ShopBack Co-founder and CEO Henry Chan to Speak at IVS 2026! APAC Commerce Platform Boasts 20 Million Active Members and $5.5 Billion in Annual Gross Merchandise Value

Ecommerce Enablers Pte. Ltd. (Headquarters: Singapore), operator of the AI-targeting commerce platform "ShopBack," is pleased to announce that its Co-founder and CEO, Henry Chan, will be a speaker at the startup conference "IVS KYOTO," to be held on July 3, 2026 (Fri) in Kyoto. He will participate in the session titled "Japan x Southeast Asia: Where are the Funding, Markets, and True Opportunities?"

This session will focus on market opportunities connecting Japan and Southeast Asia, discussing market development, partnerships, and the potential for overseas expansion. Drawing on his experience in expanding "ShopBack" to 13 markets worldwide, primarily in the Asia-Pacific region, Henry Chan will discuss the potential of reward platforms that connect consumers' desire to "shop smartly" with brands' and merchants' need to "connect with high-intent consumers."

Session Overview

- Title: Japan x Southeast Asia: Where are the Funding, Markets, and True Opportunities?

- Date and Time: July 3, 2026 (Fri) 14:00 - 15:00

- Venue: Miyako Messe (Kyoto International Exhibition Hall), 3rd Floor, Stage C

- Speakers:

Jennifer Lin (Principal, Headline Asia) *Moderator

Henry Chan (Co-founder & CEO, ShopBack)

Naoe Miyata (CEO, EN Innovation)

Intach Mars Bompragorn (CEO, ViaBus)

About IVS 2026

IVS, which began in 2007, is Japan's largest startup conference, bringing together domestic and international startups, investors, large corporations, and creators. In 2026, under the theme "Japan is Back," it will feature two area structures to deliver "Discovery" and "Tangible Benefits," proving the true value of Japanese startups to the world.

Official Name: IVS2026

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

Location: Miyako Messe (Kyoto International Exhibition Hall), Hotel Okura Kyoto, and other venues

Organizers: IVS KYOTO Executive Committee (Headline Japan / Kyoto Prefecture / Kyoto City)

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

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

Speaker Profile

<Henry Chan>

CEO and Co-founder of ShopBack. In 2014, he launched ShopBack with the vision of "making every day more rewarding." He currently leads the overall strategy for the organization and drives the company forward with the vision, "Make every day more rewarding."

Career

- Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), National University of Singapore (NUS)

- Participated in the "NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) Program," which sparked his entrepreneurial journey

- Former Co-founder of early-stage startup "RaveSquare"

- Former Regional Head of Partnerships at "Zalora SEA," a major e-commerce fashion site in Southeast Asia

- Former Director of Strategic Partnerships for the e-commerce division "SingPost Commerce" at Singapore Post

About ShopBack

ShopBack is an AI-targeting commerce platform that connects shopping, rewards, and payments. With the vision of "Make every day more rewarding," the company provides services that allow users to live more affordably and conveniently through online and offline shopping, as well as travel and various daily experiences. Users can discover and use various services and brands, including online and offline shopping and travel, through ShopBack and receive benefits such as cashback.

Currently operating in 13 markets worldwide, primarily in the Asia-Pacific region, ShopBack has grown to 20 million active members, with an annual gross merchandise value (GMV) of US$5.5 billion, and partners with over 20,000 affiliated merchants and brands. ShopBack enhances users' daily lives by providing value in various scenes of travel and daily life, in addition to the purchasing experience of "discover, buy, get rewarded, and use again." It also offers efficient customer touchpoints on a performance-based model for brands and merchants.

- Operating Company: Ecommerce Enablers Pte. Ltd.

- Service Name: ShopBack

- Established: 2014

- Headquarters: Singapore

- Business Description: Operation of a shopping, rewards, and cashback platform

- Official Website/URL: https://www.shopback.com/