DATERISE! 2026
Overview
A global startup event from Tohoku hosted by Sendai City. It combines a pitch contest, exhibitor booths, and festival-style side events, engaging everyone from startups to local residents. First held in 2025 with over 2,300 total participants including side events. The 2026 edition consolidates venues into the Sendai International Center Exhibition Hall and scales up.
Foundation
- Founded
- 2025
- Founder
- 仙台市
Founded in 2025 as an event connecting Sendai, a hub city of Tohoku's startup ecosystem, to the world
Transition
- 2025 8月23日に初開催。メイン会場626名、サイドイベント含め合計2,360名が参加
- 2026 2回目。9月上旬に日程を移し、仙台国際センター展示棟へ会場を集約
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