International 'Deep Tech' Conference to be Held in Kansai: Aiming for Technological Innovation Between Japan and the U.S.
The Kansai Economic Federation has announced that it will host the "2026 US-Japan Workshop on Deep Tech Innovation and Partnerships in Kansai" as a pre-event for the "GSE2026" to be held in 2026. This event will serve as a valuable opportunity for companies and researchers from Japan and the United States to gather and discuss "deep tech," which represents cutting-edge technology.
Deep tech refers to groundbreaking scientific technologies born in universities and research institutions. While these have the potential to solve major societal challenges, they require a significant amount of time and capital before they can be put to practical use. Therefore, this workshop will feature discussions among experts from Japan and the U.S. aimed at fostering new businesses and partnerships.
The Kansai region is one of Japan's hubs for technological innovation, home to numerous universities and companies. At this conference, startups in Kansai will aim to enter the global market by interacting directly with American investors and researchers. There is also significant interest in what new value might be created by combining the technologies of both nations.
This event serves as an important step toward the large-scale international conference scheduled for 2026. Through this initiative, the Kansai Economic Federation hopes to spark a new wave of technological innovation from Kansai to the world.
Many stakeholders are looking forward to seeing how technological cooperation between Japan and the U.S. will progress in the future. Attention is focused on future developments and how these cutting-edge technologies will transform society.