​Over the past few years, global supply chains have been undergoing a profound transformation.
Driven by geopolitical shifts, industrial policy, and the rapid advancement of AI and semiconductor technologies, a new cross-border industrial framework is emerging.

​Taiwan, Japan, and the United States each play distinct yet complementary roles in this evolving landscape:

• ​Taiwan as a hub of advanced technology and hardware innovation

• ​Japan as a leader in manufacturing excellence and industrial depth

• ​The United States as a driver of capital, market access, and policy direction

​This exclusive gathering during InnoVEX 2026 brings together leading venture capitalists, corporate leaders, and startup founders from across these three ecosystems to explore how cross-border collaboration is shaping the next generation of industrial partnerships.

​Through keynote insights and curated panel discussions, the event will examine how capital flows, corporate partnerships, and real-world deployment are converging to enable new forms of cooperation across Taiwan, Japan, and the US.

​Who Should Attend

• ​Venture capitalists and institutional investors

• ​Corporate innovation and new business leaders

• ​Founders in AI, hardware, and manufacturing-related sectors

• ​Ecosystem builders and cross-border business professionals

​Agenda

​18:00 – 18:30
Registration & Networking

​18:30 – 18:40
Opening Remarks
(A2Growth × Startup Island TAIWAN)

​18:40 – 18:50
Keynote
Yuta Hashimoto
Founder of Bricks Fund TOKYO, Mitsubishi Real Estate

​18:50 – 19:15
Panel Discussion 1

​Moderator:
Takeru Kawashima
Executive Director, 01Booster

​Panelists:
Kenji Makiguchi
Vice President, DG Daiwa Ventures

​Andrew Lombard
Founder & CEO, Tesoro Ventures

Cathy Hwang
Venture Partner, Palm Drive Capital

​19:15 – 19:40
Panel Discussion 2

​Moderator:
Chi Ko
Executive Director, Startup Island TAIWAN

​Panelists:
Kaz Higashibata
New Business Development Lead, Greater China, Murata Manufacturing

​Simon Lancaster
General Partner, Omni Ventures

​Ray Tai
CEO, Mighty Net

​19:40 – 20:50
Networking