Third Round of Speakers Announced: Leaders from Diverse Fields and Global Investors Join the Lineup
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 Announces Third Round of Speakers
World-Leading Innovators and Global Investors Confirmed
On February 16, 2026, the third round of session speakers was announced for SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, Asia's largest global innovation conference. Over 30 new speakers have been added, including CEOs from global companies, leading researchers, and technology leaders who will discuss sustainable urban development, cutting-edge technology, and the startup ecosystem. Global investors are also being confirmed in increasing numbers.
Spotlight Speakers
Saeed Amidi | Plug and Play CEO
Saeed Amidi founded Plug and Play in 2006 and serves as its CEO. The company is a global startup accelerator with more than 60 locations worldwide and has nurtured over 30 unicorn companies including PayPal and Dropbox. With more than 550 major corporate partners, the firm has made significant contributions to building startup ecosystems.
Eva Chen | Trend Micro CEO & Co-Founder
Eva Chen co-founded Trend Micro in 1988 and has served as CEO since 2005, making her the leader of one of the world's foremost cybersecurity companies. She has been named to Forbes' "Top 50 Power Businesswomen in Asia" and holds a master's degree in MIS from The University of Texas at Dallas. She has grown the company into a cornerstone of the global security industry.
Takayuki Morita | NEC Director, President & CEO
Takayuki Morita became President & CEO of NEC Corporation in 2021. After graduating from the University of Tokyo's Faculty of Law, he joined NEC in 1983 and accumulated extensive experience in overseas operations and M&A. Before becoming president, he served as CFO, driving structural reforms to profitability and successfully revitalizing the company through Japan-born digital transformation.
Takahito Tokita | Fujitsu Representative Director, President & CEO
Takahito Tokita joined Fujitsu in 1988 and has served as Representative Director and President since 2019, also taking on the role of CEO in 2021. Having held key positions including Head of Financial Systems and Head of Global Delivery, he is developing a management strategy that promotes digital transformation and is known for his commitment to rapid change.
Howard Wright | NVIDIA Corporation VP, Startup Ecosystem
Howard Wright serves as VP of Startup Ecosystem at NVIDIA, overseeing support for more than 22,000 startups through the NVIDIA Inception program. With leadership experience at AWS, Intel, and Qualcomm, he is working to democratize the startup ecosystem in the age of AI.
Global Investors Also Joining
In addition to session speakers, the participation of global investors was also announced. Robert Garber from 7wire Ventures, Rickie Koo from DNX Ventures, Kathy Matsui from MPower Partners, and Jean Schmitt from Jolt Capital will take the stage to discuss their expectations for the Japanese market and investment strategies. An open meetup will also be held after the sessions.
Innovation's Cutting Edge Converges in Tokyo
With the third round of speakers, SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 is emerging as a world-class innovation conference where top leaders in technology, management, and investment gather under one roof. Sessions covering a diverse range of themes, from sustainable urban development to the cutting edge of AI and robotics, are planned. Stay tuned for additional announcements.
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