The ISPIM Connects Sendai Conference - Innovating for a Resilient Future - takes place in Sendai, Japan from 30 November - 2 December 2026.

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Connect with innovation professionals from academia, industry, consulting and the public sector. Take part in interactive workshops, hot-topic discussions and lively panel sessions, while exploring the latest research, practical case studies and emerging approaches to innovation management.

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Hear fresh perspectives from leading researchers and practitioners, exchange ideas across sectors and discover Sendai’s vibrant innovation ecosystem. Explore how innovation can strengthen resilience, advance sustainable development and help communities and organisations respond to social, environmental and economic challenges.

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Renowned as Japan’s “Green City”, Sendai combines tree-lined boulevards and a longstanding commitment to sustainable urban development with leading research and technological expertise. Memorable networking experiences in distinctive venues across the city will create valuable opportunities for connection, collaboration and knowledge exchange.

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Designed primarily as an in-person experience, the conference will also offer a dedicated virtual track for presenters unable to attend in person. While English remains the official conference language, AI-powered translation provided by Pocketalk will be available across all sessions, enabling Japanese presenters to deliver their presentations in Japanese if they prefer, while ensuring that language is not a barrier to international participation and exchange.