Sharp
Announced to Hold Sharp Technology Day on November 11, 2023 in Commemoration of
its 111th Anniversary in 2023.
Makuhari,
Chiba, Japan - On April 17, Sharp Corporation (hereinafter “Sharp”) held an event
inviting their stakeholders to commemorate its 111th anniversary that was held in 2023.
In the event, Robert
Wu, President and CEO of Sharp, announced it will hold Sharp Technology Day on
November 11, 2023. Currently, under the slogan “Be a Game Changer”, Sharp is strengthening
its own development resources along with accelerating open innovation by
working in alliance with global companies and collaborating with startups to
create innovative technology centering areas of AI, robotics, XR, 6G, food /
water / air, green, and space industries that will change the world. At Sharp
Technology Day, the company will introduce its technology strategy for the
future, and also exhibit innovative products and solutions adopting its unique
technology.
Sharp was founded
by Tokuji Hayakawa, an entrepreneur and inventor who established a metalworking
shop in Tokyo 111 years ago on September 15, 1912. Later he invented the “Ever
Ready Sharp Pencil,” a twist-type mechanical pencil that would later become the
origin of the corporate brand.
Ever since, based
on its business creed “Sincerity and Creativity” and its founder’s ideal to
"Make products that other companies want to imitate," Sharp has
continued to introduce unique products and solutions including numerous Japan-firsts,
industry-firsts, and world-firsts to contribute to the development of society. Sharp
sets its target to become a true global company by developing into new areas
including creating new businesses from local ideas, providing services close to
the community, and developing start up solutions business.
By emphasizing ESG
policy in its management, Sharp will continue to hold sincerity and its unique
technology to contribute to society as global standing close by to people.
