At Tokyo Day 1 of the Japan-Taiwan Innovation Summit, to be held in Osaka and Tokyo from 17 to 19 August 2026, Chairman Yeh Jiunn-shiann (葉俊顯) of Taiwan’s National Development Council and Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko (小池百合子) are scheduled to speak on the same stage.
The Tokyo Day 1 event will be held under the name “2026 Japan-Taiwan Innovation Summit Together, Go Big.” It is scheduled for 10:00–16:10 on 18 August at Shibusawa Hall, Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with media registration from 9:30. The event is hosted by Startup Island TAIWAN and the National Development Council (NDC), and the full program will take place in Osaka and Tokyo.
The event highlights appearances on the same stage by prominent figures from Japan and Taiwan, with a schedule concentrating the speakers’ appearances in the morning. Coverage will focus on strengthening Japan-Taiwan cooperation in areas including semiconductors, AI and biotechnology.
The morning program is scheduled to include speeches by Chairman Yeh Jiunn-shiann (葉俊顯) and Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko (小池百合子), a panel discussion on AI infrastructure and supply chain resilience, and a startup showcase and networking session. The official website notes that the program may be subject to change.
The event is positioned as a forum for discussing a model of Japan-US-Taiwan cooperation. On the following day, 19 August, approximately 40 Taiwanese startups will give pitches in Tokyo. Those wishing to cover the event are required to submit their schedule and equipment information.