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Join the official side event to Sushi Tech Tokyo
Sushi Tech Tokyo (May 8 to 10)
Sushi Tech Tokyo (May 8 to 10)
Sushi Tech Tokyo (May 8 to 10)
A premier gathering alongside Sushi Tech Tokyo, connecting global innovators to build sustainable, resilient cities. SusHi Tech Tokyo is Asia’s largest startup and innovation conference, organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. It brings together over 40,000 participants—including startups, investors, corporate leaders, and city officials—to tackle global urban challenges through cutting-edge technology and open innovation. The event features a Global Startup Program, international pitch competitions, and exhibitions from more than 500 companies worldwide, all aimed at shaping sustainable, future-ready cities.
Venue
Sushi Tech Tokyo (May 8 to 10)
Sushi Tech Tokyo (May 8 to 10)
Located in Tokyo, United Nations University is a global think tank and postgraduate teaching organization dedicated to addressing pressing global problems such as sustainability, climate change, and human welfare. As our esteemed co-host and venue partner, UNU provides a powerful platform for international collaboration, dialogue, and innovation, reinforcing the Summit’s mission to shape resilient and sustainable cities for our shared future.
Our Partners
Sustainable City Summit Speakers
Keynote: Shoukei Matsumoto
Keynote: Shoukei Matsumoto
Keynote: Shoukei Matsumoto
Buddhist Monk, Young Global Leader
"Clean Mind" "Being a good Ancestor"
Takahiro Kurata
Keynote: Shoukei Matsumoto
Keynote: Shoukei Matsumoto
GPSS, Co Founder and CEO
Masa Inakage
Keynote: Shoukei Matsumoto
Masa Inakage
Dean and Professor, Keio University Graduate School of Media Design
Director, Keio STAR
James Soback
James Soback
Masa Inakage
ChopValue Manufacturing Japan
Japan Director
Diana Popic
James Soback
Diana Popic
Perla Venture Investments, CEO & Founder
Koshu Kunii
James Soback
Diana Popic
Life Time Ventures, General Partner
Joe MacDonald
Robyn Natsuko Shinozaki
Robyn Natsuko Shinozaki
Principal, Chief Energy & Sustainability Officer, URBAN A&O
Robyn Natsuko Shinozaki
Robyn Natsuko Shinozaki
Robyn Natsuko Shinozaki
Founder, Green Neighbors
Masatoshi Funabashi
Robyn Natsuko Shinozaki
Host: Christian Schmitz
Founder and CEO, Syneco Culture
Host: Christian Schmitz
Megumi Avigail Yoshitomi
Host: Christian Schmitz
PDIE Group, CEO/Founder,
Earthshot Nominator
Megumi Avigail Yoshitomi
Megumi Avigail Yoshitomi
Megumi Avigail Yoshitomi
President, Japan Association for Cellular Agriculture
Noriko Suzuki
Megumi Avigail Yoshitomi
Megumi Avigail Yoshitomi
Automotive and Electronics Research Leader
IBM Institute for Business Value
Philipp Willigmann
Hideki Michael Matsumura
Hideki Michael Matsumura
CEO and Founder, U-Path
Hideki Michael Matsumura
Hideki Michael Matsumura
Hideki Michael Matsumura
Partner, Scrum Ventures
Shivani Sathish
Hideki Michael Matsumura
Shivani Sathish
Co-founder and Representative Director
Atierra
Shuji Shiraki
Takahiro Machinaga
Shivani Sathish
Founder & CEO, eMotion Fleet Inc.
Takahiro Machinaga
Takahiro Machinaga
Takahiro Machinaga
Head of Global Innovation, Takenaka Corporation
Karin Ebbinghaus
Takahiro Machinaga
Takahiro Machinaga
Co Founder & CEO, Elonroad
Dr. Lorenz Granrath
Dr. Lorenz Granrath
Dr. Lorenz Granrath
Science and R&D Expert
Kei Watanabe
Dr. Lorenz Granrath
Dr. Lorenz Granrath
COO, Green AI
James Hollow
Dr. Lorenz Granrath
James Hollow
Founder & CEO, fabric
About Sustainable City Summit
Join us in Tokyo at the 3rd Sustainable City Summit
🌏 Rethink the Future of Cities at Sustainable City Summit VOL III in Tokyo! 🌏
Calling all innovative startups, forward-thinking investors, and visionary thought leaders: Join us on May 9-10, 2025, ideally positioned as a prominent side event to Sushi Tech Tokyo, Japan's largest startup conference.
May 9: 16:30 to 19:30
May 10: 9:30 to 12:30
Hosted by PDIE Group and our ecosystem partners, Sustainable City Summit VOL III brings together the entire innovation ecosystem—featuring Japan's and the world's most outstanding innovators, thought leaders, and experts—to shape sustainable, resilient, and thriving communities. Dive deep into transformative solutions addressing:
✨ Wellbeing & Longevity
🔋 Renewable Energy
🌾 Food & Agriculture
🏙️ Built Environment
🚗 Sustainable Mobility
🌊 Circular Economies
Together, we'll explore crucial questions:
- How can we live harmoniously with nature?
- How will cities achieve zero emissions?
- How can rural areas be revitalized sustainably?
- Can we truly create a 100% circular economy?
Connect, innovate, and collaborate with a global network of changemakers, architects, scientists, policymakers, and corporate leaders committed to redefining sustainable living.
🌐 Co-hosts & Venue Partners:
United Nations University (UNU) – Located in Tokyo, UNU is a global think tank and postgraduate teaching organization dedicated to addressing pressing global problems such as sustainability, climate change, and human welfare. As our esteemed co-host and venue partner, UNU provides a powerful platform for international collaboration, dialogue, and innovation, reinforcing the Summit’s mission to shape resilient and sustainable cities for our shared future.
Keio STAR – The newly established Keio Sustainable and Transformative Actions for Regeneration (STAR) Campus, launching in April 2025, is an ambitious initiative by Keio University to advance sustainability and innovation. As a co-host of the summit, Keio STAR will serve as a key driver in connecting academic excellence with real-world impact.
OIST (Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology) – Recognized globally for cutting-edge interdisciplinary research, OIST is a core partner in fostering science-driven approaches to sustainability and regenerative innovation.
🚀 Join us and be part of shaping the cities of the future. 🚀
Sign up and join us
Be part of the Sustainable City Summit VOL III – May 9–10, 2025 @ UNU Tokyo
Join a global gathering of innovators, investors, researchers, and city-makers to co-create the future of sustainable cities. Hosted alongside Sushi Tech Tokyo and co-organized with UNU, Keio STAR, and OIST, this summit will spotlight breakthrough solutions in energy, mobility, food, and circular living.
✨ We’re still accepting speaker proposals, partnerships, and sponsor requests!