United Silk CEO Takashi Kawai to Speak at Nikkei’s “VivaTech 2026 Post-Event Report”

Takashi Kawai, CEO of United Silk Co., Ltd., will speak at the “VivaTech 2026 Post-Event Report – The Current State of Global Innovation and the Future of Japan’s Startup Ecosystem,” hosted by Nikkei Inc.

The event will share key insights from VivaTech 2026, one of Europe’s largest startup and technology events, highlighting the latest global innovation trends and the future of Japan’s startup ecosystem.

During the session “What Did Startups Gain from VivaTech 2026? – Real Stories from Startups Expanding Globally,” United Silk will be one of three featured startups presenting the lessons learned at VivaTech 2026 and its initiatives toward global expansion.

We warmly invite anyone interested to join the event.

● Event Information
Event:
VivaTech 2026 Post-Event Report
The Current State of Global Innovation and the Future of Japan’s Startup Ecosystem
Date & Time:
Thursday, August 6, 2026
5:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Reception opens at 4:30 PM)
Venue:
Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB), 2F
3-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Format:
On-site and Online (Live Streaming)
Admission:
Free (Advance Registration Required)
Organizer:
NIKKEI THE PITCH (Nikkei Inc.)
Supported by:
Tokyo Metropolitan Government
United Silk Session:
What Did Startups Gain from VivaTech 2026? – Real Stories from Startups Expanding Globally
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● For More Information
Event Information:
https://pitch.nikkei.com/nb/vivareport2026/
Registration: