TechCrunch is heading to Tokyo — and bringing the Startup Battlefield with it

TechCrunch is expanding its presence in Asia by partnering with SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, positioning the organization to identify and mentor emerging startups in critical technology domains (AI, Robotics, Resilience, and Entertainment) where enterprise digital transformation is accelerating. With 750 startups from 60 countries and 62 corporate partners including Sony, Google, and Microsoft actively seeking collaborations, this conference represents a strategic hub for IT leaders to discover innovative technologies, potential acquisition targets, and emerging talent—particularly as sustainable and intelligent systems reshape enterprise infrastructure requirements. The event signals a broader shift in global technology innovation toward Asia-Pacific, requiring CIOs to expand their vendor and partnership scouting strategies beyond traditional Western markets.