​Asia VC Summit 2026

​For the first time, the venture capital associations of Taiwan, Japan, and Korea will gather on one stage to discuss the future of investment across Asia.

Asia VC Summit 2026 is one of Asia’s leading gatherings for venture capital, innovation, and cross-border investment.

​Hosted by the Taiwan Venture Capital Association (TVCA) and Taiwan Private Equity Association（TPEA）, the summit brings together venture capital associations, institutional investors, startup founders, corporate venture leaders, policymakers, and ecosystem builders from Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and beyond.

​As geopolitical shifts, artificial intelligence, deep technology, and new capital markets reshape the global economy, investors are increasingly looking beyond individual markets and toward regional collaboration.

​This year’s summit explores:

​• The future of venture capital in Asia
• AI and deep-tech investment opportunities
• Digital assets and next-generation finance
• Cross-border startup scaling and fundraising
• Corporate innovation and strategic investment
• Emerging opportunities across Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia

​More than a conference, Asia VC Summit serves as a platform for connecting capital, innovation, and global growth opportunities across Asia.

​Who Should Attend

​Venture Capital & Private Equity Investors

​VCs, CVCs, angel investors, institutional investors, family offices, and fund managers seeking opportunities across Asia.

​Startup Founders

​Founders raising capital, expanding internationally, or seeking strategic partnerships.

​Corporate Innovation Leaders

​Executives responsible for open innovation, venture building, strategic investments, and technology partnerships.

​Government & Ecosystem Builders

​Policymakers, economic development agencies, accelerators, incubators, and startup ecosystem leaders.

​Agenda

​09:00 – 09:30 | Registration

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​09:30 – 10:00 | Opening Ceremony & VIP Remarks

• ​Andy Chiu | Chairman of Taiwan Venture Capital Association (TVCA)

• ​Hak-Kyoon Kim | Chairman of Korea Venture Capital Association (KVCA)

• ​Tomotaka Goji | Chairperson of Japan Venture Capital Association (JVCA)

• ​Karin M. Lang | Deputy Director, AIT

• ​Yeh, Chun-Hsien | Minister of National Development Council

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​10:05 – 10:20 | Keynote - Investing in Asia’s Next Growth Decade: Insights from Japan’s Venture Capital Ecosystem

• ​Chiamin Lai | Director, Japan Venture Capital Association / General Partner, FIRSTLIGHT Capital

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​10:20 – 10:35 | Keynote - AI Investment Trends Across Asia: What Global Investors Are Looking For

• ​Ken Asada | Head of Japan, Salesforce Ventures

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​10:35 – 11:15 | Panel Discussion - The Future of Venture Capital in Asia

​Moderator：

• ​Karen Yu | President, ITIC

​Panelists：

• ​Tomotaka Goji | Chairperson of Japan Venture Capital Association

• ​Ken Asada | Head of Japan, Salesforce Ventures

• ​Carmen Yuen | CEO & Managing Partner, JIF Capital

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​11:15 – 11:45 | Panel Discussion - Banks and Stablecoins: How Financial Institutions Are Positioning for Next-Generation Cross-Border Settlement

​Moderator:

• ​Ivan Li | Co-Founder, Red Building Capital / Co-Founder, TAAS

​Panelists:

• ​Ivan Chan | Senior Director, BitGo

• ​Scott Lee | Head of Korea, Solana Foundation

• ​Makoto Aoki | CEO, SBI Digital Finance

• ​Justin Wang | Founder & CEO, Capital Layer

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​11:45 – 12:05 | Keynote - Korea’s Venture Capital Outlook: Building the Next Growth Decade

• ​Hak-Kyoon Kim | Chairman, Korea Venture Capital Association

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​12:05 - 13:00 | Lunch

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​12:30 - 13:30 | Guest Entrance

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​Global Innovation & Startup Showcase - Plug and Play Taiwan Expo

​13:30 – 13:40 | Program Introduction

• ​Jimmy Ho | Corporate Partnerships, Plug and Play Taiwan

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​13:40 – 13:45 | Guest Remarks

• ​Cindy Lin | Vice President of Investment, Premier Capital Management Corporation

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​13:45 – 13:55 | Guest Remarks

• ​San-Cheng (Simon) Chang | Mayor of Taoyuan City

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​13:55 – 14:05 | Group Photo

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​14:05 – 14:20 | Keynote - From Intelligence to Invention: When Machines Start Designing Reality

• ​Jeremy Lai, Plug and Play Taiwan

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​14:20 – 15:00 | From Intelligence to Invention: When Machines Start Designing Reality

​Moderator:

• ​Jeremy Lai | Ventures Associate, Plug and Play Taiwan

​Panelist:

• ​Jerry Yang | General Partner, HCVC

• ​Ji Ke| Partner, SOSV

• ​Ariel Yeh | Founder, Leafy Lab

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​15:00 – 16:05 | Startup Showcase

​1. KiWi New Energy

​2. CADASU/RemoteNC Inc.

​3. Cierpa ＆ Company, Inc.

​4. Morale AI

​5. ZiG

​6. Earthbook Inc

​7. MetaRosetta

​8. Fluidiconic Biotechnology co. ltd

​9. Pade Technology Co., Ltd.

​10. Fortune AI

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​16:05 – 16:35 | Panel Discussion - Investing Across Asia: Connecting Taiwan, Japan & Korea

​Moderator:

• ​Cindy Lin | Vice President of Investment, Premier Capital Management Corporation

​Panelist:

• ​Chiamin Lai | General Partner, FIRSTLIGHT Capital

• ​Bumsuk Lee | Founder & Managing Partner, Murex Partners

• ​Norman Chang | Senior Director, UMC Capital

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​16:35 – 16:50 | Keynote - From Startup to Public Company: Opportunities in Taiwan’s Capital Markets

• ​Joshua Tien | Senior Vice President of Foreign Listing Department, Taiwan Stock Exchange

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​16:50 – 17:30 | Networking Session

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​Official After-Summit Cocktail Reception

​Continue the conversations after the Summit in a more relaxed evening setting.

​All Asia VC Summit participants are welcome to join the official Cocktail Reception with their Summit badge. Drinks and light bites will be served throughout the evening, creating an easy space for investors, speakers, startup teams, corporate leaders, and international guests to connect more freely.

​Entry: Please present your Asia VC Summit badge at the entrance.

​Reception Details:

​Time: 18:00 – 22:00
Venue: rén bistronomy
Address: No. 90, Songren Rd, Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan 110
Entry: Open to Asia VC Summit badge holders