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Is Quantum Computing Ready for Real-World Impact? w/ Professor Amlan Chakrabarti

CompetitionDeep TechPolicy & EcosystemIn personFree
18:00
Teaism Penn Quarter, Washington, United States
Luma Washington, DC

This event explores the current state of quantum computing and its practical applications beyond research labs. Professor Amlan Chakrabarti will discuss real-world uses, challenges in commercialization, and comparisons of quantum innovation ecosystems in India and the U.S. The talk is aimed at those interested in the intersection of quantum technology, industry, and policy.

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Physical AI: The Global Race, Through an APAC Lens

ConferenceAI & Machine LearningDeep TechPolicy & EcosystemIn personFree
15:00Asia / Singapore
21 Collyer Quay, Singapore
Luma Singapore

This conference analyzes the global distribution of physical AI intellectual property and talent, focusing on opportunities and challenges in the APAC region. It targets R&D, IP, technology leaders, founders, investors, and policy stakeholders active in robotics and embodied AI. Attendees will gain insights into where value is created and the skills gap shaping the ecosystem.

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2026 Japan-Taiwan Innovation Summit - Osaka Session

SummitAI & Machine LearningHealth & BioDeep TechPolicy & EcosystemIn personFree
10:00Asia / Tokyo
NORIBA10 Umeda, Osaka, Japan
Luma Osaka

The 2026 Japan-Taiwan Innovation Summit in Osaka gathers startups, corporations, and investors from Taiwan and Japan to celebrate an MOU strengthening their collaboration. The event showcases innovation in AI, digital transformation, deep tech, healthcare, and biotechnology. Attendees explore new business partnerships and ecosystem connections in the Kansai region.

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2026 Japan-Taiwan Innovation Summit Day 1-Bridging Day

SummitAI & Machine LearningHealth & BioDeep TechPolicy & EcosystemIn personFree
09:30Asia / Tokyo
Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chiyoda City, Japan
Luma Tokyo

Japan–Taiwan Innovation Summit 2026 は、Startup Island TAIWAN が主催する、日本と台湾のイノベーション連携を推進する年次フラッグシップ・サミットです。 本年のテーマは、 「From Startups to Strategy:台湾・日本ディープテック連携による経済成長と経済安全保障」 AI、半導体、バイオテクノロジー、信頼できるデジタルインフラ、戦略産業を中心に、台湾・日本・米国の政府関係者、企業、投資家、研究機関、スタートアップが集まり、民主主義陣営におけるイノベーション連携と強靭なテクノロジー・エコシステムの構築について議論します。 基調講演、パネルディスカッション、スタートアップ展示、ネットワーキングを通じて、技術開発、産業応用、クロスボーダー投資、グローバル市場展開における新たな協力の可能性を探ります。 本サミットは、単なるスタートアップイベントではなく、政府・企業・投資家・起業家をつなぎ、戦略的対話を実践的な連携へと発展させるためのプラットフォームです。 ⏰ アジェンダ 09:30 – 10:00|受付 午前プログラム 10:00 – 10:10|オープニング 10:10 – 10:20|開会挨拶 △台湾 国家発展委員会-葉俊顯(YEH,CHUN-HSIEN)主任委員 10:20 – 10:35|基調講演①「スタートアップから戦略的成長へ ― 台湾・日本が共に築くテクノロジー連携と経済成長戦略」 △台湾 国家発展委員会産業発展処-蕭振榮(HSIAO, CHEN-JUNG)処長 10:35 – 10:45|VIPスピーチ △JETRO-高島大浩(Takashima Tomohiro)理事 10:45 – 11:00|VIPスピーチ △東京都-小池百合子(Koike Yuriko)知事 11:00 – 11:10|基調講演② ※確認中 △中小企業基盤整備機構-Senior Researcher 坂本英輔 (Sakamoto Eisuke) 11:10 – 11:20|基調講演③「日米台ディープテック協業:京セラCVCが推進するオープンイノベーションと企業変革」 △京セラ株式会社 ※確認中 11:20 – 11:30|基調講演④「日台米で築くイノベーション・エコシステム ― 多国間の繁栄と技術発展に向けて」 △ ※確認中 11:30 – 11:40|基調講演⑤ ※確認中 △※確認中 11:40 – 11:55|スタートアップショーケース △Phasetrum Inc. △HCmed Innovations Co., Ltd. 12:00 – 14:00|ネットワーキング・スタートアップ展示 13:30 – 14:00|受付 午後プログラム|戦略産業とクロスボーダー・イノベーション 14:00 – 14:30|パネルディスカッション①「Biotech × AI × 日台投資連携 ―投資家が見るバイオAIの産業価値」 △DCI Partners 取締役-兒玉俊太郎(Shuntaro Kodama)※確認中 △SIGKNOW. △CancerFree Biotech △C4U 14:30 – 14:40|基調講演①「The Next Wave of AI Infrastructure ―投資家が見るAIサプライチェーンにおける日台連携の可能性」 △※確認中 14:40 – 15:10|パネルディスカッション②「信頼されるAIインフラの構築 ―AIサプライチェーンにおける日台連携の可能性」 △※確認中 15:10 – 15:50|パネルディスカッション③「AIが支えるレジリエント・サプライチェーン:日台連携によるスマート物流・サイバーセキュリティ・データ統合」 △Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute(MIC)-洪春暉(Chris Hung)所長 15:50 – 16:10|エンディング

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Upstate Defense Microelectronics Forum

ConferenceDeep TechPolicy & EcosystemIn person
08:30Europe / Rome
Griffis Institute, Rome, United States
Launch NY

Join industry leaders, manufacturers, innovators, researchers, startups, workforce partners, and defense stakeholders for the 2026 Microelectronics Forum — a one-day event focused on strengthening the future of U.S. microelectronics, semiconductor manufacturing, and national security. Hosted by Upstate Defense, this forum brings together organizations driving innovation across New York’s rapidly growing microelectronics ecosystem. This event is […] \n

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SECA Event: Defense Investing in Private Equity

ConferenceAI & Machine LearningDeep TechPolicy & Ecosystem
17:50Europe / Zurich
Switzerland
SECA (Swiss Private Equity & Corporate Finance Association)

This conference gathers industry leaders, investors, and ESG experts to discuss defense sector investing in private equity. Participants explore innovation in cybersecurity, AI, aerospace, space, and dual-use technologies while addressing responsible investing principles. It is aimed at those interested in navigating financial opportunities and ethical considerations in defense-related private markets.

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HTDC Presents: Hawaii’s Path to Global Ocean Innovation Leadership

WebinarDeep TechPolicy & EcosystemIn person
16:00
Honolulu, HI, Honolulu, United States
Luma Honolulu

This event showcases Hawaii’s efforts to lead global ocean innovation through partnerships, technology development, and community engagement. It is aimed at innovators, researchers, and stakeholders interested in ocean technology, coastal resilience, and workforce development. Attendees will learn about new initiatives and collaborative opportunities shaping Hawaii’s ocean tech ecosystem by 2030.

Sommerfest von Futury und dem House of Digital Transformation

FestivalAI & Machine LearningDeep TechPolicy & EcosystemIn personFree
18:00Europe / Berlin
Futury GmbH, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Luma Frankfurt

This event celebrates the opening of a new AI and quantum computing application center and the first anniversary of the Futury Startup Factory. It features a startup fair with over 50 founding teams, networking with partners, investors, mentors, and other ecosystem players. Attendees can explore innovations in AI and quantum computing and connect with key stakeholders in Frankfurt.

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Architecting Trusted Agents: Turning Knowledge Graphs into Secure Policy Engines

EventAI & Machine LearningDeep TechPolicy & EcosystemOnline
17:00Europe / Brussels
Online, Germany
Graph Database - DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland )

This event explores how to convert knowledge graphs into secure policy engines to enable AI agents to provide accurate, data-grounded responses. It targets developers, AI practitioners, and technology professionals interested in trusted AI systems. Attendees will learn about improving AI reliability and enforcing security through knowledge graph architectures.

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NORDEEP — 5th Anniversary Edition

ConferenceDeep TechFundraisingPolicy & EcosystemIn person
Dipoli, Espoo, Finland
Arctic15

NORDEEP is a conference focused on the next technology era, covering advances in computing, semiconductors, photonics, biology, energy, and more. It brings together scientists, founders, investors, corporates, and universities to explore how innovations can be commercialised, manufactured, adopted, and scaled. The event is for those building globally competitive companies and industries.

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Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress #3

HackathonDeep TechWeb3 & CryptoPolicy & EcosystemIn personFree
10:00Asia / Kolkata
Mumbai, India
Luma Mumbai

Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress #3 is a hackathon event in Mumbai focused on digital rights, decentralization, cryptography, and web3 culture. It brings together developers, activists, and researchers to propose practical solutions to global challenges such as internet shutdowns and attacks on encryption. Attendees can engage with leading figures from Ethereum, Tor, and privacy-first technologies.

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