It is official content that complements and deepens themes and issues that cannot be fully covered at IVS2026, and expands the ecosystem. It is positioned as a place that connects the value of the communities participants have with IVS's draw, creating new encounters and co-creation.
Another important role is to create opportunities that do not leave participants as mere recipients, but transform them into stakeholders who take on the next challenge. And we are looking for programs that generate relationships and tangible outcomes that continue even after the main IVS event ends.
We will notify you of the screening result within one week of your application.
Please note that we do not answer any questions regarding the reasons for approval or rejection.
Please read the following notes carefully and apply via the application form only if you agree.
We organize it into four main elements. We proceed with the review based on these.
Reliable implementation of planned activities
Please carry out the event details you stated in your application responsibly. Changes such as the absence of the speaker who is the main content, or changes that significantly alter the purpose, are not permitted. If an unavoidable change is necessary, please be sure to consult the IVS Side Event Operations Office in advance.
Safety considerations
If your event involves risks of accidents or injuries, such as sauna, running, or sports-related activities, please clearly define the organizer’s responsibilities and take appropriate measures, such as obtaining insurance if necessary. Safety management is the organizer’s responsibility.
Proper management of alcohol consumption
Please confirm in advance whether any minors will be participating and establish the necessary operating rules. As the organizer, please ensure the event is managed responsibly so that excessive drinking does not disrupt the atmosphere.
Responsibility for customer acquisition
For matching-type events or projects that depend on a certain number of participants, attracting attendees is especially important. As the organizer, please make every effort to bring in enough participants so that the purpose of the event can be fulfilled.
Harassment prevention measures
Please provide advance warnings to prevent any kind of harassment from occurring, including sexual harassment, power harassment, alcohol harassment, moral harassment, and academic harassment. Also, be sure to establish a contact point for consultations in case of any emergency.
Support for the IVS Side Event Operations Office
Attendance at the briefing sessions and training sessions designated in advance is mandatory. In addition, please be sure to submit a report after implementation. When organizing the event, the person in charge may be contacted. Please respond promptly to any communications from the office.
Plans containing any of the following content are prohibited.
Political/religious activities
Multi-level marketing, aggressive investment solicitation
Damage to the IVS brand
Things with a high risk of harassment
If the above-mentioned “harassment training” has not been completed, or if the consent items have not been followed, or if it falls under the prohibited items, we may cancel the “official side event” even after approval.
In addition, among those that have not followed the consent items or fall under the prohibited items, those that IVS management determines to be malicious may be made public for cautionary purposes.
After approval, we will provide the form along with the badge kit. Please note that if a completion report is not submitted, the approval may be revoked.
Number of participants (required)
Photos (required)
Report (whether all planned content was carried out / required)
Outcomes (collaboration, presentations, etc. / optional)
Next ideas (optional)
For side event organizers at IVS2026, please click here to view the information session.
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As a benefit for hosting a side event, are there any free tickets or discount coupons distributed?
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You will be granted one IVS PASS referral ticket. *Please see below for details regarding the referral ticket.
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Are organizers required to prepare the venue for the side events themselves?
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As a general rule, please arrange this yourself as the organizer. Although it is paid and the number of slots is limited, there are areas available for rent within the IVS2026 venue. Please click here for details.
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If our application for the official side event is rejected, will the hosting of the event itself be prohibited?
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Although there is no official certification, this does not prevent you from holding the event. However, in this case, it is prohibited to publicly declare it as an official side event.
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The scheduled content could not be presented (due to speaker absence, etc.).
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For events that have been officially certified, please ensure that the application contents are executed. If they are not executed, we may revoke the 'official side event' status at a later date. In addition, malicious cases may be publicly disclosed to warn other startup conferences.
Contact
For questions or inquiries, please contact us via the following.
IVS SIDE EVENTS Operations Office