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Venture Cafe Global Institute

The Venture Café Global Institute (VCGI) supports the global network of independent Venture Café o

20/01/2026

T-MINUS 30 DAYS! 🚀
The world is landing in Tokyo! 🇯🇵✨

Can you feel the energy?
In exactly one month, the Global Gathering 2026 officially takes over! 🌍 We’re bringing the “magic” of 80+ countries to Toranomon for the ultimate innovation celebration.
Choose your adventure:
✨ The Global Gathering (Feb 19): Our massive 1-day summit! Think high-energy pitches, life-changing connections, and the launch of our brand new venue, Glass Rock. 🥂
🏯 The Innovation Bridge Tour (Feb 16–20): The ultimate 5-day Tokyo immersion! Get exclusive access to the city’s top tech hubs, government leaders, and investors.
Whether you’re here for the finals or to find your next global partner, this is the place to be.
30 days. 1,200 innovators.
1 mission: Collective Impact. 🤝

🔗 Link in bio to grab your spot or apply for the Tour!
TokyoEvents InnovationMagic Countdown

31/12/2025

50 DAYS TO GO!
🗓️ Tokyo’s biggest innovation takeover is happening Feb 19, and you’re invited.
🔥 18 Global Pitch Finals
🤖 Robotics & Life Sciences deep-dives
🤝 Career Fairs & Networking
Nearly 300 registrations are already in, don't get left behind!
Check our link in bio for the full press release and your FREE ticket! ✨

12/11/2025

🚀 100 Days Until Global Gathering 2026! 🌏

We are officially 100 days away from bringing the world back to Tokyo for Global Gathering 2026, our second year convening global innovators to spark collaboration in Tokyo! We are proud to partner with Tokyo Metropolitan Government once again to bring innovation stakeholders from around the World to Tokyo to discuss and accelerate impact!

This year at Global Gathering 2025, we witnessed something incredible:
🌐 1,000+ participants
🌍 Representing 80+ countries
🎤 90+ speakers
💡 20+ sessions
🤝 Thousands of connections, collaborations, and community-driven momentum

And this year?
We’re turning that energy up even higher. 🔥
Here’s what to expect in 2026:
✨ Three venues activating the heart of Tokyo’s innovation ecosystem (Toranomon)
🎤 Sessions with Global leaders, ecosystem builders, and founders shaping the future
🚀 Pitch2Tokyo where regional winners from around the world compete on a global stage
🤝 Unmatched cross-border collaboration, partnership building, and inspired networking
This is more than an event it’s a movement powered by community, built for founders, and driven by collective impact. And the momentum is already growing
💥 160+ of you have already told the World that you will be attending next February in Tokyo! Don’t miss out
🔗 Join us from the link in bio

Over the next 100 days, we’ll be sharing:
🔹 Speaker reveals
🔹 Pitch2Tokyo spotlights
🔹 Session overviews
🔹 Venue descriptions
🔹 And the real magic the community building it all
Let the countdown begin. ⏱️

27/02/2025

🚀 Breaking News from Pitch2Tokyo! 🚀

We have the winners!
・CIC Global Prize - Ryan McNaughton, PhD Primetaz (Cambridge)
・CIC Tokyo Prize - Jannalee Johnson Precision Epigenomics (Phoenix)
・CIC Fukuoka Prize - Nobumichi Shinohara aiESG (Fukuoka)
・SusHi Tech Tokyo Prize - Shunya Chosokabe FiberCraze(Gifu)

Competing against 17 groundbreaking startups from around the world, they have wowed the judges with their bold vision, cutting-edge solution, and unstoppable drive.

A huge shoutout to all the incredible founders who pitched, the judges who had the tough job of choosing a winner, and our amazing audience who made this event unforgettable. This is just the beginning—the future of innovation is here! 🚀🎊

21/02/2025

🚀 6 DAYS TO GO! 🚀

We’re getting closer to Venture Café Global Gathering Tokyo ‘25—and the excitement is building! 🌏✨

💡 TRACK 2 is locked & loaded!
🔹 7 sessions
Join top thought leaders and industry experts as they tackle Climate & Sustainability, Robotics, Food Tech, and Innovation Ecosystems on a global scale.
Don’t miss this chance to connect with a unique network of community builders and ecosystem leaders. Be part of the conversation!🚀

📢 Meanwhile, happening today…
TSUKUBA CONNÉCT #73 「Go Global, 世界と繋がる茨城」
📅 17:30 - 21:00 JST
📍 co-en (つくば市吾妻1-10-1 つくばセンタービル1F) & Online
🔗 Register
👥 In-Person：https://venturecafetokyo.org/sessions/tc73-inperson/
💻 Online：https://venturecafetokyo.org/sessions/tc73-online/

🔥 Don’t miss out—secure your spot for the Global Gathering NOW! 🔥
📍 Toranomon Hills Forum Hall B & CIC Tokyo
🔗 Register from link in bio

Tag your crew, share the buzz, and let’s build the future together! 🌏🔥

20/02/2025

🚀 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT | Global Shapers: Making Social Impact As a Youth Leader 🌍

How are young leaders shaping the future? Join us on Feb 27 (2:30 PM - 3:30 PM JST) to hear from the Yokohama Hub of Global Shapers, a World Economic Forum initiative with 500+ hubs worldwide.

🔹 What to Expect:
✨ Inspiring projects led by youth tackling real-world challenges
🔥 A dynamic panel on how young leaders can drive change

This is your chance to connect with impact-driven leaders and discover how YOU can make a difference. Don’t miss out!
🔗 Pre-register now from link in bio

19/02/2025

🚀 8 DAYS TO GO! 🚀

Get ready for Venture Café Global Gathering Tokyo '25 - where the world's top innovation hubs unite! 🌏✨

On February 27, the world’s top innovation hubs will come together in Tokyo—bringing game-changing insights, energy, and connections. This is your opportunity to network with global innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers—all in one place!

Our Venture Café teams from around the world have started arriving! Catch them in the networking space or on stage as they dive into the theme: Activating Locally, Connecting Innovators Globally. 🌎

Come say hi to our team visiting from:
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✨The Venture Café Global Institute team!
and of course the local team from Venture Café Tokyo - GIFU IGNITE, .connect, , TSUKUBA CONNÉCT,

This is your chance to connect with global innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers in one place.

Don’t miss out—secure your spot NOW! 👇
📍 Toranomon Hills Forum Hall B & CIC Tokyo
🔗 register from link in bio

Tag your crew, spread the word! 🌏🔥

14/02/2025

🎤 SPEAKER HIGHLIGHT 🔥

👀 Speakers to keep an eye on!

HIRO NISHIGUCHI (President – Startup Genome Japan)
Serial entrepreneur, Startup Genome Japan KK President, GEN Japan Managing Director, and Sophia University professor. He champions innovation in businesses and startups to revitalize Japanese society and grow its ecosystem.
🗣️ Speaking At
・What Makes a Thriving Innovation City?

MIKE TSANG (Director of Finance and Accounts – ARIA UK)
Mike Tsang, Director at ARIA, drives UK innovation and progress. He advises Pirbright Institute, focusing on animal and human diseases, and has a finance and project management background from roles at Francis Crick Institute, MSI Reproductive Choices, and other organizations.
🗣️ Speaking At
・Moonshots for Humanity: The Power of Investing in Breakthrough Research

SAMANTHA HUANG (Secretary General – Digital Transformation Association)
Samantha, Secretary General at Taiwan’s DTA and manager of Google’s Taiwan News Fund, is a neuroscientist and entrepreneur with 25+ years in marketing, communications, and business development. Co-founded Blissful Inc. and held roles at AP, BBC, and Harvard.
🗣️ Speaking At
・Building Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Cities
・Welcome to (East) Asia: Connecting to Empower Innovation

TIM ROMERO (Partner – JERA Ventures)
Tim Romero, Partner at JERA Ventures and host of Disrupting Japan, is a founder, investor, author and educator with 30 years in Japan’s startup scene. He’s led Google for Startups Japan and taught at NYU Tokyo.
🗣️ Speaking At
・Reuniting Visionaries: A Deep Dive into Japan’s Startup Renaissance

✨ Come meet them at Global Gathering
🔗 Register now from link in bio

13/02/2025

🔥 Kickstarting Global Gathering with CIC Founder Tim Rowe and Tim Romero of Disrupting Japan! 🇯🇵🚀

Join us on February 27, 2025, 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM JST with Timothy Rowe and Tim Romero as they reunite to explore Japan’s dynamic startup evolution at ! 🌏

From the rise of innovation hubs to tackling entrepreneurial challenges, this electrifying session dives into:
🔑 The Evolution of Japan’s Startup Scene – pivotal moments shaping the ecosystem
🌟 Building Thriving Communities – what it takes for innovation to thrive
💡 Overcoming Hurdles – turning challenges into opportunities for growth
🌍 Global Inspiration – how Japan’s unique approach drives global impact

Whether you’re a startup enthusiast, global innovator, or future changemaker, this is the conversation to spark your entrepreneurial journey. Don’t miss it!

🔗 Pre-register now from link in bio

12/02/2025

🚀PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT | How to Drive Your Market Development in Japan

Join us on February 27, 2025, 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM JST for an insider’s guide to driving market development in Japan with experts from Business in Japan.

Learn proven strategies for market research, cultural adaptation, entry models, and building the right relationships. Whether you’re fine-tuning your product, navigating regulations, or planning your market entry, this session is packed with actionable insights to help you thrive in one of the world’s most dynamic markets.

📍 Don’t miss out - pre-register now: link in bio

11/02/2025

🚀PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT | Building Climate Resilient and Sustainable Cities
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Join us on Feb 27 (6:45 - 7:30 PM JST) for an engaging session led by Hualien’s MIT REAP team. This panel brings together global experts to explore actionable strategies for urban resilience through technology, innovative financing, and community-driven approaches.

What you’ll gain:
✅ Insights on climate finance from an AVPN expert.
✅ Innovative urban solutions from a Japanese thought leader.
✅ Community-focused perspectives from the Tzu Chi Foundation.

Moderated by Dr. Samantha Huang, Secretary-General of the Digital Transformation Association, this session highlights real-world successes and provides you with practical tools to reimagine your city’s future.
Whether you’re a policymaker, entrepreneur, or changemaker, this discussion offers fresh ideas, frameworks, and connections to create lasting impact.

📅 Save your spot now from the link in bio

31/01/2025

🚀PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT | WHAT MAKES AN INNOVATION CITY THRIVE?💡

What defines a thriving innovation city in today’s fast-evolving global landscape?

Join leaders from Startup Genome, MIT and QBS (Kyushu University Business School) for an engaging conversation packed with insights, frameworks, and actionable strategies to drive the future of innovation cities✨

Beyond understanding the core ingredients, this session will also examine how cities can evaluate their readiness and potential for innovation.
📈What metrics matter most?
🤔How do leaders identify gaps and opportunities to maximize their city’s unique strengths?

Whether you’re a city planner, policymaker, entrepreneur, or investor, this panel offers invaluable perspectives on shaping the cities of tomorrow.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of a global movement reshaping our future!
Sign Up now from the link in our bio

住所

虎ノ門1-23-3 虎ノ門ヒルズ森タワー5階4階
Minato-ku, Tokyo
105-6305

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http://www.vcglobal.org/

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