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Join the Upcoming IPO Challenge Academy 2025 Open Seminar

On September 4th, an exciting opportunity awaits aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders interested in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). The IPO Challenge Academy will hold its fifth open seminar, featuring Hiroaki Kato, the Chairperson of the IPO Association Todoroki, as the keynote speaker. This seminar, organized by the Fukuoka Securities Exchange, is part of a long-standing initiative designed to provide essential knowledge and strategies needed for companies aiming to go public.

Seminar Overview

The seminar will take place online and is open to all business leaders considering an IPO. This inclusive approach encourages a wider audience to gain vital insights into the IPO process.

Session 1: Understanding Market Selection

In the first part of the seminar, Kato will address a critical issue faced by many aspiring companies: market selection. With various emerging markets offering different criteria for maintaining a listing, choosing the right one can significantly impact a company's success. Kato’s insights will explore the crucial decision-making factors involved in this process, highlighting how recent trends have increased the importance of understanding the available options.

Session 2: Insights from Experienced IPO Preparers

The second part of the seminar will include a panel discussion featuring those who have successfully navigated the IPO preparation process. This dialogue aims to equip attendees with practical advice from seasoned IPO preparers, emphasizing that with the right guidance and resources, anyone can strive for a public listing.

Background of the IPO Challenge Academy

Launched by the Fukuoka Securities Exchange in 2012, the IPO Challenge Academy evolved from the