

Innovative Tuesday at CGJ Boston-2026 Kyoto Special
Kyoto is known as one of the world’s leading tourism and cultural cities, and in recent years, it has also emerged as one of Japan’s top “startup cities.”
This event will feature key players leading startup initiatives in Kyoto City, who will showcase the city’s cutting-edge deep tech capabilities, manufacturing technologies, and the vibrant potential of its startup ecosystem.
They will also introduce promising Kyoto-based startups and highlight the appeal of “IVS,” Japan’s largest tech conference held in Kyoto.
Event Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Schedule:
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM Venue Open
5:00 PM – 5:05 PM Greetings and overview of Kyoto (industry and startup ecosystem)
5:05 PM – 5:10 PM Introduction of Kyoto’s startup scene
5:10 PM – 5:20 PM Introduction of the “IVS” tech conference
5:20 PM – 5:45 PM Networking session
Complimentary Japanese tea and sweets (matcha flavor) will be served.
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Capacity: 50 people
Participation: Free of charge
Organizer: Consulate-General of Japan in Boston, Kyoto City
Registration: Please register via this page. Application deadline: By 5:00 PM (EST) on Monday, January 19