BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.3.7.4//EN TZID:Asia/Tokyo X-WR-TIMEZONE:Asia/Tokyo BEGIN:VEVENT UID:133@sccij.jp DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260619T120000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260619T140000 DTSTAMP:20260527T014011Z URL:https://sccij.jp/events/june-2026-luncheon/ SUMMARY:June 2026 Luncheon “Swiss Precision Meets Japanese Dentistry: Str aumann’s Journey to Market Leadership” DESCRIPTION:\nFrom precision engineering to smiles across Japan: discover h ow a Swiss company transformed itself from a distributor-led dental suppli er into one of the leading players in Japan’s tooth replacement market. In this June Luncheon\, Straumann Japan’s leadership will share insights into the role of innovation\, education\, long-term vision\, and the endu ring strength of “Swissness” in one of the world’s most unique and d emanding healthcare environments.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for our June Lunc heon featuring Ms. Yuko Kitamoto\, Country Manager Straumann Japan\, and M r. Ingo Soellner\, Vice President\, Head of Ortho Japan\, for an insightfu l discussion on the evolution of Straumann in Japan’s dental industry.\n \n\n\nFrom its early days as a distributor-led dental supplier to becoming a market leader in tooth replacement solutions\, Straumann’s journey in Japan reflects a long-term commitment to innovation\, education\, and qua lity. During the session\, the speakers will share the key success factors behind this transformation\, including the importance of corporate cultur e\, strong professional education networks\, continuous technological adva ncement\, and the enduring value of “Swissness” in the Japanese market .\n\n\n\nThe luncheon will also provide participants with a broader perspe ctive on the structural complexities of Japan’s dental sector\, as well as emerging trends and future opportunities shaping the industry.\n\n\n\nT his session offers a unique opportunity to better understand how a Swiss c ompany successfully navigates one of the world’s most sophisticated heal thcare markets through precision\, trust\, and long-term vision.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nDate:Friday\, June 19\, 2026Schedule:12:00 – 14:00 (D.O.: 11:45)Ve nue:Tokyo Edition\, Toranomon @Meeting Studios I-III (2F)4-1-1 Toranomon\, Minato City\, Tokyo 105-0001\, Japan (MAP)Fee:• \;Members: \;JP Y 6\,500 or 1 SCCIJ voucher 2026• \;Non-members: \;JPY 9\,600Reg istration:*Deadline: June 15\, 2026\, 12:00 JST.**Until June 8\, registr ation is prioritized for SCCIJ members. After this date\, seats will be a llocated on a first-come\, first-served basis.**No-shows and cancellations after the deadline will be fully charged.**Please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions.*Concept:• \;This event consists in a 3-co urse lunch followed by a presentation (and Q&\;A). The setting is ideal for networking.• \;Participants are typically members of the Swiss- Japanese business community\, but non-members are also welcome to join.• Seats are not attributed (free seating).• \;Dress code is business / business casual.Disclaimer:• \;The SCCIJ may film and take photogr aphs of this event. If you participate\, please b• \;The SCCIJ may f ilm and take photographs of this event. If you participate\, please be not ed that these pictures and videos may be used in various media\, such as t he SCCIJ website\, SCCIJ social networking sites\, and SCCIJ promotional m aterials. If you do not want to appear on these pictures and/or videos\, k indly notify the SCCIJ staff at the event.• \;The views expressed by the speaker(s) do not reflect those of the SCCIJ as an organization.Inqui ries:By e-mail to \;info@sccij.jp\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBiography of the Spea kers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Yuko Kitamoto is a highly accomplished g lobal executive with over 25 years of leadership across healthcare and ene rgy sectors. She has a proven track record of transforming businesses and driving sustainable growth. Recognized for executing complex turnarounds a nd building high-performing teams within multinational environments\, she consistently delivers market-leading performance. Currently serving as the Country Manager and Board Director for Straumann Japan\, Ms. Kitamoto ove rsees operations for the world’s largest dental implant company. In this pivotal role\, she leads the full P&\;L and strategic direction for a key global market\, championing continuous growth\, market expansion\, and organizational transformation. Additionally\, she holds esteemed leadersh ip positions as a Board Member for both Nihon Implant and the Internationa l Team for Implantology.\n\n\n\n\n\nMr. Ingo Soellner \;was born in Ge rmany in 1970. Holding master's degrees in social sciences from the Univer sity of Munich and Osaka University. With over 20 years of leadership expe rience across Japan and the Asia-Pacific region in different industries\, including dentistry\, Mr. Soellner\, has a proven track record of scaling businesses in complex\, highly regulated markets. At Straumann Group\, whe re Mr. Soellner has spent over a decade\, he currently serves as Vice Pres ident and Head of ClearCorrect Japan. He is responsible for driving market expansion\, commercial performance\, and brand positioning\, with a stron g emphasis on digital strategy and customer-centric growth. Known for alig ning global strategy with local execution\, Mr. Soellner builds high-perfo rming teams and accelerates the adoption of digital solutions to deliver s ustainable growth in the orthodontics segment.\n\n\n\n\nAccess\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sccij.jp/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/scci j-luncheon-June-19.pptx.jpg CATEGORIES:NO COD,Upcoming Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Tokyo X-LIC-LOCATION:Asia/Tokyo BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20250619T120000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0900 TZOFFSETTO:+0900 TZNAME:JST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR