On Tuesday, September 2nd, CHITOSE Group held the MATSURI 2025 General Meeting, welcoming approximately 300 participants in person and online.

CHITOSE Group CEO Tomohiro Fujita shared that MATSURI is expanding its scope from microalgae to the broader bioeconomy, presenting a vision of shifting society from petroleum-based to bio-based industries, guided by seven newly established core values of MATSURI.

The venue showcased the forefront of CHITOSE’s initiatives in microalgae and beyond, with diverse exhibits including a preview of the 2025 Osaka–Kansai Expo showcase, fermentation-based production, AI control technologies, healthcare, resource circulation, and gift product development.

The networking session provided participants with the opportunity to further strengthen their professional connections, engage in active discussions and exchange opinions. Looking ahead, MATSURI will continue to expand cross-sector collaboration with new partners, taking on challenges that transcend traditional boundaries in pursuit of a sustainable society.

Event Overview
Date and time: Tuesday, September 2, 2025  | General Meeting: 15:00–17:00 / Networking Session: 17:30–19:30
Location: Shiseido Global Innovation Center

About MATSURI
https://matsuri.chitose-bio.com/en
MATSURI, led by CHITOSE Group, was launched in 2021 to establish an advanced microalgae-based industry in collaboration with partner enterprises, government and academia institutions. By 2025, it had evolved beyond microalgae into a cross-industry initiative driving the global bioeconomy forward. With a vision to realize a society powered by biotechnology, our efforts continue to expand – from AI-driven bio-manufacturing and resource circulation to sustainable agriculture. As what MATSURI means in Japanese, it is a festival that will leave its mark on human history. We invite partners from all industries to join us in shaping the future together. Click here to contact us.