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