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.
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 2月に初開催、来場5,000人超
- 2026 1月に第2回（来場5,528名・39カ国参加）。12月に第3回「BEYOND」を追加開催し、開催時期を冬から12月へ移行
In the News
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ICC Summit (Industry Co-Creation Summit)
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TECHNIUM Global Conference 2026
Japan's largest deep tech conference. By invitation only, it brings together researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and corporations from the deep tech ecosystem worldwide. Discussions cover the societal implementation of advanced technologies including bio, materials, energy, and space.