​​✨Join Us!

​A select gathering where startups and venture capitalists come together to explore the future of entertainment on Soneium, presented by Sony Ventures Corporation in collaboration with Taisu Ventures.

Join industry leaders, innovative founders, and forward-thinking investors at an exclusive venue for a morning of meaningful connections and strategic insights. This curated event brings together startups and venture capitalists active at the intersection of onchain entertainment, intellectual property, and AI.

​​🎯About This Event

​Sony Ventures Corporation and Taisu Ventures invite you to an exclusive networking summit designed for startups and investors shaping the future of entertainment.

Limited to a select group of participants, this event offers valuable opportunities to exchange insights, explore potential collaborations, and build meaningful connections within the Soneium ecosystem.

This is your opportunity to:
 Connect with leaders from Sony Ventures and Taisu Ventures
• Meet founders building at the forefront of onchain entertainment
• Discover partnership and investment opportunities within the Soneium ecosystem
• Engage in discussions on the practical applications of blockchain technologies in entertainment and intellectual property

​​📅Event Details

​Date: October 9th, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm SGT
Venue: disclosed upon approval

​🎤Event Program

​▶10:00 am  Welcome Reception & Networking

​Champagne & Coffee
Premium refreshments and light catering. Champagne first-come first-served, unlimited coffee, tea and softdrinks.

​▶10:30 am ~ 11:00 am
Opening Remarks

​• Takashi Hayashida - Taisu Ventures
(Managing Partner)

• Kaz Hadano - Sony Ventures
(CEO)

​▶11:00 am ~ 11:30 am
Panel Discussion

​Topic: IP, AI and the Blockchain: Real World Entertainment Use Cases

​Moderator:

​• Daniel Kim - Tiger Research
(CEO)

​Panelists:

​• Ryohei Suzuki - Sony Group Corporation
(General Manager, Crypto Business Department)

• Takashi Hayashida - Taisu Ventures
(Managing Partner)

• Yuji Kumagai - Startale Group
(Director of Strategic Partnerships)

• Artem Petrov - CopySight
(CEO)

• Takahiro Ishihama - Yay!
(Founder)

​• Brian Hong - DayOneDream
(Head of WAVIST)

​▶11:30 am ~ 14:00 pm
Open Networking

​Connect with fellow founders, investors, and ecosystem builders

​​✨Why Attend?

​VC & Startup Focus: Direct access to active investors and high-potential startups in the onchain entertainment space

​High-Quality Networking: Intimate setting designed for substantive conversations and partnership opportunities focused on the Soneium Ecosystem.

​Exclusive Insights: Strategy insights from Sony Ventures and portfolio updates from Taisu Ventures

​Meet Decision Makers: Connect with executives, investors, and founders actively building and investing in the Soneium space

​Market Intelligence: Understand how Soneium Blockchain is transforming entertainment, IP, and digital content creation

​Strategic Partnerships: Identify co-investment opportunities and collaboration possibilities

​​📋Registration

​Capacity is limited. Invite only.
※Please bring two business cards

By entering this event, you acknowledge and consent that:

• ​Photographs, video, and audio recordings will be taken during this event

• ​Your image, voice, and likeness may be captured in these recordings

• ​These materials may be used by Sony Ventures, Taisu Ventures, Sony Group, or Startale for promotional purposes, including but not limited to social media, websites, marketing materials, press releases, and internal communications

• ​You waive any right to inspect or approve the finished materials

• ​No compensation will be provided for the use of your image or likeness

​🤝 Partners & Hosts
Sony Ventures, Taisu Ventures, Soneium