‘NEXT Innovation Summit 2026 in Summer’, a Gathering for Corporate New Business Professionals, Surpasses 1,000 Registrants

Spready Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Masaaki Sako), a provider of new business support services, announced that cumulative registrations for the ‘NEXT Innovation Summit 2026 in Summer’, a large-scale online conference for the new business and innovation sector to be held on Friday, June 26, 2026, have surpassed 1,000.

Participants from companies with annual sales of over 100 billion yen account for 60% of the total, with 88% involved in new business development, drawing significant attention as one of Japan’s premier conferences for corporate new business professionals.

Scheduled sessions will cover practical insights and case studies for new business managers, business development staff, open innovation leads, and executive management.

URL: https://client.spready.jp/nis2026summer

This event is designed to offer 'learning' and 'networking' opportunities for those in the new business sector.

Guest speakers at the forefront of new business development will share their real-world experiences, including behind-the-scenes insights, lessons learned during challenging processes, and struggles faced after commercialization.

Registered attendees can view all 11 sessions on-demand until August 31, 2026, allowing them to watch only the sessions of interest on the day of the event.

In this edition of the NEXT Innovation Summit, session durations have been extended to provide deeper, more practical discussions beyond superficial case presentations. To adapt to rapid changes, the content is designed to provide new perspectives, offering an opportunity for participants to 'update their thinking'.

NEXT Innovation Summit serves as a place where everyone involved in 'new business' and 'innovation' can gain practical knowledge and new perspectives to apply in their daily work. Through this event, the company aims to foster a cycle of knowledge exchange among challengers and contribute to the further activation and development of Japan's new business and innovation ecosystem.

History of the Event

NEXT Innovation Summit held its first edition in February 2023, and this upcoming event marks the 7th iteration.

The 6th edition, held in November 2025, welcomed 3,423 participants, with 80.5% engaged in new business-related activities. The average session satisfaction rate was 90.53%, with feedback such as 'I felt encouraged', 'It pointed out my exact situation', 'I want my manager to watch this', and 'I gained inspiration not found in books and want to take action from tomorrow'.

Event Overview

Event Name: NEXT Innovation Summit 2026 in Summer - A day overflowing with 'learning' and 'networking' for new business professionals

Date and Time: Friday, June 26, 2026, 8:50 – 19:30

Number of Sessions: 11 sessions

Target Audience: Corporate new business development staff, program administrators, HR trainers, open innovation/accelerator program participants, and anyone interested in new business.

Venue: Online

Participation Fee: Free

Organizer: Spready Inc.