Building on the success of 2025 and 2026, Venture Café’s Global Gathering returns to Tokyo in February 2027.
Centered around the theme of Ecosystems Together, the event convenes innovators from ecosystems around the world to discover the Tokyo ecosystem, forge powerful connections, and showcase groundbreaking ideas.
As the pillar of the Tokyo Innovation Week, Venture Café teams will be applying years of first-hand experience as Innovation Ecosystem Activators locally, to maximize the impact of ecosystems converging globally.
Through a dynamic mix of programs, including keynote sessions, immersive workshops, and curated networking, Global Gathering fosters deep, cross-border collaboration and empowers meaningful, measurable outcomes. Most importantly, the event is free and open to everyone interested in and connected to Tokyo’s innovation ecosystem.
Connecting Innovators to Make Things Happen
Where Global Connections Spark New Possibilities! 🌏
If you've ever experienced a Venture Café Thursday Gathering, you know the energy. Now imagine that same spirit of openness, curiosity, and collaboration brought together on a global stage, connecting innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and changemakers from across Japan and around the world.
Welcome to the Global Gathering 2027 Networking Space at Toranomon Hills Forum, Hall B — the beating heart of our global innovation community!
At Venture Café, we believe that "Isolation is the Enemy of Innovation – Collaboration is its Greatest Ally." That's why we're creating more than just a networking venue. We're building an open, welcoming environment where diverse perspectives meet, unexpected conversations spark new ideas, and meaningful connections turn into real opportunities.
Building on the success of Global Gathering 2026, which welcomed participants from across 80 countries, this year's Networking Space will once again bring together an exciting mix of startup founders, investors, corporate innovators, researchers, ecosystem builders, and community leaders.
Throughout the day, Hall B will serve as a vibrant meeting point for our global community, offering opportunities to discover new initiatives, exchange ideas, reconnect with familiar faces, and meet people you never expected to encounter. Whether you're looking for your next collaborator, exploring new markets, sharing your entrepreneurial journey, or simply curious about the people shaping the future, there's a place for you here.
We're also looking forward to welcoming a diverse range of innovation communities, ecosystem partners, and organizations that make our network so unique. From grassroots initiatives to globally connected innovation platforms, these communities will help showcase the creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit driving positive change.
Stay tuned as we announce the participating communities, featured initiatives, and exciting opportunities to connect at Global Gathering 2027!
No formal introductions required. No barriers to entry. Just bring your curiosity, an open mind, and a willingness to connect.
Because the next big idea, partnership, or opportunity might begin with a simple hello.
Location: Toranomon Hills Forum, Hall B
Time: 14:00–21:00
Session Participants: The Global Innovation Community (You!)
世界中のイノベーターがつながり、新たな可能性が生まれる場所!
Venture CaféのThursday Gatheringが持つオープンで活気あふれる雰囲気を、世界規模へと広げた特別な交流の場。それが、Global Gathering 2027のネットワーキングスペースです。虎ノ門ヒルズフォーラム Hall Bを舞台に、日本国内外からスタートアップ創業者、投資家、企業のイノベーション担当者、研究者、エコシステムビルダー、コミュニティリーダーなど、多様な人々が集います。
Venture Caféが大切にする「Isolation is the Enemy of Innovation – Collaboration is its Greatest Ally.(孤立はイノベーションの敵であり、コラボレーションこそが最大の味方である)」という考えのもと、業界や国境、立場を越えた自由な対話と偶発的な出会いを通じて、新たなアイデアや協業のきっかけを生み出します。2026年には80か国から参加者が集まったGlobal Gathering。そのつながりをさらに発展させ、2027年も多様なイノベーションコミュニティやパートナーが交流する場を創出します。
参加コミュニティや注目の取り組みについては、今後順次発表予定です。ぜひ続報をお楽しみに!
新しい仲間との出会いから、未来を変えるコラボレーションへ。**Connecting Innovators to Make Things Happen(イノベーターをつなぎ、新たな価値を生み出す)**を体現するネットワーキングスペースへ、ぜひお越しください!
会場: 虎ノ門ヒルズフォーラム Hall B
時間: 14:00〜21:00
参加者: グローバル・イノベーションコミュニティの皆さん
Don’t miss the spark that starts it all! Join the Venture Café Global Team for an energizing, rapid-fire welcome that sets the stage for an unforgettable day of connection, collaboration, and innovation.
Discover the power of our worldwide innovation network and how Ecosystems Together comes to life when diverse communities, ideas, and opportunities converge. Get a glimpse of what’s ahead and how Global Gathering 2027 is designed to spark meaningful conversations, forge new partnerships, and inspire action across borders.
The connections start here. The possibilities are limitless. Welcome to Global Gathering 2027!
Your Global Gathering experience starts here! 🚀
New to Venture Café? Attending Global Gathering for the first time? Or simply wondering how to make the most of everything happening today? We've got you covered!
Join the Venture Café Tokyo Team for a fun, fast-paced, and interactive introduction to Global Gathering 2027. Discover the opportunities waiting around every corner, learn how to navigate the venues and program, and get insider tips on making meaningful connections across our global innovation community.
From discovering must-attend sessions and exploring different spaces to meeting inspiring people from around the world, we'll help you turn a simple introduction into your next big opportunity.
Whether you're a startup founder, investor, corporate innovator, ecosystem builder, or simply curious about what's next, this session will equip you with everything you need to make the most of your day.
Explore boldly. Connect openly. Discover unexpectedly. Because at Global Gathering, the most powerful opportunities often begin with a simple hello!
Session Speakers: Venture Café Tokyo Team
Connecting Innovators to Make Things Happen
Bringing Diverse Perspectives Together to Drive Positive Change
At Global Gathering 2026, the Collective Impact Lab at Glass Rock (Toranomon) became a vibrant space for meaningful dialogue, cross-cultural exchange, and collaborative exploration of some of society's most pressing challenges. Bringing together a diverse community of entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, corporate leaders, and ecosystem builders from Japan and around the world, the sessions explored shared priorities, including sustainable and resilient cities, wellbeing in an aging society, and technology for a more inclusive future.
Through interactive discussions and the exchange of local insights and global perspectives, participants challenged assumptions, shared experiences, and identified opportunities for collaboration beyond geographical and sectoral boundaries. The success of these conversations demonstrated the power of bringing different voices together—not simply to discuss challenges, but to build relationships and lay the groundwork for collective action.
Building on this momentum, Global Gathering 2027 will once again bring the community together at Glass Rock for a new series of Social Impact Sessions, creating opportunities to connect, exchange ideas, and explore how innovation and entrepreneurship can drive meaningful, lasting impact on society.
Stay tuned as we unveil this year's themes and opportunities to get involved!
Global Gathering 2026では、虎ノ門のGlass Rockを舞台に「Collective Impact Lab」を開催し、日本国内外から起業家、イノベーター、研究者、企業関係者、エコシステムビルダーなど、多様なバックグラウンドを持つ参加者が集いました。持続可能でレジリエントな都市づくり、高齢化社会におけるウェルビーイング、テクノロジーを活用したインクルーシブな社会の実現など、社会が直面する共通課題について、地域や国境、業界を越えた活発な対話と意見交換が行われました。多様な視点が交わることで、新たな気づきやつながりが生まれ、共創に向けた可能性が広がる有意義な機会となりました。Global Gathering 2027でも、この成果をさらに発展させ、Glass Rockにて「Social Impact Sessions」を開催予定です。 イノベーションとアントレプレナーシップを通じて、社会にポジティブな変化を生み出すための対話と共創の場を創出します。今年のテーマについては、今後の発表をぜひお楽しみに!
Connecting Innovators to Make Things Happen
Bringing Diverse Perspectives Together to Drive Positive Change
At Global Gathering 2026, the Collective Impact Lab at Glass Rock (Toranomon) became a vibrant space for meaningful dialogue, cross-cultural exchange, and collaborative exploration of some of society's most pressing challenges. Bringing together a diverse community of entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, corporate leaders, and ecosystem builders from Japan and around the world, the sessions explored shared priorities, including sustainable and resilient cities, wellbeing in an aging society, and technology for a more inclusive future.
Through interactive discussions and the exchange of local insights and global perspectives, participants challenged assumptions, shared experiences, and identified opportunities for collaboration beyond geographical and sectoral boundaries. The success of these conversations demonstrated the power of bringing different voices together—not simply to discuss challenges, but to build relationships and lay the groundwork for collective action.
Building on this momentum, Global Gathering 2027 will once again bring the community together at Glass Rock for a new series of Social Impact Sessions, creating opportunities to connect, exchange ideas, and explore how innovation and entrepreneurship can drive meaningful, lasting impact on society.
Stay tuned as we unveil this year's themes and opportunities to get involved!
Global Gathering 2026では、虎ノ門のGlass Rockを舞台に「Collective Impact Lab」を開催し、日本国内外から起業家、イノベーター、研究者、企業関係者、エコシステムビルダーなど、多様なバックグラウンドを持つ参加者が集いました。持続可能でレジリエントな都市づくり、高齢化社会におけるウェルビーイング、テクノロジーを活用したインクルーシブな社会の実現など、社会が直面する共通課題について、地域や国境、業界を越えた活発な対話と意見交換が行われました。多様な視点が交わることで、新たな気づきやつながりが生まれ、共創に向けた可能性が広がる有意義な機会となりました。Global Gathering 2027でも、この成果をさらに発展させ、Glass Rockにて「Social Impact Sessions」を開催予定です。 イノベーションとアントレプレナーシップを通じて、社会にポジティブな変化を生み出すための対話と共創の場を創出します。今年のテーマについては、今後の発表をぜひお楽しみに!
Connecting Innovators to Make Things Happen
Bringing Diverse Perspectives Together to Drive Positive Change
At Global Gathering 2026, the Collective Impact Lab at Glass Rock (Toranomon) became a vibrant space for meaningful dialogue, cross-cultural exchange, and collaborative exploration of some of society's most pressing challenges. Bringing together a diverse community of entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, corporate leaders, and ecosystem builders from Japan and around the world, the sessions explored shared priorities, including sustainable and resilient cities, wellbeing in an aging society, and technology for a more inclusive future.
Through interactive discussions and the exchange of local insights and global perspectives, participants challenged assumptions, shared experiences, and identified opportunities for collaboration beyond geographical and sectoral boundaries. The success of these conversations demonstrated the power of bringing different voices together—not simply to discuss challenges, but to build relationships and lay the groundwork for collective action.
Building on this momentum, Global Gathering 2027 will once again bring the community together at Glass Rock for a new series of Social Impact Sessions, creating opportunities to connect, exchange ideas, and explore how innovation and entrepreneurship can drive meaningful, lasting impact on society.
Stay tuned as we unveil this year's themes and opportunities to get involved!
Global Gathering 2026では、虎ノ門のGlass Rockを舞台に「Collective Impact Lab」を開催し、日本国内外から起業家、イノベーター、研究者、企業関係者、エコシステムビルダーなど、多様なバックグラウンドを持つ参加者が集いました。持続可能でレジリエントな都市づくり、高齢化社会におけるウェルビーイング、テクノロジーを活用したインクルーシブな社会の実現など、社会が直面する共通課題について、地域や国境、業界を越えた活発な対話と意見交換が行われました。多様な視点が交わることで、新たな気づきやつながりが生まれ、共創に向けた可能性が広がる有意義な機会となりました。Global Gathering 2027でも、この成果をさらに発展させ、Glass Rockにて「Social Impact Sessions」を開催予定です。 イノベーションとアントレプレナーシップを通じて、社会にポジティブな変化を生み出すための対話と共創の場を創出します。今年のテーマについては、今後の発表をぜひお楽しみに!
One incredible day. Countless new connections. Endless possibilities ahead! As Global Gathering 2027 comes to a close, join the Venture Café Tokyo Team for a final moment of reflection, celebration, and inspiration.
Together, we'll look back on the ideas shared, the conversations sparked, and the connections made throughout an extraordinary day of global collaboration. From groundbreaking innovations to unexpected encounters, today has been a reminder of what happens when diverse minds and communities come together.
But Global Gathering isn't just about what happens today. It's about what we build together tomorrow.
We'll leave you with a call to action: turn today's introductions into lasting relationships, transform conversations into collaborations, and carry the spirit of Collective Impact beyond Tokyo and into innovation communities around the world. The Gathering may be ending, but our collective journey is just beginning. Let's keep the momentum going! 🚀
One day. Countless connections. One unforgettable moment!
What better way to wrap up Global Gathering 2027 than by bringing our global innovation community together for one epic group photo? After a day filled with inspiring conversations, new friendships, bold ideas, and meaningful connections, it's time to capture the energy that makes Venture Café so special.
Join us at Toranomon Hills Forum, Hall B, as we gather founders, innovators, investors, ecosystem builders, and friends from around the world for a picture that celebrates the power of coming together. Whether you've traveled across the globe or joined us from just around the corner, you're part of this community, and we want you in the photo!
Don't miss it! Let's capture the spirit of Global Gathering 2027 and make this a moment to remember! 🌏📸