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Join Japan’s Leading E-Commerce Event
Join Japan’s Leading E-Commerce Event
Join Japan’s Leading E-Commerce Event
Ship&co E-Commerce Connect is back this October 30–31, 2025 in Kyoto — welcoming international partners and Japanese e-commerce leaders for two days of exchange, learning, and growth.
Japan is the 4th largest e-commerce market in the world, yet remains one of the most culturally and operationally distinct. This event is your opportunity to understand how commerce really works in Japan, directly from the people shaping it.
Unlock the Value of E-Commerce Connect
Learn Strategies
Hear from top e-commerce minds from Japan and abroad, including speakers from Europe, Vietnam, and more. Whether you’re growing domestically or going global, you’ll gain actionable strategies and market insights to scale your online business.
Solve Problems
Get real answers to your challenges. From tools to tactics, discover practical solutions and workflows that can improve your store’s operations, fulfillment process, and customer experience—starting the next day.
Discover Possibilities
Meet partners, app developers, and logistics providers face-to-face. Get inspired, ask questions, and uncover new opportunities to expand your reach and grow your business—across Japan and beyond.
Tickets
Ready to Join Us in Kyoto?
General Admission
Free
Full access to both event days.
Day 1: Shopify App Market
Day 2: All Seminar Sessions
Perfect for merchants and guests who want to explore and learn.
General Admission
Free
Full access to both event days.
Day 1: Shopify App Market
Day 2: All Seminar Sessions
Perfect for merchants and guests who want to explore and learn.
General Admission
Free
Full access to both event days.
Day 1: Shopify App Market
Day 2: All Seminar Sessions
Perfect for merchants and guests who want to explore and learn.
Premier Admission
SOLD OUT
Everything in General Admission + Dinner Buffet & VIP Networking
Day 1: Shopify App Market
Day 2: All Seminar Sessions
Evening Networking & Buffet (Day 2)
[SOLD OUT] Premier Admission
SOLD OUT
Everything in General Admission + Dinner Buffet & VIP Networking
Day 1: Shopify App Market
Day 2: All Seminar Sessions
Evening Networking & Buffet (Day 2)
Premier Admission
SOLD OUT
Everything in General Admission + Dinner Buffet & VIP Networking
Day 1: Shopify App Market
Day 2: All Seminar Sessions
Evening Networking & Buffet (Day 2)
Schedule
Day 01 - Shopify App Market
Thursday, October 30th
Day 01
Thursday,
October 30th
13:00 – 18:00
7F Creative Commons
Meet Top Shopify App Developers
Eleven top Shopify app developers from Japan, Vietnam, and Europe will be showcasing their apps, features, and success stories—directly at their booths. Exhibiting Apps: • Alquimista (Japan) • Avada (Vietnam) • BON Loyalty (Vietnam) • BSS Commerce (Vietnam) • EAS EU & UK Compliance (Europe) • Flatto (Japan) • iPacky (Europe) • PageFly (Vietnam) • Rewire (Japan) • TinySEO (Europe) • Ship&co (Japan) This is the perfect opportunity to meet app creators, explore new tools for your store, and discuss implementation or improvement directly with the teams. Connect with Shopify merchants and partners from across the ecosystem.
13:00 – 18:00
7F Creative Commons
Meet Top Shopify App Developers
Eleven top Shopify app developers from Japan, Vietnam, and Europe will be showcasing their apps, features, and success stories—directly at their booths. Exhibiting Apps: • Alquimista (Japan) • Avada (Vietnam) • BON Loyalty (Vietnam) • BSS Commerce (Vietnam) • EAS EU & UK Compliance (Europe) • Flatto (Japan) • iPacky (Europe) • PageFly (Vietnam) • Rewire (Japan) • TinySEO (Europe) • Ship&co (Japan) This is the perfect opportunity to meet app creators, explore new tools for your store, and discuss implementation or improvement directly with the teams. Connect with Shopify merchants and partners from across the ecosystem.
13:00 – 18:00
7F Creative Commons
Meet Top Shopify App Developers
Eleven top Shopify app developers from Japan, Vietnam, and Europe will be showcasing their apps, features, and success stories—directly at their booths. Exhibiting Apps: • Alquimista (Japan) • Avada (Vietnam) • BON Loyalty (Vietnam) • BSS Commerce (Vietnam) • EAS EU & UK Compliance (Europe) • Flatto (Japan) • iPacky (Europe) • PageFly (Vietnam) • Rewire (Japan) • TinySEO (Europe) • Ship&co (Japan) This is the perfect opportunity to meet app creators, explore new tools for your store, and discuss implementation or improvement directly with the teams. Connect with Shopify merchants and partners from across the ecosystem.
Evening
Kyoto city
Off Event
Off-site event hosted by sponsors (attendance by invitation from hosting sponsors only)
Evening
Kyoto city
Off Event
Off-site event hosted by sponsors (attendance by invitation from hosting sponsors only)
Evening
Kyoto city
Off Event
Off-site event hosted by sponsors (attendance by invitation from hosting sponsors only)
Day 02
Friday, October 31st
Day 02
Friday,
October 31st
9:30 -
8F DAIDOKORO
Event Opening
Registration & Welcome Coffee
Premium sponsor booths on display (8F, all day)
9:30 -
8F DAIDOKORO
Event Opening
Registration & Welcome Coffee
Premium sponsor booths on display (8F, all day)
9:30 -
8F DAIDOKORO
Event Opening
Registration & Welcome Coffee
Premium sponsor booths on display (8F, all day)
10:00 - 10:40
4F Community Steps (Japanese)
From Cross-Border E-Commerce to Local Expansion: Building Overseas Strategies on Digital Success
Flagship
Koji Jimba, CEO
10:00 - 10:40
4F Community Steps (Japanese)
From Cross-Border E-Commerce to Local Expansion: Building Overseas Strategies on Digital Success
Flagship
Koji Jimba, CEO
10:00 - 10:40
4F Community Steps (Japanese)
From Cross-Border E-Commerce to Local Expansion: Building Overseas Strategies on Digital Success
Flagship
Koji Jimba, CEO
10:00 - 10:40
4F The Room 1 & 2 (Japanese+English)
Retention in AI Commerce - How the Shopify loyalty platform that helps brands turn buyers into loyal customers
Avada
Thomas Nguyen, CEO & Co-Founder of Joy Loyalty
10:00 - 10:40
4F The Room 1 & 2 (Japanese+English)
Retention in AI Commerce - How the Shopify loyalty platform that helps brands turn buyers into loyal customers
Avada
Thomas Nguyen, CEO & Co-Founder of Joy Loyalty
10:00 - 10:40
4F The Room 1 & 2 (Japanese+English)
Retention in AI Commerce - How the Shopify loyalty platform that helps brands turn buyers into loyal customers
Avada
Thomas Nguyen, CEO & Co-Founder of Joy Loyalty
10:40 - 11:20
4F Community Steps (Talk in Japanese + English Slides)
Going global: Insights and strategies for Japanese merchants seeking international success
BON Loyalty
Lucy Nguyen, Co-founder of BON Loyalty & Yoshi Yamaoka, CEO of Weblife
10:40 - 11:20
4F Community Steps (Talk in Japanese + English Slides)
Going global: Insights and strategies for Japanese merchants seeking international success
BON Loyalty
Lucy Nguyen, Co-founder of BON Loyalty & Yoshi Yamaoka, CEO of Weblife
10:40 - 11:20
4F Community Steps (Talk in Japanese + English Slides)
Going global: Insights and strategies for Japanese merchants seeking international success
BON Loyalty
Lucy Nguyen, Co-founder of BON Loyalty & Yoshi Yamaoka, CEO of Weblife
10:40 - 11:20
4F The Room 1 & 2
Discover Shopify Sidekick: The AI-Powered Assistant for Merchants
Axome, the largest Shopify agency in France.
Thibaut Bourbon, Shopify Lead Developer
10:40 - 11:20
4F The Room 1 & 2
Discover Shopify Sidekick: The AI-Powered Assistant for Merchants
Axome, the largest Shopify agency in France.
Thibaut Bourbon, Shopify Lead Developer
10:40 - 11:20
4F The Room 1 & 2
Discover Shopify Sidekick: The AI-Powered Assistant for Merchants
Axome, the largest Shopify agency in France.
Thibaut Bourbon, Shopify Lead Developer
11:20 - 12:00
4F Community Steps (Japanese + English)
PageFly Case Study: A Landing Page Strategy to Maximize Product Page Sales
PageFly, a no-code builder to create website design and landing page
Tony Bui, Co-founder & Head of Growth Marketing at PageFly & Hodaka Sato, Freelance Web Designer
11:20 - 12:00
4F Community Steps (Japanese + English)
PageFly Case Study: A Landing Page Strategy to Maximize Product Page Sales
PageFly, a no-code builder to create website design and landing page
Tony Bui, Co-founder & Head of Growth Marketing at PageFly & Hodaka Sato, Freelance Web Designer
11:20 - 12:00
4F Community Steps (Japanese + English)
PageFly Case Study: A Landing Page Strategy to Maximize Product Page Sales
PageFly, a no-code builder to create website design and landing page
Tony Bui, Co-founder & Head of Growth Marketing at PageFly & Hodaka Sato, Freelance Web Designer
11:20 - 12:00
4F The Room 1 & 2 (Japanese)
Designing Next-Gen CX & Channel Expansion with the Shopify App Ecosystem
Rewire, Shopify Plus Partner
Hideya Kato, CEO
11:20 - 12:00
4F The Room 1 & 2 (Japanese)
Designing Next-Gen CX & Channel Expansion with the Shopify App Ecosystem
Rewire, Shopify Plus Partner
Hideya Kato, CEO
11:20 - 12:00
4F The Room 1 & 2 (Japanese)
Designing Next-Gen CX & Channel Expansion with the Shopify App Ecosystem
Rewire, Shopify Plus Partner
Hideya Kato, CEO
12:00 - 13:10
8F DAIDOKORO
Lunch Break
12:00 - 13:10
8F DAIDOKORO
Lunch Break
12:00 - 13:10
8F DAIDOKORO
Lunch Break
13:10 - 13:30
4F Community Steps (Japanese)
Inside Ship&co
Ship&co’s roadmap, milestones, and the growing ecosystem we’re building with our partners
Thomas Bertrand, Ship&co CEO
13:10 - 13:30
4F Community Steps (Japanese)
Inside Ship&co
Ship&co’s roadmap, milestones, and the growing ecosystem we’re building with our partners
Thomas Bertrand, Ship&co CEO
13:10 - 13:30
4F Community Steps (Japanese)
Inside Ship&co
Ship&co’s roadmap, milestones, and the growing ecosystem we’re building with our partners
Thomas Bertrand, Ship&co CEO
13:30 - 14:10
4F Community Steps (Japanese)
Latest Trends in Cross-Border EC Logistics
FedEx Japan
Ko Takeuchi, National Sales Manager
13:30 - 14:10
4F Community Steps (Japanese)
Latest Trends in Cross-Border EC Logistics
FedEx Japan
Ko Takeuchi, National Sales Manager
13:30 - 14:10
4F Community Steps (Japanese)
Latest Trends in Cross-Border EC Logistics
FedEx Japan
Ko Takeuchi, National Sales Manager
13:30 - 14:10
4F The Room 1 & 2 (Japanese)
How Shopify Plus brands win their e-commerce game with optimization tactics?
Qikify, the top Shopify Expert will bring a round-table discussion with two guest speakers
Liz Pham, Product Manager at Qikify & Kazuya Zaitsu, CEO at PondeTech Co., Ltd. & Yumiko Higashi, IT•Systems Group Manager at Jewelry Atelier Orefice Co., Ltd.
13:30 - 14:10
4F The Room 1 & 2 (Japanese)
How Shopify Plus brands win their e-commerce game with optimization tactics?
Qikify, the top Shopify Expert will bring a round-table discussion with two guest speakers
Liz Pham, Product Manager at Qikify & Kazuya Zaitsu, CEO at PondeTech Co., Ltd. & Yumiko Higashi, IT•Systems Group Manager at Jewelry Atelier Orefice Co., Ltd.
13:30 - 14:10
4F The Room 1 & 2 (Japanese)
How Shopify Plus brands win their e-commerce game with optimization tactics?
Qikify, the top Shopify Expert will bring a round-table discussion with two guest speakers
Liz Pham, Product Manager at Qikify & Kazuya Zaitsu, CEO at PondeTech Co., Ltd. & Yumiko Higashi, IT•Systems Group Manager at Jewelry Atelier Orefice Co., Ltd.
14:10 - 14:50
4F Community Steps (Japanese)
Winning Strategies: Leveraging ERP for E-Commerce Success
Portcities Japan
Stanislav Belooussov, Country Director
14:10 - 14:50
4F Community Steps (Japanese)
Winning Strategies: Leveraging ERP for E-Commerce Success
Portcities Japan
Stanislav Belooussov, Country Director
14:10 - 14:50
4F Community Steps (Japanese)
Winning Strategies: Leveraging ERP for E-Commerce Success
Portcities Japan
Stanislav Belooussov, Country Director
14:10 - 14:50
4F The Room 1 & 2 (Japanese)
Cross-Border EC Strategies for Brands Built on Craftsmanship — Turning “Content” into Connection & Conversions
Sekai He Bokan
Yuki Tokuda, CEO at Sekai He Bokan & Takuya Watanabe, Sales Manager at KAKURI Corporation
14:10 - 14:50
4F The Room 1 & 2 (Japanese)
Cross-Border EC Strategies for Brands Built on Craftsmanship — Turning “Content” into Connection & Conversions
Sekai He Bokan
Yuki Tokuda, CEO at Sekai He Bokan & Takuya Watanabe, Sales Manager at KAKURI Corporation
14:10 - 14:50
4F The Room 1 & 2 (Japanese)
Cross-Border EC Strategies for Brands Built on Craftsmanship — Turning “Content” into Connection & Conversions
Sekai He Bokan
Yuki Tokuda, CEO at Sekai He Bokan & Takuya Watanabe, Sales Manager at KAKURI Corporation
14:50 - 15:30
4F Community Steps (Japanese)
Winning in Cross-Border EC with Shopify × KOMOJU — Lessons from Global Payment Trends
DEGICA
Yohei Kato, KOMOJU Sales by DEGICA Co.
14:50 - 15:30
4F Community Steps (Japanese)
Winning in Cross-Border EC with Shopify × KOMOJU — Lessons from Global Payment Trends
DEGICA
Yohei Kato, KOMOJU Sales by DEGICA Co.
14:50 - 15:30
4F Community Steps (Japanese)
Winning in Cross-Border EC with Shopify × KOMOJU — Lessons from Global Payment Trends
DEGICA
Yohei Kato, KOMOJU Sales by DEGICA Co.
14:50 - 15:30
4F The Room 1 & 2 (English)
Shopify Admin: The Secret Menu
Duplicate smarter, exclude pages like a pro, and unlock market-specific content control — a tour of lesser-known tools hiding in plain sight.
Michael Gallego, Shopify Theme Developer, Maestrooo
14:50 - 15:30
4F The Room 1 & 2 (English)
Shopify Admin: The Secret Menu
Duplicate smarter, exclude pages like a pro, and unlock market-specific content control — a tour of lesser-known tools hiding in plain sight.
Michael Gallego, Shopify Theme Developer, Maestrooo
14:50 - 15:30
4F The Room 1 & 2 (English)
Shopify Admin: The Secret Menu
Duplicate smarter, exclude pages like a pro, and unlock market-specific content control — a tour of lesser-known tools hiding in plain sight.
Michael Gallego, Shopify Theme Developer, Maestrooo
15:30 - 16:00
8F DAIDOKORO
Coffee Break
15:30 - 16:00
8F DAIDOKORO
Coffee Break
15:30 - 16:00
8F DAIDOKORO
Coffee Break
16:00 - 16:40
4F Community Steps (Japanese)
Cross-Border E-Commerce: Take the Leap or Play It Safe? — A Special Talk by R6B, Japan’s Largest Shopify-Dedicated Agency
R6B, Shopify Platinum Partner
Hiroki Terada + Kenichi Takeda at R6B & Junichi Okamura, Senior Partner Solutions Engineer at Shopify Japan
16:00 - 16:40
4F Community Steps (Japanese)
Cross-Border E-Commerce: Take the Leap or Play It Safe? — A Special Talk by R6B, Japan’s Largest Shopify-Dedicated Agency
R6B, Shopify Platinum Partner
Hiroki Terada + Kenichi Takeda at R6B & Junichi Okamura, Senior Partner Solutions Engineer at Shopify Japan
16:00 - 16:40
4F Community Steps (Japanese)
Cross-Border E-Commerce: Take the Leap or Play It Safe? — A Special Talk by R6B, Japan’s Largest Shopify-Dedicated Agency
R6B, Shopify Platinum Partner
Hiroki Terada + Kenichi Takeda at R6B & Junichi Okamura, Senior Partner Solutions Engineer at Shopify Japan
16:40 - 17:20
4F Community Steps (Japanese)
【Shopify × WEBLIFE Special Session】Driving EC Growth with Human-AI Collaboration
WEBLIFE, Shopify Platinum Partner
Yoshimasa Yamaoka, CEO at WEBLIFE & Stephenie Nakajima, Senior Solutions Engineer at Shopify Japan
16:40 - 17:20
4F Community Steps (Japanese)
【Shopify × WEBLIFE Special Session】Driving EC Growth with Human-AI Collaboration
WEBLIFE, Shopify Platinum Partner
Yoshimasa Yamaoka, CEO at WEBLIFE & Stephenie Nakajima, Senior Solutions Engineer at Shopify Japan
16:40 - 17:20
4F Community Steps (Japanese)
【Shopify × WEBLIFE Special Session】Driving EC Growth with Human-AI Collaboration
WEBLIFE, Shopify Platinum Partner
Yoshimasa Yamaoka, CEO at WEBLIFE & Stephenie Nakajima, Senior Solutions Engineer at Shopify Japan
16:40 - 17:20
4F The Room 1 & 2
iPacky - No more picking & packing mistakes
iPacky will showcase how their Shopify-integrated solution eliminates packing errors by scanning every item and validating each order in real time.
David De Bono, CEO
16:40 - 17:20
4F The Room 1 & 2
iPacky - No more picking & packing mistakes
iPacky will showcase how their Shopify-integrated solution eliminates packing errors by scanning every item and validating each order in real time.
David De Bono, CEO
16:40 - 17:20
4F The Room 1 & 2
iPacky - No more picking & packing mistakes
iPacky will showcase how their Shopify-integrated solution eliminates packing errors by scanning every item and validating each order in real time.
David De Bono, CEO
17:20 - 18:00
4F Community Steps (Japanese Slides + Talk in English)
Seller experience
Replatforming for Growth: Petit Bateau’s Move to Shopify in Japan
A session by one of France’s most iconic kidswear brands, sharing their path to modernizing e-commerce. Learn how they navigated legacy systems, overcame technical challenges, and what comes next.
Jerome Dessagne (Petit Bateau Japan, Marketing Director)
17:20 - 18:00
4F Community Steps (Japanese Slides + Talk in English)
Seller experience
Replatforming for Growth: Petit Bateau’s Move to Shopify in Japan
A session by one of France’s most iconic kidswear brands, sharing their path to modernizing e-commerce. Learn how they navigated legacy systems, overcame technical challenges, and what comes next.
Jerome Dessagne (Petit Bateau Japan, Marketing Director)
17:20 - 18:00
4F Community Steps (Japanese Slides + Talk in English)
Seller experience
Replatforming for Growth: Petit Bateau’s Move to Shopify in Japan
A session by one of France’s most iconic kidswear brands, sharing their path to modernizing e-commerce. Learn how they navigated legacy systems, overcame technical challenges, and what comes next.
Jerome Dessagne (Petit Bateau Japan, Marketing Director)
18:00 - 18:20
4F Community Steps
Closing Remarks
Ship&co
18:00 - 18:20
4F Community Steps
Closing Remarks
Ship&co
18:00 - 18:20
4F Community Steps
Closing Remarks
Ship&co
18:30 - 20:30
8F DAIDOKORO
Fun mode
Dinner and Networking
Conclude the day event with closing remarks and further opportunities to network. Limited acess.
18:30 - 20:30
8F DAIDOKORO
Fun mode
Dinner and Networking
Conclude the day event with closing remarks and further opportunities to network. Limited acess.
18:30 - 20:30
8F DAIDOKORO
Fun mode
Dinner and Networking
Conclude the day event with closing remarks and further opportunities to network. Limited acess.
Venue
Access To The Venue
〒604-8006
390-2 Shimomaruyacho, Kawaramachi-dori Oike-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City
Check the Map
Access From The Nearest Station
01
From Kyoto City Hall Station (Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line): Take Exit 1. The venue is about a 1-minute walk.
02
From Sanjo Station (Keihan Railway): Take Exit 12. The venue is about a five-minute walk.
Access From Kyoto Station
(approximately 15 minutes by subway)
01
Take the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line towards Kokusaikaikan.
02
Get off at Karasuma Oike Station and transfer to the Tozai Line (heading towards Nagitsuji, Rokujizo, or Biwako-Hamaotsu).
03
Ride to Kyoto City Hall Station.
04
Exit the station. The venue is about a one-minute walk away.
Who’s Presenting
Speakers
Yoshi Yamaoka
CEO, Weblife
Yoshi founded Weblife Japan Co., Ltd. in 2007, supporting the operation of eCommerce sites. Since 2017, the company has focused on Shopify, building over 350 Shopify stores. Recognized as Shopify Plus Partner of the Year (2021) and Upgrade Partner of the Year (2023), and now newly certified as a Shopify Platinum Partner, he leads “BiNDec,” providing packaged solutions that streamline store building, operations, and growth across all business stages.
Yoshi Yamaoka
CEO, Weblife
Yoshi founded Weblife Japan Co., Ltd. in 2007, supporting the operation of eCommerce sites. Since 2017, the company has focused on Shopify, building over 350 Shopify stores. Recognized as Shopify Plus Partner of the Year (2021) and Upgrade Partner of the Year (2023), and now newly certified as a Shopify Platinum Partner, he leads “BiNDec,” providing packaged solutions that streamline store building, operations, and growth across all business stages.
Yoshi Yamaoka
CEO, Weblife
Yoshi founded Weblife Japan Co., Ltd. in 2007, supporting the operation of eCommerce sites. Since 2017, the company has focused on Shopify, building over 350 Shopify stores. Recognized as Shopify Plus Partner of the Year (2021) and Upgrade Partner of the Year (2023), and now newly certified as a Shopify Platinum Partner, he leads “BiNDec,” providing packaged solutions that streamline store building, operations, and growth across all business stages.
Lucy Nguyen
Co-founder & Product Director, BON Loyalty
With 12+ years in e-commerce, Lucy has supported 130,000 merchants grow with Shopify apps. As Co-founder & Product Director of BON Loyalty, she helps businesses globally retain and nurture relationships with 70 million end users monthly, driving $790+ million in GMV for merchants annually. Through innovation and strategic growth, Lucy consistently delivers measurable value across the industry.
Lucy Nguyen
Co-founder & Product Director, BON Loyalty
With 12+ years in e-commerce, Lucy has supported 130,000 merchants grow with Shopify apps. As Co-founder & Product Director of BON Loyalty, she helps businesses globally retain and nurture relationships with 70 million end users monthly, driving $790+ million in GMV for merchants annually. Through innovation and strategic growth, Lucy consistently delivers measurable value across the industry.
Lucy Nguyen
Co-founder & Product Director, BON Loyalty
With 12+ years in e-commerce, Lucy has supported 130,000 merchants grow with Shopify apps. As Co-founder & Product Director of BON Loyalty, she helps businesses globally retain and nurture relationships with 70 million end users monthly, driving $790+ million in GMV for merchants annually. Through innovation and strategic growth, Lucy consistently delivers measurable value across the industry.
Ko Takeuchi
National Sales Team Manager, FedEx Japan
Ko Takeuchi joined FedEx in 2005. After working in operations at the Tokyo office, he moved to Sales in 2008, covering Western Japan. In 2019, he became a Worldwide Sales Manager, managing major clients. Since 2023, he has focused on B2C sellers in the Western Japan region. Fluent in Chinese, he brings deep experience supporting global logistics strategies.
Ko Takeuchi
National Sales Team Manager, FedEx Japan
Ko Takeuchi joined FedEx in 2005. After working in operations at the Tokyo office, he moved to Sales in 2008, covering Western Japan. In 2019, he became a Worldwide Sales Manager, managing major clients. Since 2023, he has focused on B2C sellers in the Western Japan region. Fluent in Chinese, he brings deep experience supporting global logistics strategies.
Ko Takeuchi
National Sales Team Manager, FedEx Japan
Ko Takeuchi joined FedEx in 2005. After working in operations at the Tokyo office, he moved to Sales in 2008, covering Western Japan. In 2019, he became a Worldwide Sales Manager, managing major clients. Since 2023, he has focused on B2C sellers in the Western Japan region. Fluent in Chinese, he brings deep experience supporting global logistics strategies.
Koji Jimba
CEO, Flagship
Born in 1989 and raised in Nepal and the US, Koji Jimba founded Flagship Inc. in 2012. Since 2017, he has specialized in Shopify-based e-commerce development, leading numerous Shopify Plus projects in Japan. In 2024, Flagship became the first certified Mirakl Solution Partner in Japan. His current focus is on how e-commerce is evolving in the era of AI.
Koji Jimba
CEO, Flagship
Born in 1989 and raised in Nepal and the US, Koji Jimba founded Flagship Inc. in 2012. Since 2017, he has specialized in Shopify-based e-commerce development, leading numerous Shopify Plus projects in Japan. In 2024, Flagship became the first certified Mirakl Solution Partner in Japan. His current focus is on how e-commerce is evolving in the era of AI.
Koji Jimba
CEO, Flagship
Born in 1989 and raised in Nepal and the US, Koji Jimba founded Flagship Inc. in 2012. Since 2017, he has specialized in Shopify-based e-commerce development, leading numerous Shopify Plus projects in Japan. In 2024, Flagship became the first certified Mirakl Solution Partner in Japan. His current focus is on how e-commerce is evolving in the era of AI.
Thibaut Bourbon
Lead Tech Shopify & Partner, Axome
Thibaut Bourbon is Lead Tech & Shopify Partner at Axome, the largest Shopify agency in France. With deep technical expertise, he leads Shopify development and AI integration projects, helping merchants streamline operations and grow globally. At E-Commerce Connect, Thibaut will showcase how to use Shopify’s AI assistant “Sidekick” to boost productivity.
Thibaut Bourbon
Lead Tech Shopify & Partner, Axome
Thibaut Bourbon is Lead Tech & Shopify Partner at Axome, the largest Shopify agency in France. With deep technical expertise, he leads Shopify development and AI integration projects, helping merchants streamline operations and grow globally. At E-Commerce Connect, Thibaut will showcase how to use Shopify’s AI assistant “Sidekick” to boost productivity.
Thibaut Bourbon
Lead Tech Shopify & Partner, Axome
Thibaut Bourbon is Lead Tech & Shopify Partner at Axome, the largest Shopify agency in France. With deep technical expertise, he leads Shopify development and AI integration projects, helping merchants streamline operations and grow globally. At E-Commerce Connect, Thibaut will showcase how to use Shopify’s AI assistant “Sidekick” to boost productivity.
Tony Bui
Co-founder & Head of Growth Marketing, PageFly
As Co-Founder of PageFly, Tony has been responsible for shaping the company’s vision and business strategy from the start. As Head of Growth Marketing, he leads data-driven initiatives, partnerships, and scalable campaigns to drive global adoption. Passionate about eCommerce, Shopify, and conversion optimization, he works closely with customers and partners to support merchant growth.
Tony Bui
Co-founder & Head of Growth Marketing, PageFly
As Co-Founder of PageFly, Tony has been responsible for shaping the company’s vision and business strategy from the start. As Head of Growth Marketing, he leads data-driven initiatives, partnerships, and scalable campaigns to drive global adoption. Passionate about eCommerce, Shopify, and conversion optimization, he works closely with customers and partners to support merchant growth.
Tony Bui
Co-founder & Head of Growth Marketing, PageFly
As Co-Founder of PageFly, Tony has been responsible for shaping the company’s vision and business strategy from the start. As Head of Growth Marketing, he leads data-driven initiatives, partnerships, and scalable campaigns to drive global adoption. Passionate about eCommerce, Shopify, and conversion optimization, he works closely with customers and partners to support merchant growth.
Jerome Dessagne
Marketing Director, Petit Bateau Japan
With deep experience in digital and e-commerce strategy in Japan, Jérôme brings a unique perspective on transforming legacy systems to modern platforms. His session will explore the technical and organizational shifts that supported Petit Bateau Japan’s move to a scalable Shopify-based infrastructure.
Jerome Dessagne
Marketing Director, Petit Bateau Japan
With deep experience in digital and e-commerce strategy in Japan, Jérôme brings a unique perspective on transforming legacy systems to modern platforms. His session will explore the technical and organizational shifts that supported Petit Bateau Japan’s move to a scalable Shopify-based infrastructure.
Jerome Dessagne
Marketing Director, Petit Bateau Japan
Since 2007, he has been active in Japan’s e-commerce industry, launching and managing e-commerce sites for international brands in cosmetics, fashion, and accessories. Currently at Petit Bateau Japan, he oversees marketing, e-commerce, and CRM, driving digital strategy and transformation for global brands in the Japanese market, leveraging his extensive experience.
Jerome Dessagne
Marketing Director, Petit Bateau Japan
Since 2007, he has been active in Japan’s e-commerce industry, launching and managing e-commerce sites for international brands in cosmetics, fashion, and accessories. Currently at Petit Bateau Japan, he oversees marketing, e-commerce, and CRM, driving digital strategy and transformation for global brands in the Japanese market, leveraging his extensive experience.
Hideya Kato
CEO, Rewire
Hideya leads REWIRE, helping Shopify merchants grow through tailored development, CX solutions, and customer data integration. He also serves as President of Feedforce Group, named Shopify Partner of the Year 2024. With a background in engineering and data, he brings a hands-on, scalable approach to e-commerce growth in Japan.
Hideya Kato
CEO, Rewire
Hideya leads REWIRE, helping Shopify merchants grow through tailored development, CX solutions, and customer data integration. He also serves as President of Feedforce Group, named Shopify Partner of the Year 2024. With a background in engineering and data, he brings a hands-on, scalable approach to e-commerce growth in Japan.
Hideya Kato
CEO, Rewire
Hideya leads REWIRE, helping Shopify merchants grow through tailored development, CX solutions, and customer data integration. He also serves as President of Feedforce Group, named Shopify Partner of the Year 2024. With a background in engineering and data, he brings a hands-on, scalable approach to e-commerce growth in Japan.
Liz Pham
Product Manager, Qikify
For the past four years, Liz has been working at Qikify, a Shopify Partner specializing in app development. Through in-depth app research and solution building, she has helped businesses design and optimize their stores, enabling higher conversion rates and seamless checkout experiences.
Liz Pham
Product Manager, Qikify
For the past four years, Liz has been working at Qikify, a Shopify Partner specializing in app development. Through in-depth app research and solution building, she has helped businesses design and optimize their stores, enabling higher conversion rates and seamless checkout experiences.
Liz Pham
Product Manager, Qikify
For the past four years, Liz has been working at Qikify, a Shopify Partner specializing in app development. Through in-depth app research and solution building, she has helped businesses design and optimize their stores, enabling higher conversion rates and seamless checkout experiences.
David De Bono
CEO, iPacky
David, a former Shopify store owner and IT project manager, launched iPacky in 2020 to address the lack of flexible order-checking apps. Built on customer feedback, it has grown into a full order management suite, serving merchants handling 100 to 50,000 orders monthly.
David De Bono
CEO, iPacky
David, a former Shopify store owner and IT project manager, launched iPacky in 2020 to address the lack of flexible order-checking apps. Built on customer feedback, it has grown into a full order management suite, serving merchants handling 100 to 50,000 orders monthly.
David De Bono
CEO, iPacky
David, a former Shopify store owner and IT project manager, launched iPacky in 2020 to address the lack of flexible order-checking apps. Built on customer feedback, it has grown into a full order management suite, serving merchants handling 100 to 50,000 orders monthly.
Gallego Michael
Shopify Theme Developer
Co-founded Maestrooo in 2013, becoming a Shopify leader in Europe and France’s first Shopify Plus Partner. Maestrooo delivers high-quality themes and apps to merchants worldwide. After moving to Sapporo in 2018, he established his own company, continuing theme development for Maestrooo and offering Shopify consulting services to Japanese businesses.
Gallego Michael
Shopify Theme Developer
Co-founded Maestrooo in 2013, becoming a Shopify leader in Europe and France’s first Shopify Plus Partner. Maestrooo delivers high-quality themes and apps to merchants worldwide. After moving to Sapporo in 2018, he established his own company, continuing theme development for Maestrooo and offering Shopify consulting services to Japanese businesses.
Gallego Michael
Shopify Theme Developer
Co-founded Maestrooo in 2013, becoming a Shopify leader in Europe and France’s first Shopify Plus Partner. Maestrooo delivers high-quality themes and apps to merchants worldwide. After moving to Sapporo in 2018, he established his own company, continuing theme development for Maestrooo and offering Shopify consulting services to Japanese businesses.
Junichi Okamura
Senior Partner Solutions Engineer, Shopify Japan
Originally from Hiroshima, Junichi began his career as a software engineer after graduating from a university in Tokyo. Following roles in software localization, marketing SaaS, and global payment services, he joined Shopify Japan in 2019. Currently, he leads partner training, consulting, and content for Shopify enterprise adoption.
Junichi Okamura
Senior Partner Solutions Engineer, Shopify Japan
Originally from Hiroshima, Junichi began his career as a software engineer after graduating from a university in Tokyo. Following roles in software localization, marketing SaaS, and global payment services, he joined Shopify Japan in 2019. Currently, he leads partner training, consulting, and content for Shopify enterprise adoption.
Junichi Okamura
Senior Partner Solutions Engineer, Shopify Japan
Originally from Hiroshima, Junichi began his career as a software engineer after graduating from a university in Tokyo. Following roles in software localization, marketing SaaS, and global payment services, he joined Shopify Japan in 2019. Currently, he leads partner training, consulting, and content for Shopify enterprise adoption.
Yohei Kato
Business Development Representative, KOMOJU by DEGICA
With a strong background in corporate sales, Yohei has held key roles at American Express, where he excelled in B2B sales, and later at Agoda International, where he played a pivotal role in establishing the inside sales team. His extensive experience spans global markets, and he has developed expertise in both inbound and outbound sales.
Yohei Kato
Business Development Representative, KOMOJU by DEGICA
With a strong background in corporate sales, Yohei has held key roles at American Express, where he excelled in B2B sales, and later at Agoda International, where he played a pivotal role in establishing the inside sales team. His extensive experience spans global markets, and he has developed expertise in both inbound and outbound sales.
Yohei Kato
Business Development Representative, KOMOJU by DEGICA
With a strong background in corporate sales, Yohei has held key roles at American Express, where he excelled in B2B sales, and later at Agoda International, where he played a pivotal role in establishing the inside sales team. His extensive experience spans global markets, and he has developed expertise in both inbound and outbound sales.
Stanislav Belooussov
Country Director, Portcities Japan
An ERP expert with over 10 years of experience supporting digital transformation across Asia. In 2020, he founded Portcities Japan and has since led numerous ERP implementations, business process improvements, and system integrations localized for Japanese companies, driving growth and innovation.
Stanislav Belooussov
Country Director, Portcities Japan
An ERP expert with over 10 years of experience supporting digital transformation across Asia. In 2020, he founded Portcities Japan and has since led numerous ERP implementations, business process improvements, and system integrations localized for Japanese companies, driving growth and innovation.
Stanislav Belooussov
Country Director, Portcities Japan
An ERP expert with over 10 years of experience supporting digital transformation across Asia. In 2020, he founded Portcities Japan and has since led numerous ERP implementations, business process improvements, and system integrations localized for Japanese companies, driving growth and innovation.
Stephenie Nakajima
Senior Solutions Engineer, Shopify Japan
After earning a Master’s degree from Queensland University of Technology in Australia, Stephenie created and developed developer-focused content at LINE (now LINE Yahoo) and later worked in developer marketing at a U.S. tech firm. Since 2023, she has been with Shopify Japan, leading technical solutions and support for merchants.
Stephenie Nakajima
Senior Solutions Engineer, Shopify Japan
After earning a Master’s degree from Queensland University of Technology in Australia, Stephenie created and developed developer-focused content at LINE (now LINE Yahoo) and later worked in developer marketing at a U.S. tech firm. Since 2023, she has been with Shopify Japan, leading technical solutions and support for merchants.
Stephenie Nakajima
Senior Solutions Engineer, Shopify Japan
After earning a Master’s degree from Queensland University of Technology in Australia, Stephenie created and developed developer-focused content at LINE (now LINE Yahoo) and later worked in developer marketing at a U.S. tech firm. Since 2023, she has been with Shopify Japan, leading technical solutions and support for merchants.
Yuki Tokuda
CEO, Sekai He Bokan
Yuki Tokuda is the CEO of Sekai He Bokan, a leading cross-border digital marketing agency. With over 18 years of experience, he has helped Japanese businesses expand globally—taking annual e-commerce revenues from ¥3.4 billion to ¥100 billion. He is the author of “Getting Started with Cross-border EC & Overseas Web Marketing” and shares insights on his YouTube channel with over 13,000 subscribers.
Yuki Tokuda
CEO, Sekai He Bokan
Yuki Tokuda is the CEO of Sekai He Bokan, a leading cross-border digital marketing agency. With over 18 years of experience, he has helped Japanese businesses expand globally—taking annual e-commerce revenues from ¥3.4 billion to ¥100 billion. He is the author of “Getting Started with Cross-border EC & Overseas Web Marketing” and shares insights on his YouTube channel with over 13,000 subscribers.
Yuki Tokuda
CEO, Sekai He Bokan
Yuki Tokuda is the CEO of Sekai He Bokan, a leading cross-border digital marketing agency. With over 18 years of experience, he has helped Japanese businesses expand globally—taking annual e-commerce revenues from ¥3.4 billion to ¥100 billion. He is the author of “Getting Started with Cross-border EC & Overseas Web Marketing” and shares insights on his YouTube channel with over 13,000 subscribers.
Thomas Nguyen
CTO & Co-founder, Avada
Thomas, a developer turned product leader, believes SaaS is service first, product second. As former CTO at Avada, he scaled apps like SEO Suite and Air Reviews to thousands of Shopify merchants. Now leading Joy Loyalty & Rewards, he focuses on customer retention with a flexible loyalty platform that adapts to brands, solves real problems, and drives lasting growth.
Thomas Nguyen
CTO & Co-founder, Avada
Thomas, a developer turned product leader, believes SaaS is service first, product second. As former CTO at Avada, he scaled apps like SEO Suite and Air Reviews to thousands of Shopify merchants. Now leading Joy Loyalty & Rewards, he focuses on customer retention with a flexible loyalty platform that adapts to brands, solves real problems, and drives lasting growth.
Thomas Nguyen
CTO & Co-founder, Avada
Thomas, a developer turned product leader, believes SaaS is service first, product second. As former CTO at Avada, he scaled apps like SEO Suite and Air Reviews to thousands of Shopify merchants. Now leading Joy Loyalty & Rewards, he focuses on customer retention with a flexible loyalty platform that adapts to brands, solves real problems, and drives lasting growth.
Kenichi Takeda
Senior Sales Manager, R6B Inc.
After managing an e-commerce business, Kenichi joined R6B Inc. as a founding member. He has supported over 20 Shopify Plus builds, leading large-scale projects involving B2B features, core system integration, and multi-vendor setups, with extensive experience in cross-border e-commerce across Southeast Asia.
Kenichi Takeda
Senior Sales Manager, R6B Inc.
After managing an e-commerce business, Kenichi joined R6B Inc. as a founding member. He has supported over 20 Shopify Plus builds, leading large-scale projects involving B2B features, core system integration, and multi-vendor setups, with extensive experience in cross-border e-commerce across Southeast Asia.
Kenichi Takeda
Senior Sales Manager, R6B Inc.
After managing an e-commerce business, Kenichi joined R6B Inc. as a founding member. He has supported over 20 Shopify Plus builds, leading large-scale projects involving B2B features, core system integration, and multi-vendor setups, with extensive experience in cross-border e-commerce across Southeast Asia.
Hiroki Terada
Director, R6B Inc.
Hiroki leads CRM strategy and automation at R6B Inc., specializing in Klaviyo-based flows and personalized marketing. With experience in digital marketing and data analysis, he has supported many DTC brands through Shopify and Klaviyo integration, focusing on cross-border e-commerce in North America.
Hiroki Terada
Director, R6B Inc.
Hiroki leads CRM strategy and automation at R6B Inc., specializing in Klaviyo-based flows and personalized marketing. With experience in digital marketing and data analysis, he has supported many DTC brands through Shopify and Klaviyo integration, focusing on cross-border e-commerce in North America.
Hiroki Terada
Director, R6B Inc.
Hiroki leads CRM strategy and automation at R6B Inc., specializing in Klaviyo-based flows and personalized marketing. With experience in digital marketing and data analysis, he has supported many DTC brands through Shopify and Klaviyo integration, focusing on cross-border e-commerce in North America.
Thomas Bertrand
CEO, Ship&co
As the CEO of Ship&co, he has been using Shopify since its beta version in 2006 and began exporting bento boxes to over 100 countries through his business Bento&co in 2008. Drawing on this extensive eCommerce experience, he developed the shipping label system “Ship&co” in 2016. Today, Ship&co supports the digital transformation of logistics for around 3,000 companies.
Thomas Bertrand
CEO, Ship&co
As the CEO of Ship&co, he has been using Shopify since its beta version in 2006 and began exporting bento boxes to over 100 countries through his business Bento&co in 2008. Drawing on this extensive eCommerce experience, he developed the shipping label system “Ship&co” in 2016. Today, Ship&co supports the digital transformation of logistics for around 3,000 companies.
Thomas Bertrand
CEO, Ship&co
As the CEO of Ship&co, he has been using Shopify since its beta version in 2006 and began exporting bento boxes to over 100 countries through his business Bento&co in 2008. Drawing on this extensive eCommerce experience, he developed the shipping label system “Ship&co” in 2016. Today, Ship&co supports the digital transformation of logistics for around 3,000 companies.
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EAS EU & UK Compliance
Estonia, Finland
Expand to EU and UK with EAS - compliance has never been this easy. Automated IOSS, UK VAT and GPSR.
EAS EU & UK Compliance
Estonia, Finland
Expand to EU and UK with EAS - compliance has never been this easy. Automated IOSS, UK VAT and GPSR.
EAS EU & UK Compliance
Estonia, Finland
Expand to EU and UK with EAS - compliance has never been this easy. Automated IOSS, UK VAT and GPSR.
iPacky
Norway
iPacky helps you reduce packing mistakes to zero. Barcode scan, or visually check every item, and let our app track every action you or your packers take.
iPacky
Norway
iPacky helps you reduce packing mistakes to zero. Barcode scan, or visually check every item, and let our app track every action you or your packers take.
iPacky
Norway
iPacky helps you reduce packing mistakes to zero. Barcode scan, or visually check every item, and let our app track every action you or your packers take.
Rewire (Feedforce)
Japan
We address operational and customer experience challenges in e-commerce. Using Shopify, we help businesses evolve CX and drive long-term growth.
Rewire (Feedforce)
Japan
We address operational and customer experience challenges in e-commerce. Using Shopify, we help businesses evolve CX and drive long-term growth.
Rewire (Feedforce)
Japan
We address operational and customer experience challenges in e-commerce. Using Shopify, we help businesses evolve CX and drive long-term growth.
PageFly
Vietnam
No coding required. PageFly gives you complete design freedom to create beautiful Shopify pages that enhance your brand experience.
PageFly
Vietnam
No coding required. PageFly gives you complete design freedom to create beautiful Shopify pages that enhance your brand experience.
PageFly
Vietnam
No coding required. PageFly gives you complete design freedom to create beautiful Shopify pages that enhance your brand experience.
Flatto
Japan
Shopify app and custom development studio. We help Shopify merchants increase sales and streamline operations through optimized user experiences and smart automation.
Flatto
Japan
Shopify app and custom development studio. We help Shopify merchants increase sales and streamline operations through optimized user experiences and smart automation.
Flatto
Japan
Shopify app and custom development studio. We help Shopify merchants increase sales and streamline operations through optimized user experiences and smart automation.
BSS Commerce
Vietnam
A complete B2B and wholesale solution for Shopify. We help merchants deliver a smooth shopping experience tailored to corporate buyers and resellers.
BSS Commerce
Vietnam
A complete B2B and wholesale solution for Shopify. We help merchants deliver a smooth shopping experience tailored to corporate buyers and resellers.
BSS Commerce
Vietnam
A complete B2B and wholesale solution for Shopify. We help merchants deliver a smooth shopping experience tailored to corporate buyers and resellers.
Jerome Dessagne
Marketing Director, Petit Bateau Japan
With deep experience in digital and e-commerce strategy in Japan, Jérôme brings a unique perspective on transforming legacy systems to modern platforms. His session will explore the technical and organizational shifts that supported Petit Bateau Japan’s move to a scalable Shopify-based infrastructure.
Jerome Dessagne
Marketing Director, Petit Bateau Japan
With deep experience in digital and e-commerce strategy in Japan, Jérôme brings a unique perspective on transforming legacy systems to modern platforms. His session will explore the technical and organizational shifts that supported Petit Bateau Japan’s move to a scalable Shopify-based infrastructure.
Joy: Loyalty
Vietnam
A trusted Shopify partner for merchants seeking to grow. We help boost traffic, improve conversions, and support sustainable sales growth with an all-in-one solution.
Joy: Loyalty
Vietnam
A trusted Shopify partner for merchants seeking to grow. We help boost traffic, improve conversions, and support sustainable sales growth with an all-in-one solution.
Alquimista
Japan
A Kyoto-based DX expert helping Japanese merchants integrate Shopify across online and offline channels—unlocking full commerce potential.
Alquimista
Japan
A Kyoto-based DX expert helping Japanese merchants integrate Shopify across online and offline channels—unlocking full commerce potential.
Alquimista
Japan
A Kyoto-based DX expert helping Japanese merchants integrate Shopify across online and offline channels—unlocking full commerce potential.
BON Loyalty
Vietnam
A powerful loyalty and retention app for Shopify. Includes points, referrals, VIP tiers, and more to strengthen customer engagement.
BON Loyalty
Vietnam
A powerful loyalty and retention app for Shopify. Includes points, referrals, VIP tiers, and more to strengthen customer engagement.
BON Loyalty
Vietnam
A powerful loyalty and retention app for Shopify. Includes points, referrals, VIP tiers, and more to strengthen customer engagement.
Tiny SEO
Lithuania, UK
Boost your store’s SEO with this Shopify app. Audit your store, detect and fix SEO & speed issues, and optimize pages for higher organic traffic and visibility.
Tiny SEO
Lithuania, UK
Boost your store’s SEO with this Shopify app. Audit your store, detect and fix SEO & speed issues, and optimize pages for higher organic traffic and visibility.
Tiny SEO
Lithuania, UK
Boost your store’s SEO with this Shopify app. Audit your store, detect and fix SEO & speed issues, and optimize pages for higher organic traffic and visibility.
Ship&co
Japan
The first Shopify-connected shipping app for domestic and international fulfillment. Create labels and invoices quickly with a streamlined interface.
Ship&co
Japan
The first Shopify-connected shipping app for domestic and international fulfillment. Create labels and invoices quickly with a streamlined interface.
Ship&co
Japan
The first Shopify-connected shipping app for domestic and international fulfillment. Create labels and invoices quickly with a streamlined interface.
Introducing Ship&Co
Ship&co was developed using Shopify's experience in shipping thousands of products to hundreds of countries since 2008 , and offers features that take the manual work out of shipping.
Our app and API are currently used by thousands of stores and warehouses across Japan, enabling seamless shipping operations both domestically and internationally.
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