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From spring to early autumn 2026, a slew of major startup and technology events will take place across Japan.
Bringing together organizations of every scale around themes such as AI, cloud computing, gaming, urban development, and infrastructure, they provide opportunities for fundraising, business partnerships, pilot projects, and international expansion.
In particular, April through July is one of the busiest seasons for startup conferences in Japan, which makes it an important period for companies looking to expand their network and visibility in the Japanese market.
This article highlights some of the major startup events scheduled across Japan from spring to early fall 2026.
Location: Makuhari Messe
Dates: June 10–12, 2026
Focus Areas: Networking, infrastructure, cybersecurity, communications technology
Interop Tokyo is one of Japan’s leading exhibitions for networking and infrastructure technologies. The event showcases the latest developments in communications, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise systems. It also serves as a business development opportunity for infrastructure-focused startups seeking partnerships with larger enterprises.
Location: Makuhari Messe
Dates: June 25–26, 2026
Focus Areas: AI, cloud computing, data utilization, startup support
AWS Summit Japan is one of the country’s largest cloud technology conferences.The event features technical sessions and case studies focused on AI, cloud infrastructure, and data applications. AWS also provides startup-focused programs and support initiatives.Because the conference attracts both engineers and business executives, it offers opportunities to explore technical trends alongside business strategy.
Location: Kyoto (Miyakomesse and other venues)
Dates: July 1–3, 2026
Focus Areas: Internet businesses, startup investment, technology, business growth
IVS is one of Japan’s largest startup conferences and has long been a flagship event for the country’s internet and technology sectors. The conference brings together founders, venture capital firms, corporations, and engineers from both Japan and overseas. In addition to business meetings and fundraising opportunities, IVS is known for its active networking environment and large-scale side events throughout Kyoto.It is particularly popular among startups seeking connections with Japanese investors and growth-stage companies.
Location: Grand Hyatt Tokyo
Date: July 17, 2026
Focus Areas: Pitch competition, global expansion, international fundraising
This event serves as the Japan regional round of Startup World Cup, one of the world’s largest startup pitch competitions.The winning team advances to the global finals in San Francisco, providing exposure to international investors, media, and startup ecosystems.The event is especially relevant for startups planning overseas expansion or international fundraising.
Location: Makuhari Messe
Dates: September 17–21, 2026
Focus Areas: Gaming, entertainment, interactive media, XR, AI
Tokyo Game Show is one of the world’s largest gaming exhibitions.In addition to major game publishers, the event also attracts startups and independent developers working in gaming, entertainment, XR, and interactive technologies. With hundreds of thousands of visitors from Japan and abroad, the event provides strong visibility and business development opportunities for companies launching new products or services.
In 2026, startup events across Japan will continue to bring together startups, investors, corporations, government organizations, and ecosystem partners from both Japan and overseas.
At Shibuya Startup Support, we support overseas startups entering the Japanese market while helping connect companies with the startup ecosystem in Shibuya and across Tokyo.If you are interested in expanding into Japan, exploring partnerships, or learning more about the startup ecosystem and startup visa programs in Shibuya, please feel free to contact us.
We also share updates on upcoming events and programs through our social media channels.
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