Sworkers Inc. (Read: Suwākāzu, Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Riho Hayama, hereinafter Sworkers) is pleased to announce its appointment as a COMMUNITY PARTNER for "IVS2026" (to be held July 1-3, 2026, at Miyako Messe, Kyoto International Exhibition Hall, and other venues), Japan's largest startup conference. During the event, Sworkers will contribute to the expansion of the startup ecosystem over three days through initiatives such as co-hosting an official side event with "Vanta," a global leader in security and compliance automation, speaking on stage at "SPIKES," a festival for students, and moderating at "XDEAL," a conference specializing in M&A. This initiative embodies Sworkers' mission: "To increase the number of people who challenge themselves in startups." Through "IVS2026," Japan's largest startup conference attracting over 13,000 attendees, as well as the student festival "SPIKES" and the M&A-focused conference "XDEAL" held concurrently, we aim to create opportunities for as many participants as possible to experience startups and take their first step towards a challenge. About "IVS2026," "SPIKES," and "XDEAL" Japan's Largest Startup Conference "IVS2026" IVS is one of Japan's largest international startup conferences, launched in 2007. In 2026, under the theme "Japan is Back," startups, investors, large corporations, and students from Japan and abroad will gather in Kyoto. Dates: July 1 (Wed) - 3 (Fri), 2026 / Venue: Miyako Messe, Kyoto International Exhibition Hall, and other venues Organizers: IVS KYOTO Executive Committee (Headline Japan / Kyoto Prefecture / Kyoto City) Official Website: https://www.ivs.events/ Official X: https://x.com/IVS_Official Student Festival "SPIKES" "SPIKES" is a "festival for edgy students" held within Miyako Messe during IVS2026. 2026 marks its inaugural year, expecting over 2,000 students to gather over three days. It aims to connect students at the forefront of their fields, such a