‘Sushi Tech Tokyo 2026’ Set for April 27-29, Event Connects Startups from Japan, Abroad to Encourage Biz Tie-Ups for Cutting-Edge Tech

The Yomiuri Shimbun

11:21 JST, April 26, 2026

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, an event bringing together startups from Japan and abroad, will held from Monday through Wednessday at Tokyo Big Sight in the Ariake district in Koto Ward, Tokyo. It will be one of the Asia’s largest international exchange events, with corporate executives, investors and researchers participating.

The annual event is organized by the Tokyo metropolitan government, and this year marks its fourth edition. The name “SusHi Tech” is coined from the phrase “Sustainable High City Technology,” reflecting the event’s goal of making Tokyo a sustainable city through cutting-edge technology.

Organizers expect about 750 exhibitors this year, about 150 more than last year, and they will provide places for participants to exchange ideas with investors. Last year, about 57,000 people participated, and over 6,000 business deals were concluded. This year, the space for business discussions will be significantly expanded.

At the venue, talk sessions and demonstrations of the latest technologies will be held in four fields: artificial intelligence, robotics, resilience and entertainment.

The talk sessions will feature business leaders and experts from various countries. University of Tokyo Prof. Yutaka Matsuo, a leading AI researcher and professor, will lead a discussion on the ideal future for startups that are spun off from universities. University of Osaka Prof. Hiroshi Ishiguro, a robotics expert, will also take the stage to share his views on a future where AI and robots work together.

In addition, participants will include NEC Corp. President Takayuki Morita, Fujitsu President Takahito Tokita and University of Tokyo President Teruo Fujii. Executives from U.S. leading semiconductor company Nvidia Corp. and Google LLC are also scheduled to attend dialogue session.

Monday and Tuesday will be “Business Days” centered on sessions for businesses to tie up. Tickets cost ¥20,000 for general admission and ¥2,000 for students. On Wednesday, a national holiday and designated as “Public Day,” admission will be free so families and children can enjoy experiencing future technologies.