Comexposium Japan Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Yuko Furuichi), which plans and operates numerous international marketing conferences, announces that Thomas Barta, CEO of the Marketing Leadership Institute, will be a keynote speaker at "ad:tech tokyo" (hereinafter, AdTech Tokyo / October 21-23 at Tokyo Midtown & The Ritz-Carlton), the 18th iteration of this traditional international conference that provides an overview of the advertising and marketing industries. To attend Thomas Barta's keynote speech, a "Visitor Pass," which can be registered for free until July 31 (Fri), is required. The Visitor Pass allows access to keynote speeches, sessions on the exhibition stage, and the exhibition hall. Please register for this opportunity. ▼Free registration for Visitor Pass here (until July 31) https://adtech-tokyo.com/ja/for_visitors/ ◆Keynote Speech Overview October 22 (Thu) 9:10 AM - 9:50 AM Growth Rebel: People Create the Future. Amidst significant changes in the market environment, a company's growth is determined not by new technology or organizational structure, but by "people who act to change the status quo." In this Opening Keynote, Thomas Barta, who has supported marketing leaders worldwide, will share stories of practitioners who have driven transformation beyond organizational norms and existing roles. Based on the world's largest-scale research on "courage in business," he will explore the commonalities that enable some individuals to involve others and achieve growth, and examine the principles of action required of marketers and business leaders in an era of change. It is the doers, not the titles, who move business forward. Are you ready to become a Growth Rebel? ▼Session Details https://adtech-tokyo.com/ja/program/session.html?num=Keynote-1_year2026 Speaker Thomas Barta CEO Marketing Leadership Institute Thomas Barta is the CEO of the Marketing Leadership Institute. He deciphers how people generate growth through research, includin