Join the Japan Summit 2025: Innovation Journey Conference in Tokyo

Japan Summit 2025: Map Your Innovation Journey

The eagerly awaited Japan Summit 2025 is set to take place on October 21st and 22nd in Tokyo, hosted by Plug and Play Japan, a leading platform for global innovation and startup investment. The summit, themed "Map Your Innovation Journey," aims to foster collaboration between startups and major corporations to tackle societal challenges and drive industrial transformation.

Plug and Play Japan has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to develop a global startup ecosystem, enhancing innovation initiatives from Tokyo to the world. This year's summit builds upon last year’s successful collaboration with the Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB), a hub dedicated to accelerating startup support.

During the summit, over 40 speakers from various sectors including manufacturing, finance, life sciences, and mobility will present latest case studies and insights into advancing innovation across diverse fields like Deeptech and AI. Attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to learn from global leaders in innovation, gaining valuable insights that can help propel their own business strategies.

The summit will be structured around the concept of "Learn, Experience, Meet." Participants will encounter a wide array of content designed to inspire innovative thinking. The agenda includes:

- Keynote presentations by prominent figures in the innovation landscape from Plug and Play’s global network spanning 60 countries.
- Exhibit areas where attendees can engage with the latest technologies firsthand.
- Networking opportunities that bring together key industry stakeholders, enabling new business collaborations.

Event Overview

- Event Name: Japan Summit 2025
- Date: October 21-22, 2025
- Location: Tokyo Innovation Base, Marunouchi 3-8-3, Chiyoda, Tokyo
- Organized by: Plug and Play Japan
- Target Audience: Executives in charge of new business, startups, investors, governmental agencies, and research institutions
- Participation Fee: $92 for two days
- Registration Links: Japan Summit Registration

About Plug and Play

Plug and Play is the world’s largest innovation platform that connects startups with enterprises, investors, academia, and government entities. With headquarters in Silicon Valley, they operate over 60 locations globally, including in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. Their comprehensive support ranges from startup scouting and trend analysis to innovation strategy formulation and commercialization assistance.

They provide an accelerator program designed for startups, integrating venture capital capabilities to accelerate innovation across various sectors, investing in over 250 startups annually.

For more information about Plug and Play Japan, visit their official website: Plug and Play Japan

Company Profile

- Name: Plug and Play Japan Inc.
- Address: 1F Tokyu Building, 1-10-8 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0043, Japan
- President: Vincent Philippe
- Website: Plug and Play Japan
- Establishment Date: July 14, 2017