At the 2025 event, over 600 companies exhibited at SusHi Tech Tokyo, with more than half coming from countries and regions outside Japan. This conference features not only startups but also many major Japanese corporations, making it an ideal opportunity for you to find investors and business partners.
1. Event Overview
The essence of SusHi Tech Tokyo lies in its mission to create sustainable cities through high technology. This event brings together diverse players from around the world, including startups, investors, major corporations, universities, key supporters of innovation, and leading technology companies. By fostering encounters and exchanges among these stakeholders, the conference serves as a platform for the creation of groundbreaking innovations and actions that address pressing global challenges. In May 2025, SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 welcomed 57,000 participants from 100 countries and regions, including both in-person and online attendees, acting as a launchpad for innovations from Tokyo and helping these achieve global impact.
Dates:
・Monday April 27 and Tuesday April 28, 2026 – Business attendees only
・Wednesday April 29 (a public holiday), 2026 – Open to the public
Venue:
Tokyo Big Sight, West Halls 1-4 (3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo)
2. Ticket Sales, Ambassador Recruitment, and Partner Event Applications
Ticket Sales
Tickets for SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 are now available for purchase via the following website:
https://sushitech-startup.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/info-ticket/
Ambassador Recruitment
TMG is recruiting ambassadors to help publicize the value of SusHi Tech Tokyo domestically and internationally via the following website:
https://sushitech-startup.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/recruiting-ambassador/
We welcome individuals who can assist in promoting the latest event updates and attracting attendees to the event.
Note: The English version of the website will be released on October 24th. You will be able to select the language from the website at the URL above.
Partner Event Applications
TMG will be pleased to incorporate relevant events that will help add value to SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 and foster meaningful connections among participants. We welcome entries for events that will not only promote networking opportunities for startups and ecosystem players but also offer experiences showcasing Tokyo’s diverse appeal, including its entertainment, music, and cuisine.
Please apply via the following website:
https://sushitech-startup.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/related-events/
Note: The English version of the website will be released on October 24th. You will be able to select the language from the website at the URL above.
Note: Photos are partner events and official content from the 2025 event
3. Pitch Contest “SusHi Tech Challenge 2026” Jury
Overview: This is a global pitch contest themed around the creation of sustainable cities through high technology, where startups from Japan and around the world will showcase their groundbreaking technologies and ideas. For this year’s event, applications were received from 657 companies in 46 countries and regions. Following preliminary screening, 20 companies will be selected to compete in the semi-finals and finals, which will take place during SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026.
Grand Prize: 10 million yen
Judges: We are pleased to announce the currently confirmed panel of judges. Contestants selected as semi-finalists or finalists will have the opportunity to network with these judges, who include prominent venture capitalists from both Japan and abroad.
We encourage you to apply for this prestigious opportunity via the following website:
https://sushitech-startup.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/challenge2026/
This initiative is part of the “Tokyo 2050 Strategy,” specifically promoting Strategy 10: creating an environment where startups can emerge and thrive.
Media Inquiries:
Mr. Akai / Mr. Nakajima
Innovation Strategy Division, Startup Strategy Promotion Headquarters, Tokyo Metropolitan Government