Japan Tech Forum will take place at BEYOND Expo 2025 in Macao on May 22, shining a spotlight on Japan’s growing role in Asia’s tech innovation. Co-hosted with ReGACY Innovation Group, the forum brings together top tech leaders from Japan and China to boost collaboration, explore investment chances, and build stronger connections in Asia’s digital economy.
The event will host panel talks, startup pitches, and deep discussions on how tech from both countries can grow together. It also marks the return of the Japan Tech Forum to BEYOND Expo, one of Asia’s most important tech gatherings.
Focus on China-Japan Tech Ties
This year’s forum will focus on three major areas:
- Boosting collaboration between Japan and China in technology
- Creating a shared innovation ecosystem in Asia
- Finding real-world strategies and fresh investment paths
Experts believe stronger ties between the two tech powerhouses could help drive growth across many industries—from AI and robotics to smart cities and healthcare tech.
Top Industry Leaders to Speak
The speaker list includes major names from business, government, and investment:
- Miura Jun, Consul-General of Japan in Hong Kong
- Fu Haofeng, CEO of ReGACY Innovation Group China
- Taro Yamamoto, Deputy Director at the Kyoto Prefectural Government
- Yasutoshi Nohara, Director, Okinawa Government Hong Kong Office
- Takenaka Mikio, VP of Sony (China) and Head of Sony R&D China
- Yuta Hashimoto, Co-founder of BRICKS FUND TOKYO, Mitsubishi Estate
- Venus Wen, Assistant GM at Mizuho Bank (China), Shenzhen Branch
- Ryotaro Nakayama, CEO of Makuake
- Akio Tanaka, Partner at Headline VC
- He Jie, Director at Global Brain Corporation, China Office
- Ichio Cho, Partner at Mizuho Leaguer Investment
- Ryo Umezawa, VP of Vector
More names will be revealed soon. Their presence shows the growing importance of Japan in the tech scene of Asia.
Debut of “Fund at First Pitch” Japan Edition
A big attraction this year is the first Japan edition of Fund at First Pitch (FAFP). This live pitching event will let Asian startups present their ideas to top Japanese VCs and corporate investors. These experts will give real-time feedback.
The goal? Help young companies:
- Attract funding
- Gain visibility in Japan
- Find partners for growth
This new platform is expected to open new doors for founders and boost Japan’s startup ecosystem.
A Launchpad for Innovation and Growth
The Japan Tech Forum is not just another tech event. It’s a bridge between two advanced economies—helping companies share ideas, scale faster, and solve big problems together.
Attendees will include:
- Startups
- Investors
- Government leaders
- Research and development experts
By coming together, they aim to turn smart ideas into real products and services that benefit people across Asia.
Japan’s Tech Leadership on Display
Japan remains a global leader in key areas like:
- Robotics
- Consumer electronics
- Health tech
- Green energy
Through events like the Japan Tech Forum, it continues to expand its global reach while staying connected with fast-growing tech hubs like Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Hong Kong.
