TechCrunch is heading to Tokyo — and bringing the Startup Battlefield with it

TechCrunch expands its flagship startup competition to Tokyo for the first time, anchoring the SusHi Tech 2026 event focused on AI, robotics, and entertainment. | Contesto: cronaca

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• TechCrunch is heading to Tokyo — and bringing the Startup Battlefield with it

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TechCrunch, the influential technology media outlet, will bring its premier startup competition, Startup Battlefield, to Tokyo for the first time in 2026. The event will be a central feature of the SusHi Tech 2026 conference, which is set to focus intensely on four transformative technology domains: Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Resilience, and Entertainment. This move marks a significant strategic expansion for the publication into one of the world's most dynamic innovation hubs. The SusHi Tech 2026 program promises a comprehensive showcase of cutting-edge technology. Attendees can expect live demonstrations of advanced humanoid robots and dedicated sessions exploring the software revolution underpinning autonomous driving. The agenda will also feature deep technical dives into critical areas of cyber defense and climate technology, positioning the conference at the intersection of commercial innovation and societal challenges. A significant portion of the discourse will be dedicated to the profound impact of AI on creative industries. The event will host candid conversations about how artificial intelligence is actively rewriting the rules and economics of the global music and anime sectors. These discussions are expected to address both the disruptive potential and the complex ethical and copyright questions arising from AI-generated content. The inclusion of Startup Battlefield is a major coup for the Tokyo event. For over a decade, TechCrunch's competition has served as a global launchpad for early-stage companies, with alumni including household names like Dropbox, Mint, and Yammer. Bringing this platform to Tokyo provides a direct pipeline for Japanese and broader Asian startups to gain unprecedented international exposure, mentorship, and venture capital attention on a world stage. This expansion reflects a broader recognition of Tokyo's and Japan's re-emergence as a powerhouse of technological ambition, particularly in fields like robotics and entertainment tech where the country has deep historical strengths. By anchoring its event there, TechCrunch is signaling that the next wave of globally significant startups may well originate from Asia's...

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