2027.03.10 Wed - 03.11 Thu / Akasaka Intercity Conference
Redefining media. Two days to explore publishing, business and growth strategies for the AI era, and to shape what comes next for the industry.
MIC 2026 Event Scenes
Scenes from last year's conference
Media Innovation Conference 2027
Two days to understand the accelerating structural shifts reshaping media and to share pathways toward the industry's next phase of growth. We connect editorial, business, advertising, product, technology and emerging talent to imagine the future together.
2 Days Conference
Across two days, we examine the structural shifts disrupting media and explore new models for publishing, business and organization.
2027.03.10 Wed
AI, search, advertising and distribution are changing fast. We map the industry's current position and reconsider trust and brand value.
2027.03.11 Thu
We explore new publishing and revenue models, redesign editorial, sales and organizations, and chart the next growth strategies.
Special Program 01
Recognizing outstanding work in the media industry and making ambitious initiatives visible.
Special Program 02
Supporting students and media professionals in their twenties, and connecting emerging talent with the industry.
Special Program 03
A booth zone designed to spark collaboration among media companies. We welcome exhibitors with partnership ideas and projects they want to build together.
Ask about exhibitingSpecial Program 04
Conference Tracks
MIC 2027 is organized around four core tracks and, for the first time, includes an open call for sessions. We welcome ideas, research and practical experience that can help shape what comes next for media. View submission details
Organizational transformation, new ventures, brand value, revenue structures and executive decisions for the next generation of media growth.
AI, data, video, audio, social platforms and product development: technologies and practices transforming creation, distribution and experience.
Changes in advertising, cookie restrictions, brand safety, data strategy, retail media and new ways to connect with sponsors.
Learning, careers and networking for students and media professionals in their twenties, building the industry's next generation.
MIC 2026 Results
Attendance grew significantly year on year. Three session tracks, exhibition booths and a networking lounge created more opportunities for exchange and discussion across the media industry.
3 TracksAn expanded session program
11 SponsorsMade possible by eleven partners
Exhibition & LoungeMore opportunities to meet and connect
Selected Attendee Organizations Based on MIC 2026 registration data; partial list, no particular order
The Asahi Shimbun Company / Nikkei / Yomiuri Shimbun Group / Kyodo News / KADOKAWA / Kodansha / Nikkei BP / Uzabase / ITmedia / FLUX / Golf Digest Online / Game8 / All About / SmartNews / Mediagene / pixiv / mybest / Sankei Digital / note / Natasha / NHK / Nippon TV / Fuji Television / TBS Television / Hakuhodo / Dentsu Group / Rakuten Group / Mercari / NTT DOCOMO / AWS Japan and others
MIC 2026 Report
AI, content, business and organization. Explore the ideas shared at MIC 2026 through all 18 session reports.
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Call for Sessions
Media Innovation Conference 2027 is accepting proposals for selected sessions in the official program. We welcome submissions related to media content, technology, business and the wider industry.
In the inquiry form, write “MIC 2027 Session Proposal” in the details field and include a session outline and speaker information.
Open Submission FormFor Sponsors
We welcome inquiries about sponsorship, exhibition opportunities and custom programs. Contact us for current packages and availability.
Use the form for written inquiries, or book a 30-minute online meeting to discuss available plans.