[C]C STAGE·IVS CORE·03:30–04:30
【C1-2】 BIG Exploding Giants! — India & Africa's 3 Billion People Market Frontline
India and Africa together represent about 40% of the world's population. Both markets are seeing explosive economic growth, a consumer revolution, and rapid technological innovation all at once. This session kicks off with a Japanese-language market overview of both India and Africa, breaking down the latest trends in an accessible way. We then hear directly from frontline guests actively working in both markets, sharing ground-level insights you won't find anywhere else. India is now the world's third-largest consumer market, with Gen Z alone driving $800 billion in annual spending. Africa, the world's fastest leapfrog innovator, is on track to become a 2.5 billion people market by 2050. What does all this mean for Japanese companies and investors? This is your first step into the 3 billion people market!