Innovation Summit Tokyo 2026

2026-12-10 · 10:30:00 · Tokyo

Kanda Myojin Hall

Hosted at Kanda Myojin Hall, this biannual summit brings together institutional asset managers, Japanese venture capitalists, and high-growth founders for focused discussions on innovation and capital.

Biannual summit uniting institutional asset managers, Japanese venture capital firms, and high-growth founders for fireside chats, LP-GP panels, and innovation discussions.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Founders operating high-growth companies across fintech, cross-border business, and venture-backed sectors will gain strategic context here. It particularly serves leaders seeking insight into Japanese capital markets and institutional investment strategies.

What happens

Proceedings begin at 10:30 with registration and breakfast, moving into keynote remarks and multiple fireside chats before midday. Following a lunch and networking session at 13:20, the afternoon schedule delivers further fireside chats and panels concluding after 16:00.

Who's in the room

Institutional asset management heads, domestic venture capitalists, and fellow scale-up executives populate the hall. Confirmed speakers feature Hideya Sadanaga of Japan Post Bank Asset Management, Hiroshi Ozeki of Nippon Life Asset Management, alongside founder CEOs Tiago Paiva of Talkdesk and Danyal Akarca of Callosum.

How to prepare

Arrive ready to discuss market trends and long-term capital strategy rather than making a fast pitch. Review the investment landscape surrounding major Japanese institutional managers, and bring concise points about your sector to share during the extended lunch break.

Organizer: Transpose Japan Summit 2026

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At a glance

Tickets
Free
Theme
Innovation Summit 2026
Sectors
Venture capital, Cross border, Fintech

Agenda

  1. 10:30 · Registration & Breakfast
  2. 11:00 · Welcome Remarks
  3. 11:10 · Keynote
  4. 11:30 · Fireside Chat
  5. 12:00 · Break
  6. 12:20 · Fireside Chat
  7. 12:50 · Panel
  8. 13:20 · Lunch & Networking
  9. 14:40 · Fireside Chat
  10. 15:10 · Fireside Chat
  11. 15:40 · Break
  12. 16:00 · Panel
  13. 16:30 · Fireside Chat
  14. 17:00 · Closing Remarks
  15. 17:30 · Reception
  16. 18:30 · Dinner & Networking

Speakers, judges and hosts

  • Danyal Akarca — Co-founder & CEO, Callosum (Speaker)
  • Hideya Sadanaga — President, Japan Post Bank Asset Management (Speaker)
  • Hiroshi Ozeki — President & CEO, Nippon Life Asset Management (Speaker)
  • Tiago Paiva — Co-founder & CEO, Talkdesk (Speaker)

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