​KANSAI NODE NIGHT Day 1
- Build Dialogue Before Japan

​Meet Japan's industrial power and Singapore's deep tech before Global Startup EXPO 2026(GSE).

​GSE 2026, coming to Osaka next month (October 5–7), is a world-class stage. But the real co-creation happens before the main event—in the conversations you build today.

​This is your chance. In Singapore, before you step into that Osaka spotlight, meet the Japanese corporations, investors, and ecosystem builders who are watching you. Ask them real questions. Understand what they're looking for. Find out where your innovation fits into Japan's industrial landscape.

​True co-creation isn't decided on stage. It's decided in the connections you make beforehand. Japan has extraordinary industrial capabilities but limited daily dialogue with global deep tech founders. You want to enter Japan's market—but do you understand what they need? This event bridges that gap.

​GSE is just one moment in a longer journey. How you prepare for it, and what happens after, shapes everything. The questions you ask here will continue in Osaka, and from there, concrete partnerships will emerge.

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​1｜Who Should Attend
・Singaporean deep tech founders participating in GSE
・Japanese corporations based in Singapore
・VCs, CVCs, universities, government, ecosystem builders

2｜Format
Invitation only. We design for real conversation, not casual networking.

3｜Program
18:30–18:45 Reception & Welcome Drinks
18:45–18:50 Opening Remarks
18:50–19:00 Startup Pitches & Japanese Company Introductions
19:00–21:00 Networking

4｜Date
September 22, 2026 (Tue) 18:30 - 21:00

5｜Venue
One&Co Singapore, Tanjong Pagar, Singapore

6｜Organized by
JETRO Singapore

7｜Produced by
N9 PTE LTD

8｜Supported by
One&Co

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About Global Startup EXPO 2026

​Global Startup EXPO 2026 will take place in Osaka, Japan from October 5–7. It is Asia's largest deep tech event, hosting more than 10,000 participants, 37+ sessions, and approximately 150 startups from around the world.

​The Kansai region—centered on Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe—has long been Japan's industrial heartland. It is home to world-leading manufacturers in advanced materials, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and robotics. Companies like Panasonic, Murata Manufacturing, and many others have built their foundations here, creating one of the world's most robust manufacturing and innovation ecosystems.

​For startups, GSE represents a unique opportunity to connect with this deep industrial base. The Kansai region doesn't just represent Japan's past—it is actively reshaping itself as a hub for deep tech innovation, integrating traditional manufacturing excellence with cutting-edge research and development.

​This is why KANSAI NODE NIGHT exists: to help you understand, before you arrive in Osaka, where your innovation might fit into Japan's industrial future.