Overview
As part of Chiyoda City's "Chiyoda CULTURE×TECH" initiative, the "Akihabara Future Conference" is held on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Manseibashi Community Hall. Aiming at the city's priority policies of "the world's safest town" and "support for tech and content in Akihabara," the event brings together companies, local stakeholders, and startups to envision Akihabara five years from now.
Program
- Opening (15:00–15:15): Overview and results of Chiyoda CULTURE×TECH
- Talk session (15:15–15:55): "Envisioning and launching Akihabara's future: the town in five years, powered by industry"
- Speakers: Hiroshi Kawai (Aisan Denki), Shinsuke Nakaaji (Sofmap), Erika Okude (Yolni), Kazumi Indei (Chiyoda City), Kaori Iida (Institute of Science Tokyo)
- Startup progress reports (15:55–16:35): Startups tackling local issues in Akihabara present their progress
- Review and group photo (16:35–17:00)
- Tech exhibition and networking (17:00–18:00): Hands-on cutting-edge tech and content
The program may change without notice.
Event Details
- Venue: Manseibashi Community Hall
- Address: 1-1-13 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026, 15:00–18:00
- Admission: Free
- Capacity: About 50 audience members (lottery if oversubscribed); about 10 exhibitors (screened)
- Application: Via the official website
- Organizer: Chiyoda City (Chiyoda CULTURE×TECH)
Recommended For
- Those interested in Akihabara's town planning and future
- Those following local companies and startups
- Those interested in hands-on tech exhibits
