Transforming Tokyo into a Global AI hub

Tokyo AI

TAI is the largest AI community in Japan, bringing together over 2,000 members, engineers, researchers, investors, product managers, and corporate innovation leaders, primarily based in Tokyo.

We are a hub for cutting-edge AI discussions, enabling collaboration between startups, academia, and industry to drive meaningful technological advancements.

  • Transforming Tokyo into the world's leading AI innovation hub, driving global technological advancement.

  • Tokyo AI is a catalyst for technological innovation, dedicated to establishing Tokyo as a global AI powerhouse. We build a dynamic, collaborative AI ecosystem by fostering meaningful connections and facilitating knowledge exchange.

    Through targeted meetups and events in both English and Japanese, we bridge Japanese and international AI communities, creating a unique platform for collaboration. More than just a network, our community is an action-driven collective of entrepreneurs, researchers, and builders committed to advancing AI.

  • Our values define our work, setting the standard for our community’s culture and impact.

    • Inclusivity, diversity, and respect – AI should be accessible, and as many people as possible should benefit from its advancements.

    • Collaboration-first mindset – Achieving our vision requires the collective effort of the entire community.

    • Excellence in content – We prioritize depth and quality, avoiding superficial discussions or debates for the sake of argument.

  • TAI is designed to bring exceptional minds together, fostering collaborations that drive innovation. We’re not just observing the future of AI: we’re actively building it.

    Our goal is to elevate Japan’s tech and startup landscape to global prominence, ensuring Tokyo becomes a vital node in the worldwide AI ecosystem.

    What Sets Us Apart

    • International perspective, locally rooted

    • A diverse mix of talent from academia, startups, and industry

    • Multilingual engagement (English and Japanese)

    • A strong bias for action and technological progress

Tokyo AI (TAI) in numbers

2,000+

Members

35

Events

211

Speakers

21

Volunteers

(as of 02/2025)

Organizations our members are associated with