​Understand what changes now

​East Asia Startup Nexus convenes key stakeholders shaping innovation across Japan, Taiwan, and Korea.

​Organized by Headline Asia, Z Venture Capital, and AppWorks, with support from Startup Island Taiwan & A2Growth, this private gathering brings together government representatives, institutional investors, venture firms, corporates, and a curated group of founders in Kyoto.

​The program is designed around cross-border dynamics. Conversations will explore how investment flows between markets, how public and private sectors can coordinate more effectively, and how startups can expand into Japan and the broader region with greater precision.

​IVS2026

​The event will happen during IVS, one of Japan’s largest startup conferences, held in Kyoto from July 1 to 3, 2026.

​IVS is a strong platform to better understand the Japan market and connect with the investors, corporates, media, and ecosystem operators shaping it.