Japan's largest startup conference, "IVS2026" (Dates: July 1u20133, 2026 / Venues: Miyako Messe Kyoto, Rohm Theatre Kyoto, Hotel Okura Kyoto), will hold "CROSS TIDE," an intensive program to delve deeper into the ideal relationship between operating companies, CVCs (corporate venture capitals), and startups, on its first day, July 1 (DAY1), in the South Hall of Rohm Theatre Kyoto.

What is CROSS TIDE?

"CROSS TIDE" is a program within IVS2026 designed to explore the "ideal relationship between startups, CVCs, and large corporations" for the purpose of fostering new businesses within operating companies and creating new industries. From unlocking corporate assets through methods like M&A, spin-outs, and carve-outs, to the strategic utilization of large corporations and CVCs from the startup perspective, the program will facilitate discussions on both capital and business fronts.

This program consists of three session programs held in the South Hall on DAY1 (July 1) of IVS, along with a networking party. The session programs are open to anyone holding an IVS pass.

For the execution of this initiative, we are fully collaborating with "CVC VS CVC," which has garnered attention as a network of large corporate CVCs. Furthermore, several organizations, including FIRST CVC, are participating in this event hosted within IVS2026.

An invitation-only networking party will also be held on the same night

In addition, on the evening of the same day, an invitation-only networking party linked to this program will be held at Kyoto Modern Terrace. This event will provide a venue for key figures from operating companies, CVCs, and startups to connect deeply with one another, using their respective challenges as starting points.

<CROSS TIDE with CVC vs CVC NETWORKING PARTY>

July 1, 2026 u2014 Scheduled to start at 18:30, ending at 20:30
Location: Kyoto Modern Terrace (located inside the IVS venue, Rohm Theatre Kyoto)
*This event is strictly invitation-only. Those wishing to attend must register on the waiting list and may attend upon approval.

Application site for the networking party:
https://4s.link/ja/crosstide202607kyoto

Scheduled Session Programs

July 1 / Scheduled for the afternoon in the South Hall of Rohm Theatre Kyoto. Open to all IVS pass holders.
(Speakers' names listed honorifics omitted, in no particular order. Content and speakers are subject to change.)
In addition, partner booths will be set up in the South Hall lobby during the sessions.

Please come and take a look.

Fireside Chat: From Stuttgart to the World (Tentative)

Details:
Introducing Porsche Ventures' vision for next-generation mobility and its industrial transformation strategy. Porsche Ventures will share its perspective on the role of CVCs, collaboration design, and global investments. Speaker: Patrick Huke (Partner & Head of Porsche Ventures)

Fusion and Release of Corporate Assets: New Growth Strategies Unlocked by M&A, Spin-ups/Spin-offs, Accelerators, and Core Business Support

Details:
In addition to methods like M&A, spin-outs, and carve-outs that combine large corporations' technology and talent with external capital to achieve non-linear growth, we will also bring "spin-ups," which have attracted attention in recent years, to the table. We will delve into how to maximize internal assets, both "internally" and "externally," and connect them to new business creation and startup growth support.

Moderator:
Tatsuya Ishii (CVC vs CVC Organizer)

Speakers:
Nao Shigenari (Executive Officer, Space Business Unit, Corporate Strategy Division, SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation)
Shumpei Tatebayashi (Deputy Vice President, Open Innovation Department, KDDI Corporation)
Daisuke Suzuki (General Manager, Corporate Investment Department, Sony Group Corporation)
Takeaki Dota (Head of Venture Capital Business Development, Google)
Momo Fukunaga (Rally for Growth Team, Sei-katsu-sha Interface Design Center, Hakuhodo Inc.)

Partnerships with Large Corporations and CVCs from the Startup's Perspective: Practical Wisdom from Startups "Utilizing Large Corporations" in Both Capital and Business

Details:
An increasing number of startups are accelerating their growth by strategically utilizing capital and business alliances with large corporations. Using a wide range of formats as case studiesu2014including "swing-by IPOs," which Scurry achieved and folio is targeting as the next strong candidate, to "joining the umbrella of a large corporation" and "equal business partnerships"u2014we will discuss what startups seek from large corporations and CVCs, and how they utilize them.

Moderator:
Akihiko Okamoto (General Partner, Headline Asia)

Speakers:
Takao Ozawa (Founder, Boost Capital Inc.)
Shinichiro Kai (Founder & Director, FOLIO Co., Ltd.)
Koyo Sato (Founder & CEO, Space Data Inc.)
and others

Overview of CROSS TIDE

Wednesday, July 1, 2026
u2003Sessions & booths: 13:30u201318:00
u2003Networking party: 18:30u201320:30
Planning & Production: Headline Asia, 4S Inc.
Co-host: CVC vs CVC
Sponsors: FINCHI, Hakuhodo, JR West, Nankai Electric Railway, Panasonic Corporation, Porsche Ventures, Shimadzu Corporation, Takara Holdings
Cooperation: Panasonic Corporation, DEEPCORE 

Overview of IVS2026

IVS is one of Japan's largest startup conferences, which began in 2007. Bringing together domestic and international startups, investors, large corporations, and creators, it will be held in Kyoto in 2026 under the theme "Japan is Back."

This year, we have newly established two areas: the "IVS" area (Kyoto International Exhibition Hall "Miyako Messe" and "Rohm Theatre Kyoto"), which is the culmination and evolution of IVS2023, IVS2024, and IVS205 held in Kyoto; and "IVS CORE" (Hotel Okura Kyoto), a modern, invitation-only area.

[IVS ("Miyako Messe" and "Rohm Theatre Kyoto")]

Open to startup personnel, operating companies, investors, aspiring entrepreneurs, supporters, government, research institutions, and students. This area is open to anyone creating the next generation. It will feature stage sessions, the "Startup Market" exhibition, and IVS's signature pitch event, "IVS LAUNCHPAD."

[IVS CORE (Hotel Okura Kyoto)] *New, Invitation-only

A strictly invitation-only area reserved exclusively for decision-makers, such as startup executive officers, institutional investors, corporate executives, and government/policy officials. It provides a venue where concrete decisions are made, including completely off-the-record sessions, executive power matching, and M&A matching.

An access pass is required to participate in IVS2026. There are two types of passes: the "IVS PASS" for the IVS area, and the invitation-only "CORE PASS" for the IVS CORE area. The CORE PASS is subject to screening and can only be purchased by invitees.

Name: IVS2026
Theme: Japan is Back
Dates: Wednesday, July 1 u2013 Friday, July 3, 2026
Locations: Kyoto International Exhibition Hall "Miyako Messe," Rohm Theatre Kyoto, Hotel Okura Kyoto, etc.
Organizer: IVS KYOTO Executive Committee (Headline Japan / Kyoto Prefecture / Kyoto City)
Official Website: https://www.ivs.events/
Official X: https://x.com/IVS_Official

About the IVS KYOTO Executive Committee

Jointly established by Headline Japan Co., Ltd., Kyoto Prefecture, and Kyoto City, for the hosting of IVS in Kyoto, with the aim of further developing the startup ecosystem and promoting regional industries. We will promote the fusion of startups with Kyoto's concentrated corporations, universities/research institutions, and cultural resources, leading to the creation of new industries and the emergence of world-class startup companies.

Member Organizations: Headline Japan Co., Ltd., Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City