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About
New Context Conference
The NEW CONTEXT CONFERENCE (NCC), hosted by Kaoru Hayashi and Joichi Ito, co-founders of Digital Garage, has been held since 2005.
The conference brings together leading thinkers, entrepreneurs, and technologists to explore cutting-edge Internet technologies and the businesses and ideas emerging around them.
Focusing on the new contexts that drive social progress, the conference aims to explore how digital technologies can be harnessed to design a more connected and sustainable global society. Each event features thought-provoking talks and discussions with speakers who are shaping the future of the digital age.
Technology
Since the advent of the Internet, major waves of technological transformation have occurred approximately every 7 to 10 years — from Portal/Search to CGM/Social Media, and now to Blockchain/AI. The conference highlights the next generation of technologies that are anticipated to shape the future.
Business
New technologies often emerge with uncertain paths to commercialization. Through discussions with experts and the exchange of insights, the conference seeks to uncover innovative business concepts and new market opportunities.
Global
By inviting leaders and researchers from around the world, the conference facilitates dialogue across different regulatory frameworks, Internet business environments, and cultures. These diverse perspectives deepen the discussion toward realizing a sustainable global society.
Archive
Past Events
2025 TK Summer Tokyo, Japan
The Future Japan Envisions in a Global Digital Society
2023 SF Fall San Francisco, USA
Building Useful and Trustworthy AI
2023 TK Summer Tokyo, Japan
Building a New Global Community with Gen AI
2023 SF Spring San Francisco, USA
