ILS2026, a major open innovation event, will be held for 4 days from 30 November at Toranomon Hills Forum in Tokyo. More than 200 startup exhibits, over 250 pitches and more than 50 keynote speeches and panel discussions are scheduled.
ILS2026, described as one of Asia's largest open innovation conferences, will be held from 30 November 2026 (Monday) to 3 December (Thursday) at Toranomon Hills Forum in Tokyo.
At the 14th ILS2026, more than 200 startups selected by leading VCs will exhibit, alongside pitches by more than 250 startups, keynote speeches, seminars and industry-specific networking events. More than 30 major companies are scheduled to participate in panel discussions.
More than 50 keynote and panel discussion programs are planned, with Sony, SCREEN Holdings, SECOM and others taking part in sessions. A range of pitch programs will also be held, including the NEDO Innovation Pitch, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries SBIR program, and the Japan Finance Corporation Startup Pitch.
In addition to reverse pitches by 26 major companies, networking opportunities will include a space business networking event for startups supported by JAXA, a networking event limited to large companies and power matching with overseas startups. More than 200 exhibitors are planned for the booth area.
Details of the event and participation fees are covered in the article, but specific figures and conditions are not listed in the article.