TechCrunch is proud to partner with SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, recognized as Asia's premier global innovation conference. Scheduled from April 27–29 at Tokyo Big Sight, our involvement extends beyond mere coverage. Isabelle Johannessen, TechCrunch's own Startup Battlefield program manager, will serve as a judge for the SusHi Tech Challenge, the conference's distinguished global pitch competition.
Now in its fourth iteration, SusHi Tech Tokyo—an abbreviation for Sustainable High City Tech Tokyo—has solidified its position as the largest innovation conference across Asia. It consistently attracts a diverse array of startups, investors, corporate partners, and city leaders from across the globe. This year’s event marks its most expansive yet, featuring 750 startup exhibitors representing 60 countries, facilitating over 10,000 business meetings, and anticipating an impressive 60,000 attendees over three days.
Organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the conference operates with a clear and ambitious mandate: to unite the world's leading innovators in the pursuit of building sustainable cities for the future.
The expo floor is a vibrant hub, where 62 corporate partners, including industry giants like Sony, Google, Microsoft, and Mizuho, are actively engaged. They are hosting reverse pitches and proactively seeking startup collaborators, transforming the conference into a dynamic, live deal-making marketplace. The event's comprehensive programming is thoughtfully designed to reflect this ambitious objective.
SusHi Tech 2026 places a sharp focus on four critical technology domains poised to reshape society: AI, Robotics, Resilience, and Entertainment. Attendees can anticipate immersive experiences, from live demonstrations of humanoid robots and insightful sessions on the software revolution driving autonomous driving, to deep dives into cyber defense and climate tech, alongside candid discussions on AI's profound impact on the global music and anime industries.
The speaker lineup features an impressive roster of thought leaders, including Howard Wright (Nvidia), Rob Chu (AWS), Eva Chen (Trend Micro), Qasar Younis (Applied Intuition), Christine Tsai (500 Global), Kathy Matsui (MPower Partners), and Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike, among many others. Notably, approximately 60% of the speakers hail from outside Japan, and roughly half are women, underscoring the event's global and inclusive perspective.
For those planning to be in Tokyo, this is an unmissable opportunity. Secure your tickets to experience this groundbreaking event.
The conference's influence extends far beyond the main convention floor. City leaders from 49 cities across five continents—ranging from Los Angeles to Nairobi and Singapore—are convening for the G-NETS Leaders Summit. This crucial gathering aims to foster concrete commitments towards climate resilience and urban sustainability on a global scale.
Befitting its Tokyo setting, the experience continues well past typical business hours. The program is enriched with cultural and networking opportunities, including classical music performances from La Folle Journée, scenic waterfront cruises along Tokyo Bay, and the engaging Tokyo Innovation NIGHTs networking series.
To maximize your experience on-site, the official SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 app serves as your essential command center. Before your arrival, its AI-powered matching system intelligently recommends relevant startups, investors, and partners for you to connect with, also enabling advance booking of meeting rooms. On-site, features like a GPS floor map, QR business card exchange, and real-time push notifications ensure seamless navigation across the expansive Tokyo Big Sight venue. The app is available for download on both iOS and Android platforms.
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 will run from April 27–29 at Tokyo Big Sight. The business days are scheduled for April 27–28, with a Public Day offering free admission on April 29.
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