Building Startup and Innovation Partnership

Building Startup and Innovation Partnerships
Connecting Pakistan and Japan Through Innovation, Investment, and Entrepreneurship
📅 Date: 15 July 2026
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Venue: Embassy of Pakistan, Tokyo
Co-Organized by the Embassy of Pakistan, Tokyo and Asia Web3 Alliance Japan (AWAJ)
Join government leaders, startup founders, investors, innovation organizations, and ecosystem builders from Pakistan and Japan for an exclusive forum focused on strengthening startup, innovation, and technology partnerships between the two countries.
The event, co-organized by the Embassy of Pakistan, Tokyo and Asia Web3 Alliance Japan (AWAJ), will explore opportunities for cross-border collaboration, startup investment, market access, corporate-startup partnerships, talent development, and innovation ecosystem growth. Participants will exchange insights and identify practical pathways to support entrepreneurs and emerging technology ventures while building long-term partnerships between Pakistan and Japan.
Discussions will cover key sectors including innovation, digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), Web3, venture capital, technology commercialization, and international business expansion.
This gathering aims to create meaningful connections between public and private sector stakeholders, strengthen bilateral cooperation, and encourage future collaboration in innovation, entrepreneurship, investment, AI, Web3, and emerging technologies between Pakistan and Japan.

Detailed Program & Run of Show

2:40 PM – 3:00 PM
Registration & Guest Arrival
3:00 PM – 3:05 PM
Welcome Remarks & Master of Ceremony
Ms. Madiha Ali
Trade and Investment Counsellor
Embassy of Pakistan, Tokyo
3:05 PM – 3:25 PM
Keynote Address
Mr. Abdul Hameed
Ambassador of Pakistan to Japan
3:25 PM – 3:30 PM
Presentation AWAJ
Ms. Hinza Asif
President, Asia Web3 Alliance Japan (AWAJ)
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM
Keynote Address
Mr. Kawasaki Hideto
Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Digital Affairs, Japan
Souvenir Presentation from H.E. the Ambassador of Pakistan to Mr. Kawasaki Hideto, followed by a Group Photo Session
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
Discussion Panel
Theme:
Building Pakistan–Japan Startup and Innovation Ecosystem Partnerships

This discussion will explore opportunities to strengthen Pakistan–Japan startup and innovation ecosystem cooperation, with a focus on cross-border market access, startup investment, corporate-startup collaboration, talent development, and practical mechanisms to support entrepreneurs and emerging technology ventures in both countries. Participants will exchange perspectives on building stronger innovation linkages and creating pathways for long-term partnership between the two ecosystems.
Moderator:
Ms. Hinza Asif
President, Asia Web3 Alliance Japan (AWAJ)
Speakers:
Mr. Zarrar Hasham Khan serves as the Federal Secretary for the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) in Pakistan  -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zarrarkhan/
Mr. Jonathan T. · 500 Global Mentor - Venture Capital Advisor | Startup Accelerator Program Leader https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathantanemori/
Ms. Tomoko Takasaki - Head of Web3 Innovation Platform at Ibex Japan KK, Senior Manager at Antler Ibex | Bridging Creativity and Capitalhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tomoko-takasaki/
4:30 PM – 4:40 PM
Group Photo

4:40 PM – 5:30 PM
Networking Reception & Refreshments

Who Should Attend?
Startup Founders
Venture Capital Firms
Angel Investors
Corporate Innovation Teams
Government Representatives
Technology Companies
Innovation Hubs
Accelerators & Incubators
Universities & Research Institutions
AI & Web3 Ecosystem Leaders
Business Associations