AI Salon Tokyo
AI Salon Tokyo — Demo Day | AI Go-To-Market Program
AI Salon Tokyo: Demo Day is the flagship showcase of the AI Go-To-Market Program, delivered in collaboration with AI Salon, JETRO, and J-StarX.
This event brings together 13 outstanding AI startups, each taking the stage for a high-energy, 3-minute pitch to showcase their product, market traction, and global growth ambitions.
The evening will convene founders, investors, ecosystem leaders, and partners for a focused program of live pitches, conversations, and meaningful connections — offering a front-row seat to the next wave of AI companies emerging from Japan.
Event details
📅 Tuesday, February 3, 2026
🕕 18:00–21:00
📍 JETRO, Tokyo
Agenda
18:00 – 18:15
Doors Open - Welcome, music, and first connections
18:15 – 18:20
Welcome Remarks - Takumi Ishigami & Jasper Wognum
18:20 – 18:25
Team Introduction - Skyler & Jiro
18:25 – 18:30
Welcome Remarks - JETRO
18:30 – 18:45
Keynote - AI and the Art of Being Human by Jeff Abbott
18:45 – 18:50
AI Go-To-Market Program: Introduction & Overview - Mayako Ishiguro & Jasper Wognum
18:50 – 19:00
Demo Day Format & Judges Introduction - Nicole Schaub & Takumi Ishigami
19:00 – 20:05
Startup Demos & Pitches - 13 AI startups • 3-minute pitch• 2-minute Q&A
20:05 – 20:20
Open Mic - 60-second startup pitches
20:20 – 21:00
Networking & Drinks
Get to know the startups that will be pitching at Demo Day:
Hibikey
If you’re building in AI — or shaping where the industry is headed — this is where you need to be.
This Demo Day is not just about pitches; it’s about discovering great Japan-based AI startups, connecting with the people building what’s next, and becoming part of the global AI Salon network at a defining moment in Japan.
AI Salon Tokyo
AI Salon — the global community connecting AI founders, builders, investors, creators, and innovators across 60+ cities — co-organized by Takumi Ishigami, Jiro Ishigami, and Skyler Scofield.
Special thanks to JETRO
Supported by JETRO
JETRO is a government-related organization dedicated to promoting mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world, helping bridge global innovation ecosystems.
Thank you to JETRO for their support in making this gathering possible.
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Location
Japan, 〒107-6006 Tokyo, Minato City, Akasaka, 1-chōme−12−３２, Ark Mori Building, 総合案内7階
Take the elevator to Floor 7.
Note that the elevator is located behind the Starbucks in the same building