Comprehensive space event “SpaceLINK” releases all event information! On Wednesday, September 13th, over 30 supporters, along with various companies and experts involved in the space business, will gather at the Tokyo Dome Hotel.

August 22, 2023

DigitalBlast, Inc., a company supporting the revitalization of the space industry and the creation of new businesses in the space sector (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shingo Horiguchi, hereinafter referred to as DigitalBlast), has announced the supporters (sponsoring companies, media partners, and partners) and speakers for the talk sessions of the comprehensive space event “SpaceLINK” to be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, and has released all event information. The event is free to attend, and registration is currently open on Peatix.

“SpaceLINK” is a comprehensive space event that allows people to “connect” with space from various fields such as business, technology, science, and entertainment, based on the concept of “the day you connect with space.” This second event is themed “Wonder – Encounter with the Familiar Unknown,” creating opportunities to discover connections with space that are close to “you.” It consists of talk sessions where over 20 experts discuss the theme of connecting with space, and exhibition booths by companies and organizations related to the space sector.

More than 30 companies, organizations, and local governments related to the space business double the number from the inaugural event last year, have empathized with this event and are supporting it as sponsors (sponsoring companies, media partners, and partners).

In the talk sessions, numerous companies, organizations, and local governments at the forefront of the space industry, including JAXA, will also take the stage. Furthermore, in the session “Connecting with Space Entertainment,” which focuses on “space × entertainment,” notable figures from various fields will appear, such as the manga artist Kappy, who serializes “Hidarikiki no Eren” (note) and “Seiten no Delta V” (LINE Manga/ebookjapan), and the rocket engineering idol VTuber, Clear Usui.

“SpaceLINK” official website: https://spacelink-db.com/2023/

Registration site (Peatix): https://spacelink2023-db.peatix.com

 

■List of Supporters (in no particular order / as of August 22)

Sponsoring Companies
ABLab Association, ElevationSpace Co., Ltd., Silicon Photonics Laboratory of Osaka Public University, Sankikyokai Co., Ltd., Sankikyokai EOS Co., Ltd., Stratasys Japan Co., Ltd., Daimon Co., Ltd., PASCO Corporation, Hokkaido Spaceport (HOSPO), Ibaraki Prefecture, Ibaraki Prefecture Industrial Technology Innovation Center, Orbspace Co., Ltd., SPACE NTK Co., Ltd., Space Balloon Co., Ltd., Warp Space Co., Ltd., INAMI Space Laboratory Co., Ltd., Utoc Co., Ltd., Synspective Co., Ltd., Daiichi Painting Industry Co., Ltd., JGC Global Co., Ltd., Japan Radio Co., Ltd., Cornes Technology Co., Ltd.

Media Partners
UchuBiz, Space Business MEDIA, Clear Usui, Sorairo Silon

Partners
Space Job Hunting, Space Development Forum Executive Committee (SDF), Acceleration Kitchen, FROM THE EARTH, SCOPE | Space Color Project, Space Medicine Japan Youth Community (SMJYC), Space Public Relations Organization TELSTAR, University Space Engineering Consortium (UNISEC)

*Please note that new supporters will be announced on the “SpaceLINK” official website as soon as they are decided.

 

■Talk Session Overview (in no particular order/title omitted)

The talk sessions will cover all areas of space business, including satellite business and lunar development. Numerous companies, organizations, and local governments at the forefront of the space industry will take the stage to discuss the future of space business.

10:00～10:15　Special Appearance Opening Speech
Former Minister in charge of Space Policy and member of the House of Representatives, Takayuki Kobayashi, known as “the space expert in the political world” who realized the enactment of the “Space Resources Law,” will speak about his vision and thoughts on accelerating Japan’s space development.

Speaker
Takayuki Kobayashi, Former Minister in charge of Space Policy, Member of the House of Representatives

 

10:15～10:30　No.00 Me × Space Business – Connecting with Space Business How far has the space utilization business expanded? Based on the latest situation, we will discuss the overall picture of the space business.

Speaker
Shingo Horiguchi, CEO of DigitalBlast, Inc.

 

10:45～11:55　No.01　Me × Space Towns – Connecting with Space Towns, People, and Work Space business has a path in local regions! Municipalities and regions that have started to challenge the space industry by leveraging their unique characteristics will talk about their space business concepts.

Speakers (from left in the photo)
Toshihiro Katayama, Co-founder & Director of Space Port Japan Association ＜Moderator＞
Daisuke Ode, Director and COO of SPACE COTAN Co., Ltd.
Katsumasa Tajima, Mayor of Kushimoto Town
Shinji Hirai, Governor of Tottori Prefecture
Yukinari Yokoyama, Vice Governor of Ibaraki Prefecture

 

12:25～13:25　No.02 Me × Satellite Business – Connecting with Satellite Utilization How does the rapidly expanding satellite business connect to solving regional issues? We will explore the latest initiatives of local governments in disaster prevention, primary industries, and human resource development, along with examples.

Speakers (from left in the photo) Remi Enomoto, Space Caster® / J-SPARC Navigator ＜Moderator＞
Ryo Katsuma, Space Business Coordinator at Science Create Co., Ltd. (subsidized by Toyohashi City)
Gota Hanyuda, President of Hanyuda Iron Works Co., Ltd.
Naoko Matsuo, Chief of the Satellite Utilization Operation Center, First Space Technology Division, National Research and Development Agency Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

 

13:55～14:45　No.03 Me × The Moon – Connecting with Lunar Development Lunar development is accelerating around the world. Japanese companies challenging “exploration,” “construction,” and “cultivation” on the moon will explore the possibilities of lunar development.

Speakers (from left in the photo)Toru Mori, Senior Manager at DigitalBlast Co., Ltd. ＜Moderator＞
Takuya Ohno, Manager of the Innovation Promotion Office (Space) at Kashima Construction Co., Ltd.
Atsushi Saiki, Chief Revenue Officer at ispace Co., Ltd.
Sota Miyake, COO and Director at Daimon Co., Ltd.

 

15:15～16:05　No.04 Me × Space Ventures – Connecting with Space Ventures University-launched ventures are gaining presence in the space market. They will discuss their founding stories, future business development, and the ecosystem that creates companies from various perspectives, including research and finance.

Speakers (from left in the photo) Remi Enomoto, Space Caster® / J-SPARC Navigator ＜Moderator＞
Haruki Nagata, Professor at Hokkaido University Graduate School of Engineering Kazunari Miyamaru, Chief Operating Officer at ElevationSpace Co., Ltd.
Hiroshi Kasahara, Space Innovation Team at Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Sustainable Business Department, Investment & Business Promotion Office

 

16:35～17:25　No.05 Me × Space Entertainment – Connecting with Space Entertainment How will space be utilized as content in the future? Top runners in the entertainment industry will discuss the vision of “Space × Entertainment”.

Speakers (from left in the photo) Toshihiro Katayama, Co-founder & Director of Space Port Japan Association ＜Moderator＞
Clear Usui, Rocket Engineering Idol VTuber
Kappy, Manga Artist / Representative Director of Natsuyasumi Co., Ltd.
Aiko Tsuji, Representative Director / Creative Director of arca Co., Ltd.

 

■List of Exhibition Booths (in no particular order / as of August 22)

At the exhibition booths, a wide variety of participating companies and organizations related to space, such as rocket and satellite development, satellite utilization (agriculture, disaster prevention, etc.), logistics, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and entertainment, will be displaying their exhibits.

Exhibiting Companies

1.ABLab Association

2.Daimon Co., Ltd.

3.ElevationSpace Co., Ltd.

4.Stratasys Japan Co., Ltd.

5.Sankikyokai Co., Ltd., Sankikyokai EOS Co., Ltd.

6.7. Ibaraki Prefecture, Warp Space Co., Ltd., Space Balloon Co., Ltd., SPACE NTK Co., Ltd., Orbspace Co., Ltd., Ibaraki Prefecture Industrial Technology Innovation Center

8.Hokkaido Spaceport (HOSPO)

9.Pasco Corporation

10.Cornes Technology Co., Ltd.

11.INAMI Space Laboratory

12.Osaka Metropolitan University Silicon Photonics Lab.

13.DigitalBlast, Inc.

 

“SpaceLINK” Event Details

Date and Time: September 13, 2023 (Wednesday), 10:00 to 18:00
Venue: Tokyo Dome Hotel B1F “Sky” (1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) “SpaceLINK” Official Website: https://spacelink-db.com/2023/
Participation Fee: Free (Pre-registration required)
Registration: Peatix (https://spacelink2023-db.peatix.com/）
Organizer: DigitalBlast Inc. Note: The content of the event is subject to change without notice.
Contact for Event Inquiries: SpaceLINK2023 Team (MAIL) spacelink@digitalblast.co.jp
Media Reception: DigitalBlast Inc. (MAIL) pr@digitalblast.co.jp

 

About DigitalBlast, Inc.

DigitalBlast is on a mission to redefine the value of space with its motto, “Make Space Valuable.” To enhance the worth of Japan’s space sector, it’s crucial to develop a variety of revenue streams that extend beyond BtoG (business-to-government) transactions. Boasting a diverse team skilled in business strategy, digital technology, and promotion, we take pride in our comprehensive solutions. Our goal is to expand our clients’ revenue options and forge new value within the space industry.

Company Name: DigitalBlast Inc.
Office: Jinbocho mitsui building 19F,1-105 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0051, Japan
Representative: Shingo Horiguchi (CEO)
Established: December 2018
Website: https://digitalblast.co.jp/

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