IVS2026 is the next edition of IVS, one of Japan's largest startup conferences. Since its launch in 2007, IVS has brought together startups, investors, corporates, public-sector leaders, creators, and more from Japan and abroad—creating repeated opportunities for builders and backers to connect and turn conversations into their next move.
This year, IVS again sets out to increase the value of each attendee's experience and ensure participants take home tangible outcomes. It also signals an evolution into a more participatory platform, where speakers, attendees, sponsors, and government partners co-create the agenda and shape the discussions together.
Meeting high-energy participants, engaging in candid conversations with leading entrepreneurs, and discovering ideas that will shape the future—these are the kinds of sparks that are hard to find within your own organization alone. The momentum you gain at IVS can broaden your perspective and help you move forward with your next career step or business decision.
【Dates & Venue】
Dates: Wed, July 1 – Fri, July 3, 2026
Venue: Miyakomesse (Kyoto City Industrial Promotion Hall) and other locations in Kyoto
【Official Website】
https://www.ivs.events/
【Recommended For】
Those who want to build high-quality connections—quickly—with promising startups, investors, and corporates
Those looking for real, on-the-ground insights and energy to decide their next step, whether that's starting a company, changing jobs, or driving new business development
Those who want to expand their network in Kyoto, where ambitious builders from Japan and around the world intersect
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