When
Oct 13, 2026 at 8:00AM - Oct 15, 2026 at 5:00PM
Where
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BRINGING TOGETHER THE REGION'S TOP AECO INNOVATORS
The annual Tokyo Global Summit explores the broad spectrum of trends, challenges and opportunities currently defining innovation in the AEC/O industry, both in Japan and the surrounding region as well as around the world. The event is designed to encourage a global exchange of ideas and information, placing a particular emphasis on the region’s expertise in robotics, manufacturing, and innovating infrastructure.
Past Speakers Include...
Noriya Tarutani
Deputy Director-General, Innovation Department, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
Etienne Fayette
Head of Digital, Innovation and Transformation (Dragages Hong Kong), Bouygues Construction
Agenda
Day 1 Schedule
Site Visits(s)
Day 2 Schedule
Additional Site Visits and Small Group Session(s)
Startup Demo Day Competition
See short demonstrations by startups from around the world featuring the latest emerging technology. Startups will largely represent groups ranging from Pre-Seed through Series A.
Day 3 Schedule
Registration & Breakfast
Opening Remarks and Welcome Address
Keynote Address
Presentation
Field Robotics Maturity — Unmanned Jobsites in Action
Panel Discussion
Past years focused on the promise of robotics to solve labor shortages. This panel shifts to concrete operational metrics from major contractors who have successfully deployed multi-agent robotic fleets (bricklaying, finishing, and surveying etc.) with minimal-to-no active human oversight.
Morning Networking Break
Global VC/CVC Spotlight: The 2026 Tech Funding Landscape
Panel Discussion
Leading venture funds analyze where capital is moving. After the initial hype waves of generic AI, how are top-tier funds ad corporate investors evaluating deep-tech, hardware-enabled startups and late-stage consolidations in the APAC region?
Kajima Spotlight Presentation
Case Study
Session details to be announced.
Lunch
BuiltWorlds Research Presentation + Demo Day Winner Announcement
Obayashi Spotlight Presentation
Case Study
Session details to be announced.
Afternoon Networking Break
The New Data Frontier — From Connected Buildings to Autonomous Smart Districts
Panel Discussion
Moving beyond 2024’s isolated smart building tech to look at wide-area data orchestration. The group will explore how regional developers are connecting smart buildings and grids, transit systems, and generally leveraging data for predictive uses rather than reactive.
The Global Exchange: Cross-Continental Execution
Lightning Round
The summit's signature closing panel featuring executives from global behemoths (e.g., Bouygues, DPR Construction, VINCI, Lendlease) discussing how international compliance, localized labor shortages, and changing ESG mandates are altering how they build across continents.
Closing Remarks
Closing Reception
Member Registration
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