SKS JAPAN 2026
Overview
Japan's largest foodtech conference, co-hosted by UnlocX and the US foodtech media The Spoon. Corporations, startups, investors, and researchers in food and agriculture gather from Japan and abroad, with over 100 speakers and full simultaneous interpretation. Now entering its second stage focused on co-creation and social implementation after nearly a decade since 2017. The 2026 edition runs as a hybrid on-site and online event at Muromachi Mitsui Hall & Conference in Nihonbashi, with an accompanying citywide exhibition.
Program
- Single-hall program over three days, designed for all attendees to join the same sessions, with simultaneous interpretation throughout except roundtables and networking
- Opening session at the start of Day 1 and a wrap-up session at the end of Day 3
- SHAREOUT short presentations by attendees on the evening of Day 2, with entry at the venue
- Pioneer Pitch by startups from Japan and overseas on Day 3 morning (90 minutes), and networking on Day 3 evening from 19:00 for 120 minutes
- Street exhibition at the COREDO Muromachi Terrace plaza on Nov 5-6, and an invitation-only Pre-EVENT on Nov 4
Foundation
- Founded
- 2017
- Founder
- Hirotaka Tanaka (UnlocX) and The Spoon
Launched in 2017 as the Japan edition of Seattle's Smart Kitchen Summit, driving the formation of Japan's foodtech community
Transition
- 2017 First edition held
- 2025 Held in Nihonbashi in October, shifting to a second stage focused on co-creation and social implementation
- 2026 Held November 5-7 at Muromachi Mitsui Hall & Conference, with an invitation-only Pre-EVENT on November 4
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