"Connected Ink 2024" has come to a close.
We are excited to announce that next year’s event is scheduled for Friday, November 14, and Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Highlights from this year’s event are available now on our YouTube channel. Don’t miss it!

Speakers

Speakers

Day 1(11.15)

Day 1(11.15)

Nobutaka(Nobu) Ide

President and CEO, Wacom

Joined Wacom in 2013. Assumed the role of CEO role in 2018. Established Connected Ink Village in 2020. Works on creative collaboration with his daughter who is a professional performer on holiday.

Nobutaka(Nobu) Ide

President and CEO, Wacom

Joined Wacom in 2013. Assumed the role of CEO role in 2018. Established Connected Ink Village in 2020. Works on creative collaboration with his daughter who is a professional performer on holiday.

Takaaki Fujii

The President and CEO of the general education group "Z-kai Group", which is celebrating its 93nd anniversary this year. The "Z-kai Group" consists of 18 companies that develop various educational services such as correspondence education, classrooms, books, mock exams, assessments and services using ICT for a wide range of age groups, from infants to college students and adults.

Website:https://www.zkai-gr.co.jp/en/

 

Takaaki Fujii

The President and CEO of the general education group "Z-kai Group", which is celebrating its 93nd anniversary this year. The "Z-kai Group" consists of 18 companies that develop various educational services such as correspondence education, classrooms, books, mock exams, assessments and services using ICT for a wide range of age groups, from infants to college students and adults.

Website:https://www.zkai-gr.co.jp/en/

 

Juwan Park

The head of the Writing Solution Part. Since joining Samsung in 2012, I have been continuously researching on writing solutions. It has been 9 years since we developed the S-Pen solution with Wacom from the Note 8 model. My interest lies in maximizing consumers' pen usage experience, and I'm actively conducting research on new pen technologies.

Juwan Park

The head of the Writing Solution Part. Since joining Samsung in 2012, I have been continuously researching on writing solutions. It has been 9 years since we developed the S-Pen solution with Wacom from the Note 8 model. My interest lies in maximizing consumers' pen usage experience, and I'm actively conducting research on new pen technologies.

Somin Lee

Product manager of Galaxy Tab S10 series, this year’s flagship tablets, which will usher in a new era of tablets for another decade, powered by Galaxy AI. 

Somin Lee

Product manager of Galaxy Tab S10 series, this year’s flagship tablets, which will usher in a new era of tablets for another decade, powered by Galaxy AI. 

Swan Kim

Oversee Samsung’s partnership with Wacom, as well as our partnerships with other leading tech companies, in support of developing the most powerful Samsung mobile devices.

 

Swan Kim

Oversee Samsung’s partnership with Wacom, as well as our partnerships with other leading tech companies, in support of developing the most powerful Samsung mobile devices.

 

Mai Iwata

Mai Iwata joined PILOT in 2023 and was assigned to Shonan R&D Division in June of the same year. Since the entry into the company, she has been in charge of the development of ballpoint pen inks. Favorite motto is "A hungry spirit".

 

Mai Iwata

Mai Iwata joined PILOT in 2023 and was assigned to Shonan R&D Division in June of the same year. Since the entry into the company, she has been in charge of the development of ballpoint pen inks. Favorite motto is "A hungry spirit".

 

Yuki Umezawa

Yuki Umezawa joined PILOT in 2023 and was assigned to Shonan R&D Division in June of the same year. Since the entry into the company, he has been in charge of designing electronic pen. Favorite motto is "Persistence pays off".

 

Yuki Umezawa

Yuki Umezawa joined PILOT in 2023 and was assigned to Shonan R&D Division in June of the same year. Since the entry into the company, he has been in charge of designing electronic pen. Favorite motto is "Persistence pays off".

 

Ayane Tanaka

Ayane Tanaka joined PILOT in 2023 and was assigned to Shonan R&D Division in June of the same year. Since the entry into the company, she has been in charge of the development of ballpoint pen inks. Favorite motto is "Experience is the best teacher".

 

Ayane Tanaka

Ayane Tanaka joined PILOT in 2023 and was assigned to Shonan R&D Division in June of the same year. Since the entry into the company, she has been in charge of the development of ballpoint pen inks. Favorite motto is "Experience is the best teacher".

 

Tomohiro Matsuda

Tomohiro Matsuda joined PILOT in 2023 and was assigned to Shonan R&D Division. Since the entry into the company, he has been in charge of designing pen tips. Favorite motto is "Every cloud has a silver lining".

 

Tomohiro Matsuda

Tomohiro Matsuda joined PILOT in 2023 and was assigned to Shonan R&D Division. Since the entry into the company, he has been in charge of designing pen tips. Favorite motto is "Every cloud has a silver lining".

 

Shunsuke Nakamura

With a Ph.D. in Art and Technology, founded Shikumi Design in 2005. Has received over 30 awards, including three world titles, for innovations like the AR instrument KAGURA and the creative programming tool Springin.’

Website:https://www.shikumi.co.jp/

Shunsuke Nakamura

With a Ph.D. in Art and Technology, founded Shikumi Design in 2005. Has received over 30 awards, including three world titles, for innovations like the AR instrument KAGURA and the creative programming tool Springin.’

Website:https://www.shikumi.co.jp/

Yurie Ono

Joined Wacom in 2020.Engaged in technology solution product planning and collaboration with strategic partners as a marketing.

 

Yurie Ono

Joined Wacom in 2020.Engaged in technology solution product planning and collaboration with strategic partners as a marketing.

 

Kohei Tanaka

Kohei Tanaka joined Wacom in 2014. He is in charged Pen and pen module mechanical design and new development.

 

Kohei Tanaka

Kohei Tanaka joined Wacom in 2014. He is in charged Pen and pen module mechanical design and new development.

 

Ryo Kondo

Head of Administration Department at the animation production studio, ufotable. Co-founder of the animation industry technical exchange community, Animation System Community (200 members~, 60 companies belonging to the community~).

 

Ryo Kondo

Head of Administration Department at the animation production studio, ufotable. Co-founder of the animation industry technical exchange community, Animation System Community (200 members~, 60 companies belonging to the community~).

 

Yasuhito Todoroki

As a Wacom evangelist, Todoroki has connections with domestic and international animation studios and vendors, is well versed in the digital landscape, and serves as a moderator for the ACTF (Animation Creative Technology Forum).

Website: https://tablet.wacom.co.jp/enterprise_education/

 

Yasuhito Todoroki

As a Wacom evangelist, Todoroki has connections with domestic and international animation studios and vendors, is well versed in the digital landscape, and serves as a moderator for the ACTF (Animation Creative Technology Forum).

Website: https://tablet.wacom.co.jp/enterprise_education/

 

Fumitake Tokaiki

Since 2006, he has been teaching Japanese painting at Hamamatsu Gakugei High School. He continues to convey the appeal of art to his students through education and production of artwork that mixes traditional techniques with a modern sensibility.

Website: https://www.gakugei.ed.jp/high/interview/detail/04

 

Fumitake Tokaiki

Since 2006, he has been teaching Japanese painting at Hamamatsu Gakugei High School. He continues to convey the appeal of art to his students through education and production of artwork that mixes traditional techniques with a modern sensibility.

Website: https://www.gakugei.ed.jp/high/interview/detail/04

 

KIMUKIMU

Born in Hamamatsu City. After completing a graduate degree in printmaking at Musashino Art University, became active as an illustrator. Continues to create works based on the “sarcasm-free" themed artwork. Has collaborated extensively with artists, comedians, and many celebrities.

KIMUKIMU

Born in Hamamatsu City. After completing a graduate degree in printmaking at Musashino Art University, became active as an illustrator. Continues to create works based on the “sarcasm-free" themed artwork. Has collaborated extensively with artists, comedians, and many celebrities.

Ayumi Muramatsu

Figure artist. She creates clay sculptures, illustrations, and animations based on the theme of things that have been handed down from generation to generation. In addition to working at galleries and other venues in Tokyo, she also sells capsule toys.

Website: https://ayumi-muramatsu.wixsite.com/mysite

Ayumi Muramatsu

Figure artist. She creates clay sculptures, illustrations, and animations based on the theme of things that have been handed down from generation to generation. In addition to working at galleries and other venues in Tokyo, she also sells capsule toys.

Website: https://ayumi-muramatsu.wixsite.com/mysite

NORA

We are contemporary dance performance team. "NORA" means stray in Japanese. Sometime each of us dances in different place and sometime we dance together. We dance whatever, wherever, whenever you want. 

NORA

We are contemporary dance performance team. "NORA" means stray in Japanese. Sometime each of us dances in different place and sometime we dance together. We dance whatever, wherever, whenever you want. 

ktym

Illustrator

While working on event visuals, book illustrations, logos, etc., she is also active in a wide range of activities as a digital performer, including speed production and collaboration with dancers. Currently addicted to video production.

Website: https://yuki-ktym.myportfolio.com/

ktym

Illustrator

While working on event visuals, book illustrations, logos, etc., she is also active in a wide range of activities as a digital performer, including speed production and collaboration with dancers. Currently addicted to video production.

Website: https://yuki-ktym.myportfolio.com/

Day 2 (11.16)

Day 2 (11.16)

Hiroshi Kato


Hiroshi Kato joined PILOT in 2005 and was assigned to Shonan R&D Division. Since the entry into the company, he has been in charge of designing pen. Favorite motto is "(Keep plugging away").

 

Hiroshi Kato


Hiroshi Kato joined PILOT in 2005 and was assigned to Shonan R&D Division. Since the entry into the company, he has been in charge of designing pen. Favorite motto is "(Keep plugging away").

 

Shungo Sato


I joined the company in 2019, handling sales for writing instruments until my fourth year. Since last July, I've been in the IS Sales Department, focusing on non-writing instrument sales. My motto is "Fall down seven times, get up eight."

 

Shungo Sato


I joined the company in 2019, handling sales for writing instruments until my fourth year. Since last July, I've been in the IS Sales Department, focusing on non-writing instrument sales. My motto is "Fall down seven times, get up eight."

 

Yasushi Komatsu


Yasushi Komatsu joined PILOT in 1990 and was assigned to Shonan R&D Division in 2009. Since then, he has been in charge of development in a wide range of fields. Favorite motto is "Don't panic, hurry up and be precise".

 

Yasushi Komatsu


Yasushi Komatsu joined PILOT in 1990 and was assigned to Shonan R&D Division in 2009. Since then, he has been in charge of development in a wide range of fields. Favorite motto is "Don't panic, hurry up and be precise".

 

Noritaka Houri


After joining Z-kai in 1997, worked in the Teaching Material Development. In his current position, he supervised the release of a remote education service using learning apps in 2021. With his help, this service is being continuously enhanced through the addition of new features to meet the demanding needs of high-level learners.

Website: https://www.zkai-gr.co.jp/en/

Noritaka Houri


After joining Z-kai in 1997, worked in the Teaching Material Development. In his current position, he supervised the release of a remote education service using learning apps in 2021. With his help, this service is being continuously enhanced through the addition of new features to meet the demanding needs of high-level learners.

Website: https://www.zkai-gr.co.jp/en/

Takuma Ikeda


Joined Wacom in 2018.Responsible for the electrical design and development of the AES pen.

 

Takuma Ikeda


Joined Wacom in 2018.Responsible for the electrical design and development of the AES pen.

 

Ryuto Sakamoto


Ryuto Sakamoto joined WACOM in 2012.He is in charged AES pen mechanical design and new development.

 

Ryuto Sakamoto


Ryuto Sakamoto joined WACOM in 2012.He is in charged AES pen mechanical design and new development.

 

Ayumi NIshizawa


Joined Wacom in Jan. 2024.Assigned to Mechanical Technology that develops new products due to my background in the product development team at my previous job.Likes : new and interesting things.

 

Ayumi NIshizawa


Joined Wacom in Jan. 2024.Assigned to Mechanical Technology that develops new products due to my background in the product development team at my previous job.Likes : new and interesting things.

 

Kei Narushima


Started part-time at CELSYS, Inc. while studying product design at university.1997: Graduated from university and joined Celsys as a designer. Engaged in 2D/3D graphic design, web design, and software interface design. Assigned Director in 2001, Representative Director and Vice-President in 2009, Representative Director and President (current position) in 2016.

 

Kei Narushima


Started part-time at CELSYS, Inc. while studying product design at university.1997: Graduated from university and joined Celsys as a designer. Engaged in 2D/3D graphic design, web design, and software interface design. Assigned Director in 2001, Representative Director and Vice-President in 2009, Representative Director and President (current position) in 2016.

 

Ryo Inaba


Borad Director, CELSYS. Since joining CELSYS in 2012, Ryo Inaba has been developing various features of CLIP STUDIO PAINT, inclusing iPad version. As Board Director, he currently manages entire Engineering of Celsys.

 

Ryo Inaba


Borad Director, CELSYS. Since joining CELSYS in 2012, Ryo Inaba has been developing various features of CLIP STUDIO PAINT, inclusing iPad version. As Board Director, he currently manages entire Engineering of Celsys.

 

Giffard-Burley, Joss


Director Ink Ecosystem Architecture, Wacom. I'm passionate about empowering artists. I'm building a decentralized ecosystem using SSI to give artists control over their work. My goal is to create a fairer, more transparent digital world where artists can thrive.

 

Giffard-Burley, Joss


Director Ink Ecosystem Architecture, Wacom. I'm passionate about empowering artists. I'm building a decentralized ecosystem using SSI to give artists control over their work. My goal is to create a fairer, more transparent digital world where artists can thrive.

 

Hajime Asada


Portfolio Management at Wacom.The projects to create new businesses, such as Wacom Bridge and Wacom Yuify.

 

Hajime Asada


Portfolio Management at Wacom.The projects to create new businesses, such as Wacom Bridge and Wacom Yuify.

 

Shin Imai


Joined Sankei Digital in 2016 and is the deputy editor-in-chief of IGN JAPAN, a game entertainment website, where he has covered the indie game scene, served as a judge for awards, and managed events for many years. His hobbies include music.

Website: https://jp.ign.com/

Shin Imai


Joined Sankei Digital in 2016 and is the deputy editor-in-chief of IGN JAPAN, a game entertainment website, where he has covered the indie game scene, served as a judge for awards, and managed events for many years. His hobbies include music.

Website: https://jp.ign.com/

Kazuhide Oka

Story writer and indie game developer, belonging to KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO since May 2024. His text ADV “Moonless Moon” is a member of the “Yokaze” label.

Website: https://kamitsubaki.jp/artist/kazuhide-oka/

Kazuhide Oka

Story writer and indie game developer, belonging to KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO since May 2024. His text ADV “Moonless Moon” is a member of the “Yokaze” label.

Website: https://kamitsubaki.jp/artist/kazuhide-oka/

Yohei 

Founder of Anitoon, Japan's first online animation school.
Based in California, he has worked as an animator in both the game and film industries. He has been sharing Hollywood animation techniques with Japan for 10 years.

Website: https://www.anitoon.jp/

 

Yohei 

Founder of Anitoon, Japan's first online animation school.
Based in California, he has worked as an animator in both the game and film industries. He has been sharing Hollywood animation techniques with Japan for 10 years.

Website: https://www.anitoon.jp/

 

Jorge E. Ruiz Cano

Has worked as a front-line animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios for years. He has been in charge of acting and action shots for various Disney's major films with his solid technical skills. A big fan of Dragon Ball.

Jorge E. Ruiz Cano

Has worked as a front-line animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios for years. He has been in charge of acting and action shots for various Disney's major films with his solid technical skills. A big fan of Dragon Ball.

Yoriko Ito


Has worked in the concept art field of the Hollywood CG animation industry. Her years of experience and logical understanding of color, light, and silhouette control are indispensable elements in the entertainment industry.

Website: https://www.school.yorikoito.com

Yoriko Ito


Has worked in the concept art field of the Hollywood CG animation industry. Her years of experience and logical understanding of color, light, and silhouette control are indispensable elements in the entertainment industry.

Website: https://www.school.yorikoito.com

Team IMPALA

Team IMPALA appeard on Conected Ink since 2020. They using elements of street dance and contemporary dance with martialarts moves. The performance style is marked by poweful expression,weaving together the contrasting forces of static dynamic.

Team IMPALA

Team IMPALA appeard on Conected Ink since 2020. They using elements of street dance and contemporary dance with martialarts moves. The performance style is marked by poweful expression,weaving together the contrasting forces of static dynamic.

Takashi Itagaki

Representative, Syakai-no-Kusuri Kenkyujo
Art Director, Lumbini Museum

Has been involved for many years in supporting the creative work of people living with intellectual and mental disabilities. Views everything, including art, as an "expression of life" and works to promote literacy in society to the ""words from life"" behind all living things.

Takashi Itagaki

Representative, Syakai-no-Kusuri Kenkyujo
Art Director, Lumbini Museum

Has been involved for many years in supporting the creative work of people living with intellectual and mental disabilities. Views everything, including art, as an "expression of life" and works to promote literacy in society to the ""words from life"" behind all living things.

Hajime Fukuda

Based in Berlin and Hokkaido, he is a world-traveling composer, and pianist specializing in improvisation. He took charge of the sound design for Roppongi Hills and has been the art director for Connected Ink since 2022.

Hajime Fukuda

Based in Berlin and Hokkaido, he is a world-traveling composer, and pianist specializing in improvisation. He took charge of the sound design for Roppongi Hills and has been the art director for Connected Ink since 2022.

Shinnosuke Nakajima

Filmmaker / President of Scissors Inc.

Director specializing in productions that fuse music and video. Also has a unique world view as a songwriter, and is currently the representative of a production company focusing on corporate movies.

Shinnosuke Nakajima

Filmmaker / President of Scissors Inc.

Director specializing in productions that fuse music and video. Also has a unique world view as a songwriter, and is currently the representative of a production company focusing on corporate movies.