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Join the Meetup Night Focused on Public-Private Partnerships in Kyoto

On July 3, 2026, LobbyAI Inc., in collaboration with ON&BOARD Inc. and supported by Yamamoto Strategic Solutions, will host a significant meet-up event titled "First Public-Private Partnership Meetup Night! Connecting Local Governments, Startups, and VCs". The gathering will take place at GROWTH Kyoto Kawaramachi, during the IVS period. This event is poised to bring together local governments, startups, business enterprises, venture capitalists (VCs), and professionals from the public sector who are all interested in enhancing public-private collaboration.

Event Purpose and Significance

The landscape of challenges faced by local governments, including population decline, aging demographics, transportation, healthcare, education, disaster response, and administrative digital transformation (DX), has become increasingly complex. At the same time, there is a growing trend of startups and private companies leveraging their technological capabilities, business development skills, funding, and human resources to tackle community issues. However, startups and private entities often grapple with questions such as how to connect with local governments, what is needed to expand their business in the public domain, and how to navigate the policies and administrative contexts.

This meetup aims to create a vibrant space where diverse players interested in public-private partnerships can casually connect, share information, and forge new collaboration opportunities across sectors. The event will feature a panel discussion with industry professionals involved in public-private collaboration, themed booths for interactive exchanges, and a large networking mixer in a buffet format.

Highlights of the Event

1. Talk Sessions by Experts:
Participants will gain insights from speakers who actively engage in public-private partnerships, startup support, and GovTech. They will discuss how startups and private companies can establish contact with local governments and how these connections can lead to social implementation and business growth. Notable speakers include Shunsuke Hasegawa, Partner at ON&BOARD, Kazuma Nakaya, Former Member of the House of Representatives and Professor at Digital Hollywood University, and Kyota Takahashi, CEO of LobbyAI, Inc.

2. Networking Opportunities:
Attendees will enjoy buffet-style networking, supplemented by a special "business card exchange session," allowing participants to quickly meet a variety of individuals, from startups interested in partnering with local governments to VCs focused on public sector engagements.

3. Themed Booths for Consultation:
The venue will feature themed booths where participants can interact based on their interests. A booth staffed by former parliamentary members will facilitate discussions around public policy, collaboration with local governments, and administrative connections. The VC booth, led by expert Shunsuke Hasegawa from ON&BOARD, will offer casual conversations regarding fundraising, business expansion, and projects in GovTech and the broader public sector.

Event Details

• - Event Name: First Public-Private Partnership Meetup Night!
• - Date & Time: July 3, 2026, 18:00 - 21:00
• - Location: GROWTH Kyoto Kawaramachi, 8th Floor, Sumitomo Realty Building, 68 Shijo-dori Kawaramachi Higashiiru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
• - Target Audience: Local governments, business companies, startups, VCs, and anyone interested in public-private partnerships
• - Cost: Free
• - Format: Networking with buffet and booths
• - Registration Link: Register Here

Program Outline

• - 18:00: Registration & Welcome Drinks
• - 18:10 - 18:45: Talk Session
• - 18:45 - 19:00: Transition to Networking Buffet
• - 19:00 - 19:30: Business Card Exchange Session
• - 19:30 - 21:00: Individual Booth Discussions and Networking

Ideal Participants

• - Startups and business companies interested in collaborations with local governments
• - Local government officials keen on co-creating with startups
• - Individuals interested in public policy, GovTech, and community solutions
• - VCs and support organizations focused on investments in public-private collaborations
• - Anyone wanting to connect with like-minded individuals during the IVS period

Co-Organizers and Supporters

This event is co-organized by LobbyAI Inc. and ON&BOARD Inc., with sponsorship from Yamamoto Strategic Solutions, and venue support from GROWTH Kyoto Kawaramachi. Both organizations are dedicated to fostering connections between the public and private sectors.

For further inquiries, please contact:
LobbyAI Inc.
Contact: Junichi Takano
Email: [email protected]
Website: LobbyAI

Join us for an evening of insights, networking, and innovation at the Forefront of Public-Private Partnerships!