SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026: 60,000 Attendees Power Asia's Largest Deal-Making Innovation Hub

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 promises to draw 60,000 attendees to Tokyo Big Sight from April 27 to 29, redefining tech gatherings.

With 750 startup exhibitors including 400 international ones and 10,000 facilitated business meetings, the event prioritizes action over talk.

Deal Room Over Traditional Conference

Organizers emphasize that SusHi Tech Tokyo is not a conventional conference but a frictionless deal room for startups, investors, and cities.

The official app functions as a matchmaking powerhouse, offering recommendations, direct messaging, and pre-booked meeting spaces via QR codes.

Reverse pitch sessions feature cities like Moreton Bay and Rome issuing public RFPs to attract startup solutions.

Rich History and Explosive Growth

Standing for Sustainable High City Tech, the event evolved from early editions like 2023's City Tech Tokyo into Asia's premier innovation platform.

By 2025's third annual outing, it attracted 57,000 from over 100 countries, showcasing hundreds of startups tackling urban challenges.

Star-Studded Partnerships and Highlights

Major partners such as Sony, Google, Microsoft, and Mizuho support 12 domain clusters from climate tech to life sciences.

A high-stakes pitch competition includes TechCrunch selecting a semifinalist for the Disrupt Startup Battlefield 200.

Newly introduced, 45 growth-stage SusHi Tech Global Startups receive backing from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

Its impact accelerates market entry for global founders into Japan while fostering deals for sustainable cities.

Future editions will amplify focuses on AI, robotics, and resilience, solidifying Tokyo's startup leadership.