Topic Briefing · November 4, 2026
SAVE THE DATE · MAY 18–19, 2027 · UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY, TOKYO
Tech for Impact
Summit
Where capital, policy and technology meet. By invitation only.
Speakers
World-Class Speakers
The leaders whose decisions move capital, shape policy, and define what impact technology becomes next.
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Audrey Tang
Accelerator Fellow, Institute for Ethics in AI at University of Oxford, Taiwan’s Cyber Ambassador-at-large, 1st Digital Minister, and Digital Democracy Pioneer
Charles Hoskinson
CEO & Founder, Input Output Group
Taro Kono
Member of the House of Representatives
Tshilidzi Marwala
Rector, United Nations University; Under-Secretary-General, United Nations
Kathy Matsui
General Partner at MPower Partners
Takuya Hirai
Member of the House of Representatives, Head of Public Relations for the Liberal Democratic Party, First Minister for Digital Affairs
Yat Siu
Co-Founder & Executive Chairman, Animoca Brands
Michael Levin
Vannevar Bush Distinguished Professor of Biology at Tufts University
Ken Shibusawa
Representative Director, Shibusawa and Company Inc. | Chairman, Commons Asset Management | CEO, &Capital
Masaaki Taira
Member of the House of Representatives, Former Minister for Digital Affairs
Arfiya Eri
Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Member of the House of Representatives
Yoshito Hori
President, GLOBIS University / Representative Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners
Jesper Koll
Expert Director for the Monex Group and the Japan Catalyst Fund
John Donoghue
Professor of Neuroscience, Engineering and Cognitive and Psychological Sciences Brown University
Ken Suzuki
Project Researcher, The University of Tokyo
Takuya Kitagawa
President at QuEra Computing
Haruka Mera
CEO of READYFOR
Yumiko Murakami
General Partner, MPower Partners
Sota Watanabe
CEO, Startale Group
Chiara Lepora
Director of the Manson Unit / Deputy medical director of OCA at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF: Doctors Without Borders)
Arisa Koyama
Gates Foundation, Japan Head
River Akira Davis
Japan Correspondent, The New York Times
Rika Nakazawa
Chief Commercial Innovation, NTT
Hironao Kunimitsu
Founder of gumi Inc. / CEO of Financie, Inc. / MintTown, Co., Ltd / Thirdverse, Co., Ltd
Miku Hirano
CEO, Cinnamon AI
Kiyoshi Seko
President, Kyoto Fusioneering
Jean Schmitt
President and Managing Partner, Jolt Capital
Victor Mulas
Chief Innovation Officer & President, CIC Catalyst | CIC
Takaya Taguchi
Helical Fusion, Co-Founder, CEO
Robin Takashi Lewis
Co-Founder of mymizu and Social Innovation Japan
Yoshinori Inoue
President & CEO, Happo-en Co., Ltd.
Philipp Moehring
Founding Partner, Tiny Supercomputer Investment Company
Featured In
Co-hosted by
United Nations University
About the Summit
2027 Theme
One Planet, Built Across Borders.
The technologies that matter most to the planet (clean energy, climate deep tech, AI) cannot be deployed by any one country. Europe holds much of the climate deep tech. Japan's GX program, more than ¥150 trillion of public and private decarbonization investment over ten years, holds the corporate demand. The capital, policy and culture that connect them sit in different rooms.
One Planet names the stake we share. Built Across Borders names the work. Building together across geographies and sectors is the summit's method, not just its message.
Tech for Impact Summit is an invitation-only gathering co-hosted by the United Nations University and held at its headquarters in Tokyo, immediately before SusHi Tech Tokyo. Over two days, C-suite leaders, institutional investors, and senior policymakers convene around private Strategy Dialogues under Chatham House rules and a VIP dinner — forging the alliances and commitments that turn conversation into action.
Held at the United Nations University, Tokyo.
Leaders From These Organizations Have Attended
Why Attend
What You'll Walk Away With
Partners Across Borders
Meet leaders from Japan, Europe, the US, Southeast Asia and Africa. Build cross-border partnerships across two days.
Senior Decision-Makers
C-suite, VPs, government officials, and institutional investors. No junior attendees. Every conversation leads to action.
Three Months of Meetings in Two Days
Keynotes that set the agenda. Private dialogues that forge alliances. A VIP dinner that seals partnerships.
Program
How the Two Days Work
Parallel tracks across both days, with an invitation-only dinner on the evening of 18 May.
Main Stage
Keynotes and panels from the leaders defining AI governance, deep tech, and impact investing. Past speakers include former Taiwan Digital Minister Audrey Tang.
Strategy Dialogues
Private roundtables under Chatham House rules. About ten participants per session, running across both days. This is where deals begin.
Networking & Exhibition
Curated introductions, partner booths, and startup showcases. Meet investors, corporates, and government leaders between sessions.
VIP Dinner
An evening of candid conversation. For speakers, partners, and senior executives only. By invitation.
Exhibition Area
Exhibition
Explore innovative solutions from leading organizations in our exhibition space, located next to the networking area at the summit venue.
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Generation H
SET University & Tokarev Foundation
Generation H is a leading HealthTech accelerator launched by SET University in partnership with the Tokarev Foundation. Designed to support startups at the intersection of healthcare and technology, the program helps founders build, validate, and scale solutions that address real-world medical challenges. Over two years, 30 startups have completed Generation H and raised over $250,000 in investment.
- 30 startups graduated
- Over $250K raised
- Winners at IT Arena, Google for Startups, EIT Jumpstarter
- Top 200 TechCrunch Startup Battlefield
Anima
Anima
Anima is a mental wellness platform with an AI coach and neuroscience-based eye-tracking to assess mental states in real time — helping teams and individuals stay focused, productive, and resilient. It detects early signs of cognitive overload, helps regain focus using eye-tracking data and AI-guided support, and provides personalized insights based on individual cognitive and emotional patterns while remaining fully anonymized. For teams, Anima delivers company- and department-level mental health analytics to support informed organizational decisions.
- Real-time mental state tracking
- Neuroscience-based eye-tracking
- AI coach — private & judgment-free
- Team-level mental health analytics
POLYSIM
POLYSIM
POLYSIM is a social-systems creation company that designs value circulation across consumers, businesses, and organizations — and uses AI-driven simulation to support implementation and operational rollout. The company pioneers a new kind of distribution experience between agents protected by self-sovereign identity, building the underlying infrastructure for an economy where both people and AI agents can transact with provable consent and identity integrity.
- Designs value circulation across consumers, businesses, and organizations
- AI-driven simulation for implementation and operations
- Self-sovereign identity layer for agent-to-agent flows
- New distribution experience between AI agents
Two ways in
One room. Two ways in.
For leaders and investors
Come as an invited guest.
Executives, founders, investors and policymakers attend by personal invitation. Leave your details and we'll write when 2027 invitations open.
Request an invitationFor organisations
Join as a member.
Membership brings Summit passes and private events through the year. From Vanguard up, it includes a seat in the Strategy Dialogues.
See membershipOur Track Record
The Summit That Put Impact Tech on the Map in Asia
Three summits in Tokyo proved the demand. For 2027, we're curating a smaller room so every seat belongs to someone who can act.
Partners
Past partners
The partners of the 2026 Summit.
Title Partner
Gold Partners
Silver Partners
Bronze Partners
Media Partners
Join as a year-round community member or partner with us for Summit-day visibility, speaking, and brand positioning.
Testimonials
What Attendees Are Saying
“After exhibiting at Tech for Impact Summit, we secured a PoC with a major corporation. Beyond that, we've built director- and executive-level partnerships with multiple large enterprises, leading to real business creation. I'm amazed at how many valuable connections and opportunities emerged from a single day.”
Takeshi Ueda
CEO, Gigoo Inc.
“Joining the Tech for Impact Summit mentorship program last year was a turning point. Conversations with peers helped shape my idea, which has now become my recently incorporated company, KimPax Inc. I'm excited to keep the momentum going this year.”
Denis Pastory, Ph.D.
Founder & CEO, KimPax
“Last year's event was one of the best, most content-driven I've ever attended. I rarely sit through that many keynotes, but I gained so much from them—thank you! The event even helped shape the sustainability tool I'm building today. I'm really looking forward to joining again this year.”
Mitch Hammer
Co-Founder, PocketSeed
“I originally planned to listen to only a few sessions and then head home, but before I knew it, I had stayed until the very end. The sessions went far beyond technology, expanding into philosophy, social issues, and meaningful human dialogue. I was deeply moved and left with a great deal of inspiration. That experience stayed with me, and the following year I returned as a staff member.”
Megumi N.
Translator; AI Solopreneur
Insights
Latest Insights
Analysis and perspectives from the intersection of technology and impact
FAQ
Your Questions Answered
When and where is the summit? +
May 18–19, 2027, at the United Nations University headquarters in Shibuya, Tokyo. Detailed access instructions will be included in your confirmation email.
What exactly does "invitation only" mean? +
Every seat is personally reviewed. We look at your work in tech and impact, your role, and what you want to get out of the two days. Your card is only charged once your place is confirmed, and most people hear back within five business days.
Are meals included? +
Yes. A networking lunch is provided for all attendees. The VIP dinner is by invitation only — reserved for speakers, partners, and senior executives.
Will translation be available? +
Yes. All main stage sessions feature professional English-Japanese translation displayed on screen.
How is 2027 different from previous years? +
Previous editions filled a large hall. For 2027 we're going intimate: curated Strategy Dialogues under Chatham House rules and a VIP networking dinner. Every attendee is hand-selected for maximum impact.
Will sessions be recorded? +
Main stage keynotes and panels will be recorded and shared with attendees after the event. Strategy Dialogues are held under Chatham House rules and are not recorded.
How can I become a partner? +
Visit our Partners page or contact us directly. Every partnership is tailored to your goals. For year-round access beyond the Summit, explore our Community Membership.
What is the cancellation & refund policy? +
Full refund up to 14 days before the event. 50% refund between 14 and 7 days before. No refunds within 7 days, but you are welcome to transfer your seat to a colleague. If the event is cancelled by the organizer, every seat is refunded in full. Refunds are processed within 10 business days.
Invitation Only
The Room You Want to Be In.
Every attendee is vetted. Every connection is intentional. This is where capital meets policy, where alliances form, and where the leaders shaping 2050 make their next move.
Invitation only.
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