Photosynth's Space Automation Summit 2026 will bring together leading players in the automation and labor-saving industries addressing Japan's aging, declining-population society. The event will be held on 18 November 2026 at Tokyo Midtown Hall, with the latest developments presented through keynote speeches and sessions focused on solving Japan's future challenges.
Photosynth will hold Space Automation Summit 2026 at Tokyo Midtown Hall as Japan's first conference bringing together leading players in the automation and labor-saving industries supporting an aging, declining-population society. The theme is "When spaces change, society changes."
The keynote will feature Toshiba's Shimada Taro (島田太郎) and University of Tsukuba Professor Ochiai Yoichi (落合陽一), who will present recommendations for the future aimed at addressing social challenges. Suzuki Takayuki (鈴木隆之) of RIZAP Technologies and Masuko Hiroyuki (増子裕之) of Nomura Real Estate will speak at a special session, presenting the front line of automation and labor-saving businesses.
The breakout sessions are scheduled to comprise 4 sessions across 2 tracks, organized by industry and solution. Booth-style information and the latest case studies will be shared. The event will be held on 18 November 2026 from 13:00 to 17:50, with doors opening at 12:30, at Tokyo Midtown Hall. Admission is free, with advance registration required on a first-come, first-served basis.
Photosynth positions automation and labor-saving operations as core industries of the future and aims to create autonomous physical spaces through cloud-based services such as Akerun, Migakun and fixU. Through the event, it aims to present recommendations that contribute to solving Japan's social challenges and provide information on emerging industries.