for Startups, Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yuichiro Shimizu, hereinafter, "for Startups"), which promotes the growth industry support projects, will lift some of the speaker information for the large-scale conference “GRIC2025,” which connects domestic growth industries to the world to be held in November.
“GRIC2025” official website
At last year’s “GRIC 2024,” more than 11,000 people registered, over 30 sessions were held, and participants from 63 countries gathered, making it a major focal point as a place to experience Japan’s startup ecosystem.
Speakers and Sessions
Sessions will cover a wide range of themes, including global strategies shaping Japan’s future, future outlooks from leading Japanese investors, and the forefront of space development, with top leaders from growth industries taking the stage.
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■ “GRIC 2025” Participant Registration Now Open
・Offline ticket Day 3
Target: Those who wish to attend the Shibuya Hikarie Hikarie Hall on 11/13 (Thursday)Online Benefit: You can also watch online sessions on the 11th and 12th (available via EventHub)
・Online ticket Day1-3
Target: Those who wish to view the online streaming from 11/11 (Tue) to 13 (Thu)Contents: You can watch all online sessions and partial streaming of the offline event
Register for free HERE
Comment from President and CEO Shimizu Yuichiro
GRIC is a place for entrepreneurs, investors, cultural leaders, and politicians from Japan and around the world, providing an ideal stage for Japanese startups to expand globally.
Increasing the number of colleagues taking on challenges for the world and the future will boost Japan's competitiveness and drive society in a better direction.
Through GRIC 2025, I sincerely hope to connect with the global forefront, unlock "the infinite potential of people", and inspire new challenges.
Event Overview: GRIC2025
“GRIC2025” is Japan's largest conference dedicated to growth industries, held for the sixth time under the theme “Adopting Japan's Startup Ecosystem to the Global Stage.”At last year's GRIC2024, more than 11,000 people registered, with over 30 Sessions And from 63 countries.
- Event Name: GRIC2025
- Dates:
- Nov 11 (Tue): Online sessions 10:00–17:00 (tentative)
- Nov 12 (Wed): Online sessions 10:00–17:00 (tentative)
- Nov 13 (Thu): Online & offline sessions at Shibuya Hikarie Hall 10:00–17:00 (tentative)
- (Subject to change without notice)
- Venue: Hybrid (Online via EventHub / Offline at Shibuya Hikarie Hall)
- Admission: Free
- Hashtag: #GRIC2025
- Official Website: [GRIC2025 Website]
About GRIC (Growth Industry Conference)
GRIC is Japan's largest hybrid global conference and community dedicated to growth industries. Talks in January 2021, the first conference was held fully online, and from the second edition, all sessions have been bilingual (Japanese-English). The fifth edition, GRIC2024, was held as the first hybrid (online + offline) event, won over 11,000 registered employees from 63 countries. GRIC aims as both a global stage for top-tier ecosystem builders and a community hub for challengers driving innovation and growth.
