IVS2025 KYOTO | 13 Okazaki Saishōjichō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8342, Japan

About IVS2025 KYOTO

IVS2025 is Japan's premier startup conference, scheduled to take place from July 2–4, 2025, in Kyoto, with the main venues being Miyako Messe and ROHM Theatre Kyoto. Under the theme "Reshape Japan with Global Minds," the event aims to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators from around the world to foster collaboration and drive the future of Japan's startup ecosystem.

The conference will feature a variety of thematic zones, including IVS Crypto, focusing on blockchain and cryptocurrency advancements. Attendees can expect engaging panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to facilitate meaningful connections and knowledge exchange. Additionally, the event will host a Startup Market showcasing emerging companies and a Funding Lounge to connect startups with potential investors.

Organized by the IVS KYOTO Executive Committee, comprising Headline Japan, Kyoto Prefecture, and Kyoto City, IVS2025 continues its tradition of being a catalyst for innovation and entrepreneurship in Japan.

Speakers

Junri Ri

CEO at Elcio Co., Ltd. Elcio

Sayaka Tomihara

Director, Startup Promotion Office at Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry (METI) Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)

Kanae Kaneko

CEO at Philduct Inc. Philduct Inc.

Takateru Inokawa

CEO at Buzzreach Inc. Buzzreach

Takuma Arimura

CEO at Potech Inc. Potech

Fumito Shimizu

COO at WyL COO / D Capital D Capital

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Koki Tanaka

Associate at Incubate Fund Incubate Fund

Tohru Sato

Professor, Fukui Kenichi Memorial Research Center at Kyoto University Kyoto University

Takahiro Mayama

Deputy Section Chief, Aerospace & Defense Industry Promotion Division at Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry (METI) Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)

Takumi Iwaki

CEO at Slice Cheese Inc. Slice Cheese Inc.

Akiko Kitahara

CFO & Deputy CEO at Warpspace Inc. Warpspace

Taka Nakamura

CEO at taliki Inc taliki Inc

Shohei Komatsu

CPO at BiPSEE Inc. BiPSEE

Kohei Ito

CEO at BIOTA Inc. BIOTA

Kota Takaoka

CEO at AiCAN Inc. AiCAN

Kayo Hattori

Lecturer at Kyoto University Hospital Kyoto University Hospital

Yuka Yoshida

CEO & CPA at First Mile Partners Inc. FirstMile

Mick Kimiya

Lawyer at TMI Associates Silicon Valley LLP TMI Associates Silicon Valley LLP

Takashi Kiyoizumi

CEO at BTB Therapeutics,Inc BTB Therapeutics

Chikako Saotome

Professor at Kyoto University Kyoto University

Miyu Yamamoto

Investment Department (Japan) Associate at Beyond Next Ventures Inc. Beyond Next Ventures

Seiji Kumagai

Professor at Kyoto University Kyoto University

Naoki Komatsu

Professor at Kyoto University Kyoto University

Kenzo Ibano

Representative Director at Osaka Heat Cool inc. Osaka Heat Cool inc.

Mami Ohara

Principle at Funds Startups Inc. Funds Startups Inc.

Yusuke Ogawa

Group Leader, Venture Support Group, Corporate and Premier Strategy Department at Resona Bank Resona Bank

Ryo Fukuoka

General Partner at Kyoto Capital Partners Co.,Ltd. Kyoto Financial Group, Inc.

Shinsuke Tsukahara

Head of Startup Strategy Department at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group

Joseph Kyoda

CEO at Omnilinks Omnilinks

Takafumi Yano

President and CEO at RUTILEA,Inc. Rutilea

Shizu Takahashi

Director at IBM Japan IBM

Tadahiro Taniguchi

Professor at Kyoto University Kyoto University

Nobuhiro Yagi

Executive Director and Head of Investment Division at Kyoto University Innovation Capital Co., Ltd. Kyoto University

Honoka Kiso

President and CEO at Tregem Biopharma Co., Ltd. Tregem Biopharma

Ayano Kagami

Assistant Director at CIC Institute CIC Institute

Shunsuke Nakaji

Senior Principal at ANRI ANRI

Anna Nakayasu

Investment Professional at Globis Capital Partners Globis Capital

Heechul Ju

Visiting Associate Professor at Osaka University / Chief Research Director at Dentsu Dentsu International

Kazuhiko Chuman

Executive Officer, CBDO at Mizuho Financial Group MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

Kiyotaka Fujioka

CEO at Startup Class Inc. Startup Class Inc.

Naoki Okamoto

Chief Engineer Office at Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

Takumi Inoue

CEO at PartnerProp Inc. PartnerProp Inc.

Miki Fujita

CEO at Lisse.co.,ltd. Lisse

Keigo Yato

Venture Capitalist at Beyond Next Ventures Beyond Next Ventures

Katsumi Tanaka

Director at IWAYA INC. IWAYA

Makoto Aou

CEO at LEO Inc. LEO Inc.

Azusa Muta

COO at Tellus Inc. Tellus Inc.

Tachibana Daichi

CEO at PeopleX,Inc PeopleX

Saori Chikami

CEO at Emol Inc. Emol

Junichi Ushiba

Professor at Keio University & LIFESCAPES Keio University

Taku Uchimaru

Principal at Z Venture Capital Z Venture Capital

Shuhei Fujimoto

Associate Professor at Shizuoka Graduate University of Public Health Shizuoka Graduate University of Public Health (SGUPH)

Kenji Kajiwara

Deputy Manager at SBI SECURITIES SBI Securities

Hiroaki Kato

CSO at Aillis Inc Aillis Inc

Katsuya Hashizume

Executive Officer and Partner at Beyond Next Ventures Inc. Beyond Next Ventures

Mari Nakahara

Deputy Director at Kyoto Prefectural Government Kyoto Prefecture

Shinobu Suzuki

Program-Specific Professor at Kyoto University Kyoto University

Koji Matsui

Mayor at Kyoto City Kyoto Prefecture

Lina Sakai Watanabe

Founder and CEO at Fermenstation Fermenstation

Ryo Fujii

Editor-in-Chief of UchuBiz UchuBiz

Yutaro Kasai

Founding Partner at Angel Bridge Inc. Angel Bridge Inc.

Yui Ikegaki

Head of Sales at Notion Labs Japan Notion

Ivan Zhao

Co-Founder & CEO at Notion Labs Inc. Notion

Takatoshi Nishiwaki

Governor at Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto Prefecture

Akifumi Morinaka

CEO at Rege Nephro Co., Ltd. Rege Nephro Co., Ltd.

Ren Uechi

CEO at Solafune Inc. Solafune Inc.