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Tokyo Unicorn Summit 2025: Uniting Asia’s Leading Startup Visionaries for Cross-Border Innovation

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TOKYO, Jan. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tokyo-based global media agency Pacific Bridge Media and Consulting Inc. (PBMC) is pleased to announce that the inaugural Tokyo Unicorn Summit will be held on May 7th, 2025 at Azabudai Hills in Tokyo, bringing together approximately 100 unicorn and soon-to-be-unicorn companies from across Asia. This exclusive, invitation-only event will feature networking opportunities, private sessions, and Asia’s top leaders as guest speakers.

PBMC, which runs solutions-focused multilingual news service J-Stories, will co-host the event with a major Korean-language newspaper, The Chosun Ilbo, with the support from various startup support organizations from Korea, Taiwan region, Japan and other Asian countries.

In a world increasingly fragmented by conflict and discord, the need for collaboration and unity has never been greater. The Tokyo Unicorn Summit seeks to transcend borders and bring together Asia’s most influential innovators and visionaries. This unprecedented event is a dynamic platform where diverse ideas converge, exploring ways for top decision-makers in the startup ecosystems across Asia to collaborate and together solve social and environmental issues throughout the region.

The Tokyo Unicorn Summit aims to serve as a catalyst for Asia’s top entrepreneurs to unite and make the region the world’s innovation hub for the next generation. By uniting visionary entrepreneurs, we aim to bridge divides, spark collaboration, and address today’s challenges while unlocking tomorrow’s opportunities.

[Event Overview]

https://tokyounicornsummit.peatix.com/view 

Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Time: 12:00-21:00 JST (Tentative; Subject to change)

Venue: Azabudai Hills (Tokyo)

Language: English

Organizer: Tokyo Unicorn Summit 2025 Committee

Co-Hosts: The Chosun Ilbo, J-Stories/Pacific Bridge Media & Consulting (PBMC), Korea Startup Forum

Partners and Supporters: SusHI Tech Tokyo, Startup Island TAIWAN and more

Participating Startups:

CxOs of

UnicornsRecently IPO’ed unicornsSeries B to pre-IPO

from Korea, Taiwan region, Japan, and other Asian countries

Financial-sector Participants:

Investment banksCross-border VCs / CVCsM&A specialists

For Inquiries Regarding This Matter

Pacific Bridge Media & Consulting Inc.
Email: jstories@pacificbridge.jp / info@pacificbridge.jp
Phone: +81-50-5527-0955

Tokyo office of The Chosun ilbo
Email: tokyo_office@chosun.com
Phone: +81-3-3214-5256 

About J-Stories

J-Stories is a solutions-focused media platform dedicated to introducing Japan-origin innovations that address global challenges such as environmental issues and food shortages. Since its launch in April 2022, J-Stories has published over 500 articles and has been widely disseminating innovations and ideas from Japanese startups, NGOs, and university research institutions through articles and videos.

J-Stories Website:
(English)   https://jstories.media
(Japanese)  https://jstories.media/jp

Pacific Bridge Media and Consulting, Inc. (PBMC)

Founded in 2010 by experienced international journalist Toshi Maeda with the mission to “connect the world with trusted content and realize a rich and equitable human society,” PBMC specializes in creating diverse multilingual content that combines video, language, and technology. The company provides comprehensive services for enterprises looking to share information globally, including planning and producing articles, visual content such as videos and photos, CGI, website creation, and multilingual live event broadcasting. PBMC has a strong track record working with a wide range of clients—from major domestic and international corporations and media to startups and government agencies—establishing itself as a highly regarded international multimedia content provider.

Company Overview

Pacific Bridge Media and Consulting, Inc.

Main Fields of Business: Multilingual content strategy-building, production and distribution; Cross-border public, media and investor relations, Multilingual event planning, hosting and technical & editorial support; live-streaming and news/event conference support, News and media release production and distribution worldwide; Startup & corporate media platform management and content productionHeadquarters: 22nd Floor, Shiroyama Trust Tower, 4-3-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, TokyoCEO: Toshi MaedaFounded: June 30, 2010URL: https://pacificbridge.jp

CONTACT:

PACIFIC BRIDGE MEDIA AND CONSULTING

Editorial department: Toshi Maeda (Executive Editor)・Takanori Isshiki (Deputy Executive Editor)・Anita De Michele (Editorial Coordinator)
email: info@pacificbridge.jp 
phone: +81- 50-5527-0955

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Systech Launches UniSecure artAI, an AI-Powered Authentication Solution for the Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical Industries

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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Systech, part of Markem-Imaje and Dover and a leading provider of digital identification and traceability software solutions, today announced the launch of UniSecure artAI™, a transformative AI-powered authentication solution designed to safeguard brands, ensure packaging quality and protect patients. As a fully cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) solution, artAI leverages existing packaging artwork and AI applications — like machine vision, machine learning and neural networks — to deliver real-time results and forensic analytics that help combat critical challenges for life sciences companies and pharmaceutical brands. 

“We are thrilled to introduce artAI, a ground-breaking offering that underscores our commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions to challenges ranging from counterfeiting and diversion to upholding the highest level of quality,” said Sreedhar Patnala, General Manager, Systech. “artAI enables brands to quickly identify and resolve issues and roll out packaging quality checks and counterfeit protection at scale. It is easy to use, does not require packaging changes, can be deployed rapidly and provides immediate value.”

Counterfeit medicine trafficking is one of the world’s fastest-growing criminal enterprises, with the illicit, fraudulent or substandard drug market generating up to an estimated $432 billion each year, according to the National Institutes of Health. Brands also face the challenge of false counterfeits due to flaws in packaging quality inspection. artAI serves dual functionality by enabling detection of these issues before the product is shipped and delivering corrective analytics for quality control.

artAI uses advanced machine vision and machine learning to create a digital blueprint of key packaging artwork features, enabling precise verification and quality inspection through pattern recognition. The solution includes an easy-to-use mobile application for simple product scanning and a robust forensic platform to quickly get to the root of the problem. With advanced analytics and reporting, artAI significantly reduces the resources required to identify and resolve critical issues.

Key benefits:

Fast deployment & real-time detection: Uses existing packaging to inspect products immediately; no hardware integration required.Unparalleled forensic intelligence: AI-powered forensic tools and reporting provide extensive data to investigate packaging issues and supply chain threats while providing actionable, robust analytics.Retroactive & proactive protection: Products already in the marketplace are automatically protected under the brand protection program, while production inline applications for quality inspection provide coverage before products are shipped.Carbon footprint reduction: A centralized platform removes the need to ship physical samples or deploy additional forensic resources.

With artAI, brand protection and quality assurance teams can digitize processes, significantly reduce resources and enable rapid return on their investment while keeping patients safe. For more information about artAI, please visit systechone.com.

About Systech:

Systech provides digital identification and traceability solutions that establish essential product data, ensure digital connectivity, and enable real-time insights on the packaging line and throughout the supply chain. With decades of experience in pharmaceutical packaging execution and serialization, Systech offers comprehensive, easily configured, turnkey software solutions with reliable implementation and expert support. Global brands across industries rely on Systech’s platform to help them achieve their objectives in compliance, resiliency, sustainability, and digital transformation. Systech is a leading brand of Markem-Imaje®, a global product identification, packaging intelligence, and connected product solutions provider and a part of Dover Corporation. Visit www.systechone.com for further information.

About Markem-Imaje:

Markem-Imaje, a wholly owned subsidiary of the US-based Dover Corporation is a trusted world manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions, offering a full line of reliable and innovative inkjet, thermal transfer, laser, and print and apply label systems. Markem-Imaje provides global reach to over 50,000 customers with 30 subsidiaries, 6 technology centers, several equipment repair centers and manufacturing plants with the most comprehensive marking and coding portfolio available in the marketplace. Visit www.markem-imaje.com for further information.

About Dover:

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of over $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 70 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what’s possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under “DOV.” Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.

Systech Contact:
Jim Waters
(609) 395-8400
pr@systechone.com

Dover Media Contact:
Adrian Sakowicz, VP, Communications
(630) 743-5039
asakowicz@dovercorp.com

Dover Investor Contact:
Jack Dickens, VP, Investor Relations
(630) 743-2566
jdickens@dovercorp.com

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OUTFRONT Media Chief Financial Officer Matthew Siegel to Participate in the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference

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NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — OUTFRONT Media Inc. (NYSE: OUT) announced today that Matthew Siegel, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 7:05 p.m. Eastern Time. A live and replay audio webcast will be available on the investor relations section of the Company’s website at www.outfront.com

About OUTFRONT Media Inc.
OUTFRONT leverages the power of technology, location, and creativity to connect brands with consumers outside of their homes through one of the largest and most diverse sets of billboard, transit, and mobile assets in the United States. Through its technology platform, OUTFRONT will fundamentally change the ways advertisers engage audiences on-the-go.

Contacts:

Investors

Media

Stephan Bisson

Courtney Richards

Investor Relations

Communications & Event Manager

(212) 297-6573

(646) 876-9404

stephan.bisson@outfront.com 

courtney.richards@outfront.com 

 

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Connecticut Innovations to Host Talent Fair to Connect Local Students with Startups

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Opportunity for local students eager to join Connecticut’s entrepreneurial ecosystem to engage and network with the state’s most innovative startups

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Connecticut Innovations (CI), Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm, will host its first talent fair on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at District New Haven, to connect a select group of its portfolio companies with top talent from surrounding universities.

Students who attend the fair will hear from a panel of early-stage founders, network with CI portfolio companies actively hiring Connecticut-based talent, and participate in activities, including career development workshops, local giveaways and professional headshot sessions.

The afternoon will also feature interactive booths from the CI companies and a keynote address from Dr. Laurie Santos, a Yale University professor and founder/host of The Happiness Lab podcast, which is based on the psychology class she teaches, the most popular class in the university’s 300-year history.

“We’re excited to offer this great opportunity for local students to engage directly with some of the most promising new companies in our state,” said Bo Bradstreet, talent acquisition director at Connecticut Innovations. “We look forward to helping to create connections that will enhance Connecticut’s innovation ecosystem.”

Who should attend the talent fair? Undergraduate and graduate students interested in becoming part of Connecticut’s dynamic startup community, or those interested in entrepreneurship, innovation or venture capital, are encouraged to attend. For more information and a list of CI companies participating in the fair, visit here.

To register, visit here. Admission is free.

About Connecticut Innovations:
Connecticut Innovations (CI) is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm and is the leading source of financing and ongoing support for innovative, growing companies. By offering equity and debt investments, strategic guidance and introductions to valuable partners, we help promising businesses to thrive. For more information, please visit http://www.ctinnovations.com.

Media Contact

Lauren Carmody, Connecticut Innovations, 203.232.2022, Lauren.Carmody@ctinnovations.com, https://ctinnovations.com

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