Rika Nakazawa is a senior technology executive, VC investor, best-selling author, and frequent public speaker on breakthrough innovation from AI, Quantum science, Space-tech, and their transformational impact on industries, society, and the future of economies. She is Chief Commercial Innovation at NTT, a leading technology and business services and solutions... Read more
Rika Nakazawa is a senior technology executive, VC investor, best-selling author, and frequent public speaker on breakthrough innovation from AI, Quantum science, Space-tech, and their transformational impact on industries, society, and the future of economies. She is Chief Commercial Innovation at NTT, a leading technology and business services and solutions provider with over 340,000 innovators worldwide. At NTT she focuses on advancing commercial and sustainability applications of Photonic networks and Space & Satellite intelligence, as well as orchestrating impact initiatives across global public and private sectors via the World Expo. Rika was recognized on the Forbes 50>50 list in Innovation. And for two consecutive years, she has been awarded “Power 70” and “Power 80” recognition for the Women of Channel awards with The Channel Co’s CRN network. She has also been ranked as “Top 100 in Emerging Tech” by Women of the Future.
Trilingual in Japanese, German, and English, Rika grew up in Japan and moved to the US to attend Princeton University. Rika lived in Silicon Valley for 18 years and has worked internationally in senior executive roles in strategy, business development, consulting, and marketing with Fortune 500 companies – NVIDIA, Accenture, Capgemini, Sony – and venture-backed startups. She is a digital innovation veteran and has served on multiple boards in AI, Next-gen Computing, Web3, and Cybersecurity ecosystems.
Rika Nakazawa holds a Master’s Degree (MSc) from the University of Leeds in the UK, and is the author of Amazon best seller “Dear Chairwoman,” which explores the evolution of corporate board governance. Her second book, featuring the intersection of sustainability, digital innovation, and the pandemic, called “Beyond the Black Swan: How the Pandemic and Digital Innovation Intensified the Sustainability Imperative – Everywhere”, was released by business/academic publisher Taylor & Francis.
How frontier technologies are reshaping industries, economies, and our collective future
– Applied AI and Agentic Systems: From insight to autonomy
– Quantum & Organic Intelligence: New paradigms in computing and sensing
– The Space Economy: Earth intelligence, multi-orbit connectivity, and digital twins
Strategic foresight and human-centric, purpose-driven, leadership in a fast-evolving world
– Era of the “Superleader”: Redesigning power, presence, and purpose
– Inclusive Innovation: Why inclusivity matters for the future of tech
– Corporate Boards & Governance in the Digital Era (based on my book “Dear Chairwoman”)
Driving human-centered growth through mission-anchored leadership and innovation
– R&D as a Commitment to People: Talent attraction and retention in the age of acceleration
– Culture of Curiosity: Creating environments where innovation thrives
Where digital transformation meets the sustainability imperative
– AI for Resilience: Infrastructure, climate intelligence, and global risk
– Sustainability by Design: The role of photonics, satellites, and data
– Beyond the Black Swan: Crisis as a catalyst for ESG transformation
Operating at the intersection of technology, geography, and identity
– Lessons from a Trilingual Technologist: Bridging innovation across cultures
– Japan, Silicon Valley & Europe: Ecosystems of transformation
– The Role of Women in Technology: Global trends and regional insights
You can book Rika Nakazawa through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Rika's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Rika Nakazawa's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Rika tailored to your event.
Rika Nakazawa speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Future & Technology, Future of Work, Innovation & Creativity, Inspirational Women. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Rika to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Rika Nakazawa for events worldwide, subject to Rika's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Rika Nakazawa is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Rika can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Rika Nakazawa on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Rika can offer.
Rika Nakazawa delivers keynotes in English, German, Japanese. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Rika Nakazawa's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Future & Technology, Future of Work, Innovation & Creativity, Inspirational Women. To get a clear sense of Rika's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Rika Nakazawa can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Future & Technology, Future of Work, Innovation & Creativity, Inspirational Women is relevant. Details of Rika's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Rika Nakazawa is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Rika Nakazawa, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Rika's current availability for your dates.