ABOUT TechGALA

The place of technology to unlock the future of the Earth
About TechGALA
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TechGALA: A Technological Festival That Stands Apart from Traditional Business Conferences.

TechGALA is a global event that brings together professionals from various fields who are currently leading our society,not only from Japan but from all over the world.This festival aims to create a global network through various contexts such as innovative technology and social creation.

The session programs are extensive, featuring leaders in fields such as mobility, materials, space industry, and life sciences—areas in which Aichi and Nagoya take pride on a global scale.

Additionally, we offer numerous interactive experiences, including networking and parties with participants from around the world,technology showcases at exhibition booths of cutting-edge companies,pitch contests by emerging startups, hackathons, and side events that involve the entire city of Nagoya.

By participating in TechGALA, you will gain access to global and cutting-edge knowledge, and join a community that continues beyond the event. TechGALA provides a platform for ongoing interaction and learning,offering an opportunity to significantly expand your career and perspectives. It is truly a world-class festival of innovation.

Producer

TechGALA General Producer.
Hiromi OKUDA

Hiromi Okuda received her Master degree in Social Welfare from the graduate school of University of Bombay (currently renamed as University of Mumbai). She started a conference business in 1991 that specializes in IT, and supports bringing a number of IT private events into Japan. Ms. Okuda established Wiz. Group, Inc. in 2001, and provides assistance for a large number of IT companies to hold conferences in Japan. Since 2008, she began support for start-ups development, and engages in ecosystem building of start-ups in order to form start-up communities in local areas both inside and outside of Tokyo. In 2013, Ms. Okuda began Takaranoyama Inc. in an underpopulated area, to research what IT can do to solve social problems in the region. Social issues are hardest to see from the actual site of development, and she is trying to connect these issues with the development of IT products.

Event Overview

Date
Feb 4 - Feb 6, 2025
Location
Sakae area (Chunichi Hall & Conference, Nagoya Innovators Garage, etc.), Tsurumai area (STATION Ai, etc.), Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Event Time
10:00〜18:00 ※This event will be held offline only.
Participation Fee
Paid Admission
Timeline
DAY1
10am-6pm Conference
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DAY2
10am-6pm Conference
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DAY3
10am-6pm Conference
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Programs

Sessions
Leading figures from various fields will gather.
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Hackathon
At “Hack GALA,” we hold a program where participants develop transformative ideas, work with peers to shape them, and prepare for team presentations.
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※This link is available in Japanese only
Pitch Contest
We are hosting a large pitch contest titled “TechGALA Global Startup Showcase.”
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Side Events
We are looking for individuals to host various side events.
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Networking
A special networking event will be held for speakers and select ticket holders.
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Collaboration

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

A business plan contest originating from Aichi, aiming to create the next generation of unicorns, will be held within TechGALA as Season 3.

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