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Japan is Back — Kyoto, July 2026
Japan is Back — Kyoto, July 2026
Japan is Back — Kyoto, July 2026
Japan is Back — Kyoto, July 2026
July 1 (Wed) – 3 (Fri), 2026
Kyoto Miyakomesse / Hotel Okura Kyoto
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IVS
Startup Conference
スタートアップカンファレンス
KYOTO July
京都七月
13,000+ Registered
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KYOTO July
京都七月
13,000+ Registered
13,000人超
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Japan
Japan
Japan
Japan
is
is
is
is
Back
Back
Back
Back
"Why does Japan need startups?"
How many people today can answer this question with conviction?
"Why does Japan need startups?"
How many people, right now, can answer this question with conviction?
The startup bubble that once took the world by storm around 2020 has burst,
and since then, through rapid changes in the macro environment,
and structural changes in the growth environment for startups,
the environment surrounding startups may no longer be described as optimistic.
The startup bubble that once took the world by storm around 2020 has burst,
and since then, through rapid changes in the macro environment,
and structural changes in the growth environment for startups,
the environment surrounding startups may no longer be described as optimistic.
However, the entrepreneurial spirit of those who continue to take on challenges has not disappeared.
Rather, after a major wave of renewal, a new generation of startups is emerging, built on the strengths of a“New Japanese Style.”
However, that does not mean the entrepreneurial spirit of those taking on challenges there today has disappeared.
Rather, after a major wave of renewal, a new generation of startups is emerging on a foundation of the strengths of a "new Japanese style."
However, the entrepreneurial spirit of founders taking on challenges there has not disappeared.
Rather, through a major cycle of renewal, next-generation startups are emerging
on a foundation of the strengths of a "new Japanese style."
Startups, in every era,
have been expected to act as agents of structural transformation against the backdrop of economic challenges and social demands.
In the modern age, startups are not merely innovators.
Going beyond market principles, they solve economic and social issues and elevate Japan’s presence in the international community
as they seek to be reborn as entities that can prove it once again.
In every era, startups have been expected to act as agents of structural transformation, against the backdrop of economic challenges and social demands.
In the modern age, startups are not merely innovators.
Going beyond market principles, they are seeking to reinvent themselves as entities that solve socioeconomic issues and once again demonstrate Japan’s presence to the international community.
Startups, in every era,
have been expected to act as agents of structural transformation against the backdrop of economic challenges and social demands.
In the modern age, startups are not merely innovators.
Going beyond market principles, they solve economic and social issues and elevate Japan’s presence in the international community
as they seek to be reborn as entities that can prove it once again.
Let’s prove Japan’s value to the world.
Let’s bring an evolved Japanese identity to the global stage.
Let’s prove Japan’s value to the world.
Let’s bring an evolved Japanese identity to the world.
Just as Japanese companies once made their mark on the world, it is time to take the world by storm again.
IVS2026 will prove the true value of Japanese startups to the world.
Just as Japanese companies once proved their value to the world,
let’s take the world by storm again.
IVS2026 will demonstrate the true value of Japanese startups
to the world.
Just as Japanese companies once proved their value to the world, let’s once again take the world by storm.
IVS2026 will prove the true value of Japanese startups to the world.
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13,000+ Registered
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in Miyakomesse
An open area that serves as a catalyst for everyone starting a new challenge.
Target audience: Anyone involved in startups
Opportunities for investment, partnerships, and hiring move in real time, and “serendipitous encounters” beyond conventional boundaries create the businesses of the future. This is a place that serves as a catalyst for everyone starting a new challenge. Startup stakeholders, established companies, investors, aspiring entrepreneurs, supporters, government bodies, research institutions, and students—everyone involved in creating the next generation is included.
IVS
in Miyakomesse
An open area that serves as a catalyst for everyone starting a new challenge.
Target audience: Anyone involved in startups
Opportunities for investment, partnerships, and hiring move in real time, and “serendipitous encounters” beyond conventional boundaries create the businesses of the future. This is a place that serves as a catalyst for everyone starting a new challenge. Startup stakeholders, established companies, investors, aspiring entrepreneurs, supporters, government bodies, research institutions, and students—everyone involved in creating the next generation is included.
IVS CORE
at Hotel Okura
An invitation-only area where the key players shaping the future of Japanese startups gather.
Target audience: People who can shape the future of industry through their own decision-making.
This is a forum where leading executives and investors on the front lines of the industry gather to discuss the key agenda items for Japan’s startup ecosystem. What matters most is “what gets decided.” It is also a place where fundraising negotiations and decisions, as well as intercompany transactions, take place actively—creating tangible business value. Participants are expected to include startup executives who can shape the future of industry through their own decision-making; financial institutions, institutional investors, and asset owners; senior executives of major corporations and heads of operating companies; government and policy stakeholders; and researchers and members of academia.
IVS CORE
at Hotel Okura
An invitation-only area where the key players shaping the future of Japanese startups gather.
Target audience: People who can shape the future of industry through their own decision-making.
This is a forum where leading executives and investors on the front lines of the industry gather to discuss the key agenda items for Japan’s startup ecosystem. What matters most is “what gets decided.” It is also a place where fundraising negotiations and decisions, as well as intercompany transactions, take place actively—creating tangible business value. Participants are expected to include startup executives who can shape the future of industry through their own decision-making; financial institutions, institutional investors, and asset owners; senior executives of major corporations and heads of operating companies; government and policy stakeholders; and researchers and members of academia.
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in ROHM Theatre Kyoto
Six minutes can change the future. The next star starts on this stage.
A gateway for the next generation of entrepreneurs. One of Japan’s largest pitch contests, now in its 20th year. Producing alumni with more than 60 exit companies and over ¥300 billion in total funding raised. The winner can receive up to ¥10 million (Startup Kyoto International Award). Finalists compete in 6-minute presentations. Held on Friday, July 3 at the Main Hall of ROHM Theatre Kyoto.
SIDE EVENTS
in various locations throughout Kyoto City
Hundreds of events take place throughout the city of Kyoto... no, all across Japan.
This is a place where the energy of “I want to talk more” and “I want to do something together” that emerges over the three days of IVS can be turned directly into action. Themes that there isn’t enough time for in the main program can be continued in small-group, deep-dive sessions hosted by highly specialized communities.
SIDE EVENTS
in various locations throughout Kyoto City
Hundreds of events take place throughout the city of Kyoto... no, all across Japan.
This is a place where the energy of “I want to talk more” and “I want to do something together” that emerges over the three days of IVS can be turned directly into action. Themes that there isn’t enough time for in the main program can be continued in small-group, deep-dive sessions hosted by highly specialized communities.
SIDE EVENTS
in various locations throughout Kyoto City
Hundreds of events take place throughout the city of Kyoto... no, all across Japan.
This is a place where the energy of “I want to talk more” and “I want to do something together” that emerges over the three days of IVS can be turned directly into action. Themes that there isn’t enough time for in the main program can be continued in small-group, deep-dive sessions hosted by highly specialized communities.
コテンﾂテン
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
コテンﾂテン
コテンﾂテン
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
It doesn’t end with “just listening”. Turn momentum directly into connections,
for three days where opportunities for business meetings, investment, and hiring move in real time.
STAGE SESSIONS
IVS
CORE
Over 80 sessions. A one-of-a-kind IVS experience that combines meetups.
STARTUP MARKET
IVS
Around 300 carefully selected Japanese companies and overseas startups are gathering on the 1st floor of Miyakomesse.
KYOTO ZONE
IVS
Discover Kyoto's ecosystem.
SPIKES Student-Only Event
IVS
A dedicated event for students, "SPIKES," has been set up on the basement floor of Miyakomesse.
Off-the-Record Session
CORE
An honest discussion
NETWORKING
IVS
CORE
Three days to meet the people you want to meet
CRYPTO ZONE
IVS
A dedicated stage focused on the Web3 and blockchain space
CORE LOUNGE
CORE
Business meetings in a calm environment
HOSPITALITY & SERVICE
IVS
CORE
Childcare service
Official childcare services are available at the venue. Midwives, nurses, and childcare professionals are on site. Parents can participate with peace of mind.
Speaker
Speaker
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
Speaker
Speaker
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
At IVS, some of Japan’s leading entrepreneurs, executives, and investors will take the stage.
At IVS, Japan’s leading
entrepreneurs, executives, and investors will take the stage.
At IVS, Japan’s leading
entrepreneurs, executives, and investors will take the stage.
The 100th and 101st Prime Minister of Japan
Fumio Kishida
The 100th and 101st Prime Minister of Japan
Fumio Kishida
Kyoto University Executive Vice-President and Distinguished Professor
Susumu Kitagawa
Kyoto University Executive Vice-President and Distinguished Professor
Susumu Kitagawa
Governor of Kyoto Prefecture
Takatoshi Nishiwaki
Governor of Kyoto Prefecture
Takatoshi Nishiwaki
Former Chairman, LY Corporation
Kentaro Kawabe
Former Chairman, LY Corporation
Kentaro Kawabe
DeNA Co., Ltd. Founder & Executive Chairman
Tomoko Namba
DeNA Co., Ltd. Founder & Executive Chairman
Tomoko Namba
Rheos capital works founder
Hideto Fujino
Rheos capital works founder
Hideto Fujino
Member of the House of Representatives (Liberal Democratic Party) / Secretary-General, Japan Growth Strategy Headquarters
Seiji Kihara
Member of the House of Representatives (Liberal Democratic Party) / Secretary-General, Japan Growth Strategy Headquarters
Seiji Kihara
Animal Spirits Founding Partner
Yusuke Asakura
Animal Spirits Founding Partner
Yusuke Asakura
CEO of Major7th Inc., former Senior Managing Director of Daiwa Securities
Koichi Maruo
CEO of Major7th Inc., former Senior Managing Director of Daiwa Securities
Koichi Maruo
CEO of Major7th Inc., former Senior Managing Director of Daiwa Securities
Koichi Maruo
Mayor of Kyoto City
Koji Matsui
Mayor of Kyoto City
Koji Matsui
SHIFT Inc. President and CEO
Masaru Tange
SHIFT Inc. President and CEO
Masaru Tange
SHIFT Inc. President and CEO
Masaru Tange
Managing Director EQT Asia Growth
Queenie Wong
Managing Director EQT Asia Growth
Queenie Wong
Managing Director EQT Asia Growth
Queenie Wong
CyberAgent, Inc. Representative Director, Chairman
Susumu Fujita
CyberAgent, Inc. Representative Director, Chairman
Susumu Fujita
CyberAgent, Inc. Representative Director, Chairman
Susumu Fujita
GENTOSHA INC. President and Representative Director
Toru Kenjo
GENTOSHA INC. President and Representative Director
Toru Kenjo
GENTOSHA INC. President and Representative Director
Toru Kenjo
BoostCapital CEO
Takao Ozawa
BoostCapital CEO
Takao Ozawa
Session
Session
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SESSION
Session
Session
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SESSION
07.01
11:00-12:00
【A1-1】 Japan is Back: How Do We Turn Nobel-Class Discoveries into Industry? The Frontier Opened by Susumu Kitagawa and the Future of Deep Tech Investment
07.01
15:30-16:30
【A1-4】 A Japan-Born Startup National Strategy Shaped by AI and On-Chain Finance
07.01
10:50-12:00
【R1-1】 The Blueprint for a Country Where Capital Flows to Startups: Rebuilding Japan's Growth Capital Cycle
07.02
12:30-13:30
【B2-2】 In the Age of AI Agents, Japan's Playbook powered by DeNA AI Link
07.02
15:30-16:30
【B2-4】 Japan’s Opportunity — How Can Japan’s Entertainment Industry Achieve Greater Global Success?
07.02
16:30-18:30
【R2-4】 Can Japan Take Action? — Decision-Making Across Global, Industrial, and Infrastructure Frontiers
07.03
15:30-16:30
【B3-4】 Beyond the IPO Goal: How Do We Build a Startup Market Where Companies Are "Chosen by Shareholders"?
07.03
11:00-12:00
【C3-1】 How AI Coding Is Reshaping Product Development and Engineering Organizations: Updates That Break the Conventional Wisdom of Development powered by Google Cloud
07.03
10:00-13:00
IVS2026 LAUNCHPAD
07.01
11:00-12:00
【A1-1】 Japan is Back: How Do We Turn Nobel-Class Discoveries into Industry? The Frontier Opened by Susumu Kitagawa and the Future of Deep Tech Investment
07.01
15:30-16:30
【A1-4】 A Japan-Born Startup National Strategy Shaped by AI and On-Chain Finance
07.01
10:50-12:00
【R1-1】 The Blueprint for a Country Where Capital Flows to Startups: Rebuilding Japan's Growth Capital Cycle
07.02
12:30-13:30
【B2-2】 In the Age of AI Agents, Japan's Playbook powered by DeNA AI Link
07.02
15:30-16:30
【B2-4】 Japan’s Opportunity — How Can Japan’s Entertainment Industry Achieve Greater Global Success?
07.02
16:30-18:30
【R2-4】 Can Japan Take Action? — Decision-Making Across Global, Industrial, and Infrastructure Frontiers
07.03
15:30-16:30
【B3-4】 Beyond the IPO Goal: How Do We Build a Startup Market Where Companies Are "Chosen by Shareholders"?
07.03
11:00-12:00
【C3-1】 How AI Coding Is Reshaping Product Development and Engineering Organizations: Updates That Break the Conventional Wisdom of Development powered by Google Cloud
07.03
10:00-13:00
IVS2026 LAUNCHPAD
目玉
目玉
SIDE EVENTS
SIDE EVENTS
目玉
目玉
SIDE EVENTS
SIDE EVENTS
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Everyone involved in startups
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A special pass for bold students who want to start a business and make a change.
¥4,980
(tax included)
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ABOUT IVS2026
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開催概要
ABOUT IVS2026
ABOUT IVS2026
Name
Name
IVS2026
IVS2026
Event period
Event period
July 1 (Wed)–3 (Fri), 2026
July 1 (Wed)–3 (Fri), 2026
Location
Location
Kyoto Kangaokan "Miyako Messe", Hotel Okura Kyoto, ROHM Theatre Kyoto, and others
Kyoto Kangaokan "Miyako Messe", Hotel Okura Kyoto, ROHM Theatre Kyoto, and others
Organizer
Organizer
IVS KYOTO Executive Committee (Headline Japan / Kyoto Prefecture / Kyoto City)
IVS KYOTO Executive Committee (Headline Japan / Kyoto Prefecture / Kyoto City)
IVS
Startup Conference
スタートアップカンファレンス
KYOTO July
京都七月
13,000+ Registered
13,000人超
アイ・ヴイ・
エス
Startup Conference
スタートアップカンファレンス
KYOTO July
京都七月
13,000+ Registered
13,000人超