Japan's Resilience to Disasters Takes Center Stage at Disaster Tech Startup Conference 2025

On October 30, 2025, the Disaster Tech Startup Conference 2025 will take place online, hosted by the disaster management tech startup, Spectee. This event aims to showcase the latest innovations and ideas from various startups focused on disaster preparedness and management amid Japan's continual battle against natural disasters.

Japan is no stranger to the threat of natural disasters, including floods, earthquakes, and heavy snowfall. The nation has seen its share of calamities, such as the Noto Peninsula earthquake last New Year's Day, reminding everyone of the urgency in disaster preparedness. The probability of significant disasters—like the Nankai Trough earthquake, Tokyo direct fault earthquake, and eruptions from Mount Fuji—are increasing, making this conference not just relevant but vital.

The Disaster Tech Startup Conference, now in its fifth year, has garnered the interest of many, with over 1,100 participants last year. Feedback from viewers revealed an impressive satisfaction rate of over 90%. This year, four innovative startups are set to participate, alongside guest speakers including:

- Motoyuki Arai, CEO of Synspective,
- Hiroki Ochi, Executive Officer of WOTA,
- Tatsunori Higuchi, Head of Enterprise Collaboration at JICA, and
- Masashi Sato, Co-founder & CSO of SPACETIDE.

Their discussions will focus on how startups can tackle the challenges posed by disasters.

Event Details

- Location: Online
- Date and Time: October 30, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:50 PM (JST)
- Cost: Free (Registration Required)
- Archive Viewing: Available with prior registration

For those interested in participating, please register at this link.

Target Audience

This event is ideal for:

- Companies seeking collaboration with startups
- Funds and venture capitalists searching for ESG investment opportunities
- Government agencies looking to solve problems with technology
- Anyone interested in disaster tech innovations

Conference Schedule

Note: Speakers subject to change. Please refer to press releases and the official website for updates.

1:00 PM - Opening Remarks

1:05 PM - Session 1:

Pioneering Future Disaster Management with Space Technology
Featuring Motoyuki Arai and Masashi Sato, along with Keijiro Murakami from Spectee, discussing the role of satellite data and AI in building resilient societies.

1:55 PM - Session 2:

Global Strategies of Disaster Tech Startups
Leaders from WOTA and JICA, along with Spectee's COO, discuss how Japanese startups can influence global disaster management strategies.

2:45 PM - Startup Pitches:

1. Spectee Pro: AI-based disaster and crisis management solution.
2. SPACECOOL: A look into radiation cooling materials from a disaster preparedness perspective.
3. Climate Vision: A platform assessing climate change and flood risks.
4. Anshin Stock: A subscription-based disaster stockpiling service.