International Delegation
November 11-14
The International Delegation agenda this year focuses on immersing you in the Japanese innovation ecosystem by providing the opportunity to attend events across Tokyo in collaboration with our event partners.
Monday November 11
18:00 - 20:00
Welcome Drinks
Enjoy some refreshments and get to know your fellow delegates before the main programme starts on November 12.
Tuesday November 12
10:00 - 12:00
Meet & Greet Event with Japanese VCs and International CVCs powered by JETRO and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Connect with some of the leading investors in the Japanese investment ecosystem, from corporate venturers to venture capitalists to government agencies, and gain exclusive first-hand insight into the expansive APAC corporate venture landscape.
Tokyo Innovation Base
14:00 - 18:00
Techstars Demo Day with JETRO and Mitsui Fudosan
Enjoy complimentary access to the Tech Stars Demo Day! Techstars is known for its Techstars Accelerator, a three-month sector-agnostic programme committed to advancing world-class startups focused on emerging technologies through mentorship, funding and fundraising opportunities, workshops, and curated resources aggregated by an international network of corporate partners, investors and alumni.
This Demo Day is your chance to hear directly from Techstars founders about the innovative products they have been building throughout the project, learn more about their strategy for success, and explore emerging technologies across industries including deeptech, fintech, cleantech and climatetech.
Tokyo Midtown Yaesu's Innovation Field Yaesu
Wednesday November 13
09:00 - 19:30
GCV Asia: Congress
Join local Japanese delegates for a full day of immersive learning and building connections, including:
Engaging sessions with star industry speakers
Sector-specific discussions that take a deep dive into an industry - tackling its issues, opportunities, and future
Women in Venture programme tacking DEI in the world of corporate venturing
See the full agenda for more information.
Tokyo Midtown Yaesu's Innovation Field Yaesu
Thursday November 14
09:00 - 20:00
Growth Industry Conference - GRIC 2024
Head over to ‘Japan’s premier global startup conference’ to connect with innovative startups and ecosystem builders from Japan and beyond. You’ll have the chance to: listen and learn from industry leaders sharing their expertise on the main stage through fireside chats; get to know startups and their innovative products through lively pitch sessions; and network with your peers from across the globe in a speed-dating activity and casual meetings.
Registering for the GCV Asia: International Delegation automatically registers you for GRIC 2024 as a member of the delegation, please do not register for the event separately.
Shibuya Hikarie Hall
Friday November 15
14:30 - 20:20
Startup Horizon 2024 in Osaka
Although not an official part of the programme, all delegates are encouraged to join this complimentary event in Osaka co-hosted by JETRO and Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). More information is available here.
6F Conference Room, Grand Green Osaka, North Building, JAM BASE, Osaka