Why Tokyo is the most important tech destination of 2026 | TechCrunch
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Why Tokyo is the most important tech destination of 2026 | TechCrunch
"Sessions featuring Howard Wright (Nvidia), Rob Chu (AWS), and Eric Benhamou (Benhamou Global Ventures) cut through the noise to examine where AI is genuinely deployed at scale and where the real risks lie."
"The robots at SusHi Tech aren't behind glass - they're on the floor and interactive. Onstage, Nissan, Isuzu, and Applied Intuition's Qasar Younis examine how software-defined vehicles are reshaping transportation."
"Eva Chen (Trend Micro) and NEC's Noboru Nakatani tackle cyber defense, while top climate tech VCs from Breakthrough Energy and Cleantech Group examine where global investment is flowing."
"Sessions with the CEOs of Production I.G, MAPPA, and CoMix Wave Films tackle what it means for Japan's cultural engine to meet AI."
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 focuses on four specific technology domains: AI, robotics, resilience, and entertainment. Each domain includes live demonstrations and dedicated exhibit floors. Notable industry leaders will present sessions on AI deployment, physical AI in robotics, cyber defense, and climate tech investments. The event also features interactive robots and a VR disaster simulator, emphasizing real-world applications and challenges. Additionally, the intersection of AI and Japan's entertainment industry will be explored through discussions with leading film executives.
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