SpaceData Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Koyo Sato; hereinafter 'SpaceData') participated in the conference 'Shaping Resilience: Japan-Germany Industrial Cooperation in an Era of Geopolitical Uncertainty' held in Munich, Germany, on July 7 (Tue) and 8 (Wed), 2026. Takashi Yukizawa attended on behalf of the company, delivering a corporate introduction presentation and engaging in discussions with enterprises and government officials from Japan, Germany, and the Czech Republic on international collaboration in the fields of space and advanced technologies.
Event Overview
Name: Shaping Resilience: Japan-Germany Industrial Cooperation in an Era of Geopolitical Uncertainty
Organizers: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Embassy of Japan in Germany), Rasmussen Global
Dates: July 7 (Tue) – 8 (Wed), 2026
Venue: The Charles Hotel (Munich, Germany)
Theme: 'From Strategic Alignment to Industrial Pilots'
Background and Program
This conference was held to discuss how Japan and Germany can collaborate in strengthening industrial resilience and expanding defense industry infrastructure amid rising geopolitical uncertainty. Following opening remarks by the Ambassador of Japan to Germany and the Managing Director of Rasmussen Global, Japanese and German startups delivered case study presentations. Working groups were held on topics including supply chain resilience, funding, and regulatory frameworks, enabling participants to discuss concrete collaboration opportunities.
Discussion Highlights
Under the three themes of 'Rapidity,' 'Resilience,' and 'Breakthrough,' the working groups explored pathways from rapid prototyping to mass production and deployment, strategic autonomy in supply chains, and venture investment, funding, and regulatory environments. During the corporate presentation, SpaceData introduced its high-precision digital twin technology that replicates Earth and space environments, highlighting its potential applications in security and disaster prevention. Through dialogues with enterprises and government officials from Japan, Germany, and the Czech Republic, the company gained valuable insights and initial opportunities for collaboration in Europe.
Key Participants
Mikoko Shino (Ambassador of Japan to Germany)
Kansuke Nagaoka (Ambassador of Japan to the Czech Republic)
Kenichi Bessho (Consul General of Japan in Munich)
Olaf Böhnke (Managing Director, Rasmussen Global, Germany)
Matthias Puschnig (Former Co-Chair, German-Ukrainian Defense Industry Cooperation Task Force, German Federal Ministry of Defense) and others
Future Outlook
As the geopolitical landscape continues to evolve, international collaboration in space and advanced technology fields is becoming increasingly critical. SpaceData will leverage the networks and insights gained from this conference to advance partnerships with European enterprises and institutions centered on digital twin technology, contributing to enhanced resilience in industry and society.
About SpaceData Inc.
SpaceData Inc. is a technology startup driven by the vision of 'a society where anyone can use space,' creating new industries and societal foundations through the integration of space and digital technologies.
The company aims to build digital platforms that support the future by utilizing high-precision digital twin technology to simulate Earth and space environments—applications spanning urban development, disaster prevention, and national security. Additionally, it is developing operational platforms for space robots and space stations to help realize a sustainable space society.
The latest initiatives and announcements are available on the 'NEWS' section of SpaceData's official website.
For details, visit https://spacedata.jp/news
Company Name: SpaceData Inc.
Representative: Koyo Sato
Headquarters: Toranomon Hills Business Tower 15F, 1-17-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Capital: ¥1.513 billion
Business Activities: Investment and research related to space development
Website: https://spacedata.jp
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- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: Event
- Organizations: Rasmussen Global