SORA Technology Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture; Founder and CEO: Yosuke Kaneko, hereinafter referred to as “SORA Technology”) is pleased to announce that our Vice CEO, Masaki Umeda, participated as a speaker at the official TICAD9 side event hosted by the certified NPO Malaria No More Japan: “Confronting Africa’s Malaria Crisis: Solutions Driven by Japanese Technology and Innovation” (held on August 20, 2025, at Pacifico Yokohama).

Photo Credit: Malaria No More Japan

This event was convened to share the latest insights on combating malaria and other infectious diseases, and to strengthen collaboration among government, academia, the private sector, and civil society in addressing global health challenges.

During the session, Umeda highlighted the potential of drone and AI technologies to support public health in Africa and other emerging regions. He also discussed SORA Technology’s field demonstration projects to date and the prospects for expanding international partnerships moving forward.

SORA Technology remains committed to its mission, “Transform people’s way of life from The Sky (SORA),” by advancing the integration of science, technology, and public health to address pressing social issues and to help build a more sustainable future.

【Event Overview】
Title: Confronting Africa’s Malaria Crisis: Solutions Driven by Japanese Technology and Innovation
Organizer: Certified NPO Malaria No More Japan
Date: August 20, 2025
Venue: Pacifico Yokohama