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Global Innovation Ecosystems Exchange

Name: Global Innovation Ecosystems Exchange
Start: 2026-04-29T17:00:00+09:00
End: 2026-04-29T19:00:00+09:00
Location: Chiyoda City, Tokyo

Invitation-only Yes/Cities gathering at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 for city leaders, founders, and VCs on innovation-led urban transformation.

When: Wed, April 29, 2026 · 17:00–19:00 JST
Where: Chiyoda City, Tokyo·In person
Region: Kanto (Tokyo)
Organizer: Tokyo Innovation Base
Language: JA/EN
Source: Luma

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Summary

Yes/Cities Global Network Gathering, a side event of SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 convened by the World Economic Forum's Centre for Urban Transformation and UpLink, brings together city leaders, innovators, investors, UpLink ventures, academia, and corporate partners for in-person dialogue and networking on innovation-driven urban transformation. Targeted at senior corporate leaders, VC investment decision-makers, and startup founders. Invitation-only; expressions of interest accepted in advance. Held in Chiyoda, Tokyo from 17:00 to 19:00, with limited seating and adults only (18+).

About the community

An invitation-only side event of SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, the Yes/Cities Global Network Gathering convenes city leaders, founders, VCs, UpLink ventures, and corporate partners — convened by the World Economic Forum and UpLink — for in-person networking on innovation-driven urban transformation. Aimed at senior corporate executives, VC decision-makers, and startup founders.

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