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New Commerce Conference 2025: Opportunities for Startups and Corporations

The upcoming New Commerce Conference 2025 is set to take place on October 15, 2025, in Tokyo. Organized by New Commerce Ventures (NCV), this conference aims to create opportunities for startups and established companies within the commerce and retail sectors to connect, learn, and innovate together. With the growing importance of the commerce landscape, this event promises to be a hallmark of collaboration and innovation.

This marks the second iteration of the conference, following the success of the inaugural event. The conference will include four main components: reverse pitches by corporations, a talk session featuring TikTok Shop's Japan manager, startup pitches from eight promising new companies, and a networking session designed to foster connections among the participants.

Event Details

• - Date: October 15, 2025
• - Time: 14:00 - 20:00 (JST)
• - Co-Hosts: Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd. and Toshiba Tec Corporation

Conference Structure

1. Reverse Pitch Session

The conference will kick off with a reverse pitch session featuring 14 industry-leading corporations from the e-commerce, retail, and logistics sectors. Each company will present their corporate venture capital (CVC) and open innovation initiatives in a concise three-minute presentation. This segment will focus on showcasing investment trends and innovation strategies across the industry. Here are the participating companies:

• - NTT DoCoMo Ventures
• - Giftee Inc.
• - Canal Ventures
• - Sagawa Express
• - Z Holdings Corporation
• - J. Front Retailing Co., Ltd.
• - Seven-Eleven Japan
• - And more.

2. Talk Session

A highlight of the event will be a keynote talk by Carlos Qiu, General Manager of TikTok Shop Japan. With TikTok Shop launching its operations in Japan on June 30 this year, Qiu will discuss the latest trends in the Japanese market as well as strategies for leveraging TikTok Shop effectively. The session will also feature pitches from four startups that are positioned to support TikTok Shop's growth.

Carlos Qiu's Profile:
Carlos is a graduate of Waseda University and has extensive experience in business development and organizational management across startups and major tech companies. Since joining TikTok Japan in 2022, he has been instrumental in executing growth strategies across Asia-Pacific and EMEA regions, significantly contributing to TikTok's expansion efforts.

3. Startup Pitch Session

Next, eight innovative startups will take the stage to present their unique solutions in the commerce and retail space. By facilitating connections between startups and established companies, NCV's previous events have successfully generated over 1,200 matches between startups and large corporations, and this year aims to extend that success. The startup participants include:

• - InsightX
• - Domuz
• - CommerceX Holdings
• - Pictoria
• - And more.

4. Networking Session

The conference will conclude with a networking event bringing together startups, corporations, and venture capitalists. This informal setting will allow participants to interact, exchange ideas, and explore potential partnerships, making it an invaluable opportunity to connect directly with industry leaders and innovators.

How to Participate

Interested individuals and organizations can register for the conference through the following link: Registration Link. This is an excellent chance for anyone involved in the commerce and retail sectors to engage with industry trends and connect with like-minded professionals.

About New Commerce Ventures

New Commerce Ventures is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm led by founders Keita Matsuyama and Kohei Okubo. The firm focuses on fostering innovation within the commerce sector through targeted investments and strategic partnerships. For more information, visit NCV Website.