Panel Discussion: Designing Tomorrow's Urban Mobility - Building Human-Centered Connected Cities

Join us for an exclusive panel discussion and networking event with the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan. Spaces are limited so sign up while you have the chance!

モビリティ業界のイノベーター・政策立案者・一流デザイナーの三者が一堂に会し、持続可能な都市モビリティソリューションを活用した都市の発展のあり方を議論します。次世代都市モビリティの実現に必要な要素とはいったい何か？知見を深める絶好の機会です。

Japan has long been a global pioneer in mobility. Now that the world faces new social, technological, and environmental challenges, the next wave of urban mobility demands a vision that extends beyond infrastructure—it calls for a truly human-centered, inclusive, and resilient ecosystem. Designing Tomorrow’s Urban Mobility is your invitation to shape this future.

This panel discussion brings together visionary leaders from Nissan Motor Corporation, Fujitsu, and Sony Honda Mobility to explore how cities evolve through integrated, data-driven, sustainable mobility solutions.

During this event, you will:

Expand your network: Gain fresh perspectives, forge powerful connections, and position yourself at the forefront of shaping Japan’s connected future.
Gain unrivaled insights: Explore multimodal ecosystems designed for equitable access and next-generation services.
Build strategic collaborations: Unlock opportunities for business by fostering dynamic new partnerships.
Join us to lead the conversation and redefine the landscape of urban mobility. The panel will be followed by a networking reception. 

EVENT DETAILS

📅DATE & TIME: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 18:30–20:30

📍VENUE: Tokyo American Club, Brooklyn Rooms (B2 Floor)
2 Chome-1-2 Azabudai, Minato City, Tokyo 106-8649

🗣️SPEAKERS:

• Richard Candler, Vice President, Global Product Strategy, Nissan Motor Corporation
• Takashi Omori, FMO (Fleet Management Optimization) Manager, Fujitsu
• Daisuke Ishii, Head of the Design and Brand Strategy Division, Sony Honda Mobility

🎤MODERATORS:

• Jaime Moreno, Chief Executive Officer and founder, Mormedi
• Maruan El Mahgiub, Vice President of Business Innovation, Mormedi

🍗MEAL: Canapé reception

👥ACCJ HOSTING COMMITTEE: Transportation and Logistics

📝REGISTRATION: https://designing-tomorrows-urban-mobility2.peatix.com

💴FEE:  ¥11,400 (Member) /  ¥12,400 (Non-member)

⚠️Registration/cancellation deadline: Friday, February 27 (12:00)
 

About the Speakers

Richard Candler
As vice president of global product strategy, Richard Candler leads Nissan Motor Corporation’s global product strategy, shaping the company’s future vehicle portfolio through customer insight and innovation to deliver business performance. With 25 years of international experience in the automotive industry, he has played a key role in the success of models such as Serena, Sentra, Rogue, Patrol, Qashqai, Juke, and the third-generation Nissan LEAF. He is also driving transformation initiatives like the 30-month Product Creation System. Candler is known for his strategic vision, cross-functional leadership, and commitment to delivering vehicles that reflect the spirit of the Nissan brand.

Takashi Omori
As the FMO Manager (Fleet Management Optimization Manager) at Fujitsu, Takashi Omori supports software-defined vehicle (SDV) initiatives within the company. Since joining Fujitsu in 2003, he has built experience across ERP package development and implementation, systems integration, GTM and sales support, as well as more recent data-driven solution roles such as Palantir GTM and SCM Solutions GTM before transitioning into SDV. He brings a challenge-driven, innovation-focused mindset to advancing Fujitsu’s SDV strategy and supporting the sustainable growth of Japanese society.

Daisuke Ishii
As head of Sony Group Corporation’s Creative Center and Sony Honda Mobility Inc.’s Creative and Brand Strategy Division, Daisuke Ishii started his career at Sony in 1992 as an industrial designer. He designed products such as Handycam, Walkman, and the robotic dog AIBO. After working at the EU design office, he headed the design team responsible for AI robotics, including AIBO, the VISION-S prototype vehicle, and Airpeak, Sony’s professional drone platform, as well as other new business development projects.

Ishii has created not only products, but also services, brands, and graphic communications. He has also served as a juror for the iF Design Award, DFA Design Award, and Good Design Award. In addition, he acts as a visiting professor at the Politecnico di Milano and an advanced art and design adviser at the University of Tokyo’s Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology.

About the Moderators

Jaime Moreno
An entrepreneurial spirit, visionary, and lover of design and architecture, Jaime Moreno is the chief executive officer and founder of Mormedi. He began his career as a design consultant in the household appliances department of Philips in the Netherlands. Since founding Mormedi in 1997, he has expanded the company internationally, with projects for major brands such as Airbus, Air Europa, Alstom, Audi AG, BMW AG, CAF, Hino, Hyperloop, Iberia, LG, Nissan, Philips, Renfe, Siemens, Telefonica, Toyota, and Virgin Atlantic. Several Mormedi products have been recognized with international honors, including the Good Design Award, Red Dot Award, and iF Design Award.

Moreno holds a degree in industrial design from the ArtCenter College of Design and completed seminars at the IESE Business School, IE Business School, and Saint Louis University School of Business.

Maruan El Mahgiub
As a vice president of business innovation, Mormedi, Maruan El Mahgiub is a specialist in business model design and business strategy with more than 20 years of international experience. After graduating with honors from the IE Business School’s MBA program in Madrid, he began his career in London as a business strategy consultant. Together with his team, he conducted numerous audits for international companies, identifying mergers valued at more than $100 million. In addition, he worked on profitability strategy for one of the largest retail companies in the UK.
El Mahgiub is an adjunct professor at IE’s School of Human Sciences and Technology. His experience in management consulting makes him very focused on connecting innovation with business objectives.

ACCJ Transportation and Logistics Committee
Kenichi Kiriyama and Scott Smalley, Co-chairs
Tad Johnson, Vice Chair