Our Head of North America / Vice President of Finance, Gregory Nakaoji, took the stage at a pitch event held as part of FII PRIORITY Asia 2025, a Saudi Arabia–initiated international financial conference, which took place in Tokyo from November 30 to December 1, 2025.FII PRIORITY, often referred to as the “Davos of the Desert,” brought together more than 1,200 global leaders, including policymakers, CEOs, investors, innovators, and leaders from the public and private sectors worldwide. The conference featured active discussions on economic, technological, and diplomatic transformation focused on Japan and Asia, with over 40 programs conducted during the event, including thematic labs and closed-door interactive sessions.As part of the conference, Mr. Nakaotsugi participated in a pitch event under the program “FOSTERING COLLABORATION WITH JAPANESE TECHNOLOGIES – Powered by Mizuho,” hosted by Mizuho Financial Group.In his presentation, he highlighted the growth potential of the global manga market as well as the challenges posed by widespread piracy. He then introduced our company’s in-house developed translation and localization system, along with the emaqi business model, as solutions to these challenges.■About FII PRIORITY AsiaThe Future Investment Initiative (FII) is an international financial conference held annually each autumn in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With participation from top executives of leading global financial institutions and corporations, as well as government officials, it has earned the nickname “the Davos of the Desert,” drawing comparisons to the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.In addition to events in Saudi Arabia, related FII conferences are held around the world, including in Europe and North America. The Tokyo edition marked the first-ever FII event held in Japan.At FII PRIORITY Asia in Tokyo, discussions focused on themes such as technological transformation, demographic shifts, cultural influence, and sustainable prosperity. Through interactive panel sessions, the conference explored how Asia can lead a new era and presented a forward-looking vision for the future.For more details and event highlights, please visit the link below:https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000173401.html