KOBE Tech Innovation Forum in BSD City
January 20, 2026 | News
Living Lab Ventures, in collaboration with PT Forval Indonesia, successfully hosted the KOBE Tech Innovation Forum at BSD City on January 20, 2026, bringing together Japanese companies, ecosystem partners, and key stakeholders to explore collaboration opportunities across Indonesia and Southeast Asia.
The forum opened with welcoming remarks from Mr. Koichi Iwao, Director of the Kobe Overseas Business Center, and Mr. Cahyo Purnomo, Investment Promotion Director at Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), highlighting the importance of strengthening economic cooperation and fostering innovation between Japan and Indonesia.
Throughout the session, participants engaged in open discussions on market entry strategies, partnership pathways, and innovation-driven business expansion. The forum provided a valuable platform for Japanese enterprises and regional ecosystem players to exchange perspectives, identify potential synergies, and build meaningful relationships that can develop into long-term strategic partnerships.
Held in collaboration with Invest in Kobe and the Japan Thematic Fund, the event reflected a shared commitment to strengthening Japan–Indonesia innovation ties and supporting cross-border collaboration. By facilitating dialogue between businesses and ecosystem partners, the forum reinforced Living Lab Ventures' mission to connect global innovators with regional opportunities and accelerate sustainable growth across Southeast Asia.
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