May 20, 2024 – SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024, Asia’s largest global innovation conference, took place on May 15 – 16, 2024 in Tokyo. Organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, this highly anticipated and much awaited event aims to foster open innovation by connecting global startups with Tokyo’s thriving ecosystem.
The event took place as per following schedule:
- May 15, 2024 (Wednesday) 10:30-18:30 (Reception starts at 9:30)
- May 16, 2024 (Thursday) 10:00-18:30 (Reception starts at 9:00)
A Convergence Of Innovators In Tokyo
Over 40,000 participants from 40+ countries and cities gathered, including:
- 400+ startups
- 300+ venture capitalists
- Representatives from governments, corporations, and universities
The purpose of this convergence at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 innovation conference was to explore solutions to common urban challenges through a rich exchange of ideas, cutting-edge technologies, and diverse perspectives.
Key Speakers Presented Views At SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024
To support the core essence of this event, which was fostering the innovative startups from Tokyo to the world, many respectable Speakers from government and private sectors shared the stage. Few prominent names are:
- Yuriko Koike, Governor Of Tokyo
- Akifumi Takigawa, Mitsubishi Corporation, Manager CCUS & CDR Line
- Junko Nishigaki, Deputy Governor Of Ishikawa Prefecture/CDO/CGO
- Ayako Kageyama, UNDP, Asia Pacific Region Sustainable Investment Senior Expert
- Bernhard Schambeck, Head of BMW Group Technology Office in Japan
- Chieko Tazuke, Investment Director, Sony Ventures
- Jen Carter, Global Head Of Technology, Google.org
Key Highlights of SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024
The event’s key activities included:
- Insightful sessions led by global thought leaders on “Sustainable New Value” and urban innovation
- “SusHi Tech Challenge 2024” pitch contest for the world’s most promising sustainable city tech startups
- Asia’s largest startup booth showcase
- Corporate and student-run pavilions
- Dedicated spaces for venture capitalists and PR
- Networking and business matching platforms
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024: A Catalyst For Urban Innovation
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 was not a mere event; it was a catalyst that opened gates to innovation and addressed global urban challenges. The main agenda behind this event was to bring together startups, investors, corporations, governments, and students to spark new ideas, foster collaborations, and speed up the implementation of cutting-edge technologies that can shape the sustainable cities of tomorrow.
As Tokyo poses itself as a model for the future city, SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 promised to become a serial experience that ignites the imagination and paves the way for a more sustainable, innovative, and connected urban landscape.
Hinza Asif, President of the Asia Web3 Alliance Japan and CEO of NFTStudio24 attended SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Event and had on-location correspondence with several VCs, Investors, government officials and global start up project leaders. Hinza said:
“I am grateful to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for taking this initiative to foster innovative global startup projects to gain worldwide visibility and exposure. I am excited for more active participation in SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025.”
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