Who was the speaker at the 3rd Kii Space HUB Action Workshop and what was their role?

Kazuhiro Maeda, Head of Business Development at ASTRO GATE Inc., was the speaker at the workshop.

What was the main theme of Kazuhiro Maeda's lecture at the workshop?

The theme of his lecture was 'Considering Space-Utilizing Regional Business in the Kinan Area'.

When and where was the 3rd Kii Space HUB Action Workshop held?

The workshop was hosted by Wakayama Prefecture on March 19, 2026.

What kind of participants attended the workshop and what was discussed during the subsequent workshop session?

Participants included diverse companies from various industries, both within and outside Wakayama Prefecture, and from space-related and non-space-related fields. The workshop session involved discussions on new business ideas and the potential for locally-rooted space businesses.

Kazuhiro Maeda, Head of Business Development, Speaks at Kii Space HUB Action Workshop

Q: What is the primary objective of the Kii Space HUB project initiated by Wakayama Prefecture?

The project aims to revitalize prefectural industries through the space sector, foster space-related human resources, and provide them with opportunities to excel, using Spaceport Kii as a catalyst.

Published Mar 30, 2026 5:11 AM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 10:45 PM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR Times

Kazuhiro Maeda, Head of the Business Development Division at ASTRO GATE Inc., delivered a lecture at the 3rd Kii Space HUB Action Workshop on March 19, 2026. He spoke about the potential for creating regional businesses utilizing space. The event, hosted by Wakayama Prefecture, brought together diverse companies to discuss new business ideas and the possibilities for community-based space enterprises.

ASTRO GATE Inc. (Headquarters: Akiruno, Tokyo; CEO: Daisuke Oide; hereinafter "ASTRO GATE") announces that Kazuhiro Maeda, Head of its Business Development Division, gave a lecture at the 3rd Kii Space HUB Action Workshop, "Regional/Space Business × Business Creation," on the theme "Considering Space-Utilizing Regional Business in the Kinan Area." The event was hosted by Wakayama Prefecture on March 19, 2026.

Kii Space HUB is a space-themed community development promotion project that Wakayama Prefecture will roll out starting in fiscal year 2025. With Spaceport Kii as a catalyst, the project aims to revitalize prefectural industries through the space sector, foster space-related human resources, and provide them with opportunities to excel. It offers various forms of support, hosts events, and disseminates the latest information on the space industry. It also serves as a starting point for players from both within and outside the region to gather, connect, and learn about the current state of the space industry while moving on to the next action.

On the day of the event, Mr. Maeda lectured to Kii Space HUB participants on the industrial fields expected to develop around the spaceport and the potential for creating space businesses in the region. Participants included a diverse range of companies from various industries based both inside and outside Wakayama Prefecture, from both space-related and non-space-related fields. In the workshop following the lecture, a lively discussion took place on new business ideas and the potential for locally-rooted space businesses.

ASTRO GATE will continue to contribute to industrial creation and regional revitalization starting from spaceports both in Japan and overseas, and will promote initiatives that connect space with local communities.

### For more details on Kii Space HUB: https://kii-space-hub.jp/

### For past presentations at Kii Space HUB: https://astrogate.jp/news/kii-space-hub-kickoff-event/

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