SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 will take place April 27-29, 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight. This year sees it celebrating its fourth year as Asia’s largest innovation conference – the Global Innovation Summit (GIS). This event has very rapidly evolved into one of the largest platforms. It now serves as a magnet for startups, investors, corporate partners, and city leaders from all over the world. The conference showcases an astounding roster of 750 startup exhibitors from 60 different countries. In fact, its goal is to catalyze more than 10,000 business meetings, with a total of 60,000 participants during its 3-day run.
This year’s conference highlights the latest advancements in four key technology domains: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Resilience, and Entertainment. Attendees can anticipate an engaging experience enhanced by a GPS floor map, QR business card exchanges, and real-time push notifications, ensuring seamless networking opportunities.
Overview of the Conference
SusHi Tech Tokyo has become in a very short time the best platform for innovation since its creation. As it enters its fourth year, the conference has grown significantly, reflecting the energetic and fast-evolving startup landscape that is Asia. The summit fuels ongoing collaboration and innovation between startups and corporate partners. It fosters deeper, more substantive conversations between local leaders and investors.
The lively mix of new ventures hailing from six different continents highlights the international draw of this great conference. With 750 startups showcasing their innovative solutions this year, you can discover solutions tackling challenges across industries and technology verticals. The hopeful target of more than 10,000 facilitated business-to-business meetings is a testament to the desire to work together. This coveted event is filled with new, exciting investments!
The SusHi Tech Challenge
A standout feature of SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 is the flagship global pitch competition known as the SusHi Tech Challenge. This year, the competition resulted in an unprecedented 820 applications. Participants represented 60 countries and regions — an impressive testament to its international competitiveness and global outreach. Out of these, a total of 437 applications were received from foreign startups while 383 were from Japan.
This challenge offers the perfect springboard for rising entrepreneurs. They can beat the hype and dazzle the sharks with their superior solutions to win glory and prizes. With significant corporate partners like Sony, Google, Microsoft, and Mizuho participating, startups have the unique opportunity to connect with organizations actively seeking collaboration. In addition to these corporate partners hosting reverse pitches to attract potential startup collaborators, they will host the aforementioned reverse pitches.
Notable Speakers and Networking Events
The conference has an incredible lineup of speakers, featuring some of the most innovative and radical figures within the tech sector. Among the big names expected to speak are Howard Wright of Nvidia, Rob Chu with AWS and Yuriko Koike, Governor of Tokyo. We hope their insights will inspire our attendees and help them gain new perspectives on building a better future with technology.
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 will deliver a vibrant program in addition to its educational aspects. Immerse yourself in classical music performances and exhilarating nighttime waterfront cruises while you’re here for TED! The IP networking series, Tokyo Innovation NIGHTs, achieves that magic. Ideation happens unshackled, as attendees can mingle and share ideas freely, outside of ballrooms and conference centers.
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