Press Release · April 10, 2026
APRIL 26, 2026 · TOKYO
Tech for Impact
Summit
Where capital, policy, and technology converge — by invitation only.
2,910 attendees in 2025 · Third edition
85%
Decision Makers
100+
Speakers
57
Countries in 2025
$4B+
Investor AUM
Featured In
Speakers
World-Class Speakers
Learn from the leaders whose decisions move capital, shape policy, and define what impact technology becomes next.
Past Keynote Speakers
Audrey Tang
Former Digital Minister of Taiwan
Takuya Hirai
Member of the House of Representatives, First Minister for Digital Affairs
Michael Levin
Vannevar Bush Distinguished Professor of Biology, Tufts University
John Donoghue
Professor of Neuroscience, Engineering and Cognitive Sciences, Brown University
Haruka Mera
CEO of READYFOR
Takuya Kitagawa
President, QuEra Computing
2026 Confirmed Speakers
Taro Kono
Member of the House of Representatives
Yoshito Hori
President, GLOBIS University / Representative Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners
Kathy Matsui
General Partner at MPower Partners
Masaaki Taira
Member of the House of Representatives, Former Minister for Digital Affairs
Ken Shibusawa
Representative Director, Shibusawa and Company Inc. | Chairman, Commons Asset Management | CEO, &Capital
Tshilidzi Marwala
Rector, United Nations University; Under-Secretary-General, United Nations
Ken Suzuki
Project Researcher, The University of Tokyo
Charles Hoskinson
CEO & Founder, Input Output Group
About the Summit
One Day to Cross Every Boundary.
The technology to shape 2050 is already in our hands. But the real challenge isn't technology — it's the ancient OS running in our brains: a 50,000-year-old default that splits the world into "us vs. them." What we need isn't another breakthrough. It's trust across boundaries — the same lesson humanity's oldest technology, the campfire, taught us.
Tech for Impact Summit is an invitation-only gathering held during SusHi Tech Tokyo. C-suite leaders, institutional investors, and senior policymakers convene around closed-door Strategy Dialogues under Chatham House rules and a VIP dinner — forging the alliances and commitments that turn conversation into action.
Held at Kioi Conference, Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho — in the heart of Chiyoda-ku.
Leaders From These Organizations Have Attended
Why Attend
What You'll Walk Away With
Countries in 2025
In 2025, decision-makers from 57 countries joined. Forge cross-border partnerships with leaders from Japan, Europe, the US, Southeast Asia, and Africa — in a single day.
Senior Decision-Makers
C-suite, VPs, government officials, and institutional investors. No junior attendees. Every conversation leads to action.
Three Months of Meetings in One Day
Keynotes that set the agenda. Closed-door dialogues that forge alliances. A VIP dinner that seals partnerships. In 2025, 32% of startups secured funding within 6 months.
Program
How the Day Works
Three parallel tracks from 9:30 to 18:00, followed by an exclusive VIP dinner.
Main Stage
Keynotes and panels from the leaders defining AI governance, deep tech, and impact investing. Past speakers include former Taiwan Digital Minister Audrey Tang. 9:30–18:00.
Strategy Dialogues
Closed-door roundtables under Chatham House rules. 10–12 participants per session, 40 minutes each, running all day. This is where deals begin. 9:30–18:00.
Networking & Exhibition
Curated introductions, partner booths, and startup showcases. Meet investors, corporates, and government leaders between sessions. 9:30–18:00.
VIP Dinner
An evening of candid conversation. For speakers, partners, and senior executives only. By invitation. 18:30–21:00.
Exhibition Area
Exhibition
Explore innovative solutions from leading organizations in our exhibition space, located next to the networking area at the summit venue.
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Generation H
SET University & Tokarev Foundation
Generation H is a leading HealthTech accelerator launched by SET University in partnership with the Tokarev Foundation. Designed to support startups at the intersection of healthcare and technology, the program helps founders build, validate, and scale solutions that address real-world medical challenges. Over two years, 30 startups have completed Generation H and raised over $250,000 in investment.
- 30 startups graduated
- Over $250K raised
- Winners at IT Arena, Google for Startups, EIT Jumpstarter
- Top 200 TechCrunch Startup Battlefield
Anima
Anima
Anima is a mental wellness platform with an AI coach and neuroscience-based eye-tracking to assess mental states in real time — helping teams and individuals stay focused, productive, and resilient. It detects early signs of cognitive overload, helps regain focus using eye-tracking data and AI-guided support, and provides personalized insights based on individual cognitive and emotional patterns while remaining fully anonymized. For teams, Anima delivers company- and department-level mental health analytics to support informed organizational decisions.
- Real-time mental state tracking
- Neuroscience-based eye-tracking
- AI coach — private & judgment-free
- Team-level mental health analytics
POLYSIM
POLYSIM
POLYSIM is a social-systems creation company that designs value circulation across consumers, businesses, and organizations — and uses AI-driven simulation to support implementation and operational rollout. The company pioneers a new kind of distribution experience between agents protected by self-sovereign identity, building the underlying infrastructure for an economy where both people and AI agents can transact with provable consent and identity integrity.
- Designs value circulation across consumers, businesses, and organizations
- AI-driven simulation for implementation and operations
- Self-sovereign identity layer for agent-to-agent flows
- New distribution experience between AI agents
Your network determines your next decade.
Seats are limited and vetted. Apply before they fill.
Our Track Record
The Summit That Put Impact Tech on the Map in Asia
From 500 attendees in 2024 to 2,910 in 2025 — proving the demand. In 2026, we're curating a smaller room so every seat belongs to someone who can act.
2,910
Participants in 2025
100+
Speakers
60
Sessions
78
Partner Organizations
57
Countries in 2025
$4B+
Investor AUM
Partners
2026 Partners
78 organizations partnered with us in 2025.
Title Partner
Gold Partners
Silver Partners
Bronze Partners
Media Partners
Join as a year-round community member or partner with us for Summit-day visibility, speaking, and brand positioning.
Testimonials
What Attendees Are Saying
“After exhibiting at Tech for Impact Summit, we secured a PoC with a major corporation. Beyond that, we've built director- and executive-level partnerships with multiple large enterprises, leading to real business creation. I'm amazed at how many valuable connections and opportunities emerged from a single day.”
Takeshi Ueda
CEO, Gigoo Inc.
“Joining the Tech for Impact Summit mentorship program last year was a turning point. Conversations with peers helped shape my idea, which has now become my recently incorporated company, KimPax Inc. I'm excited to keep the momentum going this year.”
Denis Pastory, Ph.D.
Founder & CEO, KimPax
“Last year's event was one of the best, most content-driven I've ever attended. I rarely sit through that many keynotes, but I gained so much from them—thank you! The event even helped shape the sustainability tool I'm building today. I'm really looking forward to joining again this year.”
Mitch Hammer
Co-Founder, PocketSeed
Insights
Latest Insights
Analysis and perspectives from the intersection of technology and impact
FAQ
Your Questions Answered
When and where is the summit? +
April 26, 2026 at Kioi Conference, Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho — in central Tokyo. It's a short walk from Nagatacho and Akasaka-mitsuke stations. Detailed access instructions will be included in your confirmation email.
What exactly does "invitation only" mean? +
Register on our Luma page and our team reviews your application based on your experience in tech/impact, your role, and your goals for attending. Your credit card is only charged after approval. Most applicants hear back within 5 business days. Our approval rate is approximately 70%.
Are meals included? +
Yes. A networking lunch is provided for all attendees. The VIP dinner is by invitation only — reserved for speakers, partners, and senior executives.
Will translation be available? +
Yes. All main stage sessions feature professional English-Japanese translation displayed on screen.
How is 2026 different from previous years? +
After growing to 2,910 attendees in 2025, we're going intimate for 2026: curated Strategy Dialogues under Chatham House rules and a VIP networking dinner. Every attendee is hand-selected for maximum impact.
Will sessions be recorded? +
Main stage keynotes and panels will be recorded and shared with attendees after the event. Strategy Dialogues are held under Chatham House rules and are not recorded.
How can I become a partner? +
Visit our Partners page or contact us directly. Every partnership is tailored to your goals. In 2025, 78 organizations partnered with us. For year-round access beyond the Summit, explore our Community Membership starting at $10,000/year.
What is the cancellation & refund policy? +
Full refund up to 14 days before the event. 50% refund between 14 and 7 days before. No refunds within 7 days, but ticket transfers to another attendee are welcome. If the event is cancelled by the organizer, all tickets are fully refunded. Refunds are processed within 10 business days.
Invitation Only
The Room You Want to Be In.
Every attendee is vetted. Every connection is intentional. This is where capital meets policy, where alliances form, and where the leaders shaping 2050 make their next move.
Invitation only. Limited seats — application required.
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