Programs - ILS2025 | Innovation Leaders Summit

1st Dec. 10:00 - 2nd Dec. 18:00

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall

Startup Booth

EU Innovation Booth: Innovation Mission from Europe to Japan: smart technologies for real-world challenges

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation has selected a group of promising EU SMEs specialized in innovative technologies interested in doing business with Japanese partners. As their sectors and products vary greatly, feel free to visit the Centre's booth at ILS to learn more.

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Bunka.ai

Human-AI interaction expertise for bespoke LLM solution building and auditing

Bunka.ai

Human-AI interaction expertise for bespoke LLM solution building and auditing

Bunka.ai provides bespoke AI solutions and consulting services to audit, analyze and enhance LLM-based systems.

Other

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1st Dec. 14:00 - 15:20

Toranomon Hills 5F Hall A1

Online: Channel2

Startup Pitches

NTT DATA Startup Pitch by Sector - Smart Robotics -

If you are a startup or major company interested in this topic, please join us.

This is a startup pitch event hosted by NTT DATA's open innovation program "From the Port of Toyosu."
We will introduce cutting-edge startups based on the theme. We will also introduce NTT DATA's initiatives and business creation track record.

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Preventive maintenance of infrastructure such as dams, bridges, and sewage pipes using floating drones

We will solve problems by delivering a new DX solution called water drones to the infrastructure maintenance industry, where infrastructure aging and lack of personnel are accelerating. First, we will introduce water drones to alleviate the lack of physical resources.

Preventive maintenance of infrastructure such as dams, bridges, and sewage pipes using floating drones

We will solve problems by delivering a new DX solution called water drones to the infrastructure maintenance industry, where infrastructure aging and lack of personnel are accelerating. First, we will introduce water drones to alleviate the lack of physical resources.

Homura Heavy Industries Corporation.

Other

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1st Dec. 15:00 - 15:20

Toranomon Hills 5F Hall A2

Meetup

Startup x Large Company Networking Event by NTT DATA - Smart Robotics -

If you are a startup or major company interested in this topic, please join us.

A casual networking event will be held where startups that took the stage at "Startup Pitch by NTT DATA - Smart Robotics -" (held on the same day from 14:00-14:50) and NTT DATA's Smart Robotics division will exhibit simple booths.

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Preventive maintenance of infrastructure such as dams, bridges, and sewage pipes using floating drones

We will solve problems by delivering a new DX solution called water drones to the infrastructure maintenance industry, where infrastructure aging and lack of personnel are accelerating. First, we will introduce water drones to alleviate the lack of physical resources.

Preventive maintenance of infrastructure such as dams, bridges, and sewage pipes using floating drones

We will solve problems by delivering a new DX solution called water drones to the infrastructure maintenance industry, where infrastructure aging and lack of personnel are accelerating. First, we will introduce water drones to alleviate the lack of physical resources.

Homura Heavy Industries Corporation.

Other

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2nd Dec. 10:00 - 11:10

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall

Online: Channel1

Startup Pitches

Lang: English (English-Japanese simultaneous interpretation available)

Promising Korean Startup Pitch

Eight Korean startups that will open up the future are gathered!
Please look forward to the pitch of promising companies with state-of-the-art technology and unique know-how.

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Innovation of Outdoor Auto-Transport Robot FAEV

AEV is an autonomous outdoor mobility robot that automates manual transport tasks. It runs stably on rough or wet terrain, combining long operation time with remote monitoring. FAEV enhances safety and labor efficiency across agriculture, logistics, and campus environments.

Innovation of Outdoor Auto-Transport Robot FAEV

AEV is an autonomous outdoor mobility robot that automates manual transport tasks. It runs stably on rough or wet terrain, combining long operation time with remote monitoring. FAEV enhances safety and labor efficiency across agriculture, logistics, and campus environments.

Choi YunYong│DRIVETECH, CEO

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2nd Dec. 16:00 - 17:20

Toranomon Hills 5F Hall A1

Online: Channel2

Startup Pitches

NTT DATA Startup Pitch by Sector - Mini-app Platform (Finance and non-finance integration) -

If you are a startup or major company interested in this topic, please join us.

Other

This is a startup pitch event hosted by NTT DATA's open innovation program "From the Port of Toyosu."
We will introduce cutting-edge startups based on the theme. We will also introduce NTT DATA's initiatives and business creation track record.

16:00-16:50

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NTT DATA Open Innovation Forum

NTT Data is working on open innovation to create new business that creates a ""win-win-win"" relationship between venture companies with cutting-edge technology and ideas, our customers, and our company.

NTT DATA Open Innovation Forum

NTT Data is working on open innovation to create new business that creates a ""win-win-win"" relationship between venture companies with cutting-edge technology and ideas, our customers, and our company.

Masahiro Sato│Captain of the NTT DATA Open Innovation Forum

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Mini App Platform (Financial & Non-Financial Integration)

"NTT DATA seeks to achieve the integration of financial and non-financial functions through the provision of its 'Mini App Platform,' a foundation for developing super apps."

Mini App Platform (Financial & Non-Financial Integration)

"NTT DATA seeks to achieve the integration of financial and non-financial functions through the provision of its 'Mini App Platform,' a foundation for developing super apps."

Takuya Anzai│NTT DATA, Inc., Manager, Degital Strategy Office,e-Business Devision

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Customer development support marketing service using real estate big data

Utilizing real estate big data, we provide data on real estate owners and high-net-worth individuals who have undergone life events such as inheritance and real estate sales. You can pinpoint and quickly approach customers who have experienced life events.

Customer development support marketing service using real estate big data

Utilizing real estate big data, we provide data on real estate owners and high-net-worth individuals who have undergone life events such as inheritance and real estate sales. You can pinpoint and quickly approach customers who have experienced life events.

TRUSTART, Inc.

Real Estate / Construction / Smart Home / Smart City

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DX service centered on “preparation” for restaurants and food providers

This is the food business version of ""Raksul.""

DX service centered on “preparation” for restaurants and food providers

This is the food business version of ""Raksul.""

Shikomel Food Tech Inc.

Food / Food Production / Agriculture / Fisheries

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Data consulting business that turns home information into value

This is a data consulting business that supports product development and sales promotion by utilizing real consumer insights derived from the huge amount of ""inside the home"" data accumulated on the housework matching platform over 10 years.

Data consulting business that turns home information into value

This is a data consulting business that supports product development and sales promotion by utilizing real consumer insights derived from the huge amount of ""inside the home"" data accumulated on the housework matching platform over 10 years.

Taskaji Inc.

Advertising / Marketing / Sharing Economy

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Nursing care taxi arrangement service specializing in travel and tourism

A nursing care taxi dispatch service specializing in travel and tourism. There are very few companies in Japan that can arrange arrangements anytime and anywhere in Japan, and our company is the first in Japan to do this. It will be.

Nursing care taxi arrangement service specializing in travel and tourism

A nursing care taxi dispatch service specializing in travel and tourism. There are very few companies in Japan that can arrange arrangements anytime and anywhere in Japan, and our company is the first in Japan to do this. It will be.

REGION

Education / Travel / Sports / Entertainment

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A DX business that changes commercial food distribution, born from 25 years of field experience.

We are solving the problems of analog commercial food distribution through technology and on-site capabilities, and are revolutionizing the industry by providing restaurants with easy purchasing and wholesalers with improved operational efficiency.

A DX business that changes commercial food distribution, born from 25 years of field experience.

We are solving the problems of analog commercial food distribution through technology and on-site capabilities, and are revolutionizing the industry by providing restaurants with easy purchasing and wholesalers with improved operational efficiency.

VEGEKUL, Inc.

Logistics / Supply Chain

17:00-17:20

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Networking session

A casual networking event for speakers and participants will be held at the adjacent venue (Hall A2). If you would like to exchange business cards, please use this time.

Networking session

A casual networking event for speakers and participants will be held at the adjacent venue (Hall A2). If you would like to exchange business cards, please use this time.

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2nd Dec. 17:00 - 17:20

Toranomon Hills 5F Hall A2

Meetup

Startup x Large Company Networking Event by NTT DATA - Mini-App Platform (Fusion of Financial and Non-Financial Industries)

If you are a startup or major company interested in this topic, please join us.

Other

A casual networking event will be held where startups that took the stage at "Startup Pitch by NTT DATA - Mini App PF (Fusion of Financial and Non-Financial) - (held on the same day from 16:00-16:50)" and NTT DATA's Mini App PF division will exhibit simple booths.

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Customer development support marketing service using real estate big data

Utilizing real estate big data, we provide data on real estate owners and high-net-worth individuals who have undergone life events such as inheritance and real estate sales. You can pinpoint and quickly approach customers who have experienced life events.

Customer development support marketing service using real estate big data

Utilizing real estate big data, we provide data on real estate owners and high-net-worth individuals who have undergone life events such as inheritance and real estate sales. You can pinpoint and quickly approach customers who have experienced life events.

TRUSTART, Inc.

Real Estate / Construction / Smart Home / Smart City

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DX service centered on “preparation” for restaurants and food providers

This is the food business version of ""Raksul.""

DX service centered on “preparation” for restaurants and food providers

This is the food business version of ""Raksul.""

Shikomel Food Tech Inc.

Food / Food Production / Agriculture / Fisheries

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Data consulting business that turns home information into value

This is a data consulting business that supports product development and sales promotion by utilizing real consumer insights derived from the huge amount of ""inside the home"" data accumulated on the housework matching platform over 10 years.

Data consulting business that turns home information into value

This is a data consulting business that supports product development and sales promotion by utilizing real consumer insights derived from the huge amount of ""inside the home"" data accumulated on the housework matching platform over 10 years.

Taskaji Inc.

Advertising / Marketing / Sharing Economy

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Nursing care taxi arrangement service specializing in travel and tourism

A nursing care taxi dispatch service specializing in travel and tourism. There are very few companies in Japan that can arrange arrangements anytime and anywhere in Japan, and our company is the first in Japan to do this. It will be.

Nursing care taxi arrangement service specializing in travel and tourism

A nursing care taxi dispatch service specializing in travel and tourism. There are very few companies in Japan that can arrange arrangements anytime and anywhere in Japan, and our company is the first in Japan to do this. It will be.

REGION

Education / Travel / Sports / Entertainment

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A DX business that changes commercial food distribution, born from 25 years of field experience.

We are solving the problems of analog commercial food distribution through technology and on-site capabilities, and are revolutionizing the industry by providing restaurants with easy purchasing and wholesalers with improved operational efficiency.

A DX business that changes commercial food distribution, born from 25 years of field experience.

We are solving the problems of analog commercial food distribution through technology and on-site capabilities, and are revolutionizing the industry by providing restaurants with easy purchasing and wholesalers with improved operational efficiency.

VEGEKUL, Inc.

Logistics / Supply Chain

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NTT DATA - Mini-app Platform (Integration of financial and non-financial services) -

NTT Data aims to realize the integration of financial and non-financial functions by providing the "Mini-App Platform," a super app development platform.

NTT DATA - Mini-app Platform (Integration of financial and non-financial services) -

NTT Data aims to realize the integration of financial and non-financial functions by providing the "Mini-App Platform," a super app development platform.

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3rd Dec. 10:00 - 4th Dec. 18:00

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall & Hall A1

Startup Booth

ILS Startup Booth [3-4 Dec]

Booth exhibits of the latest technologies and products by promising companies selected by the ILS Advisory Board of 117 organisations, comprising major domestic and international VCs, accelerators and support organisations
[Exhibit areas] Renewable energy / Decarbonization / SDGs / Smart grid / ICT / Next-generation communications / IoT / M2M / Education / Travel / Sports / Entertainment / Finance / Insurance / Virtual currency / Advertising / Marketing / Sharing economy / Retail / Food / Food production / Agriculture / Fisheries / Productivity improvement / Business process / Security / Real estate / Construction / Smart home / Smart city / Logistics / Supply chain / Others

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Andovan AI

First Global online marketplace for Japanese food brands

Andovan AI

First Global online marketplace for Japanese food brands

Andovan.ai a digital ecosystem that disrupts the traditional multi-layered supply chain system with an online marketplace and distribution solution. allows japanese brands to sell to global retailers

Other

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Pawdlers Inc.

Pet Super App with Pet Advisory AI Agent

Pawdlers Inc.

Pet Super App with Pet Advisory AI Agent

Pawdly - integrated pet care platform that began with SaaS booking solutions for pet professionals, expanded into a marketplace for pet brands, and is now building a local community for pet parents.

Other

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OptiQ-Labs Co., Ltd.

High-stability ECDL laser systems for optical quantum computing

OptiQ-Labs Co., Ltd.

High-stability ECDL laser systems for optical quantum computing

Turnkey capability in delivering high-stability laser systems incorporating interference filters, along with ionization and ion-trap systems, featuring strong customization capabilities.

Other

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Resilient Co., Ltd.

Japan's first back office specialized AI agent ""Office Ban AI""

Resilient Co., Ltd.

Japan's first back office specialized AI agent ""Office Ban AI""

We plan to launch an AI agent specializing in back office. The main features are integration with back office SaaS, business automation, and advanced analysis functions. Automate the back office SaaS that has already been implemented without replacing it.

Other

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VELDT Inc.

Composite AI solution centered on causal AI based on causal relationships

VELDT Inc.

Composite AI solution centered on causal AI based on causal relationships

Centered on ""Causal AI,"" which is the third emerging AI field and can explain and understand causal relationships, we are currently providing ""reliable composite AI solutions"" that complement generative AI and basic AI technologies.

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3rd Dec. 10:00 - 4th Dec. 18:00

Toranomon Hills 5F Hall A1 & Hall A Foyer

Startup Booth

NEDO Exhibition with ITRI

Deep tech startups recommended by NEDO will be exhibiting! In addition, startups recommended by ITRI, Taiwan's largest industrial technology research and development organization, will also be exhibiting!

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WAKU Co., Ltd.

Protecting human food with glutathione

WAKU Co., Ltd.

Protecting human food with glutathione

Using a molecule called glutathione, we are developing a ""third agricultural material"" that increases plants' photosynthetic ability and stress resistance, and improves yield and quality. We are changing agriculture with the new market of biostimulants, which are neither fertilizers nor pesticides.

Other

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3rd Dec. 12:00 - 12:45

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall

Online: Channel1

Seminar

Lang: Only Japanese (no simultaneous interpretation)

Winning fundraising strategies for seed and early stage startups

Other

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Jun Kakegami│CFO Consultant

After graduating from Keio University and passing the Certified Public Accountant exam, he was in charge of M&A and business restructuring at a general electronics manufacturer. He then worked at Fast Retailing, launching the Japanese business of an overseas brand, and served as CFO at Kenko.com (listed on the Mothers market at the time). At Hotland, which operates Gindaco, he oversaw listing preparations and acquisitions, achieving the IPO. He currently serves as an external CFO, focusing on supporting various startups in fundraising and building management systems.

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Mitsuo Ueno | CEO of MM Consulting Co., Ltd.

He is a certified small and medium-sized business consultant and worked for the Japan Finance Corporation (formerly the National Life Finance Corporation) for 26 years, mainly in the loan screening business. He was responsible for providing loans totaling approximately 200 billion yen to 30,000 small and medium-sized businesses and 5,000 entrepreneurs. After going independent in 2011, he worked as a management consultant, providing support for starting businesses, fundraising support, and financial consulting, as well as giving lectures and writing.

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(Moderator) Hitomi Shibaki | Director of ILS

While attending university, he worked at "DREAM GATE" to support entrepreneurship, and grew the business by 2.5 times by holding nationwide seminars in collaboration with experts. Since 2014, he has been the director of the "Innovation Leaders Summit (ILS)", a large-scale open innovation event attended by over 20,000 people.

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4th Dec. 14:00 - 15:20

Toranomon Hills 5F Hall A1

Online: Channel2

Startup Pitches

NTT DATA Startup Pitch by Sector - Mobility -

If you are a startup or major company interested in this topic, please join us.

Automobiles / Mobility / Public Transportation

This is a startup pitch event hosted by NTT DATA's open innovation program "From the Port of Toyosu."
We will introduce cutting-edge startups based on the theme. We will also introduce NTT DATA's initiatives and business creation track record.

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A company leading next-generation mobility innovation

We develop diverse mobility, solve logistics challenges and disaster response, and support expansion and growth with smart logistics and next-generation cities.

A company leading next-generation mobility innovation

We develop diverse mobility, solve logistics challenges and disaster response, and support expansion and growth with smart logistics and next-generation cities.

DRIVETECH Co.,Ltd

Other

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4th Dec. 14:30 - 15:00

Toranomon Hills 5F Main Hall

Online: Channel1

Startup Pitches

Lang: Japanese or English (no simultaneous interpretation)

ILS Startup Pitch - Materials / Chemical / Others -

Promising startups recommended by 117 domestic and international organizations including VCs will showcase their latest technologies and products through pitches.

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ELYX: All-in-One Robotic Wireless Charging Management Solution

Eta Electronics is a tech startup developing next-generation Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) solutions. Starting with wireless charging solutions for robots—an essential technology in the era of Physical AI—the company is pioneering innovations for the future, including cordless TVs and wireless EV charging. Eta Electronics leads the domestic standards of wireless power technology at the forefront of the field, striving to deliver the most standardized and reliable solutions.

ELYX: All-in-One Robotic Wireless Charging Management Solution

Eta Electronics is a tech startup developing next-generation Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) solutions. Starting with wireless charging solutions for robots—an essential technology in the era of Physical AI—the company is pioneering innovations for the future, including cordless TVs and wireless EV charging. Eta Electronics leads the domestic standards of wireless power technology at the forefront of the field, striving to deliver the most standardized and reliable solutions.

Jungyong Nam│CEO, Eta Electronics

Other

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Tailored Intelligence - Demography-Specific AI for a Fairer World

QbytX creates demography-specific AI for real-world impact - improving factory quality control through intelligent automation and advancing healthcare diagnostics with bias-aware, localized intelligence.

Tailored Intelligence - Demography-Specific AI for a Fairer World

QbytX creates demography-specific AI for real-world impact - improving factory quality control through intelligent automation and advancing healthcare diagnostics with bias-aware, localized intelligence.

Mageswar R│QbytX Private Limited, Chief Executive Officer

Other

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Causal AI Assistant: Transforming knowledge of professionals into AI

Japan faces challenge of difficulty in passing down expert knowledge due to shrinking working population.GenAI that provides incorrect answers cannot be a reliable solution on its own. We provide Japan's first Causal AI Assistant that transforms expert knowledge into AI as if it were living experts.

Causal AI Assistant: Transforming knowledge of professionals into AI

Japan faces challenge of difficulty in passing down expert knowledge due to shrinking working population.GenAI that provides incorrect answers cannot be a reliable solution on its own. We provide Japan's first Causal AI Assistant that transforms expert knowledge into AI as if it were living experts.

Jin Nonogami│VELDT, Founder & CEO

Other

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Changing the Future with Smart Cup Collection, CupCrew

CupCrew is a circular smart solution that combines disposable cup collection and cleaning with pedestrian data analysis and targeted advertising.

Changing the Future with Smart Cup Collection, CupCrew

CupCrew is a circular smart solution that combines disposable cup collection and cleaning with pedestrian data analysis and targeted advertising.

BAEMINGYU│CHO, NAWA Inc.

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4th Dec. 15:00 - 15:20

Toranomon Hills 5F Hall A2

Meetup

Startup x Large Company Networking Event by NTT DATA - Mobility -

If you are a startup or major company interested in this topic, please join us.

Automobiles / Mobility / Public Transportation

A casual networking event will be held where startups that took the stage at "Startup Pitch by NTT DATA - Mobility -" (held on the same day from 14:00-14:50) and NTT DATA's mobility division will exhibit simple booths.

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A company leading next-generation mobility innovation

We develop diverse mobility, solve logistics challenges and disaster response, and support expansion and growth with smart logistics and next-generation cities.

A company leading next-generation mobility innovation

We develop diverse mobility, solve logistics challenges and disaster response, and support expansion and growth with smart logistics and next-generation cities.

DRIVETECH Co.,Ltd

Other

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4th Dec. 17:00 - 17:40

Toranomon Hills 5F Hall A2

Meetup

VIP Pass Networking

[Participant target] VIP pass holders (major companies participating in POWER MATCHING)

Other

We will be holding ILS's annual casual networking event where executives in charge of new business from major companies will gather together. Enjoy the opportunity to get acquainted with fellow executives. Drinks will be available at the venue.

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＜Participation Target＞
VIP pass holders from major companies participating in power matching (Please only bring one person with you. Please refrain from attending if it is crowded. Thank you for your understanding.)

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4th Dec. 18:00 - 19:30

Toranomon Hills 5F Hall A2

Meetup

Networking Party

[Participation Target] Startups, major corporations, and advisory boards participating in POWER MATCHING

Other

A party will be held for all major companies and startups participating in power matching. Many ILS Advisory Board members also participate each year.

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＜Participation Target＞
Startups, major corporations, and advisory boards participating in POWER MATCHING

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