Makuhari, Chiba, Japan - On April 17, Sharp Corporation (hereinafter “Sharp”) held an event inviting their stakeholders to commemorate its 111th anniversary.

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.