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Exclusive Networking Event for Decision Makers at IVS 2026

On July 2, 2026, a unique networking opportunity will occur in Kyoto, organized collaboratively by Keep Players and Only Story. The event, titled the "Decision Makers Networking Meeting," will take place at the Dining Darts Bar Bee in the heart of Kyoto. Starting from 7 PM, this event is an invite-only forum tailored for decision-makers, entrepreneurs, investors, and executives associated with IVS 2026.

Event Overview

• - Event Name: Decision Makers Networking Meeting
• - Date & Time: July 2, 2026, 7 PM onwards
• - Location: Dining Darts Bar Bee, Kawaramachi Street, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto
• - Co-hosts: Keep Players, Only Story
• - Target Audience: Executives, decision-makers, investors, entrepreneurs (by invitation only)
• - Designation: Side event of IVS 2026

Background of the Event

The Infinity Ventures Summit (IVS) has established itself as Japan’s premier invitation-only conference since its inception in 2007. It serves as a convergence point for entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, and leading creatives annually. The upcoming 2026 edition in Kyoto aims to maximize the "evening hours" with several side events in various relaxed settings, alongside regular programming that usually attracts over 10,000 participants. While the main sessions focus on formal discussions, the side events provide a platform for more informal, candid conversations.

The Decision Makers Networking Meeting is designed to enhance the night-time interactions by exclusively gathering decision-makers from various fields, fostering organic relationships and discussions outside the conventional settings of the main conference.

Co-Host Profiles

• - Hidetoshi Takano (CEO, Keep Players)

Hidetoshi holds extensive experience in career advisory, having conducted over 11,000 career consultations and facilitated hiring discussions with more than 4,000 executives. His notable track record includes investments in over 55 companies, among which five have undergone public listings, highlighting his deep connections within startup investment circles.

• - Tetsuya Hirano (CEO, Only Story)

Tetsuya oversees Japan’s largest pre-approved decision-maker matching platform, successfully raising approximately 2.6 billion yen in funding. For over 12 years, he has organized more than 500 events catered to decision-makers, establishing a strong network within the business landscape.

The collaboration of these two industry leaders during IVS 2026's evening engagement presents an exceptional moment for both participant groups, enriching their networks in ways that are often hard to achieve.

Three Key Benefits of Attending

1. Reach Out to a Diverse Range of Decision Makers:
While main session participants are often passionate, their busy schedules limit personal interaction. The Decision Makers Networking Meeting offers a setting where executives can engage in quiet discussions with decision-makers.
2. Explore Novel Networking Opportunities:
This event brings together the networks of both Hidetoshi Takano and Tetsuya Hirano, allowing for unique connections between startup investors and corporate leaders who typically do not intersect.
3. Candid Conversations in a Casual Kyoto Atmosphere:
The venue, Dining Darts Bar Bee, facilitates a relaxed ambiance away from formal discussion settings, encouraging deep, genuine interactions rather than just simple business card exchanges.

Who Should Attend?

• - Individuals planning to join IVS 2026 who wish to broaden their networking opportunities.
• - Entrepreneurs looking to connect with decision-makers and executives.
• - Those who want to tap into the networks held by Hidetoshi Takano and Tetsuya Hirano.
• - Anyone interested in transforming the informal engagements of IVS 2026 into actionable business discussions or potential partnerships.

Registration and Participation Details

• - Registration: Pre-registration through our website.
• - Screening: To maintain a high-quality attendee environment, a simple screening process will be conducted before confirmation.
• - Participation Confirmation: Attendees will receive confirmation after passing the screening.
• - Event Day: Join us at 7 PM on July 2 at the venue.

On the Day of Participation

• - Attire: Casual (you may arrive directly from the IVS venue).
• - What to Bring: Business cards.
• - Format: Open networking. Feel free to enter or exit at your convenience during the event. Attending the main IVS 2026 event is not a requirement for attendance.

For registration, please visit this link.

About Only Story

Only Story is committed to connecting challenges faced by presidents of small and growth businesses through real and meaningful engagements. Boasting Japan's largest pre-approved decision-maker matching platform with over 7,000 members, Only Story has successfully facilitated approximately 2.6 billion yen in funding thus far.

Company Overview

• - Headquarters: 1-14-14 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 35 Kowa Building, Room 515
• - CEO: Tetsuya Hirano
• - Established: 2013
• - Business Activities: Management of decision-maker matching platform, comprehensive support for B2B sales, and CXO introductions.
• - Website: Only Story
• - Contact:

- Phone: 03-6821-7872
- Web: Contact Us
- Contact Person: Public Relations, Only Story