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UPSIDER's Katsuya Terui to Present at Product Engineering Conference 2026

In an exciting announcement, UPSIDER, led by President Tohru Miyagi, will participate in the Product Engineering Conference 2026 on September 5 at Nakano Central Park Conference in Tokyo. The event's goal is to create an environment where professionals across various disciplines can share knowledge and ideas, advancing the capabilities of product engineering.

Katsuya Terui, UPSIDER's PO/EM, has had his proposal selected for presentation at this year’s inaugural conference. The competition was intense, with 206 proposals submitted, resulting in only 19 sessions being chosen.

Session Overview: "Designing for Continuity"

Terui's session is entitled "Designing for Continuity: Decision-Making that Supports Core Business under Constraints." This presentation is particularly compelling, as it touches on the critical nature of UPSIDER's credit functionality that underpins multiple business ventures. He points out that the entire value delivery system halts when bank partnerships cease, making the idea of 'continuity' vital for maintaining product value.

In his talk, Terui will delve into how UPSIDER has implemented a logical separation strategy that balances idealized complete separation with practical operational costs while being resilient to security threats. He plans to discuss the tough decisions faced by management, business, and development teams concerning availability, security, and development speed, revealing how they've chosen pragmatic solutions amidst various constraints.

Key Conference Details:

• - Date & Time: September 5, 2026, 11:30 AM
• - Track: Track C
• - Speaker: Katsuya Terui, PO/EM at UPSIDER
• - Further Details: Presentation Details

The Significance of Product Engineering

As individual technologies in product development have advanced—ranging from frontend to backend and design—the importance of product engineering itself has intensified. The Product Engineering Conference provides a platform to challenge the boundaries traditionally set within different professional roles, fostering discussions aimed at maximizing product value.

The inaugural conference on September 5, 2026, promises to be an essential gathering for anyone involved in product development. It aims to bridge gaps between disciplines and elevate a unified understanding of modern engineering practices.

About UPSIDER

UPSIDER Holdings aims to create a global financial platform that supports challengers by leveraging AI technology and solid engineering frameworks. Startup and SME (small and medium-sized enterprises) clients often face growth barriers linked to cash flow and back-office burdens. UPSIDER addresses these challenges with its unique AI credit model and automation technologies.

Their notable offerings include:

• - UPSIDER Corporate Card: A next-generation corporate card utilizing AI, reaching transactions exceeding 850 billion yen as of November 2025.
• - Shiharai.com: A service for invoice card payments, totaling over 150 billion yen in transactions.
• - PRESIDENT CARD: Tailored for executives.
• - UPSIDER AI Accounting: Comprehensive accounting services for business leaders, transitioning the burdens onto UPSIDER.
• - UPSIDER BLUE DREAM Fund: A growth-debt fund for startups, surpassing 15 billion yen in lending by February 2026.

By November 2025, UPSIDER achieved a milestone with over 100,000 companies utilizing its services, and the corporate card's cumulative credit limit exceeded 5 trillion yen. AI managed over 110 million tasks automatically as of July 2025, showcasing UPSIDER’s commitment to transforming financial services into easily accessible platforms.

With this conference approaching, UPSIDER's commitment to redefining finance through innovative technology looks promising. The company invites those passionate about creating impactful financial solutions to join their team and make a difference in society.

For more recruitment details, check here or visit their careers page.

If you have inquiries or wish to engage with UPSIDER for collaborations or interviews, please contact [email protected]. Stay tuned for further updates leading to the conference!