TechGALA Japan | The place of technology to unlock the future of the Earth

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2025.11.04 　The keynote speakers have been announced.

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TechGALA
Event Overview

Date and Time

2026.1.27 Tue▶1.29 Thu

Event Venue

Sakae,Tsurumai, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Main location

・CHUNICHI HALL & CONFERENCE.

・Urbannet Nagoya Nexta Conference

・NADYA PARK

・Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store

・STATION Ai

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Conferences

Leading thinkers and innovators at the forefront of the industry share insights that illuminate the future.
TechGALA 2025 featured over 100 sessions delivered by more than 400 speakers from around the world, attracting a total attendance of over 5,000 people.

Sessions

100

Speakers

400

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Keynote

Monika
Bielskyte

Futurist in Residence – Nike, Founder –
Protopia Futures | From SciFi to reality, prototyping science-informed, life…

Shradha
Sharma

Founder & CEO,
YourStory and The Bharat Project

Hiroshi
Amano

Professor, Director, Center for Integrated Research of Future Electronics(CIRFE),
Institute of Materials and Systems for …

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Speakers

Akie Iriyama

Professor, Waseda Business School, Graduate School of Business and Finance, Waseda University

Yasuhito Sakuraba

CEO, Tenchijin, Inc

Mariko Yazawa

Yazawa Ventures Founder and CEO

Farhan Firdaus

Partner - Meet Ventures

Yuki Igarashi

Associate Professor, Ochanomizu University / The University of Tokyo

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Programs

Pitch Contest

The Startup Pitch Contest is the centerpiece content of TechGALA. Startups and entrepreneurs with innovative ideas will present their projects. Discover the seeds of new businesses that will lead the future and experience their enthusiasm firsthand.

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Side Event

You are the star of TechGALA side events! From early morning to late at night, you can freely plan and host a variety of events such as social gatherings, workshops, seminars, karaoke, and more. Let’s make TechGALA more exciting by creating your own side events.

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Networking

This is a casual setting where participants can freely interact with each other, limited to those with partial tickets. This will be an excellent opportunity to create new business opportunities and deepen networking among different industries.

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Exhibition

Companies from around the world will gather to showcase their cutting-edge technologies and services. Many company exhibition booths for open innovation will be present.

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Speed Dating

A business matching event will be held where startups and representatives from business companies, VC, CVC, and financial institutions can casually talk with each other in a wall-to-wall format. We provide a place where you can communicate your strengths and ideas for collaboration in a short period of time, and build opportunities for collaboration.

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Art&Music

The diverse artwork that adorns the venue and the soul-stirring live music will add a special touch of color to the entire event and will fill your senses. Find new inspiration in this space that will not only stimulate your intellect but also your heart.

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Collaboration Program

At TechGALA, we also implement collaborative programs with various organizations.

NIKKEI THE PITCH

NIKKEI THE PITCH Day in TechGALA

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About

Welcome to the place of technology to unlock the future of the Earth

The area of Aichi, Nagoya, and Hamamatsu stand as global hubs of cutting-edge manufacturing innovation,striving for advanced initiatives to harmoniously coexist with the Earth.
TechGALA Japan 2026 is a “festival” that transcends regional, cultural, gender, racial, and disciplinary barriers and brings professionals from around the world together.
Highly innovative technologies and exciting visions of the future will be discussed, as well as new businesses, new collaborations, and new innovations will be born.

Contents Theme

TechGALA will host conferences across six themes—Mobility, Global Environment, Materials, Life Sciences, Advanced Technologies, and Stories of the Future—all focused on societal challenges and the future of industry. At this intersection of innovation, discover insights that will shape the next era.

What is TechGALA?

Contents Theme

TechGALA 2025 Event Summary

Visitors

Sessions

100

Speakers

400

Exhibitors

140

Participating
Countries

Business
Matching

800

Side
Events

TechGALA 2025 Event Archive

The origin of unforgettable excitement and inspiration is here.

With five topical themes (Mobility, Sustainable Environment, Material, Life Science/Well-being, and Advanced Technology), leaders and entrepreneurs at the forefront of their respective fields will be brought together from Japan and abroad. The event was held from February 4 (Tuesday) to 6 (Thursday), 2025, across four venues: Chunichi Hall & Conference Center, NADYA PARK, Oasis 21, and STATION Ai.
The sessions drew such an enthusiastic response that there were several venues that reached standing-only room capacity. Many matching opportunities were fostered through the corporate exhibitions, parties, and social gatherings.The event achieved a great success, with many participants noting that they were able to interact with experts across diverse fields,to gain fresh insights,and totake away valuable ideas to help shape the future.

TechGALA2025

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Three days to discover technologies that shape the future.
Packed with exclusive content—conferences, exhibitions, networking, pitch contests, and more.
Join TechGALA, where cutting-edge startups, companies, and speakers from around the world converge.

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Executive

¥150,000 → ¥105,000

Recommended for personnel at operating companies, VCs, and CVCs

You will have the opportunity to engage in direct dialogue with leading experts active at the forefront of various fields, such as speakers.

Business

¥30,000 → ¥21,000

Recommended for personnel at operating companies, VCs, and CVCs

From meeting startups to expanding new business possibilities. Here lies the opportunity for VC/CVCs and corporate investors to spark your next venture creation.

Startup

¥20,000 → ¥14,000

Recommended for startup company representatives and others

Startups gain opportunities to connect with businesses and venture capitalists, leading to business growth.

Visitor

¥15,000 → ¥10,500

Recommended for those who want to enjoy the atmosphere of TechGALA

Experience cutting-edge technology and challenges to social issues, and discover ideas that will change the future and industry trends.

Student

¥5,000 → ¥3,500

Recommended for students

Three days to experience cutting-edge technology and tackle societal challenges. Gain direct access to places you wouldn’t normally encounter, featuring exhibitions by startups and companies from Japan and abroad, plus presentations by renowned entrepreneurs and researchers.

City

無料

Recommended for those interested in participating in TechGALA’s side events

Through TechGALA, you can participate in side events that help energize Aichi and Nagoya together.

News

2025.11.04

The keynote speakers have been announced.

2025.10.24

The list of side events has been published.

2025.10.24

Additional judges have been added to the pitch contest.

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We are looking for partners to sponsor TechGALA.

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Side Events

We are looking for partners for side events to enhance TechGALA.

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