Asia's First: World's Largest Humanoid Robot and Physical AI Conference 'Humanoids Summit Tokyo 2026' to be Held in Takanawa, Tokyo on May 28-29

Humanoids Summit Inc. (Headquarters: California, USA) will host 'Humanoids Summit Tokyo 2026,' an international conference specialized in humanoid robots and physical AI, for two days from May 28 (Thu) to May 29 (Fri), 2026, at the Takanawa Gateway Convention Center. This will be the fourth summit, following those in Silicon Valley and London, and the first to be held in Asia.

[Register for Humanoids Summit Tokyo 2026 here: https://humanoidssummit.com/]

At this summit, companies, developers, and investors from the US, Europe, and Asia will gather to conduct live demonstrations of humanoids. Additionally, special sessions will discuss critical themes such as commercialization, mass production, and capital allocation. Over 40 speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors from Japan and abroad have already confirmed their participation.

Professor Hiroshi Ishiguro (Osaka University), a leading expert in robot research, will deliver the opening keynote. He plans to conduct a live demonstration using his humanoid avatar, 'Geminoid.' Furthermore, top executives from world-leading AI and robotics companies, including Google DeepMind, are scheduled to speak.

Why Tokyo, Japan for the first 'Humanoids Summit' in Asia? Japan has long established its position as a global leader in the field of robotics. In recent years, investment in automation has accelerated to address structural challenges such as labor shortages and demographic changes. Given this background, and as the social implementation of humanoid robots becomes a reality, Japan—with its strong research and development capabilities and industrial base—and its center, Tokyo, were chosen as the stage for global discussion.

Live demonstrations to experience the forefront of humanoid robots The summit will feature live demonstrations of operational humanoid robots. Through these sessions, you can witness the forefront of how these technologies are evolving in real-world environments. Key themes include: Strategies for commercialization and deployment, Manufacturing scale and supply chains, Capital allocation and venture investment, and Advances in world models and spatial AI. Additionally, safety will be a key topic, with Cooley LLP providing insights on regulatory frameworks and McKinsey & Company offering an analyst's perspective on the global market landscape.

Participating Companies (in alphabetical order) Apptronik, Archetype AI, AVITA, Booster Robotics, Boston Dynamics, Contact CI, Cooley LLP, Dyna Robotics, FEV Consulting, Field AI, Fraunhofer, General Motors, GMO, Google DeepMind, Harmonic Drive, Honda, Infineon, Lightwheel, LimX Dynamics, McKinsey & Company, Mentee Robotics, MERPHI, NEC, Panasonic, Psyonic, Qualcomm, Renesas, RLWRLD, Sanctuary AI, TRON K.K., Toyota, Ugo, Unitree, and many others from the US, Europe, and Asia.

Comments from Modar Alaoui, Founder of Humanoids Summit and General Partner at ALM Ventures 'It is not the robots in videos that shape the future, but the robots that actually work in the field. Tokyo is the perfect place for this discussion. Japan possesses world-class robotics talent and a long cultural background in humanoid technology. We believe Japan will be a crucial hub for the future development of this industry.'

Comments from Industry Leaders - Hiroshi Ishiguro (Osaka University): 'Humanoids are a clue to understanding humans themselves. It is important to discuss not only how to develop them but how to coexist with them.' - Toshikazu Okutani (METI): 'Given Japan's challenges, the importance of robotics and physical AI is higher than ever. This summit is the perfect timing to bring together global innovators.' - Tomohiro Nomi (Toyota Motor Corporation): 'We consider this an important international platform. We look forward to contributing to the deepening of collaboration across industry and research.' - Tomohiro Uchida (GMO Internet Group): 'We are honored to serve as a signature sponsor. Supporting this gathering of innovators is essential for the development of next-generation intelligent machines.' - Ani Kelkar (McKinsey & Company): 'The focus is now on how quickly these technologies can transition from demonstration to scalable industrial application.'

Registration The event is curated for decision-makers in technology, industry, and policy. Exhibition space is nearly full. Early bird tickets are available in limited quantities.