16 TEAMS. 16 IDEAS. ONE STAGE.
The Next Big Idea Takes the Stage.
After weeks of ideation and preparation, 16 shortlisted teams are ready to present their visions for a better future. Discover bold ideas, meet passionate builders, and experience how Agentic AI can turn real-world challenges into meaningful solutions.
Only 8 teams will advance to Demo Day.
Pitch Day
24 Oct, 2026
16 Teams Live Pitch
Grand Finale
7 Nov, 2026
8 Finalists • Demo Day
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Sponsors & Ecosystem
Powered by an ecosystem that believes in builders.
SILVER SPONSOR
Bronze SPONSOR
Talent Partner
AI Translation Partner
Media Partner
AI SPONSOR
DIAMOND SPONSOR
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GOLD SPONSOR
THE AGENDA
What's Happening on Pitch Day?
One stage. Sixteen teams. A day of ideas, innovation, and possibilities.
From live pitches to expert insights and the exciting Top 8 announcement, discover what awaits you at Pitch Day.
12:00–13:00 — Doors Open — Check-in & Explore Sponsor Booths
13:00–13:45 — Opening Ceremony — Welcome & Pitch Day Kickoff
13:45–15:00 — Pitch Session 01 — The First 5 Teams Take the Stage
15:00–15:25 — Networking Break — Connect & Explore
15:25–16:55 — Pitch Session 02 — 6 More Teams, 6 Bold Ideas
16:55–17:15 — Networking Break — Meet the Community
17:15–18:30 — Pitch Session 03 — The Final 5 Pitches
18:30–18:45 — Judges' Deliberation & Networking Break
18:45–19:00 — TOP 8 REVEAL — Meet the Finalists!
19:00–19:15 — Meet the Mentors — Connecting with the Top 8
19:15–19:25 — Closing Ceremony — What's Next for the Builders
Come for the ideas. Stay for the people.
MEET OUR JUDGES
The Minds Behind the Decisions
Great ideas deserve thoughtful questions.
Meet the industry leaders, technology experts, and innovators bringing their experience and perspectives to the judging panel.
They'll look beyond the pitch to explore each team's approach, potential, and ability to create meaningful real-world impact.
Kien Nguyen
Associate Professor
— Chiba University
Dao Minh Son
Research Manager
— NICT
Dao Thanh Binh
Head of Data & AI Services / Managing Director
— FPT Japan Holdings
Pham Quang Khang
Chief AI Consulting Officer
— Rikkei Japan
NHUNG NGUYEN
Business Architecture
Senior Manager
— Accenture
Ho Tung Lam
CEO
— Gianty Inc.
Nguyen Vu Thanh Tung
CTO/CDO
— H2 Corporation
Bui Viet Ha
Deputy Director
— CMC Japan
Vo Thi Que Trinh
CMO
— Digital Wallet Corporation
Nguyen Vu Hoi
Head of AI Transformation
— VTI Japan
Tran Ba Vinh Son
Principal Engineer
— Money Forward
MEET OUR MENTORS
Guiding Ideas Into Impact
Behind every promising idea is a journey of learning, experimentation, and growth.
Our mentors bring valuable experience across technology, AI development, product strategy, and business innovation to help builders challenge assumptions, refine their thinking, and move closer to real-world solutions.
Meet the people helping our builders grow.
Tsuyuri Satoki
CEO
— Technica.ai
Do Ba Duc
CEO
— Tokyo Techies
Nguyen Tuan Anh
Senior AI Engineer
— Tech Startup
Pham Thuc Hung
Senior Data Scientist
— Microsoft Japan Inc
Tomobe Eiki
Onsite leader
— VTI Japan
Phan Tuan Tai
CEO
— Quapp Inc.
NGUYen Manh Luc
AI Engineer
— FPT Japan Holdings
THONG TUAN
CPO
— Doraverse
ROADMAP & STAGES
From idea to impact.
Registration
20 Aug – 19 Sept
Join the Hackathon and create your participant profile through Hackathon4U.
Team Matching
20 – 27 Sept
Meet other participants, discover complementary skills, and form your Hackathon team.
Idea Proposal
28 Sept – 5 Oct
Teams define the problem they want to solve and submit their initial solution proposal.
Build & Mentorship
25 Oct – 6 Nov
The Top 8 teams enter the development sprint. Finalists refine their solution, build their product, prepare their demo, and receive guidance from mentors ahead of the Grand Finale.
Demo & Grand Finale
7 Nov
The Top 8 teams take the stage to demonstrate what they have built in front of judges, companies, partners, media, and the wider community.
PRIZE POOL & AWARDS
Build for impact. Compete for more.
TOTAL POOL VALUATION
¥800,000+
Grand Prize
For the team delivering the strongest overall solution.
CHAMPION TRACK
¥400,000
cash
+ $10K
API Credit
2nd Place
1st Runner-up
¥250,000
cash
+ $5K
API Credit
3rd Place
2nd Runner-up
¥150,000
cash
+$2.5K
API Credit
API Credits & Development Infrastructure for the Top 8 Teams during the 2-week build phase — plus more exciting prizes to be announced.