WASEDA-EDGE program, which aims to develop global entrepreneurs, will provide a special lecture by Ms. Tory Burch, CEO and designer of American lifestyle brand “Tory Burch”. The conversation will cover a broad range of topics relating to Tory’s journey, from her college years and the brand’s launch in 2004 to expanding its business globally, its importance of the Japanese market, and the establishment of the Tory Burch Foundation, which empowers women entrepreneurs. She will also talk about Tory Sport, a new brand which will be introduced in Japan this Fall. The lecture will be moderated by Christel Takigawa, founder and chairman of Christel Vie Ensemble Foundation who works as an animal welfare activist.

Students and researchers of Waseda University, Shiga University of Medical Science, Tokyo University of Science, Yamagata University and Tama Art University (WASEDA-EDGE NEXT Consortium Member), Gakushuin University, Gakushuin Women's College, Japan Women's University, Rikkyo University（f-Campus）, Ochanomizu University, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Musashino Art University, Tokyo Kasei University, who have strong interests in entrepreneurship and start-up businesses. Especially, those who are passionate to challenge new things, as well as people who is eager to facilitate women’s empowerment in the society.

*There will be special gifts from Tory Burch for the audience (while supplies last).

Please enter, this link drawing lots, the e-admission letter will be sent to each nominee by e-mail. The e-admission letter and university ID card both must be shown and confirmed at the entrance desk in the Okuma Auditorium to participate in Tory Burch’s Special Talk. Without the e-admission letter and university ID card, they will not enter to the Lecture Hall in the Okuma Auditorium.
※We will accept the entry on the day at the venue if there is room in the seat.
(Please bring your university ID card (student ID, faculty staff card, etc.))