The IVS KYOTO Executive Committee (Headline Japan Inc., Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City) announces details of the food area at "IVS2026," Japan's largest startup conference, to be held from July 1 (Wed) to 3 (Fri), 2026, primarily at Kyoto City Fair Hall "Miyako Messe" and ROHM Theatre Kyoto. Why IVS Focuses on Food The IVS food area has drawn large crowds every year. In 2026, the highlight will be "renowned Kyoto chefs and local ingredients," offering a new culinary experience that fuses traditional Kyoto food culture with cutting-edge innovation. The lineup will also showcase the potential of food technology for building a sustainable society and allow visitors to experience next-generation food culture. Featured Vendors at the Main Venue (Miyako Messe 1F) A total of 12 booths (14 brands) from Kyoto's most iconic restaurants and trending culinary genres will gather at the food booths on the first floor of Miyako Messe. Booth No. Vendor Name K-1 Horumon Akayashiro / Gyoza Ryocho K-2 Kokoro Kogare K-3 Oufu-Tei K-4 Wakayama Manpukutei / Awaji Island Yosoku Club K-5 Sakarishosou Kokoro / Coco Kitchen K-6 Shichijuni-kou K-7 re social K-8 Chuka Shuba Jackie Hanten K-9 India Gate K-10 Jukusei Sushi Man K-11 Higashiyama Tsukasa K-12 THANKs BREAD and DONUTS K-12 CantaCanta Promising Food Tech and D2C Brands Unite! Free Light Meals & Drink Bar At "ABURU" and "Modan Terrace" within the venue, a light meal and drink bar will feature sought-after food tech and D2C brands. (Available exclusively for IVS CORE attendees and speakers.) [Featured Brands and Products] vitom Inc.: Onimochi Using advanced retort technology to turn onigiri into an energy bar! Designed as "Sukimagohan," it allows rice to be enjoyed anytime, anywhere. A rising D2C brand born from university research, expanding domestically and into the U.S. Official website: https://vitom.co.jp/cart/lp/onimochi Oryzae Inc.: Rice Koji Granola A startup aiming to ferment the world through rice koji-derived sweetener "Oryzae."