ASCENDANT JAPAN
COLLABORATE WITH THE WORLD'S MOST PROGRESSIVE + PROMINENT MARKETING EXECUTIVES
Ascendant β ver has launched!
Staring from March 29th(Mon)!

Trending / Pick-Up Sessions
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- You Should Start Global from the Start
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- Japan case: Fastest and qualified business design with technology
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- 「居心地が悪い場所こそ自己を成長させる」英語学習を通じたチャンスの掴み方
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- Career starts from building up your own business.
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- A Leadership for multi-cultural team and the future of inclusive organization
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- How We can Prepare the Next Gen for upcoming A.I. and Robotic era
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- How Japanese companies can lead the world
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- It’s Time to Change : Digitization of Japanese Brand
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- Journey to the World: How Dassai became a brand loved by the World
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- US Keynote “The Post-COVID CMO”
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- A path to structure the organization which combines both corporate culture and agility.
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- US Keynote “Scalability and The Learning Quotient”
News
- 2021.5.12 Announcement for NY tour
- 2021.4.12 [PRESS RELEASE] アッセンダント・ジャパン、 日本のジェンダーギャップの解消に向けたプロジェクト 「CLUB GEM」を発足
- 2021.3.31 [Press Release]【Event Report: Ascendant Japan Launched on March 29th】 Archived 60% of women participation : Female entrepreneur and executives Ascendant Japan “Speaker Night” Event Report
Playlist / Pickup list
Supported By
Community
Council Members
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- Kei Taoka
- Hitachi Global Life Solutions,Inc.
- Executive Managing Director CDO
Chief Lumada Business Officer
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- Yuko Nakajima
- Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan, Ltd.
- Marketing / CMO
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- Yukiko Yamaguchi
- Connected Solutions Company Panasonic Corporation
- Chief Marketing Officer & Managing Officer
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- Akira Matsubara
- KOSÉ Corporation
- Executive officer, general manager of digital marketing strategy dep.
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- Natsumi Akita
- Adobe KK
- Vice President
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- Hiroto Ebata
- Hiroto Ebata International
- CEO
Speakers
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- Caren Fleit
- Korn Ferry
- Managing Director, Consumer/Retail/Digital Practices Leader, Global Marketing Officers Practice
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- Angela Ruggiero
- Sports Innovation Lab, 4-time Olympian, Gold Medal Winner
- Co-Founder & CEO
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- Heidi Browning
- NHL (National Hockey League)
- CMO
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- Mikoto Kato
- Cheetah Digital Co.,Ltd
- VP, CMO
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- Kei Taoka
- Hitachi Global Life Solutions,Inc.
- Executive Managing Director CDO
Chief Lumada Business Officer
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- Toshiyasu Nishii
- Thinqlo Inc.
- President and CEO
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- Emi Takemura
- Learn by Creation
- Representative Director
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- Masami Iwase
- MIW Marketing & Consulting Group, Inc. President/CEO Vueloo, Inc. COO/CMO
About Ascendant Japan
Ascendant Network is originally based in the U.S, and an invite-only community for executives and prominent marketers. This year, we are launching Japan’s version community, “Ascendant Japan“.
The reason why we decided to launch this community here, in Japan, is that we would like to deliver more opportunities and the place where brands and professionals in Japan can expand their careers and business to global.
- How you enjoy “Ascendant Japan”
- Ascendant Japan brings together global speakers from the U.S. and other countries to deliver contents that share their experiences and knowledge in business. Premier members are also invited to exclusive events and receive premier contents.
How you join in “Ascendant Japan” community
- Annual Premier Membership (paid): Offers you to view all contents and you can participate in all Premier Events throughout the year.
- Monthly Premier Member (paid): Offers you to watch all the contents published in your month, you can also participate in premier events in that month.
- Standard Member (free): Allows you to view open content. You only need to register your profile to join.
Ascendant Japan Launch Event Summary
Dates | March 29th - |
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Method | Online |
Theme | The Great Reset & The Great Acceleration |
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Team
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- Susan Macdermid
- Founder of the Ascendant Network
- A digital industry veteran with 15+ years experience crafting digital strategies for brand advertisers and media companies. Clients have included 25 of the world’s top 100 brands from the consumer electronics, CPG, entertainment, finance, hi-tech, luxury, retail, and travel industries. She has owned her business in Japan before so she has a deep understanding of Japan's business environment.