ECOMMIT CCO Akira Sakano will speak at “IMPACT STARTUP SUMMIT 2026.”

The event, themed “Public Spirit and Disruptive Innovation,” brings together leaders of impact startups working to address social challenges while achieving sustainable growth, as well as representatives from government and local authorities, investors, and other stakeholders to discuss efforts toward social implementation and future possibilities.

Akira Banno will participate as a panelist in “Startup Session 6: Next-Generation Infrastructure and Urban Development to Transform the Foundations of Local Communities and Cities” (16:30–17:20).

■ Event Details
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 11:00–18:00 (Doors open at 10:00)
Venue: Tokyo Tatemono Pia Theater & Conference
TOFROM YAESU TOWER 5F–6F, 1-6-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Participation Fee: Free
Format: In-person event only (no online streaming)
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 23:59 JST
*Registration will close once capacity is reached.

■ Registration
https://forms.gle/hZVZAyJzqKCjQEb18

■ Official Event Website
https://impact-startup.or.jp/summit/2026