Inspire World Tour Tokyo
24th July 2026
ANA InterContinental
Tokyo
The Network Effect
Join us to experience all the Inspire energy and innovation at Inspire World Tour Tokyo. You’ll discover the power of the Network Effect firsthand, and find out what Coupa’s AI-native platform can do for your business.
This complimentary event is exclusively for strategic decision-makers, and space will fill up fast.
*Please note you'll be redirected to our Inspire Tokyo Japanese registration site.
Built to ensure your success
For customers
Deepen your adoption, learn from Industry Trendsetters, preview the AI-driven roadmap, and access hands-on advisory and demos to maximise your Coupa investment.
For new & future customers
See the platform in action with live demos, meet the partners and Coupa leaders who make it happen, and hear real-world success stories from peers in your region.
Event Topics
The Inspire World Tour Tokyo content is curated to address the most pressing challenges and the biggest opportunities facing spend management leaders in 2026.
Procurement
Make purchasing an advantage with:
- Robust category strategy
- AI intake & orchestration
- Strategic sourcing
- Supplier diversification
Finance
Conquer today’s procurement challenges with:
- AI-powered risk mitigation
- Compliance & control
- Cross-border payments
- ERP integration
Supply Chain
Drive efficiency and resilience to master your supply chain with:
- AI-suggested scenarios
- Peer-led solutions
- Adaptive design
Special Guest Speakers
Yasuyuki Higuchi
Yasuyuki Higuchi
President
Office Higuchi Co., Ltd. (Former CEO Panasonic Connect , Former CEO Microsoft Japan )
Prof. Ken Kusunoki
Prof. Ken Kusunoki
Professor of Business Administration
Hitotsubashi Business School
Tokyo Speakers
Koichiro Sorimachi
Koichiro Sorimachi
Country Manager
Coupa Japan
Rajiv Ramachandran
Rajiv Ramachandran
SVP, CPO Invoice to Pay
Coupa
Suzanne Bourdeaux
Suzanne Bourdeaux
SVP, Customer Success
Coupa
Hironori Iwamatsu
Hironori Iwamatsu
General Manager, SCM
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Shinji Koshikawa
Shinji Koshikawa
President
Cross River
Susumu Shiraga
Susumu Shiraga
Executive Advisor
HIPUS
Yukari Yamada
Yukari Yamada
Sr. Manager, Solution Advisory
Coupa Japan
Kazuhisa Fujimoto
Kazuhisa Fujimoto
Sr. Solution Advisor, Solution Advisory
Coupa Japan
Taka Uchiura
Taka Uchiura
Sr. Solution Advisor, Solution Advisory
Coupa Japan
Shunsuke Shimada
Shunsuke Shimada
Solution Advisor, Solution Advisory
Coupa Japan
Takehito Ota
Takehito Ota
Principle Technical Architect, Solution Advisory
Coupa Japan
Aya Karasawa
Aya Karasawa
Principle Customer Adoption Manager
Coupa Japan
One day, maximum business impact
From visionary keynotes to deep-dive breakouts tailored to your specific role, you’ll walk away ready to take action.
10:00 – 12:00
Executive Connect (by invite only)
12:00 – 13:00
Welcome Coffee and Lunch
13:00 – 14:40
Keynote – The Network Effect
Speakers
- Koichiro Sorimachi – Country Manager, Coupa Japan
- Rajiv Ramachandran – SVP, CPO Invoice to Pay, Coupa
- Suzanne Bourdeaux – SVP, Customer Success, Coupa
14:40 – 15:00
Panel Discussion
Speakers
- Koichiro Sorimachi – Country Manager, Coupa Japan
- Hironori Iwamatsu – GM, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
15:00 – 15:30
Break and Networking
15:30 – 16:00
Breakout Session (More information coming soon)
16:00 – 16:15
Break and Networking
16:15 – 16:45
Breakout Session
- The Future is Agentic: Orchestrating Transformational Outcomes with Coupa Agent Studio
- A New Era for Direct Spend: How AI and Procurement Maturity drives Resilience and Growth
- Product Showcase: Coupa Source-to-Contract
- Customer Session: Procurement
16:45 – 17:00
Break and Networking
17:00 – 17:30
Breakout Session (More information coming soon)
17:30 – 17:45
Break and Networking
17:45 – 18:15
Breakout Session
- Product Showcase: AI-Driven Invoice Management
- Product Showcase: Category Strategy
- Customer Session: Procurement
- Customer Session: SCDP
18:30 – 19:10
Panel Session by Guest Speakers
Speakers
- Yasuyuki Higuchi (Former CEO Panasonic Connect, Former CEO Microsoft Japan)
- Ken Kusunoki (Business Strategy Professor, Hitotsubashi University)
19:15 – 20:45
Networking Reception
Event location
Tokyo
ANA InterContinental Hotel Tokyo
1 Chome-12-33 Akasaka
Minato City, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan
*Please note you'll be redirected to our Inspire Tokyo Japanese registration site.
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