On July 2, 2025, IVC will host IVC Summit 2025 in Kyoto, Japan — a curated industry forum bringing together Japan’s leading ecosystem players and cutting-edge Web3 innovators.

The IVC Summit will be held in Kyoto from 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM (JST). The exact venue will be disclosed upon confirmed registration.

IVC Summit 2025 will explore how Web3 technology is evolving in Japan through the real-world application. Key discussions will delve into the technology’s impact on entertainment, the creator economy, and infrastructure development. Topics include AI application, IP monetization models, ecosystem building, policy developments, and the digital transformation of Japan’s creative industries — outlining a bold roadmap for Web3 and traditional industries to converge.

Unlike traditional Web3 conferences, IVC Summit 2025 is designed as a platform to unfold the intersectoral communication, focused on how blockchain technologies can expand industry potential beyond finance. The event features seven themed panels, covering crypto innovation in Japan, the fandom economy, Web3 gaming, and global investment perspectives — fostering deep, cross-cultural and cross-industry collaboration.

The summit will welcome hundreds of professionals, including local industry leaders, Web3 founders, venture capitalists, and active community members. Confirmed speakers include:

• Ushida Ryosuke – Chief Fintech Officer, Financial Services Agency of Japan
  
• Kaya Kanamori – Head of DX Business Planning Dept., Sony Bank
  
• Nobu Nakatake – Senior Vice President of Global Strategy, Sony Music Japan
  
• Shoji Kanemaru – Head of Business Development, Shueisha
  
• Hideaki Uehara – General Manager of Investment & Business Development, Square Enix Holdings
  
• Kaz Hadano – CEO, Sony Ventures Corporation
  

With leaders from Aethir, CARV, Modhaus, and more.

IVC Summit 2025 is not just an industry event — it’s a collaborative platform to strengthen the horizontal connections within Japan’s ecosystem.We invite builders, creators, investors, and anyone passionate about the Japanese market, decentralized applications, and the future of digital storytelling to join us in shaping the next wave of Web3 innovation.

IVC Summit 2025 : website