Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
12:30-13:10
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Keynote #4 Shaping the Future of Marketing: Insights from the Marketers of the Year 2025 Winner & Juries
Now in its 8th year, the Marketers of the Year award by Nikkei xTREND honors individuals who have created new markets or developed groundbreaking business models.
In this session, the 2025 winner—set to be announced in late September—will join a panel discussion with the juries to share how they tackled today’s marketing challenges and anticipated shifts in the market.
From leveraging technology and enhancing customer experience to creating social impact, they will explore the essential capabilities needed to thrive in the future of marketing. This session provides actionable insights for marketers seeking to stay ahead of the curve.
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Akie Iriyama
Waseda Business School (Graduate School of Business and Finance)
professor
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Daisuke Otobe
Coup Marketing Company Inc.
CEO
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Koji Kage
Office Kage Koji Corporation
Creative Director/Marketer
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Tomonobu Tominaga
Preferred Networks, inc.
SVP, Chief Marketing Officer
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Michiko Kitahara
MICHI inc.
CEO
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Yuko Furuichi
Comexposium Japan
President and CEO