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Lunch Session

Lunch Session

Lunch Session Hosted by Rakuten Maritime

Date & Time Venue Provided
October 23, 2025, 11:30~12:30 Meeting Room (1F), Exhibition Center 2, BEXCO Lunch, Coffee, Refreshments provided

Program

Time Description Participating Companies
11:30~11:35 (5’) Introducing Rakuten Maritime -
11:35~12:10(35’) Panel Talk Rakuten Symphony, Cytur, ClassNK,
Korea Maritime & Ocean University
12:10~12:30(20’) Lunch + Quick Survey -

*The schedule is subject to change at the organizers' discretion.

Speakers & Presentation Title

Ryan Son (Rakuten Symphony, Managing Director)

  • (Current) President of Rakuten Symphony, Internet Services BU
  • (Current) Managing Director, Rakuten Symphony Singapore & Korea
  • (Current) Manager, Rakuten Maritime Department
  • (Ex) COO/CMO, Estmob
  • (Ex) Senior Account Manager, Google Asia Pacific, Singapore & Korea

Ryan Son, who leads Rakuten Symphony Singapore and Korea, oversees the development, operation, and commercialization of Rakuten Symphony's core product portfolio for global companies. Ryan Son also serves as the head of Rakuten Maritime, driving innovation in the marine industry. Ryan Son possesses unparalleled expertise in product management, strategic partnership building, user acquisition strategy development, and the creation and leadership of high-performing teams and organizations. With two successful startup founding experiences and a background at global institutions such as Google and the United Nations, Ryan Son brings deep insights and exceptional execution capabilities. Ryan Son is recognized for his vision and leadership in the marine industry and is gaining significant attention within the sector.

Rakuten Maritime: Setting the Standard for Future Maritime Security

The emergence of autonomous and smart ships is accelerating the digital transformation of the shipping industry. Global IT company Rakuten is preparing for this change, leveraging its experience leading innovation across diverse fields. Recognizing cybersecurity as a core element of this transformation, Rakuten provides a one-stop solution encompassing maritime communications, onboard IoT, and maritime data management. This enables a comprehensive digital transformation covering all areas: compliance with IACS UR E26 and E27, CSMS implementation, maritime data management, and IoT. This launch session will introduce the future envisioned by Rakuten Maritime and its activities as a bridge connecting Korea and Japan, the most critical hubs in the maritime industry. A panel discussion will share the latest issues in maritime cybersecurity and real-world implementation cases.