DCAJ Seminar: "Expanding into Asia via Hong Kong – Global Strategies for Startups, AI, and Content Companies" to be held on June 12

The Digital Content Association of Japan (DCAJ), led by Chairman Masahiro Kiyosumi, has announced a specialized seminar co-organized with the Hong Kong SAR Government's Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). The event aims to facilitate the international growth of Japanese content creators and startups.

As a premier gateway to Asian markets and a globally recognized startup ecosystem, Hong Kong offers strategic advantages for business scaling. This seminar will provide comprehensive insights into the local ecosystem, various government subsidy programs designed to support foreign entry, real-world business cases of expansion through Hong Kong, and the latest trends in the rapidly evolving AI and content industries.

Targeting startups, content holders, and AI-related firms looking for global opportunities, the event will feature expert-led sessions and networking opportunities.

Event Overview

Title: Expanding into Asia via Hong Kong – Global Strategies for Startups, AI, and Content Companies Date & Time: Friday, June 12, 2026, 16:00 – 17:30 (Registration starts at 15:40) Venue: Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (30-1 Sanbancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) Format: In-person Admission: Free (Pre-registration required) Language: Japanese Capacity: 40 participants (Registration may close early upon reaching capacity) Organizers: DCAJ, InvestHK, HKTDC

Program

[Session 1] Leveraging Hong Kong: Support Systems and Success Stories Speaker: Asuka Honda, Deputy Director, Invest Hong Kong Focus: Detailed analysis of the startup ecosystem and financial incentives for international companies.

[Session 2] Special Lecture: Case Study on Utilizing Hong Kong Speaker: Jin Matsumoto, CSO, Humanity Vision Inc. Focus: Practical insights and know-how based on direct business operations in Hong Kong.

[Session 3] Latest Trends and Opportunities in the Hong Kong Content Industry Speaker: Aki Sho, Marketing Assistant, Hong Kong Trade Development Council Focus: Digital transformation trends and specific strategies for Japanese firms to use Hong Kong as a platform for global expansion.

[Networking Session] A business networking and card exchange session will follow the presentations to facilitate information exchange and partnership development.