Event Overview
Setouchi Night is a casual networking event where entrepreneurs, students, VCs, businesses, local players, and creators gathered at IVS2026 can connect through the theme of Setouchi and Okayama. We will create a casual networking space during IVS for anyone with ties to the Setouchi and Okayama regions, as well as anyone interested in regional startups, local revitalization, community co-creation, tourism, natural resources, local businesses, university-based ventures, and more. Last year, we held related events during IVS, and through announcements mainly on social media, it became a highly engaging networking event with approximately 80 participants. This year, we aim to create a space where diverse players gathered at IVS can connect on an equal footing, and where new business collaborations, regional partnerships, and opportunities for new challenges can be born. We welcome anyone interested in the Setouchi region or Okayama, those who want to get involved in local initiative...