Dr. Yoshiyuki Sugimoto is the Scientifica Advisor in Medical Affairs at AbbVie Japan. Dr. Sugimoto graduated from Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, the University of Tokyo in 1998 and completed Master's course at Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Science, the University of Tokyo in 2000. Dr. Sugimoto Joined Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd. (current Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd.) in 2000, and moved to AbbVie Japan in 2016. Dr. Sugimoto has over 20 years’ experience in Pharmaceutical industry including Research, Development and Medical Affairs. Currently Dr. Sugimoto works for Rheumatology Medical Affairs Team and plays a leading role in the strategy of rheumatology field. Dr. Sugimoto obtained PhD degree from Waseda University in 2014.

Dr. Tadashi Urashima is Performance and Digital Analytics Lead at GSK Japan. In this position, Dr. Urashima is responsible for leading digital transformation in Development and Medical Affairs. Also, Dr. Urashima has over 20 years’ experience in pharmaceutical company and has played roles in clinical development, project management, medical excellence, MSL Manager. Dr. Urashima is in charge of MA community lead and content committee in DIA Japan. He has organized DIA MA forum or DIA MA short course as program chairman. Dr. Urashima holds a PhD in regenerative medicine from Tottori University and has a certification of Associated Certified Coach (ACC) in International Coaching Federation.

Futoshi Yabuhana is Director, Medical and Events Management Strategy for Japan at Veeva Japan and leading Medical Suite Strategy to achive customer success and market growth in Japan. Prior to joining Veeva, Futoshi Yabuhana has over 20 year's experience in the pharmaceutical industries, including Commercial, Medical and Global IT with variety of experience and project as Data and Digital professional in the pharmaceutical business sector.

Hideki Ninomiya graduated from the University of Tokyo's School of Medicine. After working as a neurosurgeon, he entered the world of data science. He engaged in medical information and telemedicine at Medley Inc. Afterwards, he started his own company, Datack Inc.