SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026: The Global Hub for Tech Innovation
As the global technology calendar fills with generic conferences, SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 is shifting the paradigm. Rather than offering broad, vague themes, the event centers on four specific pillars, combining live demonstrations with direct access to the engineers and investors shaping the industry.
AI: From Hype to Real-World Infrastructure
The event moves past speculative discourse to focus on practical deployment. Industry leaders including Howard Wright of Nvidia, Rob Chu from AWS, and Eric Benhamou of Benhamou Global Ventures will lead sessions exploring the genuine scale of AI integration and its inherent risks. Beyond the panels, the AI Film Festival Japan, hosted at the Tokyo Innovation Base in Yurakucho, provides a look at how generative models are actively transforming cultural production.
Robotics and the Rise of Physical AI
On the exhibition floor, robotics technology takes a tangible form. Interactive displays from major players like Nissan, Isuzu, and Applied Intuition highlight the shift toward software-defined vehicles. Qasar Younis is among the voices onstage discussing how these advancements are redefining transportation, proving that “Physical AI” is no longer a distant concept but an immediate reality arriving in Tokyo on April 27.
Urban Resilience and Global Sustainability
Addressing the challenges of the modern city, experts like Eva Chen (Trend Micro) and Noboru Nakatani (NEC) are set to discuss cyber defense strategies. Simultaneously, venture capitalists from Breakthrough Energy and Cleantech Group will evaluate the flow of global climate tech investment. Attendees can experience the stakes firsthand through VR disaster simulators and guided tours of Tokyo’s massive underground flood-control facilities.
The Intersection of Entertainment and AI
Tokyo’s ambition to become the “Hollywood of animation” takes center stage in discussions with the CEOs of Production I.G, MAPPA, and CoMix Wave Films. The event highlights how startups are leveraging AI to automate manga translation, generate music, and bring Japanese intellectual property to global audiences through new anime production workflows.
Digital Participation and Global Leadership
For those unable to travel, the event offers a unique remote experience. On-site staff will act as proxies, carrying devices that stream the participant’s face, enabling real-time, face-to-face networking on the exhibit floor. Alternatively, ticket holders can access live streams of sessions via the official session portal.
Parallel to the startup conference, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is convening leaders from 55 cities across five continents for the G-NETS (Global City Network for Sustainability) summit. Focused on “A New Urban Future Built on Climate and Disaster Resilience,” this forum explores strategies for urban well-being and is available for public viewing on the G-NETS YouTube Channel.
Event Details:
- Dates: April 27–29, 2026.
- Venue: Tokyo Big Sight.
- Business Days: April 27–28.
- Public Day: April 29 (Free admission).
Interested attendees can register here, while those seeking remote participation with staff support can apply via the official website.