THE HERO SUMMIT General Producer Speaks at "SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026"
Meta Heroes Inc. announced that Nikoru Kondo, the general producer of its next-generation project "THE HERO SUMMIT," spoke at "SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026." Kondo emphasized the importance of connecting the next generation with society through technology-driven education and social contribution, aligning with THE HERO SUMMIT's initiatives.
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Meta Heroes Inc. (Headquarters: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture; Representative Director: Kazutoshi Matsuishi) is pleased to announce that Nikoru Kondo, the general producer of "THE HERO SUMMIT" (Hirosami), a next-generation project promoted by the company, spoke at "SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026," Asia's largest global innovation conference held at Tokyo Big Sight from Monday, April 27 to Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
"SusHi Tech Tokyo" has grown into Asia's largest global conference after three previous editions, bringing together diverse players such as startups, corporations, investors, and local governments from around the world to discuss and co-create the future through urban sustainability and technology. This marks the fourth edition, further expanding its scale and evolving into a venue for international exchange.
■ Presentation Overview
Session
Day2 Atrium Stage
Date and Time
12:00〜12:45
Session Title
The Forefront of Tech Changing Everything from the Field to Education
Representative Director, EdFusion Inc.
Nikoru Kondo (15 years old)
・Established sole proprietorship "EdFusion" at age 13
・Received Special Award in the STAPS Student Entrepreneurship Program hosted by Aichi Prefecture (operated by STATION Ai)
・Delivered 104 lectures in 2025
・Producer of Osaka-Kansai Expo related events
・Received Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award in a contest hosted by the Japan Junior Chamber
・Selected as one of Forbes JAPAN's "30 Women Changing the World in Technology"
Company Website: https://ed-fusion.co.jp
■ Presentation Content
Eight female entrepreneurs spoke at this session, discussing cutting-edge initiatives in various fields, including DX and AI utilization in manufacturing and infrastructure, and the potential of technology in education.
Nikoru Kondo, in particular, shared insights on initiatives that connect the next generation with society and the potential for value creation starting from events.
Throughout the session, multi-faceted discussions were held on perspectives for implementing solutions on-site rather than just PoC (Proof of Concept), as well as themes such as next-generation development and organizational transformation.
■ Linkage with THE HERO SUMMIT
This presentation content is closely linked to the initiatives promoted by "THE HERO SUMMIT (Hirosami) 2026" and is positioned as part of the practical efforts to connect the next generation with society.
THE HERO SUMMIT will collaborate with local governments, educational institutions, and companies to create opportunities for challenges in each region through side events nationwide, expanding value creation through co-creation.
■ Seeking Co-creation Partners
THE HERO SUMMIT is currently seeking co-creation partners to energize the entire country by holding side events in collaboration with local governments, educational institutions, and and companies.
If you are interested in connecting with the next generation, regional revitalization, or human resource development, please contact us.
Inquiries
【Meta Heroes Inc.】
Meta Heroes Inc. develops its business under the theme of "Society 5.0 × SDGs × HERO." The company primarily engages in development utilizing metaverse (XR) and AI, operates the DX education facility 'Hero Egg,' conducts AI corporate training for over 15,000 people in six months, and simultaneously works to solve social issues such as education, disaster prevention, and regional revitalization. In May 2025, it successfully hosted the "Metaverse, XR, AI Award" and "Disaster Prevention Expo" at the EXPO Hall of the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
Established: December 03, 2021
Representative Director: Kazutoshi Matsuishi
Osaka Headquarters: Sankyo Umeda Building 8F, 1-5 Doyama-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
DX Education Space "Hero Egg": e-Stadium Namba Main Store, Namba Parks 1F, 2-10-70 Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Community Space: Plaza Umeda Building B1F, 8-17 Taiyuji-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Official Website: [https://meta-heroes.co.jp]
X (formerly Twitter) Account: [https://x.com/metaheroes_100]
Official LINE Account: [https://lin.ee/K9vdyLx]
"SusHi Tech Tokyo" has grown into Asia's largest global conference after three previous editions, bringing together diverse players such as startups, corporations, investors, and local governments from around the world to discuss and co-create the future through urban sustainability and technology. This marks the fourth edition, further expanding its scale and evolving into a venue for international exchange.
■ Presentation Overview
Session
Day2 Atrium Stage
Date and Time
12:00〜12:45
Session Title
The Forefront of Tech Changing Everything from the Field to Education
Representative Director, EdFusion Inc.
Nikoru Kondo (15 years old)
・Established sole proprietorship "EdFusion" at age 13
・Received Special Award in the STAPS Student Entrepreneurship Program hosted by Aichi Prefecture (operated by STATION Ai)
・Delivered 104 lectures in 2025
・Producer of Osaka-Kansai Expo related events
・Received Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award in a contest hosted by the Japan Junior Chamber
・Selected as one of Forbes JAPAN's "30 Women Changing the World in Technology"
Company Website: https://ed-fusion.co.jp
■ Presentation Content
Eight female entrepreneurs spoke at this session, discussing cutting-edge initiatives in various fields, including DX and AI utilization in manufacturing and infrastructure, and the potential of technology in education.
Nikoru Kondo, in particular, shared insights on initiatives that connect the next generation with society and the potential for value creation starting from events.
Throughout the session, multi-faceted discussions were held on perspectives for implementing solutions on-site rather than just PoC (Proof of Concept), as well as themes such as next-generation development and organizational transformation.
■ Linkage with THE HERO SUMMIT
This presentation content is closely linked to the initiatives promoted by "THE HERO SUMMIT (Hirosami) 2026" and is positioned as part of the practical efforts to connect the next generation with society.
THE HERO SUMMIT will collaborate with local governments, educational institutions, and companies to create opportunities for challenges in each region through side events nationwide, expanding value creation through co-creation.
■ Seeking Co-creation Partners
THE HERO SUMMIT is currently seeking co-creation partners to energize the entire country by holding side events in collaboration with local governments, educational institutions, and and companies.
If you are interested in connecting with the next generation, regional revitalization, or human resource development, please contact us.
Inquiries
【Meta Heroes Inc.】
Meta Heroes Inc. develops its business under the theme of "Society 5.0 × SDGs × HERO." The company primarily engages in development utilizing metaverse (XR) and AI, operates the DX education facility 'Hero Egg,' conducts AI corporate training for over 15,000 people in six months, and simultaneously works to solve social issues such as education, disaster prevention, and regional revitalization. In May 2025, it successfully hosted the "Metaverse, XR, AI Award" and "Disaster Prevention Expo" at the EXPO Hall of the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
Established: December 03, 2021
Representative Director: Kazutoshi Matsuishi
Osaka Headquarters: Sankyo Umeda Building 8F, 1-5 Doyama-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
DX Education Space "Hero Egg": e-Stadium Namba Main Store, Namba Parks 1F, 2-10-70 Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Community Space: Plaza Umeda Building B1F, 8-17 Taiyuji-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Official Website: [https://meta-heroes.co.jp]
X (formerly Twitter) Account: [https://x.com/metaheroes_100]
Official LINE Account: [https://lin.ee/K9vdyLx]