KIDOU Global Conference

The future starts here

A global conference connecting next-generation tech entrepreneurs with the world. Hosted by Kansai Startup Incubation Program “KIDOU”, this conference brings together young innovators driving cutting-edge technologies such as AI, IoT, and Web3. If you want to witness the rise of future unicorns or explore new global business opportunities, this is the place to be. We warmly invite all those who share this vision to join us.

*KIDOU(起動) is a startup incubation program operated by the Osaka Business Development Agency.

https://kidou.site/

Results Announcement for KIDOU Global Pitch

Grand Prize

KIDOU Pitch
Keito Takishita, Kanaria Tech

KIDOU BEYOND BORDERS Pitch
Tomohide Yuasa, COMMONGROUND

OfferBox Award (Special Prize)

Yusuke Sasaki, CTE

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Free Admission!

[Special Offer]

KIDOU Global Conference is an official collaboration of  EDCON, one of the world’s largest Web3 festivals and Ethereum conferences. To celebrate this collaboration, registrants of KIDOU Global Conference will receive a free code for an EDCON General Pass (valued at $199), available on a first-come, first-served basis! The free code will be sent to your registered email address after your KIDOU Global Conference registration is completed.
Don’t miss this chance to enjoy two global conferences in one experience!

Event Summary

■Join us if you are
・Interested in AI, IoT, Web3, or other digital technology domains
・An entrepreneur or aspiring founder aiming for global expansion
・An investor or company seeking cutting-edge technologies and promising startups
・Looking for new business partners or collaboration opportunities
・An educator or professional involved in entrepreneurship education

 ■Languages
Japanese & English (Translation tools will be used for some sessions)

■Capacity
200 people

Event Schedule

Park Hall 1: Conference

Speakers

Speakers

Finalists will receive intensive pitch training and one-on-one coaching, empowering them to present their bold visions to a global audience.
Don’t miss the passionate pitches from the innovators shaping the future!

※ Finalist information will beannounced on this page as soon as it is confirmed.

KIDOU Pitch 

Akane Obata

Turing Japan
Business Department Associate

Yusuke Sasaki

CTE
CEO

Keito Takishita

Kanaria Tech
Representative Director

Shintaro Nakagawa

Leaf Publications
President & Representative Director

Miki Bito

Geek Guild
CEO

Ayumi Yamamoto

e-lamp.
Representative Director

BEYOND BORDERS

Ayano Ikakura

Sparkle and
Representative Director

Hiroki Seyama

NeurestX
Core Member

Masatoshi Sonoda

Eletus
CEO

Kaito Takeuchi

Arclypse Project

Hitsu Shinmei

ASYM
Representative Director

Tomohide Yuasa

COMMONGROUND
CEO

Judges

KIDOU Pitch 

Laura Michiko Suzuki

Incubate Fund
Associate

Michi Matsui

MIRAISE
EIR

Yukio Yamaguchi

Ignition Point Venture Partners
Senior Capitalist

KIDOU BEYOND BORDERS Pitch

Keiichi Matsumoto

Kamba LLC
CEO

Yumiko Bamiki

Head of DMZ Japan

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Chris Francis

iPresence Co
President

Special Judge

Tomoya Nakano

OfferBox (i-plug)
CEO

General Moderator

Nathan S. Bryan
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Talk Session1 

Update Japan:
The Challenge of U30 Tech Leaders

Theme: "Update Japan" Three U30 tech leaders from the "MITOU Program" (a national project to discover and develop IT talent) will gather. They will discuss how they are tackling social issues in their respective fields, such as agriculture, maritime, and manufacturing, with cutting-edge technology.

Yuki Ichikawa

Harvest X
CEO

Naho Yashiro

MizLinx
CEO

Shota Higuchi

Closer
CEO

The session contents are subject to change.

Talk Session2

Gathering of Genius Digital Innovators:
Japan's Path to Victory in Global AI

Theme: "What is the Winning Strategy for Japan-Born Global AI?" Three genius digital innovators, who are also related to the "MITOU Program” (a national project to discover and develop IT talent), will come together. We will delve into the AI technology and strategies of these globally active innovators and explore hints for Japanese technology to win in the global market.

Shohei Hido

Daikin Industries

Technology and Innovation Center
Executive Engineer

Sadayuki Furuhashi

Treasure Data
Chief Architect

Mami Kajita

Singular Perturbations
CEO

The session contents are subject to change.

The talk session will be live-streamed via Zoom Webinar.
Registration is required to view the live stream.
Please register using the “Register Now” button.

Registration for the live stream
is now closed.

EXHIBITION/
BUSINESS MATCHING

We will have a booth exhibition of the latest services and products from about 30 digital startups. We will also provide a space at the venue for startups, established companies, and investors to network and find matches.

Exhibitor information will be updated as needed.

Access
Grand Green Osaka
Congress Square Park Hall 1 & 2

5-54, Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0011, Japan
Grand Green Osaka, South Building, 4th Floor


Access:
About 5 minutes on foot from JR OsakaStation
About 7 minutes on foot from Osaka Metro Midosuji Line"Umeda Station"
About 8 minutes on foot from Hankyu"Osaka-Umeda Station"

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From September 16 to 19, Osaka will host one of Japan’s largest INNOVATION WEEKs, where global startup ecosystem players and local business opportunities come together.
For details on this event and related programs, please visit the official website "Global Startup Crossroads-Osaka".

Event Portal Site
Event & Hotel Information around Umeda

Organizers&
Co-Organizers

Organizer : Osaka Business Development Agency (Osaka Innovation Hub)
Co-organizer : Osaka prefecture, Digital Learning Experience
Partner : OfferBox(i-plug,inc.)

Inquiries
KIDOU Global Conference Office
(Osaka Business Development Agency)
For inquiries : Ishikawa/Ebe
Knowledge Capital Tower C, 7F, Grand Front Osaka, 3-1 Ofukacho,Kita-ku,Osaka530-0011, Japan
Tel:+81-6-6359-3004  
(Monday–Friday, 10:00am–6:00pm JST; closed on national holidays and year-end/New Year holiday)

E-MAIL ohclub@innovation-osaka.jp