Next Kitchen 2026 recap: Day 2

Day 2 | Next Kitchen Food Conference & Demo Day

Day two brought us to the heart of the program: the Next Kitchen Food Conference & Demo Day.

Our startups took the stage to pitch their technologies, share product demos, and engage in discussions with Japanese corporates, investors, and ecosystem partners. The conversations went beyond presentations — focusing on real challenges, real use cases, and whether there is genuine potential for collaboration.

Food, health, sustainability, and climate are deeply connected topics in Japan, and it was inspiring to see how closely these challenges align with what startups are tackling globally.

A day full of insights, honest feedback, and meaningful exchanges.