The upcoming SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 conference, scheduled for April 27–29 at Tokyo Big Sight, is poised to be the largest innovation event in Asia, anticipating around 60,000 attendees over three days. Organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, this year’s event will feature 750 startup exhibitors from 60 countries and is set to facilitate more than 10,000 business meetings.
Among the highlights will be the SusHi Tech Challenge, a premier global pitch competition, judged by TechCrunch's Isabelle Johannessen. The winner will receive automatic entry into the prestigious TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield Top 200, presenting a significant opportunity for startups. This edition emphasizes four key technology areas: AI, Robotics, Resilience, and Entertainment, with sessions dedicated to topics like autonomous driving and the evolving landscape of AI in music and anime.
Notable speakers include Howard Wright from Nvidia, Rob Chu from AWS, and Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike. Approximately 60% of the speakers are international, with nearly half being women. The event promises to be a vibrant marketplace for collaboration, featuring 62 corporate partners, including major players like Sony and Google, actively seeking innovative solutions from startups.