Tokyo Tech Fest: AI, Robots & Future Cities Unveiled

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 is set to explore innovation across four distinct technology domains. Attendees can engage with live demonstrations and sessions featuring global builders and funders. The event is scheduled for April 27th.

Artificial intelligence will be a major focus, with discussions on its scaled deployment and associated risks, complemented by university startup pitches and an AI Film Festival exploring culture's transformation. Interactive robots and software-defined vehicles will also be showcased, demonstrating that physical AI is a present reality.

Cyber defense strategies will be addressed by industry experts, while climate tech investment trends will be examined by leading venture capitalists. Innovative solutions like VR disaster simulators and tours of Tokyo's flood-control systems will highlight critical infrastructure resilience.

The animation industry's future in Tokyo is another key topic, with discussions on becoming a global animation hub. Startups will present AI-driven innovations for global manga translation, text-to-music generation, and bringing Japanese intellectual property to life as anime for worldwide distribution.

For those unable to attend in person, SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 offers advanced remote participation, allowing face-to-face interaction via on-site staff carrying interactive devices. Ticket holders can also stream sessions online.

In parallel, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is hosting a Global City Network for Sustainability (G-NETS) meeting. Leaders from 55 cities across five continents will convene to discuss "A New Urban Future Built on Climate and Disaster Resilience," with proceedings available for public viewing.