TechGALA Japan 2026: BEYOND
Overview
The third edition of TechGALA, a technology and startup festival held across the city of Nagoya. The schedule moves from the traditional January-February window to December, making 2026 an exceptional year with two editions (January and December). Days 1-2 take place in the Sakae district (Chunichi Building, NADYA PARK, and more) and Day 3 in the Tsurumai district (STATION Ai and more). The theme is BEYOND, going beyond existing frameworks.
Program
- More than 80 sessions over three days across six themes: mobility, global environment, materials, life science, advanced technology, and future stories
- Multiple stages running in parallel in the Sakae area (Chunichi Building, Nadya Park) and at STATION Ai
- Startup pitch contest final on Day 2, followed by a demo-table networking session
- Exhibition area with a pitch park, speed business meetings on Days 1 and 2 (advance application required), and meeting rooms
- Executive Leader's Party on the evening of Day 2 (Executive Pass only) and a Closing Party on the evening of Day 3 at STATION Ai
Foundation
- Founded
- 2025
- Founder
- Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium
Born as a flagship event connecting the manufacturing-focused Chubu region's startup ecosystem to the world, propelled by the opening of STATION Ai
Transition
- 2025 First edition held in February, drawing over 5,000 visitors
- 2026 The 2nd edition in January drew 5,528 visitors from 39 countries. A 3rd edition, BEYOND, was added in December, shifting the schedule from winter to December
In the News
- TechGALA opens, sending emerging global knowledge out from Nagoya (in Japanese)
- TechGALA Japan 2026 opens: the road from passion to deep tech success (in Japanese)
- TechGALA Japan 2026 to be held January 27-29 in Nagoya, offering varied sessions, exhibits and business meeting opportunities (in Japanese)
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