Reelu Inc. to Feature CEO Shuyu Konno at IVS2026 DAY1 "N1-3" Session and Exhibit at "IVS Startup Market"

Reelu Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shuyu Konno; hereinafter "Reelu"), which operates the premium spot work service "Reelu" specializing in international-standard hospitality, is pleased to announce that its CEO, Shuyu Konno, will be a speaker at the DAY1 "N1-3" session of "IVS2026," Japan's largest startup conference, to be held in Kyoto from July 1 (Wed) to July 3 (Fri), 2026.

Reelu will also exhibit at the "IVS Startup Market," an exhibition and networking space at the same event, to introduce its spot work service "Reelu," which can be utilized in fields such as tourism, transportation, hotels, commercial facilities, events, and MICE.

Session Details

Session Title: [N1-3] Personal Experience: Asset or Bias? — The PMF Wall That Mission-Driven Founders Must Break Through

English Title: Personal Experience: Asset or Bias? — The PMF Wall That Mission-Driven Founders Must Break Through

Date and Time: July 1, 2026 (Wed) 14:00 - 15:00

Venue: KYOTO INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTER "Miyako Messe" NORTH HALL [N]

Speakers:

Takanori Oshiba (East Ventures Fellow / Moderator)

Shuyu Konno (CEO, Reelu Inc.)

Shikako Suzuki (CEO, NEWSTA)

Fumiko Inada (Founder / CEO, B. Informatica Inc.)

Official Website URL: https://ivs.4s.link/sessions/n1-3

In this session, entrepreneurs who have launched businesses based on strong personal experiences and a sense of mission will discuss their encounters with the market, the struggles of decision-making, and their journey towards Product-Market Fit (PMF). Reelu has been working to build a business that supports international-standard hospitality, driven by the desire to "create a world where everyone can participate in society authentically." In this session, we will discuss the strengths and challenges of mission-driven entrepreneurship, and the process of translating passion into business growth, together with the other speakers.

About Exhibition at "IVS Startup Market"

From Official Website

On the same day, we will also exhibit at "IVS Startup Market," the exhibition and networking space at IVS2026. "IVS Startup Market" is an exhibition and networking space where only startups recommended by IVS, leading domestic VCs (Venture Capitalists), and those who have passed a rigorous self-application screening can exhibit. Over the three-day period, a total of 340 companies will exhibit on a rotating basis, with 100 companies changing daily.

The venue is designed to facilitate efficient interaction between investors, corporations, and startups, with representatives and business managers stationed at each booth. It is a place where concrete business discussions and negotiations for business partnerships, fundraising, and recruitment can take place, going beyond mere service introductions. Through this exhibition, Reelu aims to exchange opinions with businesses, municipalities, and investors facing challenges in utilizing hospitality staff regarding future collaboration possibilities.

Official Website: https://www.ivs.events/contents/ivs-startup-market

Venue: KYOTO INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTER "Miyako Messe" (IVS Startup Market)

Exhibition Date: July 1, 2026 (Wed)

Booth Number: SA-43

Booth Staff: Shuyu Konno (CEO, Reelu Inc.), Shun Ito (Customer Success)

Participation Fee: A separate pass to enter IVS is required.

About IVS2026

From Official Website

IVS began in 2007 and is Japan's largest startup conference, bringing together startups, investors, large corporations, and creators from Japan and abroad. In 2026, under the banner "Japan is Back," it aims to achieve "Discovery" and "Tangible Benefits" through a two-area structure, proving the true value of Japanese startups to the world.

Official Name: IVS2026

Dates: July 1 (Wed) - July 3 (Fri), 2026

Location: KYOTO INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTER "Miyako Messe," ROHM THEATER KYOTO, HOTEL THE GRAND STORY KYOTO

Organizer: IVS KYOTO Executive Committee (Headline Japan Inc. / Kyoto Prefecture / Kyoto City)

Official Website: https://www.ivs.events/

Official SNS: https://x.com/IVS_Official

About Reelu Inc.

Reelu Inc. operates the premium spot work service "Reelu," specializing in international-standard hospitality. The company matches human resources fluent in languages such as English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Japanese with sites in tourism, transportation, hotels, events, commercial facilities, MICE, and medical interpretation, supporting companies in solving labor shortages and visitor service challenges.

Company Name: Reelu Inc.

Representative: Shuyu Konno (CEO)

Head Office Location: Aoyama Tower Place 8F, 8-4-14 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Establishment Date: April 2022

Capital: 38,497,600 yen (including capital reserve)

Business Description: Premium spot work service Reelu, delivering international-standard hospitality

Company Homepage: https://reelu.jp/

Service Site: https://service.reelu.jp/

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