Call for Sponsors and Start-Ups - General Admission Starts in October
Sustainability Week
November 27 – December 4, Tokyo
Join us for a full week dedicated to driving sustainable innovation, connecting industry leaders, startups, researchers, and policy shapers from Japan and Europe. Explore three flagship events, countless networking opportunities, and exclusive sponsorship possibilities.
Key Dates at a Glance
- November 27th: AHK Japan Sustainable Business Night:
“Sustainability Transformation across business, policy and innovation Ecosystems from a German-Japanese Perspective” - December 1–2nd: German-Japanese Sustainability Conference: Sustainability in Consumption & Production
- December 4th: TechBIZKON IV: GX FactoryTech (with Pre-Event on December 3rd)
Exclusive sponsorship opportunities are available (see below)!
Nov. 27 – AHK Japan Sustainable Business Night
The AHK Japan’s first-ever Sustainable Business Night invites you to an inspiring evening of exchange, insight, and connection at the intersection of German and Japanese innovation. It will include an exhibition area with company booths, a keynote address on “Sustainability Transformation across business, policy and innovation Ecosystems from a German-Japanese Perspective”, a panel discussion featuring industry experts, and a networking session with a sustainable flying buffet – all designed to foster meaningful dialogue and new collaborations.
Date & Time: November 27, 2025 | 17:00–20:00
Organizer: German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (AHK Japan)
Venue: Tokyo Port City Takeshiba Port Hall (Access)
Expected Participants: ~150 industry professionals
Details & Registration: Call for Exhibitors and Kind Support started!
General Admission will start in October!
Dec. 1-2 – German-Japanese Sustainability Conference: Sustainability in Consumption & Production
Event Details
The German-Japanese Sustainability Conference will take place over two days in Tokyo, bringing together leaders from academia and industry to exchange ideas and insights on sustainable consumption and production. The program includes expert panel discussions, a poster session, and multiple networking opportunities.
Date & Time: December 1 (full day) & December 2 (half day), 2025
Organizer: German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH) Tokyo
Venue: Tokyo Port City Takeshiba Port Studio (8F) (Access)
Expected Participants: ~100 representatives from academia and industry
Details & Registration: Coming soon
Dec. 4 – TechBIZKON IX: GX FactoryTech (incl. Pre-Event on Dec. 3)
Event Details
TechBIZKON is one of the largest European-Japanese startup events, connecting the startup ecosystems of the respective countries represented by the organizers. The event takes place in Tokyo every year with a different focus topic. For 2025 – the 9th edition of TechBIZKON – solutions for GX Factory Tech – Innovations for Sustainable Manufacturing will be at the center of attention. 24 startups (6 from each country) will present their latest innovations for Green Transformation (GX) for factories. About 250 people – startups, CVCs, VCs/investors, incubators, localization agencies, media, and technology companies – will join the main event which consists of a pitching contest and an exhibition. Watch last year's post-event video here, to get an impression of what to expect.
Date & Time: December 4, 2025 (tbc, full day) including a pre-event on December 3, 2025
Organizers:
Japan | PlugAndPlay Japan
Austria | Advantage Austria Tokyo
Belgium | Invest in Flanders
Germany | German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (AHK Japan)
Co-Organizers & Partners:
German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH) Tokyo
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Corporation (planned)
GX League (planned)
Japan Partnership for Circular Economy (planned)
Location: Inspired.Lab
Expected participants: 250 (startups, CVCs, VCs/investors, incubators, localization agencies, media, and technology companies, etc.)
Details & Registration: Coming soon.
How to get involved in the Sustainability Week:
Startups
Interested in pitching or showcasing at TechBIZKON IX? Apply now!
Contact: breifenrath@dihkj.or.jp
Sponsors
Showcase your commitment to sustainability and connect with top innovators. Exclusive sponsorship packages are available (see below).
Contact: jhummerich@dihkj.or.jp
Sponsorship opportunities
Registration Form
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