Navigating Japan’s Geopolitical and Economic Landscape

Japan Lecture Series
Organized by Europa Institut at the University of Zurich, in cooperation with the University of Zurich, Swiss-Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Swiss-Japanese Society. 

Dr. Sachio Semmoto is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and telecommunications expert, renowned for founding and leading successful companies such as eAccess Ltd., EMOBILE Ltd., and KDDI Corporation. With over 30 years of experience, he has played a pivotal role in developing Japan’s telecommunications infrastructure and has held esteemed positions as a professor at Keio University and visiting professor at renowned universities. Dr. Semmoto’s expertise, recognized by his IEEE Fellow status, extends to high-technology management, where he has made significant contributions. Currently serving as Chairman of various organizations, he continues to drive innovation at the intersection of IT sector entrepreneurship, telecommunications technology, and security.

In this lecture, renowned businessperson Dr. Sachio Semmoto sheds light on the dynamic challenges and opportunities that Japan faces as it seeks to adapt to a shifting global geopolitical landscape. Drawing upon his extensive experience in the technology and telecoms sector, he shares his unique perspectives on Japan’s approach to challenges such as persistent inflation, low wages and aging demographics, while shedding light on opportunities in the technology space, including Japan’s role in the contentious race for advanced semiconductors.