Innovator's Gala
Innovator's Gala
The Innovator's Gala is a premier event that celebrates the leaders and visionaries driving pivotal collaborations in digital technology and innovation. The Gala honors groundbreaking achievements and fosters connections that drive transformative progress and global impact. Highlighting SVJP's role as a bridge between Japan and Silicon Valley, the event showcases the transformative power of cross-border collaboration in shaping the future of innovation.
Inaugural Innovator’s Gala (2024)
On Saturday, October 12, the inaugural Innovator’s Gala took place at the historic Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, bringing together a distinguished audience of over 100 CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs from Japan’s most prominent corporations and leading U.S. companies.
A key highlight was the award ceremony, held in partnership with Forbes JAPAN, recognizing outstanding achievements in innovation and leadership.
The Startup of the Year award was presented to Rubrik, a leader in cybersecurity, with Co-Founder and CTO Arvind Nithrakashyap accepting the honor.
Entrepreneur of the Year was awarded to Ivan Zhao, the visionary behind Notion, for transforming team productivity and collaboration.
Lifetime Achievement Award celebrated Jensen Huang of Nvidia for his extraordinary contributions to innovation and technology, with Jay Puri, Executive Vice President at Nvidia, accepting on his behalf.
Upcoming: Innovator’s Gala in 2025
The 2025 Innovator’s Gala, taking place on the evening of September 13, 2025, will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Silicon Valley Japan Platform. This milestone event will reflect on the achievements of our community, reflect on the transformative progress of the past decade, and inspire an even brighter future.