[TICAD9] SOIK to Present the Session “Japan–Africa Partnership” Hosted by AfDB & Ministry of Finance

The 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) official event, “Japan–Africa Partnership,” hosted by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Ministry of Finance, will feature a presentation by our CEO, Mr. Furuta.

This session showcases success stories of Japanese companies and African partners, highlighting innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa.

SOIK presents its project in the Democratic Republic of Congo, demonstrating the scalability and sustainability of healthcare startup models.

Title: Japan–Africa Partnership

Date & Time: Thursday, August 21, 2025, 12:40 – 14:10

Organizers: African Development Bank & Ministry of Finance

Languages: Japanese, English, French (simultaneous interpretation provided)

Venue: Pacifico Yokohama, Exhibition Hall D (S-01) No pre-registration required

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For more details, please visit the African Development Bank’s website.

Programme:

Moderator: Mr. Takaaki Nomoto, Director of the Multilateral Development Banks Division, Ministry of Finance, Japan

Speakers / Panelists

Opening Remarks

Mr. Atsushi Mimura, Vice Minister for International Affairs, MoF, Japan

Presentation

Mr. Solomon Quaynor, Vice President, AfDB

Panelist Speech

• Mr. Shinya Ishizuka, Chief Executive Officer of ITOCHU Africa bloc

• Mr. Kuniyuki Furuta, Representative Director and CEO, SOIK

• Ms. Mayuko Tatewaki, Corporate Senior Vice President, NEC

• Ms. Tshepidi Moremong, Chief Operating Officer, Africa 50

• Mr. Tatsushi Amano, Managing Executive Officer, JBIC

• Mr. Yuichi Oba, Senior Vice President, JICA

  
  

Discussion

• Mr. Shinya Ishizuka, Chief Executive Officer of ITOCHU Africa bloc

• Mr. Kuniyuki Furuta, Representative Director and CEO, SOIK

• Ms. Mayuko Tatewaki, Corporate Senior Vice President, NEC

• Ms. Tshepidi Moremong, Chief Operating Officer, Africa 50

• Mr. Tatsushi Amano, Managing Executive Officer, JBIC

• Mr. Yuichi Oba, Senior Vice President, JICA

  
  

Closing Remarks

Mr. Solomon Quaynor, Vice President, AfDB