The BEYOND Executive Committee, comprising the City of Kyoto, taliki Inc., and Kyoto Research Park Co., Ltd., will host the social conference "BEYOND2026" on October 30 (Fri) and 31 (Sat), 2026 (Reiwa 8), to explore sustainable solutions to social challenges in business. In times of societal instability, this two-day event will bring together diverse stakeholders to consider what businesses and the social sector can do for "peace," an essential foundation for social and economic prosperity. [Overview of BEYOND2026] ● Dates: October 30 (Fri) and 31 (Sat), 2026 (Reiwa 8) ● Venue: Kyoto Research Park Building 4 (93 Nakaidera Awatamachi, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, 600-8815) ● Target Audience: Social entrepreneurs, investors, private companies, government agencies, students, etc. ● Program (tentative) ▶ Talk Sessions In-depth dialogues with distinguished guests on the inseparability of peace and the economy, the role of business, and how we should engage with "peace" today. ▶ Social Entrepreneur Pitch Passionate pitches by social entrepreneurs actively tackling invisible societal barriers. ▶ VC Scramble An opportunity for social entrepreneurs to consult directly with venture capitalists (VCs) on business development and fundraising. ▶ Workshops Interactive workshops designed to explore core questions and inspire actionable steps for participants' future initiatives. ▶ Exhibition Booths Booths showcasing the missions and visions of social entrepreneurs, NPOs, corporations, and government bodies, fostering new insights and connections. ▶ Networking Opportunities to build new alliances across sectors. [Featured Speakers (partial list)] *Additional speakers will be announced on the official website. ・Tatsuya Aoyama, Special Commissioner for Stakeholder Engagement, Amakusa Town / Representative Director, namikaze communities ・Ken Ishida, Editor-in-Chief, The HEADLINE ・Futagi Koshi, Journalist / CCO, 8bitNews Inc. ・Hidetomo Kuroyanagi, Representative Director, Linkloison Co., Lt