About This Page
This guide is designed for attendees of IVS2026, providing everything you need to know from pre-event preparations to how to spend your time on the day of the event.
Some information is still tentative and will be updated daily as details are finalized.
Please see the dedicated page for information for visitors to "IVS CORE".
Table of Contents
Overview
Two events are held in parallel: IVS and IVS CORE (depending on the dates and pass types).
IVS at Miyako Messe / Rohm Theatre Kyoto: 3 days (DAY 1-3)
IVS CORE at Hotel Okura Kyoto: 2 days (DAY 1-2)
* A dedicated pass is required to enter IVS CORE.
ABOUT
Business hours
Events / Venues
Time
DAY 1: Registration / Doors Open 9:30 scheduled / Sessions Start 10:30 / Doors Close 18:30
DAY 2: Registration / Doors Open 10:00 / Sessions Start 11:00 / Doors Close 18:30
DAY 3: Registration Only (Basement) 9:15 / Doors Open 10:00 / Start 11:00 / Doors Close 17:00
* On DAY 3, registration only will open early due to the IVS LAUNCHPAD.
DAY 1 & 2: Reception / Doors Open 9:00, Sessions Start 10:00, End 18:00, Doors Close 18:30
* There is no DAY 3. A dedicated pass (CORE PASS) is required to enter IVS CORE.
DAY 3: Main Hall Opens 9:30 / Starts 10:00
* For those attending for the first time starting from DAY 3 who do not have a pass, please be sure to pick up your pass at the "Miyako Messe Underground Reception" before entering. The underground reception is open from 9:15.
DAY1 / DAY2: 10:00–17:30
DAY3: 10:00–17:00
DAY0 (6/30): 15:00–20:00
DAY1 (7/1): 9:00–13:00
* Please note that there will be no setup on DAY2 and DAY3.
PASS TYPE
Pass types and accessible areas
IVS PASS
CORE PASS
* IVS PASS holders cannot enter IVS CORE. Please note that drop-in participation in IVS CORE is also not permitted due to security reasons.
IVS is utilizing a platform called "4S". This platform is highly convenient for decentralized conferences like IVS and events with multiple side events. Pages for IVS and its related side events are hosted on the 4S platform, allowing users to register for each one individually.
[To CORE PASS Holders]
When arriving at the event, please first use the reception desk at the IVS CORE venue (Hotel Okura Kyoto).
* Please note that upgrades to the CORE Pass, etc., can only be processed at the Hotel Okura. This is only available for invited guests. Non-invited guests cannot purchase this. Thank you for your understanding.
Speakers must register at the dedicated registration
counter indicated in the Speaker Manual. Please be sure to check this information. Please note that badges cannot be picked up at any other counter than the designated one.
The speaker registration for Miyako Messe is located at "ABURU" on the 1st floor, not in the basement.
ROHM Theatre Kyoto and Hotel Okura Kyoto have their own dedicated speaker reception counters.
Those who are speaking only at the North Hall will be guided with a regular pass instead of a Speaker pass.
SATELLITE
Access
Immediately outside the North Gate of Shijo Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line
Directly connected to Exit 26 of Karasuma Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line
June 30: 15:00 - 20:00
July 1: 9:00 - 13:00
*Times are subject to change. Please check our official social media for the latest information.
Please note that at some venues, baggage inspections will be conducted using metal detectors. Thank you for your understanding.
Registration and Verification of Face Photo Upon Entry
Upon entry, identity verification will be conducted through the system to confirm your identity. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation from a security perspective.
For those who have registered their face photo in advance using the 4S system, we will verify your face during check-in.
If the registered photo is unclear or if you have refused registration, please present your ID. Please prepare it in advance.
In the unlikely event of system trouble, we will request one of your business cards.
If you hold an IVS PASS STUDENT, showing your student ID or staff ID is mandatory.
To ensure smooth check-in, please make sure to prepare in advance.
Please log in to 4S.
Please present either "My QR Code" from the top-right menu, "My Ticket" from the event page, or the "4S Business Passport" pre-registered in your wallet. Any of these methods is acceptable.
Please be sure to check the details, as the information printed will be exactly what is set in your 4S profile.
Once set up, the wallet pass can be used not only for IVS but also for entry to other events (only those you registered for). In other words, for events that use the 4S system, the QR code is not different for each event.
This setup cannot be done on a PC. Please set it up on your smartphone wallet in advance.
Staff may check your identity depending on the situation.
You may be asked to present an ID, so please be aware.
This IVS2026 consists of two events: "IVS" and "IVS CORE".
Please see the details page for IVS CORE content and information.
The main stages are listed below.
| miyako messe (IVS)
3rd Floor (Exhibition Hall 3)
A STAGE [A] & Side Area A
B STAGE [B] & Side Area B
C STAGE [C] & Side Area C
1st Floor (Exhibition Hall 2)
UPDATE STAGE [UP]
KYOTO ZONE
KYOTO STAGE [KY]
Speaker Registration (Miyako Messe only)
Basement (Exhibition Hall 1)
Registration＆CLOAK
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CRYPTO STAGE [CP]
SPIKES ZONE (Side Events, IVS PASS STUDENT only)
SPIKES STAGE
| ROHM Theatre Kyoto (IVS)
2nd floor
MAIN HALL [M] DAY3 IVS LAUNCHPAD only
1st floor
SOUTH HALL [S]
Basement
NORTH HALL [N]
1st floor
Speaker Reception (ROHM Theatre Dedicated)
At the Miyako Messe venue of IVS, several "in-event events" are being held. Please see each page for details. (Side events are held outside the venue and are hosted by different organizers, so they exist separately.)
SPIKES (DAY 1-3: Miyako Messe Basement)
Entrepreneurs, leaders, creators, geeks. Three days where only the most outstanding students gather. This is a student-only area.
* Admission is not permitted without an IVS PASS STUDENT.
IVS Youth (Held only on DAY 3, July 3: Miyako Messe Basement)
Creating the future, a place where the next generation gathers. In order to increase the number of next-generation entrepreneurs, a special project for elementary, junior high, and high school students, "IVS Youth," will be held within IVS2026.
* Held on DAY3 only
CROSS TIDE (DAY 1 Afternoon 14:00 - 18:00: South Hall)
How should operating companies and CVCs approach startups?—A focused program at South Hall on DAY 1. Anyone is welcome to watch.
* An invitation-only networking party will be held in the evening.
About NORTH HALL(DAY 1-3: Rohm Theatre Basement)
Several collaboration sessions with content partners are scheduled to be held.
The "Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design," located in the basement of the Miyako Messe venue, is a place where you can experience exhibits showcasing the world of beauty and craftsmanship that continues to be passed down and thrives in the city of Kyoto today. Although there is normally an admission fee, those with an IVS Pass or a CORE Pass can enter for free during this period. We highly recommend taking this opportunity to visit as well.
This time, a "Food Area" will be set up on the 1st floor of the Miyako Messe venue. A curated selection of 12 shops, mainly from the Kyoto area, are scheduled to open. Please look forward to it.
▼ Scheduled Exhibitor List
Jukusei Sushi Yorozu / Higashiyama Tsukasa / IndiaGate / Salon inacheve / THANKs BREAD and DONUTS / fudo / Horumon Akayashiro / Gyoza Sukemasa / Kokoro Kogare / Wangfujing / Wakayama Manpukutei / Awajishima Yoshoku Club / Sakechiso Kokoro / re social / Shichijuniko
*In no particular order. The list of shops/stalls above is subject to change.
Management & Cooperation: Cocoropark Co., Ltd. / CALORIE Inc. / Skeleton Crew Studio
Scheduled to be installed on the 3rd floor veranda of Miyako Messe. Please smoke only in the designated smoking areas.
At the Hotel Okura (CORE Venue), please use the smoking booth in the 1st floor lobby.
The cloakroom is scheduled to be set up in the basement of Miyako Messe. Also, for all IVS CORE participants, the cloakroom at the Hotel Okura Kyoto is available for use.
Since it is located in a different place from the reception desk, leaving your luggage at the cloakroom first before checking in will make the process smoother.
⚠️ Please note that the cloakroom service cannot accept valuables, perishable food, pets or other live animals, or items requiring cold storage or freezing. As a general rule, please keep your valuables with you during the event. Furthermore, please be aware that the organizer cannot be held responsible for any damage to or loss of personal belongings, including those left in the cloakroom, during this event.
A large number of people are visiting Kyoto City. We have compiled a list of drop-in workspaces available not only inside the venue but also across various locations in Kyoto. (Provided by: Kyoto Startup Homebase) Please check them out in advance and make use of them.
To ensure that parents can participate with peace of mind, we offer official childcare services. Qualified midwives, nurses, and childcare professionals will take care of your precious children.
On the day of the event, we will offer child-minding services at the event venues (ROHM Theatre Kyoto and Miyako Messe venues), as well as overnight child-minding services as postpartum care at hotels near the venues. Web cameras are installed in the child-minding areas, allowing parents to check on their children at any time from their smartphones.
Advance registration is required. Please check the details page for more information.
Operated by: Josan-she's
Those who participate in IVS CORE can also use the childcare service (paid) inside the Hotel Okura Kyoto. For details, please see the IVS CORE GUIDEBOOK page.
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
If you use a wheelchair or require any other support or accommodations, please contact us in advance via the inquiry form or at ivs-office@infinityventures.com.
If you wish to use our services, please contact us in advance if possible through the inquiry form, or via email at ivs-office@infinityventures.com. You may also ask the staff on the day of the event.
Lost and found items within the venue will only be kept by us during the event hours, provided they were recovered by our staff.
For the Miyako Messe venue, please inquire at the basement cloakroom reception.
For the Hotel Okura Kyoto venue of IVS CORE, please inquire at the reception desk.After the event period, we plan to submit any remaining lost and found items to the police station with jurisdiction.
If you feel unwell or have a sudden illness, please inform a nearby staff member.
[First Aid Room Information]
Miyako Messe / Rohm Theatre Kyoto: Located on the 1st floor next to the Miyako Messe Office
For Hotel Okura Kyoto, please speak to a staff member nearby.
⚠️ Heatstroke Prevention Request High temperatures are expected in Kyoto during July. Please help prevent heatstroke by staying hydrated, consuming salt regularly, and taking sufficient rest.
IVS Global Gateway Tour
This is an on-site guided tour for international guests. We will introduce the overall picture and highlights of IVS2026, while guiding you on how to navigate and make the most of the venue.
Global Ecosystem Gathering
This is a global networking event that connects startup ecosystems and communities from around the world with Japanese startups, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders.
Click here for a list of side events for overseas guests
📅 Check schedule in advance
Many sessions will run concurrently. Checking the timetable in advance will help ensure a smooth experience.
🙅 Saving seats is prohibited
Please refrain from saving seats (by placing luggage, etc.) in the session venues. Since many people will be participating, please share the space and be considerate of others.
🌐 Simultaneous Interpretation Software
AI simultaneous interpretation is available for some sessions. You can view the real-time translation on your smartphone.
The "Simultaneous Interpretation" app provided by Kotoba Technologies is available for free during the event. It is convenient to download the app in advance. Please access it using the QR code displayed at the venue or in the pamphlets distributed on the day of the event.
🤼 Sessions & Meetups (Miyako Messe, 3rd Floor)
"Sessions & Meetups" will be held on three stages (A STAGE, B STAGE, C STAGE) on the 3rd floor of Miyako Messe.
60 minutes of session time + 30 minutes of networking. There is a "Side Area," a space where you can meet up including the speakers for 30 minutes after the session ends.
After the session, please move to the networking space prepared next to it and enjoy.
Please sign in to 4S and access the IVS event page.
Click "Meetings" in the top right corner of the event page.
Search and browse participants.
Select the person you want to make an appointment with, add a message, and send the request.
You will be notified when a meeting request is received. Please log in and approve or decline it from the "Request List" on the meeting page.
Once the request is "approved", you can **"set the time and place"** to meet. Let's communicate politely through chat.
There is a "Meeting Room" in the basement of Miyako Messe. You can reserve a meeting space in 20-minute slots.
"Meeting Points" have been set up on the 1st and 3rd floors of Miyako Messe as meeting spots. Reservations cannot be made, but please useful them as meeting points.
If you do not want to schedule meetings during a specific time, you can block the timetable in advance. Please set this in "Meetings > Timetable".
*Please note that we will not provide a list of participants via spreadsheet. Please check the list on 4S.
Please also check the map for details.
MEETING ROOM (Miyako Messe Basement)
Reservation-only booths (20-minute slots, 28 tables) can be booked through 4S.
MEETING POINT (Miyako Messe 1st Floor / 3rd Floor)
You can specify the meeting location using 4S.
Miyako Messe 3F: Right after going up the elevator
Miyako Messe 1F: East side of the lobby
What are SIDE EVENTS?
This is a group of events held concurrently with IVS. Not only on the days before and after IVS,
but various organizing groups will hold events mainly during the evenings (and some in the mornings and afternoons) of the main period.
What are OFFICIAL SIDE EVENTS?
Among the hundreds of side events held, side events that have been screened and officially certified by IVS are called "Official Side Events." These are "Official Contents" that complement and deepen themes and issues that cannot be fully covered at IVS2026, thereby expanding the ecosystem. They are positioned as venues to connect the value of participants' communities with the gathering power of IVS, creating new encounters and co-creation.
Each event varies, including paid, free, invitation-only, pre-registration required, and open events. Please be sure to check the details before participating.
Not all side events are hosted by IVS. In addition, "Official Side Events" are those we support, but the organizer and responsibility lie with each respective event host. Therefore, please direct inquiries and other questions to the respective organizers of each event.
Participants have various goals. What is important is to treat each other with respect, including those you are meeting for the first time. Regardless of status or wealth, we believe that disrespectful behavior should be avoided. Let's create new opportunities with kindness and respect.
We highly emphasize the Code of Conduct within the IVS KYOTO Participation Terms. Any nuisance behavior, soliciting for specific religions, election campaigning, discriminatory remarks, slander, invasion of privacy, actions violating laws or public order and morals, smoking outside designated smoking areas, and excessive sales pitches or business soliciting are strictly prohibited. Violators may be asked to leave the venue.
Furthermore, if you do not follow the instructions of our staff, you will be asked to leave immediately, even during the event, regardless of the reason. Decisions will be made on-site to ensure the safety and operational balance of such a large-scale event. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Additionally, IVS has established "Terms of Participation" that apply to all attendees. Please make sure to review them as well.
In accordance with Japanese law, drinking alcohol under the age of 20 is strictly prohibited. Age verification will be conducted at the lounge counter where alcoholic beverages are served. Encouraging underaged drinking is also prohibited. Although side events are not hosted by us, we ask that all side event organizers and participants also comply with these laws and regulations.
We strive to ensure that everyone can participate with peace of mind. We also plan to set up a consultation desk in case you run into any trouble. For more details, please see the IVS Anti-Harassment Policy.