Merge Tokyo

The future of software engineering in Tokyo.

Where Japan's most ambitious engineers and business leaders come together to explore the frontier of agentic software engineering.

April 9, 2026 Tokyo
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April 9, 2026

agenda

9:30–10:30
Registration & Networking Check in, grab your badge, and connect with fellow attendees before the day begins.
10:30–11:15
Opening Keynote Russell Kaplan, President & Cofounder, Cognition
11:15–12:00
Keynote Panel: State of Software Engineering Moderator: Japan President & General Manager, Cognition (to be announced). Panelists: Yasufumi Hirai, President @ RevComm; Shigeru Urushibara, Chairman @ ULS Consulting.
12:00–1:00
Lunch Break Lunch bento boxes will be provided to all attendees. Grab some food and meet the team behind Devin.
1:00–1:45
Devin on Devin: How Cognition Deploys Autonomous Agents Prem Nair, Software Engineer, Cognition
1:45–2:30
How DeNA is Rewiring Engineering with AI Ryo Sasaki, Head of Devin Promotion, DeNA AI Link
2:30–3:45
Break Meet the team, get a live demo, swag experience, and networking during structured break time.
3:45–4:30
The Hidden Complexity Behind Building Cloud Agents Moritz Stephan, Founding Engineer, Cognition
4:30–5:00
Closing Remark Japan President & General Manager, Cognition (to be announced)
5:00–7:00
Cocktail Hour Networking, drinks, and informal conversations.
Program

what to expect

Mainstage Keynotes

Hear Cognition's vision for the future of software development from the company's leadership.

Customer Sessions

Practitioner-led talks showcasing real-world enterprise transformation with Devin.

Technical Deep Dives

Go deep into the architecture and capabilities of agentic software engineering.

Hands-on Workshops

Get hands-on experience building with Devin alongside Cognition's engineering team.

About

why attend Merge Tokyo

Software is at a pivotal moment. AI is reshaping how systems are built, modernized, and scaled. Merge Tokyo is where Cognition shares its perspective on agentic software engineering, showcases real-world enterprise transformation, and highlights the builders shaping the next operating model for software teams.

  • Hear directly from Cognition leadership on the frontier of AI agents
  • See real enterprise transformations powered by Devin
  • Get hands-on in technical deep dives and workshops
  • Connect with fellow builders and the Cognition team
300+ Attendees
10+ Speakers
1 Full Day
Speakers

who you'll hear from

Featuring Cognition leadership and practitioners building the future of software. Speaker lineup coming soon.

Questions

frequently asked questions

Where is the conference held?

The conference will be held in Minato-ku, Tokyo. The exact venue address will be shared with approved attendees upon registration confirmation.

How do I register?

Registration is by approval only. Click the "Request to Join" button to submit your registration in Luma. Approved attendees will receive a confirmation email, further event details closer to the date, and badges provided day-of.

What language will the sessions be in?

Sessions will be delivered in both Japanese and English, with live interpretation provided so all attendees can fully participate regardless of language preference.

Who should attend?

Merge Tokyo is designed for software engineers, engineering leaders, and business leaders who are interested in how AI agents are transforming software development and enterprise operations.

Is the Merge Tokyo event free?

Merge Tokyo is a free event.

How can I contact the organizers?

You can reach the organizers through the "Contact the Host" option on the Luma event page.

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Be part of Cognition's first flagship conference in Asia. Registration is by approval only.

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