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[ILS2026 Kickoff] 10 Companies Including Sony, Hitachi, Panasonic, and Honda to Speak! Held at Toranomon Hills on June 29 (Mon), Inviting First 200 Guests

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Published Jun 8, 2026 10:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 3:33 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Project Nippon will host an exclusive 'ILS Kickoff Conference' on June 29, ahead of the 'ILS2026' open innovation event.
Key leaders from Sony, Hitachi, and others will discuss innovative corporate rankings and best practices for co-creation.
The event will host the first 200 registered guests at Toranomon Hills.

Project Nippon will host an exclusive 'ILS Kickoff Conference' on June 29, ahead of the 'ILS2026' open innovation event. Key leaders from Sony, Hitachi, and others will discuss innovative corporate rankings and best practices for co-creation. The event will host the first 200 registered guests at Toranomon Hills.

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Published: Jun 8, 2026

Project Nippon will host the 'ILS Kickoff Conference' on June 29 (Mon) at Toranomon Hills and online, a preview event for 'ILS2026,' Asia's largest open innovation summit, beginning on November 30.

The event will feature the announcement of the 'Innovative Large Enterprise Ranking 2026' and insights from key leaders in new business, CVC, R&D, and open innovation from firms including Sony Ventures, Hitachi, Panasonic, Mitsui Chemicals, Heraeus, Honda, SKY Perfect JSAT, and Mitsubishi HC Capital.

Additionally, the collaboration project between ShinMaywa Industries and Zip Infrastructure on 'ropeway-type next-generation transport' will be presented. This is an opportunity for corporate business developers to gain practical knowledge on translating startup collaborations into real-world business implementation.

Highlight 1: 'Innovative Large Enterprise Ranking 2026' Announcement Which large companies do promising startups select as most active in open innovation? We will unveil the top 30 comprehensive rankings and top 5 across 17 industries, revealing the common traits of these companies.

Highlight 2: Accelerating Corporate Transformation via CVC and Co-creation Practitioners from Sony Ventures, Hitachi, and Panasonic will discuss themes including Deeptech investment, global collaboration, and social implementation, exploring how corporations can internalize external knowledge to achieve results.

Highlight 3: New Business Creation in Materials and Chemicals Three industry leaders will discuss how to evolve new business creation approaches in the context of geopolitical and economic security shifts.

Event Overview: Date: June 29, 2026 (Mon), 14:30-19:20 (Networking from 18:20) Venue: Toranomon Hills Forum, Hall A, 5F, 1-23-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo Fee: Free Capacity: First 200 guests at the physical venue Organizer: ILS Steering Committee (Project Nippon) Registration: https://ils.tokyo/event_2026/kickoff/

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Organizations: Zip Infrastructure
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FAQ

Which companies including Sony and Hitachi are participating in the ILS2026 Kickoff on June 29?

Sony, Hit游戏副本, Panasonic, and Honda are among the 10 companies participating in the ILS2026 Kickoff on June 29.

How many guests will be invited to the ILS Kickoff Conference at Toranomon Hills on June 29?

The first 200 registered guests will be hosted at the ILS Kickoff Conference on June 29 at Toranomon Hills.

What is the name of the event hosted by Project Nippon on June 29, 2024?

The event hosted by Project Nippon on June 29 is called the 'ILS Kickoff Conference'.

Where is the ILS Kickoff Conference featuring Honda and Panasonic taking place on June 29?

The ILS Kickoff Conference with Honda and Panasonic is taking place at Toranomon Hills on June 29.

What role does Panasonic play in the ILS2026 Kickoff event on June 29, 2024?

Panasonic is one of the 10 companies whose key leaders will speak at the ILS2026 Kickoff on June 29.

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