Alis

Jia Zhiqiang

CEO

Specialized in the planning, development, and proposal of AI solutions with a focus on the global market. I lead the resolution of key issues in the inbound tourism industry, such as multilingual support, contactless service, and operational efficiency. Leveraging AI and communication technologies, I strive to build innovative services that bridge Japan and the international market.

Colive Fukuoka 2025

Ryo Osera

Co-founder

Born in 1983 in Nagasaki, Japan. After graduating from the University of Tsukuba, Ryo started his career at Dentsu Inc., where he gained extensive experience in promotions and public relations. He later served as Social Media Director for the Japanese Prime Minister’s Office and as an Urban Development Advisor for Tsukuba City. In 2019, he co-founded HafH, a subscription-based travel service, before establishing Yugyo Inc. in 2022. Currently, he also serves as an Associate Professor at the Frontier Institute of Tourism Sciences, Kanazawa University.

Delta HQ

Yuta Kuratate

CEO

CEO and Founder of Delta HQ. We are providing a platform for luxury investment villas in resorts such as Niseko and Hakuba.

DOWHAT

Steven Park

Senior Manager of Global Business

Steven Park is a Senior Manager in the Global Business Team at DOWHAT, a company dedicated to driving digital transformation (DX) in the hospitality industry. He plays a key role in developing global strategies, managing international partnerships, and accelerating business growth. With over six years of experience in the U.S. and three years in South Africa, he brings a wealth of international expertise to his role.

He holds a BS in Economics from Chung-Ang University and has a proven track record in business development. Before joining DOWHAT, he worked in the Business Development Team at Lotte Homeshopping and served as Team Lead at Smartscore, where he was instrumental in setting up global entities, launching initial sales, and establishing the company’s Global Business Team.

Steven enjoys exploring emerging technologies, fostering cross-cultural collaborations, and staying ahead of global business trends.

HeyMax – One Currency, Every Destinations

Joe Lu

CEO & Co-founder

Joe Lu is the co-founder and CEO of HeyMax, a fintech startup helping consumers earn more travel rewards – Max Miles – through smarter spending. A former engineering leader at Facebook Singapore, Joe launched HeyMax in 2023 after a sabbatical in Japan, aiming to make travel more accessible by turning everyday purchases into Max Miles. Under his leadership, HeyMax has grown rapidly across Asia, partnering with hundreds of merchants and airlines to power the emerging Traveller Economy.

Kinnso

Willy Lai

Founder & CEO

Kinnso is led by Willy Lai, an accomplished entrepreneur with a powerful blend of technological expertise and social conscience. His track record includes founding FIMMICK, a leading martech powerhouse in the Asia-Pacific region, renowned for its innovative AI-driven marketing strategies, data solutions, and impactful CRM and influencer marketing campaigns that drove measurable growth for major brands. Willy’s passion extends beyond the corporate world; he co-founded the award-winning social enterprise Eldage, demonstrating his ability to build impactful initiatives that foster social good and cultural heritage. At Kinnso, Willy’s vision is to harness the transformative power of technology to connect people, drive progress, and revolutionize the way we experience travel and lifestyle on a global scale.

MOVV

Mitch Choi

Founder & CEO

Education

Electrical Engineering, Seoul National University
MBA, MIT Sloan School of Management

Work

• Samsung Electronics (2002~2018)
• SW R&D Center, Operating System Engineer
• HQ, Strategic Planning Team (M&A, Partnership, Investment)
• Mobile Business, Music & Contents Business
• Semiconductor Business, Strategic Planning (M&A, Partnership, Investment)

ShinHQ

Satoshi Kawase

Chief Operating Officer

Satoshi Kawase is a seasoned tech executive with deep expertise in product development and marketing. He has held leadership roles at top global companies including McKinsey & Company, GREE International, Google, Naver/LINE, and Uber. As part of an ad platform team, he played a key role in scaling revenue from $5 million to $800 million in annual recurring revenue. Satoshi brings a unique blend of strategic insight and operational execution to early-stage ventures.

Sotravel

Eddy Goh

Co-founder

With a deep passion and more than 8 years of experience in travel and technology, Eddy co-founded Sotravel, to empower new generation travel experience of social trips. Previously, he has held business and product leadership roles in Traveloka, SweetEscape, Lummo across Asia.

Walk in Taiwan

Chiu Yi

Founder & CEO

 
With a family history deep-rooted in the historic Dadaocheng, Taipei – Chiu Yi recognized a profound opportunity to redefine travel in Taiwan. In his twenties, Chiu held product and marketing leadership roles at publicly listed travel companies, gaining hands-on experience in building scalable travel products and brand strategies. He started his own business- Walk in Taiwan in 2012, aiming to combine his passion for cultural preservation and community empowerment with tourism.
 
Chiu considers travel more than just sightseeing. His goal is to create authentic, community-based walking tours that honored local traditions and the environment. Through years, Walk in Taiwan continuously introduces new concepts and business models to the industry, proving that cultural integrity and commercial success can thrive in harmony , and has developed into one of the leading company of sustainable tourism in Asia.