Event
Japan Startup Summit｜Japan IT Week【Autumn】
- When
- Wed, October 21, 2026 · 1:00 AM – Fri, October 23, 2026 · 8:00 AM
- Where
- Makuhari Messe, Halls 1–8
About the Event
Japan Startup Summit is a dedicated area within Japan IT Week, bringing together startups in the IT, DX, and AI sectors that have been founded within the past eight years.
Held over three days, the area features startup exhibitions and seminars, providing opportunities to discover emerging technologies, business solutions, and new approaches to digital transformation. The broader Japan IT Week autumn exhibition is expected to bring together around 700 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors, creating a large-scale environment for business matching across the IT industry.
Why Attend
For startups, the summit provides an opportunity to showcase their products and technologies to companies actively looking for solutions in IT, DX, and AI, while connecting with potential business partners and customers.
For corporations, it is a chance to discover emerging startups that can address challenges related to digital transformation, operational efficiency, and new business development. The organizers specifically highlight opportunities to find startups for business collaboration and new service development.
For investors and members of the startup ecosystem, the event offers exposure to a broad range of early-stage companies within one of Japan's largest IT-focused trade show environments.
Fee
Free for advance registration.
For the October 2026 exhibition, visitor registration is free until October 20, 2026. After that, the admission fee automatically changes to ¥5,500 (including tax).
A separate free VIP registration is also available for visitors at department-manager level or above.
Registration
Advance visitor registration is required.
Registration is available through the official Japan IT Week website.
Organisor
RX Japan Ltd.
Japan Startup Summit is organized as a special area within Japan IT Week.
Event Page
Japan Startup Summit — Official Event Pagehttps://www.japan-it.jp/hub/ja-jp/about/startup.html Japan IT Week【秋】— Official Event Pagehttps://www.japan-it.jp/it/ja-jp.html