#Events

GROWTH INDUSTRY CONFERENCE 2026

A hybrid conference that brings together startups, established companies, and investors both domestically and internationally, with the aim to encourage decision-making and progress in growth industries, and to elevate the startup ecosystem to greater heights.

CEATEC 2026

CEATEC is Japan’s premier gateway to the future, serving as a dynamic "co-creation" platform where innovative companies and organizations from diverse industries converge.

GLOBAL STARTUP EXPO 2026

Co-hosted with Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and organized by the Osaka Startup Ecosystem Consortium (Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation), Global Startup EXPO 2026 is a world-class international deep-tech event.

Tokyo Game Show 2026

Tokyo Game Show is one of the world’s largest gaming exhibitions.In addition to major game publishers, the event also attracts startups and independent developers working in gaming, entertainment, XR, and interactive technologies.

Tokyo's SusHi Tech Global Program Selects Wave 6 Startups

TokyoDev Talks Vol. 12: Onboarding in a New Language with AI / Agentic Prompt and Context Engineering

Join us for TokyoDev Talks, where we have presentations that cut across the stack from engineers working at some of the most interesting tech companies in Japan.

Startup World Cup Japan Regional 2026

This event serves as the Japan regional round of Startup World Cup, one of the world’s largest startup pitch competitions.The winning team advances to the global finals in San Francisco, providing exposure to international investors, media, and startup ecosystems.The event is especially relevant for startups planning overseas expansion or international fundraising.

Japan Fintech Week 2026: What FINOPITCH Reveals About Japan’s Fintech Shift

Inside the historic Kanze Noh Theater in Tokyo, FINOPITCH 2026 unfolded in quiet intensity. On a stage known for slow, deliberate movement and layered meaning, startups from Japan and abroad stepped forward one by one, presenting their technologies and services. JETRO guest reports.

Content Tokyo event report: where art meets tech

This year’s Content Tokyo took place from June 17th to June 19th at Tokyo Big Sight, bringing together the worlds of art & graphic design with a slew of technologies such as AR/VR and blockchain. Read about some of the highlights of our visit!

TORYUMON KYUSHU 2026

TORYUMON is a premier startup event dedicated to the U25 generation. It serves as a gathering point for young entrepreneurs, those preparing to launch, and anyone interested in the startup world, providing them with new career and life choices.

AWS Summit Japan 2026

AWS Summit Japan is one of the country’s largest cloud technology conferences.

Interop Tokyo 2026

Interop Tokyo is one of Japan’s leading exhibitions for networking and infrastructure technologies. The event showcases the latest developments in communications, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise systems. It also serves as a business development opportunity for infrastructure-focused startups seeking partnerships with larger enterprises.

AI-PAX 2026 Summer

Organized by the business card management app "Eight," AI-PAX is an exhibition specialized in the practical business application of AI.

Startup JAPAN EXPO 2026

Startup JAPAN 2026 is one of the largest startup-focused business events in Japan, designed to accelerate the growth of the startup ecosystem.

AI in Education

Join DataMinds for an exciting evening exploring the intersection of AI and education.

Takeoff Tokyo 2026

Since 2023, Takeoff Tokyo brings together the best founders, investors, and companies on the planet, helping startups close deals with investors and hire future team members, investors find LPs and startups, corporations build their open innovation platform, and jobseekers find their next career.

TEAMZ Web3/AI Summit 2026 brings global tech leaders to Tokyo

Hands-on Workshop: Give your AI Agents Eyes and Ears (Perception Layer 101)

​This workshop is a practical walkthrough of building a perception layer for agents using VideoDB. You’ll learn how to convert continuous media (screen, mic, camera, RTSP, files) into a structured context your agent can use. Free!

IVS2026 LAUNCHPAD opens applications for global startup pitch in Kyoto

He Screamed a Founder's Name on a San Francisco Street. Here's Why That Matters for Japan's Startup Scene.

We sit down with Antti and Kensuske of Takeoff Tokyo to talk about their event, its goals, and the health & future of the Japanese startup scene.

Sendai startups explore India’s biotech ecosystem

CRREM Japan 2026 explores zero-emission Tokyo

HerRise Partner Matching Event 2026

​“Connect. Collaborate. Create the Future.” Empowering female founders through meaningful partnerships.

SHAKE H

Global startup conference in Hokkaido uniting founders, investors, and innovators with pitches, workshops, and networking.