HIKKY Co., Ltd. will host "Virtual Market 2026 Summer," the 16th installment of "Virtual Market" (commonly known as Vket), one of the world's largest metaverse events, which has attracted over 1.35 million visitors from around the globe. The event will be held for 16 days from July 11 (Sat) to July 26 (Sun), 2026. We are announcing the second wave of detailed exhibitor booth information for this event, which will feature many returning exhibitors such as Suntory, Earth Chemical, and Mouse Computer. "Virtual Market 2026 Summer" will feature two corporate exhibition venues themed after "Akihabara" and "Broadway." Visitors can experience immersive, free, and fun content at the corporate booths in each venue, naturally learning about the products and brands of each company and organization. It is gaining attention as a new marketing/PR platform, different from traditional one-way advertising, through interactive content. What is Virtual Market (Vket)? Virtual Market is one of the world's largest metaverse events held in a virtual space on VRChat. Participants attend as avatars, buy and sell 3D items, clothing, food and drinks, and other real products, and experience attractions, games, and music live performances, enjoying an immersive experience as if they were going out with friends in a real city. Participation is free 24 hours a day during the event period via VR devices and PCs. Since its first event in 2018, it has been held twice a year, in summer and winter, attracting over 1.35 million visitors from around the world per event. It has achieved four Guinness World RecordsTM and continues to grow as a representative event that expands new values through virtual culture and communication. Vket provides a fertile ground for creators and fans to meet, connect, and grow into a repeater community. By integrating corporate, local government, and brand exhibits, new fan communities and circles of co-creation are being born. ※Guinness World Record for the largest number o