At SusHi Tech Tokyo, a platform for envisioning and debating the future of cities, we focus each year on domains where innovation drives major transformations in society and people’s lives. Through this approach, we deepen discussions on technologies that enable sustainable urban futures.
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 will center on four key themes-AI as the core, robotics that support daily life, resilience that ensures safety and security, and entertainment that enriches people’s experiences. By delivering sessions, exhibitions, and demonstrations as an integrated package, we aim to envision the future of cities, foster meaningful dialogue, and translate these ideas into real-world action.
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AI
AI is fundamentally reshaping the nature of innovation across every industrial sector. In just the past few years, it has advanced dramatically—expanding from text and video generation to automating production and logistics, and even permeating fields directly connected to daily life such as caregiving, healthcare, and disaster management.
We explore how humans and AI can coexist and collaborate, and what form AI should take to enrich human society.Comments from SpeakersThis year’s SusHi Tech Tokyo continues to feature AI as one of its core themes, following last year’s focus. In particular, Physical AI—AI that expands from the digital realm into the real world to make decisions and take actions in physical space—is drawing significant international attention.
I feel that the use of AI is no longer confined to the cloud or generative domains; it is steadily transitioning toward real-world social implementation.
As a platform centered on “future cities and technology,” I hope SusHi Tech Tokyo will further deepen discussions on how AI can contribute to solving challenges in physical environments and creating new value.Department of Technology Management for Innovation, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
Professor
Yutaka MatsuoSession
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The Future Pioneered by AI Agents
- Tsusaka Miki / Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd.
- Kathy Matsui / MPower Partners Fund L.P.
- Tomioka Jin / Telexistence Inc.
- Nakagawa Takashi / Kakehashi Inc.
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From AI to Society: Designing AI as Social Infrastructure
- Soo-yeon Choi / NAVER
- Seok Sangok / NAVER LABS
- Shin Ji Hyun / NaverCloud
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The Next Phase of AI: From Infrastructure to Impact
- Howard Wright / NVIDIA Corporation
- Eric Benhamou / Benhamou Global Ventures
- Rob Chu / AWS
- Masaru Sakamoto / Benhamou Global Ventures
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From Research to Impact:The Vision of University Spin Off Startups in Protecting, Creating, and Commercializing Knowledge in the Age of AI
- Matsuo Yutaka / The University of Tokyo
- Saskia Steinacker / Springer Nature AG & Co. KGAA
- Ken-Ichiro NATSUME / World Intellectual Property Organization
- Jon Metzler / Berkeley Haas School of Business
- Tanimoto Yuka / Forbes JAPAN
- Watanabe Toshiya / Institute of Science Tokyo
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Future of AI and Transformation of the Civilization
- Kitano Hiroaki / Sony Computer Science Laboratories Inc., Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate School
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Who Will Build Trustworthy AI? : The Responsibility of Technology Companies in an Era of Disruption
- Morita Takayuki / NEC
- Hidetoshi Tojo / Anthropic Japan G.K.
- Miwa Seki / MPower Partners Fund L.P.
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An AI-Driven Society Shaped by Technology
- Tokita Takahito / Fujitsu Limited
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AI x Education for Well-being in the Intelligent Age
- Teruo Fujii / The University of Tokyo
- Bolor-Erdene Battsengel / AI Academy Asia
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The AI Global Frontier: Infrastructure Dominance and the New Strategic Vision
- Miku Hirano / Cinnamon Inc.
- Akio Tanaka / Headline Asia
- Alex Yeh / GMI Cloud
- Rocky Lee / Zettabyte
Pitch
AI‑themed pitch contests and exhibitions featuring university‑based startups and researchers from across Japan
Partner Event
AI Film Festival Japan(4/26@TIB)
AI Meetup
We will host a casual meetup for participants interested in AI (advance registration required).
Members from Matsuo Institute and startups originating from the Matsuo Lab are expected to join, making this a valuable opportunity to hear firsthand about real-world challenges, the latest use cases, and ideas for co-creation.- Date & Time:
- Tuesday, April 28, 13:30–14:30
- Venue:
- FocusOn Networking Area
Located next to the “Green Stage” on the 1st floor
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Robotics
With the fusion of AI and robotics, a wide range of tasks once performed by people—such as autonomous driving, factory automation, and customer service in restaurants—are rapidly becoming automated in the real world.
Against the backdrop of AI’s accelerating evolution, we discuss how robotics, with increasing autonomy and versatility, can be implemented in society to make everyday life more convenient and enriching for all.Comments from Speakers“Physical AI,” the fusion of AI and robotics, is a vital key to building sustainable cities.
To achieve this, it is essential to establish a framework that seamlessly connects data collection, model development, and social implementation.
By consolidating on-site embodied knowledge as a shared asset, elevating it into a generalized intelligence model, and swiftly returning it to the field,
this ecosystem will overcome technological fragmentation and form the intelligent infrastructure that supports next‑generation cities.AI Robot Association
Chairperson
Shinya OgataExhibition & Demonstration*Each company's information will be updated and synchronized as necessary.
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TIER IV, Inc.
Alongside the exhibition of the next-generation autonomous vehicle, e-Palette, advanced technologies and initiatives driving real-world deployment—powered by the open-source autonomous driving software, Autoware—will be showcased. -
donut robotics
A motion demo featuring the humanoid cinnamon 1, equipped with the world’s first gesture‑control technology, the compact humanoid cinnamon mini, and the dog‑type robot cocoa scheduled to be equipped with VLA. -
Tokyo Robotics
Demo of clearing a desk using a semi-humanoid robot via teleoperation. Intuitive operation allows for efficient collection of motion logs to be used as AI training data. -
AVITA,Inc.
Humanoid (Concept Model for Customer Service)
With a warm, approachable appearance shaped by its human-like proportions and silicone skin, it operates autonomously to enable natural communication with visitors. -
GMO AI & Robotics Corporation
A demo showcasing a humanoid performing smooth, expressive dance moves to upbeat music, powered by our in‑house developed software, presented in a showtime-style format. -
MinebeaMitsumi Inc.
Introducing robotic hand technology that achieves both high‑speed motion and high payload capability through variable gear ratios, along with a motion‑capture experience enabling visitors to operate the robotic hand themselves. -
Pirika, Inc.
Showcasing a quadruped robot designed for autonomous beach cleanup, equipped with an AI-powered litter detection system. A full-scale model with a mounted robotic arm demonstrates how the robot will collect waste along coastlines. -
INNOPHYS Co., Ltd.
An exhibition of a power generator using microbial fuel cells. This device uses food and agricultural waste to generate electricity. -
LOMBY Inc.
We showcase and demonstrate the real-world operation of “LOMBY,” an on-demand autonomous mobility platform that supports the movement of goods and people in super-aging societies. -
GrooveX
Providing a hands‑on experience with “LOVOT,” a robot that learns human responses through sensors and AI control, expressing warmth, movement, and gaze to respond empathetically to human emotions. -
ONGA ENGINEERING Co., Ltd.
Suction-type wall-climbing robot that adheres to and moves along concrete walls and ceilings under remote control
Session
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Physical AI × Robotics for Adaptive Living Environments: An Implementation Approach Connecting Data, Simulation, and the Real World
- Kazumasa Hirano / NVIDIA G.K
- Tom Stewart / Woven by Toyota
- Akiko Morooka / Forcesteed Robotics Inc.
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AI and Robots that Understand People Will Transform the Future of Hospitality
- Ishiguro Hiroshi / Department of Systems Innovation, The University of Osaka
- Ushiku Yoshitaka / NexaScience Inc.
- Nagai Yukie / The University of Tokyo
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The Battleground for Autonomous Driving Shifts to Software: The Race to Build the Brain of Passenger Vehicles
- Qasar Younis / Applied Intuition
- Sato Hiroshi / ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
- Sugimoto Kazuma / Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
- Echizenya Tomoko / Yomiuri Shimbun
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Where Can Japan Create Unique Value in Physical AI?
- Tetsuya Ogata / AI Robot Association
- Yuki Nakagawa / RT Corporation
- Arisa Yamamoto / AI Robot Association
Autonomous driving test ride
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TIER IV
Exhibition of autonomous vehicles and public‑road test rides outside the venue -
MoveEz, Inc.
Autonomous robot taxi test ride on public roads outside the venue
Robotics Meetup
We will host a casual meetup for participants interested in Robotics (advance registration required).
On the day, representative exhibiting companies from Focus On will also participate, providing a rare opportunity to directly learn about real-world challenges, the latest case studies, and insights for co-creation.- Date & Time:
- Tuesday, April 28, 17:30–18:30
- Venue:
- FocusOn Networking Area
Located next to the “Green Stage” on the 1st floor
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Resilience
Climate-related disasters—sometimes described as “global boiling”—are becoming more frequent across the world, while Japan continues to face earthquakes and severe storms. Conflicts and cyberattacks add further risks. In such crises, cities need the ability to sustain essential functions and recover quickly.
Drawing on global and Japanese experiences and the power of technology, resilience from multiple angles is explored.Comments from SpeakersJapan is a nation prone to natural disasters.
However the knowledge and technologies we have cultivated under such harsh conditions hold tremendous value in this age of global uncertainty.
Resilience is not merely the concept of minimizing damage.
It is the foundation that enables cities, industries, and societies to continue growing sustainably while adapting to constant change.
Advanced technologies—AI, data, smart infrastructure, and more—are not only tools to protect cities but also forces that drive their evolution.
Through SusHi Tech Tokyo, I hope Japan can share its resilient urban model with the world and work together with the international community to shape the future.Association for Resilience Japan
President
Michiaki HiroseExhibition & Demonstration*Each company's information will be updated and synchronized as necessary.
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EneCoat Technologies Co.,Ltd.
Displaying ultrathin, lightweight, and flexible Perovskite Solar Cells(PSCs), including a demonstration of a miniature vehicle powered by electricity generated from LED lighting through the attached solar cells. -
Cell-En Co., Ltd.
An exhibition showcasing a microbial power generation device that produces electricity using waste as an energy source with microorganisms collected from local environments. Please experience the future possibilities powered by electricity generated by microorganisms. -
EX-Fusion Co., Ltd.
Progress updates on the development of core components toward the realization of laser fusion are unveiled. Through scale models and video presentations of fusion reactors, cutting-edge technologies paving the way for the future of energy are showcased. -
Kyoto Fusioneering
Presenting a scale model of a future city centered on the FAST fusion energy (nuclear fusion) power plant, conveying a vision of enriched quality of life and economic growth enabled by power generation demonstration in the 2030s and its subsequent social implementation. -
Synspective Inc.
A model of the small SAR satellite, which is able to observe the Earth day and night regardless of weather conditions, is on display. This technology visualizes disaster risks, infrastructure, and economic activities, supporting advanced decision-making and the development of resilient cities. -
Spectee Inc.
A resilience SaaS that visualizes crises from natural disasters to geopolitical risks, and helps companies for BCP and manufacturing supply chains. -
MIKATAProfessionals
Exhibiting a disaster‑response trike equipped as a mobile micro base station capable of rapidly establishing wide‑area communication during emergencies, highlighting its mobility and communication capabilities. -
Coldstorage Japan Ltd.
Displaying an off‑grid trailer designed to provide refrigeration and freezing functions at evacuation sites during disasters using solar power. -
Serendix Inc.
Presenting a video showcasing the company’s construction-grade 3D printer—also deployed in the development of reconstruction housing following the Noto Peninsula earthquake—demonstrating the fabrication of a residential structure within a single day, alongside the exhibition of a monument produced using the same 3D printer. -
Office of the Governor for Policy Planning Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Introducing the initiatives of the “TOKYO Resilience Project – Ensuring Safety and Security for the Next 100 Years,” which prepares for five major crises: floods and storms, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, disruptions to power and communications, and infectious diseases. -
Bureau of Construction Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Introducing the Shakujii River Underground Regulating Reservoir, a shield‑tunneling–constructed underground detention basin with an inner diameter of 10 meters, a length of 3.2 kilometers, and a storage capacity of 212,000 cubic meters—equivalent to approximately 700 swimming pools. -
Bureau of Waterworks Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Introducing initiatives that support the stable supply of safe and high‑quality water, including the roles and functions of smart water meters and water source forests. -
Bureau of Sewerage Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Introducing sewerage functions supporting metropolitan life and the urban activities of Tokyo, including rehabilitation methods that renew aging sewer pipes from the inside without road excavation, ensuring sewerage facilities are maintained in good condition. -
Tokyo Fire Department Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Showcasing research and development achieved in collaboration with private companies, along with exhibits of a VR disaster‑prevention experience vehicle and hands‑on experiences wearing firefighting protective gear. -
Bureau of Urban Development Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Providing a VR experience that enables visitors to appreciate the importance of disaster‑resilient urban development by simulating the extensive damage caused by earthquakes, including building collapse and the spread of fires.
Session
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Safeguarding Our Cities from Risk: Bridging Global Governance and Local Solutions with Technology at the Forefront
- Mizutori Mami / Tohoku University
- Nuraini Rahma Hanifa / National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN)
- Yasushi Sakai / Research Scientist - MIT Media Lab
- Shani Zanescu / Universe Partners
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Make the Invisible Threat Visible: The Reality of Cyber Defense and Public-Private Collaboration from a Global Perspective-
- Nakatani Noboru / NEC、United Cyber Force
- Eva chen / Trend Micro Incorporated
- Shinoda Kana / BLUE Inc.
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Resilience Strategies for Future Cities ─ Technological Innovations Supporting Lifeline Infrastructure such as Energy and Water
- Hirose Michiaki / The Association for Resilience Japan
- Tanaka Risa / THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PROJECT DESIGN
- Hattori Nobuyuki / DAIHEN Corporation
- Kiyokazu Miyachi / FREE Co.,Ltd.
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"Where Are Global Climate Tech Trends Heading?": Global investors discuss the changes since the COVID-19 pandemic, worldwide trends, and promising future sectors
- Summer Bae / Cleantech Group
- Ashley Grosh / Breakthrough Energy
- Andrew Hinkly / AP Ventures
- Jan Lozek / Future Energy Ventures
- Kathy Liu / Plug and Play Japan
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Redesigning Democracy Based on Division: Media and Civic Tech Challenging the “Seamless Society”
- Suzuki Ken / Digital Democracy 2030
- Seki Hal / Code for Japan
- Mariko Nishimura / HEART CATCH Inc.
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Global Social Challenges as New Business Opportunities:Urban Leaders on Partnerships with Startups and the Future
- Daniel Sazonov / City of Helsinki
- Jaana Tuomi / Enter Espoo
- Shina Iwai / Startup Strategy Promotion Headquarters,Tokyo Metropolitan Government
- Cristina Gómez Garcia-Reyes / World Economic Forum
- Naohisa Matsuda / NEC Corporation Business Innovation Department
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Green Intelligence and a Circular Future: AI-Driven Pathways to Net Zero and Resource Innovation
- Chi-Ming Peng / Minister of Environment from Taiwan
- Noboru Koshizuka / The University of Tokyo
- Tomoko Nagano / Fujitsu Limited
- Anna Yokokubo / Interfaculty Initiative in Information Studies, The University of Tokyo
Site Visit Tour
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Infrastructure tours, including the Kan‑nana Underground Flood Control Reservoir
Resilience Meetup
We will host a casual meetup for participants interested in Resilience (advance registration required).
Representative exhibiting companies from Focus On will join the session, offering firsthand insights into real-world challenges, recent initiatives, and ideas for collaboration.- Date & Time:
- Tuesday, April 28, 11:30–12:30
- Venue:
- FocusOn Networking Area
Located next to the “Green Stage” on the 1st floor
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Entertainment
Innovation is not only about convenience—it is also a source of joy and emotional richness, adding depth to a sustainable future society.
This theme explores the evolving nature of creation, shifting business models, and new forms of experience in entertainment fields such as music, animation, gaming, art, sports, and food, as well as their role in shaping shared values across a global society.Comments from SpeakersMusic has always evolved alongside technological progress. With Edison’s invention of the phonograph, music became widely accessible. The shift to CDs improved sound quality, and the rise of streaming services allowed listeners to discover an immense variety of music. While technology has changed the way we listen to music, I also believe that demands from the music industry have, in turn, driven technological innovation.
I look forward to lively discussions on how music and entertainment can contribute to SusHi Tech’s concept of achieving sustainable cities through high technology.Japan Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association
Chair of the Board
Shunsuke MuramatsuExhibition & Demonstration*Each company's information will be updated and synchronized as necessary.
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AbZero Co. Ltd.
You can experience in VR not only Shohei Ohtani’s blazing fastballs, but also pitches thrown by real pitchers in actual games— with their true trajectories and speeds.
Why not step into the box and experience their pitches? -
LINE Digital Frontier Corporation
Showcasing and introducing Japan’s leading manga platforms and the global manga service “WEBTOON,” while offering interactive exhibits and demos that enable visitors to engage in AI-powered conversations with characters. -
JL STANDARD
A demo offering real-time AI transformations using photos taken at the booth, allowing visitors to enjoy various alterations such as changes to facial expressions, hairstyles, clothing, and artistic painting-style effects. -
SEVEN POINT ONE
An introduction to “Sally,” an AI healthcare app that supports brain and physical health in everyday life, and a hands-on VR experience of “Calorie Hunters,” an exercise game that enables calorie management in a fun, game-like way. -
Magic Holic
Live demonstration of animation production using generative AI, showcasing in real time how AI brings characters to life throughout the creation process. -
KULBAY Co., Ltd
“A world where you don’t have to give up what you want to eat.”
Offering delicious, high-protein, low-calorie protein ice cream. -
Orange Inc.
Exhibition of "emaqi", a cross-publisher digital manga app available in North America, and our in-house translated and published titles. The exhibition also features our AI-powered manga translation and localization technologies. -
SkyDrive Inc.
Exhibiting a 1/5 scale eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) model and panels to present a future vision of urban mobility—enabling traffic-free travel and scenic sightseeing flights. Furthermore, in collaboration with railway companies, introducing the next generation of transportation networks where "land and air connect seamlessly" using stations as central hubs. -
Sony Group Corporation
Showcasing examples of creating new business value through technology and entertainment
Session
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The Cutting Edge of AI Films: What Is Happening Now in the Entertainment World? What Does Its Future Look Like?
- Harry (Haeri) Hyun / MooAm
- Hirotsuru Sumire / Violinist
- Gita Pullapilly / TEAM A+G PRODUCTIONS, INC
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Japanese Music Goes Global: How Technology Is Shaping the Future of Entertainment
- Suzuki Takayuki / MusicTech Japan
- Anita Baumgärtner / SOUNDRAW Inc. - Ethical AI Music Generator
- Amalie Briden / BPI (British Phonographic Industry)
- Kameya Ten / BabyJam Inc.
- Stephanie Hurst / Mayer Brown LLP
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What Tokyo Needs to Become the “Hollywood of the Animation Industry”
- Nakayama Atsuo / Re entertainment
- Ishikawa Mitsuhisa / Production I.G., Inc.
- Kawaguchi Noritaka / CoMix Wave Films Inc.
- Otsuka Manabu / MAPPA Co., LTD.
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The Supreme Entertainment “KABUKI” Passed Down to the Future
- Bonnie Dixon / Atsumi & Sakai
- Kadine James / THE IMMERSIVE KIND STUDIO
- Petr Holy / Waseda University Theater Museum
KABUKI
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A young actor presents a powerful, celebratory performance of the Kabuki dance Shakkyo(The Stone Bridge).
Partner Event
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An event showcasing the appeal of the KK Line as a symbol of walkable urban development
Entertainment Meetup
We will host a casual meetup for participants interested in Entertainment (advance registration required).
Representative exhibiting companies from Focus On will participate, creating a valuable opportunity to hear directly about current challenges, the latest examples, and potential avenues for co-creation.- Date & Time:
- Monday, April 27, 17:50–18:30
- Venue:
- FocusOn Networking Area
Located next to the “Green Stage” on the 1st floor
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