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TechCrunch Joins Forces with SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 for Pioneering Innovation Conference

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TechCrunch is collaborating with SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, Asia's largest global innovation conference, set for April 27-29 at Tokyo Big Sight. Isabelle Johannessen, TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield program manager, will judge the SusHi Tech Challenge, a prestigious global pitch competition.

  • Event Details: The conference, now in its fourth year, has expanded to become a major hub for startups with 750 exhibitors from 60 countries, over 10,000 business meetings, and an expected 60,000 attendees.
  • Focus Areas: The event zeroes in on four domains: AI, Robotics, Resilience, and Entertainment, showcasing live demos and sessions led by international and female voices.
  • SusHi Tech Challenge: This pitch competition drew 820 applicants worldwide. The winner receives a sizable cash prize and entry into the TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield Top 200.
  • Networking and Collaboration: City leaders from 49 cities will convene at the G-NETS Leaders Summit to discuss climate resilience and sustainability, while 62 corporates like Sony and Microsoft interact with startups.
  • Cultural and Tech Highlights: The conference promises a cultural experience with performances and networking events, facilitated through an AI-powered app to optimize participant engagement.