《Webinar》Building a Sustainable Future: Where Decarbonization and Energy Optimization Meet Digital Twin
To tackle climate change and strengthen corporate competitiveness, the integration of decarbonization and digitalization is essential. In this webinar, Akila, a leader in smart building and energy management solutions, and Uni-Data, an expert in IT infrastructure and IoT solutions, will share the latest global trends, challenges in the Japanese market, and practical solutions for businesses.
Thursday, November 20, 2025
14:00-15:00 ET
【Participation fee】
Free
* Please note this webinar will be held primarily in English with auto-generated Japanese subtitles
Opening Remarks：Masaaki Maeda (Vice President & Assistant Secretary JCCINY) (3–5 minutes / in Japanese)
Greeting：Ryuichiro Yasuda (Uni-Data) (5–10 minutes / in Japanese)
An expert in IoT, cybersecurity, and resilient infrastructure development, leading business growth in both Japanese and global markets.
Solution Presentation：Maud Demurge（Akila）(approximately 30–40 minutes / in English)
A specialist in strategic marketing and sustainability, with over 20 years of experience in smart data and energy efficiency, and a proven track record in European and U.S. markets.
Q&A Session：(5–10 minutes)
Maud Demurge
With over 20 years of experience in strategic marketing, business development, and sustainability, Maud specializes in transforming complex market challenges into high-value growth opportunities. Her expertise spans the smart building, smart data, solar shading, smart home, IoT, and energy management sectors, with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making and measurable environmental impact. Having successfully navigated both European and North American markets, she excels at leveraging market intelligence, uncovering emerging opportunities, and driving innovation that aligns with global sustainability goals. She develops customer-centric solutions that optimize the customer journey, integrate advanced analytics for performance tracking, and implement go-to-market strategies that enhance operational efficiency while reducing carbon footprints. Her approach blends commercial acumen with environmental responsibility, ensuring measurable results, long-term value creation, and positive contributions to energy efficiency and climate resilience.
Ryuichiro Yasuda
Ryuichiro brings 14 years of experience in international business development and strategic partnerships, with a strong focus on IoT, cybersecurity, resilient infrastructure architecture and digital transformation. He helps organizations enhance operational efficiency and secure critical infrastructure through connected solutions. Skilled in building partnerships across Japanese and global markets, he delivers measurable growth and practical results. Ryuichiro has led initiatives in manufacturing, retail, and warehouse operations, combining business insight with technical expertise to create future-ready solutions. His experience includes a deep understanding of IT infrastructure architecture, recognizing that a robust foundation is essential for IoT and digital transformation. His sales background reinforces a customer-first mindset and a belief that true innovation comes from people—not just technology. Additionally, he is adept at developing cost optimization plans that align technology investments with business goals.
[About Uni-Data]
Uni-Data, an Equans company, delivers nationwide IT and IoT infrastructure services with over 30 years of experience. We specialize in network, server, storage, physical security, and IoT integration, supporting Fortune 500 clients in financial services and insurance. Uni-Data provides SLA-driven solutions, project management, and 24×7 support for desktops and servers. Uni-Data has relocated over one million trading desks and offers rapid response for complex IT needs. Guided by the IMPACT manifesto—Performance, People, Planet—we combine technical excellence with sustainability, ensuring reliable, future-ready solutions for enterprise environments across the United States.
[About Akila]
Akila is a digital twin platform designed to help factories and facilities digitalize their buildings to drive operational efficiency and energy optimization. By connecting energy, maintenance, and environmental data on one unified platform, Akila provides real-time insights, predictive analytics, and AI-driven optimization. Our mission is simple: to make buildings and factories smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable, without requiring any retrofit helping buildings achieve up to 20% energy savings and improve operational resilience.
