[Faculty of Global Management] Professor Daniel Heller Speaks at Germany–Japan Seminar on the Future of Smart Mobility

On October 15, 2026, Professor Daniel Arturo Heller of the Faculty of Global Management, Chuo University, spoke at the seminar “NRW Meets Japan – Business and Investment Seminar,” hosted by NRW.Global Business Japan and the German Centre for Research and Innovation (DWIH Tokyo) in Tokyo.

The event brought together researchers and industry professionals from Germany and Japan to explore opportunities for collaboration in the rapidly evolving automotive industry, particularly in the development of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs).

In his presentation, titled “Germany and Japan in the SDV Era: Competitors or Partners?”, Professor Heller discussed the relationship between the two countries in shaping the future of mobility. He emphasized that Germany and Japan should be seen as more than simply competitors or partners. Rather, their automotive industries are deeply interconnected, and by combining their respective strengths and working together, they can contribute to developing SDVs that are safe and secure for everyone.

The seminar provided a valuable opportunity for dialogue and exchange between representatives of the German and Japanese automotive industries, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in addressing the challenges and opportunities of next-generation mobility.