"Inclusive Design is a Management Strategy": Halu CEO Yuri Matsumoto Delivers Opening Remarks at Sustainable Brands International Conference 2026

The source of innovation lies within the voices that have been overlooked. With this message, Yuri Matsumoto, CEO of Halu Inc. (Headquarters: Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture; hereinafter "Halu"), took the stage for the Day 2 Plenary Opening Remarks at the "Sustainable Brands International Conference 2026 Tokyo-Marunouchi" held on Thursday, February 19, 2026. She conveyed that inclusive design is not merely a matter of consideration or social contribution, but a "management strategy" that drives sustainable corporate growth by breaking through the limitations of mature markets and accelerating innovation.

■ Event Overview

The Sustainable Brands International Conference is a global community conference in the sustainability sector, developed worldwide by Sustainable Brands®, which was founded in the United States in 2006. It serves as a venue for sharing knowledge and networks to evolve corporate brand value into a "sustainable form," bringing together diverse stakeholders ranging from business leaders to academics, government officials, and the next generation.

The conference was first held in Japan in 2017. 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of the event in Japan, and it has established itself as one of the largest sustainability conferences in the country. It gathers diverse speakers and participants from both Japan and abroad to learn, discuss, and connect on "future value creation" based on the latest trends and case studies. The number of participants was 3,570 (total on-site attendance as announced by the organizers).

Event Name	Sustainable Brands International Conference 2026 Tokyo-Marunouchi
Dates	February 18 (Wed) – 19 (Thu), 2026
Venue	Tokyo International Forum (Marunouchi, Tokyo)
Matsumoto's Session	Day 2 (Feb 19)...