The Japan Startup Support Association will host "The JSSA KYOTO Meetup Vol.66" on October 29, 2026, at the Kyoto Keizai Center. Centered around the theme "From 'Using' to 'Co-Creating' AI," this matching event aims to foster business partnerships, fundraising, and M&A deals driven by core AI technologies. Admission is free, bringing together startups, large corporations, and investors under one roof.
The event will feature a keynote speech by Kunihiro Tanaka, Representative Director and CEO of Sakura Internet Inc. Additionally, three panel discussions will dive deep into the implementation of AI-driven management, startup exit strategies, and M&A for AI companies. Industry experts and business leaders will take the stage to provide practical, actionable insights.
The event will showcase pitches from startups advancing AI adoption, alongside reverse pitches from large enterprises. It will also feature one-on-one consultation sessions with VCs and CVCs, as well as small-group mentoring by speakers, enabling participants to discuss concrete business plans and design collaborations. Furthermore, booth exhibitions related to AI and M&A will be hosted to strongly support networking among attendees.
By bridging the gap between technology providers and adopters, this event aims to generate concrete opportunities for PoCs and business negotiations. Detailed information is available on the official website and Peatix page. Moving forward, the organizers aim to drive further co-creation projects as a central hub for the AI startup ecosystem.