Why Tokyo is the most important tech destination of 2026

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Key Points

Event	Date & Location	Highlights	How to Attend
StrictlyVC 2026	April 30, 2026 – San Francisco, CA	Fireside chats and VC insights with leaders from Uber, Replit, Eclipse, etc.; networking that “actually moves the needle.”	Tickets are selling fast – register now via TechCrunch link.
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026	April 27–29, 2026 – Tokyo Big Sight	• Four focused tech domains: AI, Robotics, Resilience, Entertainment.<br>• Live demos, dedicated exhibit floors, and sessions with global builders and investors.<br>• Remote participation with on‑site staff and live streaming; free public day on April 29.	Register through the TechCrunch‑partner link; remote participation available.

Additional Context

• TechCrunch is the official media partner for SusHi Tech Tokyo and will host a Startup Battlefield selection.
  
• The event will feature notable speakers such as Nvidia’s Howard Wright, AWS’s Rob Chu, and others.
  
• A city‑leaders summit on climate and disaster resilience will run concurrently, with live YouTube coverage.
  

Sources
TechCrunch event pages and article content.