Go Global Hub 2026 Vol.1: Discover Global Challenges to Be Held on September 30 — Connecting Entrepreneurs, Companies, and Investors from Japan and Around the World
— Co-Creating New Business Ideas Across Borders, Inspired by Global Challenges —
The Startup Lady Association will host “Go Global Hub 2026 Vol.1 | Discover Global Challenges,” the first event of Go Global Hub 2026, on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at SivanS Inc. in Shibuya, Tokyo.
Go Global Hub is a global business platform that brings together entrepreneurs, startups, companies, investors, government organizations, embassies, and support organizations from Japan and around the world to connect across borders and create opportunities for new businesses and collaborations.
In 2026, Go Global Hub will take a step beyond “connection” and focus on “co-creation” through a series of four events. In addition to keynote talks and networking, participants will take part in the Cross-border Co-Creation Session, an interactive program where people from different nationalities, organizations, and professional backgrounds form teams to discuss real-world social and business challenges and develop new solutions and business ideas together.
Go Global Hub 2026 Vol.1 | Discover Global Challenges
In the first event, a diverse range of players in the startup ecosystem—including Japanese and international companies, investors, government organizations, and embassies—will share global social and market challenges, as well as themes related to new business development and investment.
Based on the challenges presented, participants will form teams regardless of nationality or affiliation. By bringing together their own experiences, expertise, and diverse cultural perspectives, each team will discuss the challenges and explore new solutions and business ideas.
At the end of the session, each team will present its ideas and receive feedback from entrepreneurs, companies, investors, and other participants.
Keynote Speaker
Alex Odajima
Japan Representative | Start2 Group K.K.
"As a specialist in business incubation, I have supported numerous startup launches and corporate new business development projects. In recent years, my focus has been on bridging the innovation ecosystems of Japan and the global community.
I have been involved in various innovation initiatives in collaboration with embassies and international startup support organizations, and have served as a mentor for multiple startup acceleration programs in countries such as Canada, Austria, and Singapore.
My current roles include J-Startup Recommendation Committee Member, Global Ambassador for Shibuya Startup Support, former Board Member of French Tech Tokyo, and Japan Representative for German Entrepreneurship."
Date & Time
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 18:00–21:30
Venue
SivanS Inc.
4F, 1-26-20 Higashi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0011, Japan
Schedule
Schedule
- 18:00 — Doors Open
- 18:30 — Event Begins
- 18:35 — Keynote | Taisuke Alex Odajima
- 18:50 — Reverse Pitch & Co-Creation Session
(Challenge Presentation, Team Discussion & Idea Presentations) - 20:20 — Closing
- 20:30 — Networking with Light Food & Drinks
- 21:30 — Event Ends
Registration
Please register via the link below:
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About Go Global Hub
Go Global Hub is a global business platform established by the Startup Lady Association in 2025 to connect entrepreneurs, companies, investors, and other stakeholders from Japan and around the world and create opportunities for new businesses and co-creation.
The platform connects Japanese entrepreneurs and companies seeking to expand internationally with overseas entrepreneurs, companies, and investors interested in the Japanese market, providing opportunities for practical knowledge sharing, networking, and business matching.
Going beyond simple networking, Go Global Hub aims to create opportunities for new businesses, partnerships, and international expansion through dialogue and collaboration among participants.
What’s Next
This year, Go Global Hub will host a series of four events centered around co-creation, problem-solving, and business matching. Through each event, participants will deepen their connections and collaboration, with the goal of creating new business opportunities.
- Vol.1｜Discover — Learn about global challenges and connect
- Vol.2｜Co-create — Build business ideas across borders
- Vol.3｜Validate — Test ideas from the perspective of overseas markets, companies, and investors
- Vol.4｜Partner — Move toward concrete collaboration, PoCs, business partnerships, and global expansion