5th Lunar Business Conference (LIVC2026)
July 28 @ 13:30 – 17:15
The Lunar Business Conference is Japan’s premier annual gathering dedicated to building a sustainable economic zone on and around the Moon. Now entering its fifth edition, LIVC2026 brings together leaders from government, industry, academia, and public institutions to accelerate the commercialization of lunar and cislunar space.
As humanity stands on the threshold of a new era of space exploration, Japan is positioning itself as a key player in the emerging lunar economy. LIVC2026 serves as a central platform where policymakers, entrepreneurs, engineers, and researchers converge to share the latest developments, forge partnerships, and chart a concrete roadmap for lunar industry.
Key Topics
[Lunar Surface Architecture]
Discussions will cover the fundamental design concepts and overall vision for future lunar development, including surface infrastructure, habitat facilities, and the systems required to support long-duration human and robotic activity on the Moon.
[Space Strategy Fund & Technology Development]
Participants will examine Japan’s government-backed funding initiatives, including the Space Strategy Fund, and explore expectations for startups and established companies driving next-generation space technologies.
[Creating a Cislunar Economic Zone]
A dedicated forum for exploring the utilization of space resources and the emerging landscape of private-sector business opportunities centered on the Moon — from in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) to lunar logistics and beyond.
LIVC2026 gathers the foremost experts and key figures shaping Japan’s space industry, making it an unmissable event for anyone with a stake in the future of the lunar economy. Whether you are a space entrepreneur, investor, policymaker, or researcher, LIVC2026 offers unparalleled insight into the opportunities that lie ahead.
