalable digital foundation.

Featuring:
👤 Professor KyungHi Chang, Executive Chair, 6G Forum
👤 Dr Kumar Sivarajan, Vice Chair, Bharat 6G Alliance
👤 Professor Akihiro Nakao, The University of Tokyo, Co-Chair, XG Mobile Promotion Forum
👤 Takehiro Nakamura, Chief Standardization Officer, NTT DOCOMO, Inc.
👤 Alex Choi Jinsung, Principal Fellow, Technology Unit, CTO Office, SoftBank Corp. & Chair, AI-RAN Alliance
👤 Mani Mahadevan, Senior Director, Industry Advisor Telco Asia, Microsoft
👤 Satoshi Konishi, President & CEO, KDDI Research Inc.
👤 Hideyuki Ogata, Senior Advisor, OREX SAI

From national 6G roadmaps and AI-RAN innovation to edge applications and new business models that will power Japan’s economic transformation — this session delivers unparalleled insight from the organisations driving Asia Pacific’s digital leadership.

Secure your spot now and be part of the conversation that will define the next decade of connectivity. Register at: https://www.gsma.com/about-us/regions/asia-pacific/gsma_events/digital-nation-summit-tokyo-2026/

08/04/2026

đź“Ť Digital Nation Summit Japan 2026 | 15 April | JW Marriott Tokyo
Join GSMA and the region’s foremost leaders for a high-impact day dedicated to shaping Japan’s human-centric digital future.

Don’t miss these must-attend sessions between 13:20 – 14:15:
13:20 – 13:30 Presentation: Connecting the World – Uniting the Ecosystem to Build Digital Nations
• John Hoffman, CEO, GSMA
13:30 – 13:45 Presentation: Promoting Industrial Digital Transformation
• Yusuke Nakabayashi, Partner, PwC Japan
13:45 – 14:00
Presentation: From Robotics to Humanoids: Enabling Physical AI through AI-native Infrastructure
• Shun Yamashina, Senior Director, Unified Cloud & Platform Division, SoftBank Corp.
14:00 – 14:15 Presentation: Advanced Air Mobility Development and Opportunities in Japan
• Noriyuki Hirayama, Project Manager, New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)

From spectrum strategy and cyber resilience to industrial DX, physical AI, and next-generation mobility — this block delivers unmatched insight from the very leaders driving Japan’s digital ambition.

Last chance for registrations! Secure your seat today and be part of the conversation that will define Japan’s digital leadership for the next decade.

Registraion Link: https://www.gsma.com/about-us/regions/asia-pacific/gsma_events/digital-nation-summit-tokyo-2026/

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