Riry Giken Co., Ltd. Sponsors 'World's First Voice-Only Hackathon' Hosted by VoiceOS, a US Y Combinator-Funded Company that Produced Airbnb and Stripe

Riry Giken Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Wataru Goto) announced its sponsorship of the 'VoiceOS Hackathon Tokyo — Build Without a Keyboard' hosted by VoiceOS (WakoAI, Inc.) on April 3, 2026.

Background of Sponsorship

Our company focuses on high-speed software development utilizing AI, and we have consistently pursued both development speed and quality by regularly using AI coding tools such as Claude Code.

Voice interface development is gaining attention as a next-generation development method that surpasses traditional keyboard input. With Anthropic releasing a voice mode for Claude Code in March 2026, the 'voice x AI coding' field is undergoing a significant transformation.

'Agent Mode,' a new feature to be unveiled at this event, automates tasks from voice commands to actual execution. This is a completely new endeavor that goes beyond mere voice input (dictation) to 'voice → action execution,' and April 3rd, the day of the hackathon, will be the official release date for Agent Mode.

Through our participation in this event, which is at the forefront of AI development, we aim to contribute to the advancement of AI technology and the revitalization of the developer community.

Event Overview

Event Name: VoiceOS Hackathon Tokyo — Build Without a Keyboard Date: April 3, 2026 (Thursday) 18:00-22:00 Venue: Google Japan - Shibuya (Shibuya Stream) Host: VoiceOS (WakoAI, Inc.) Content: Software development using only voice, without any keyboard input, utilizing VoiceOS's new 'Agent Mode.'

About VoiceOS (WakoAI, Inc.)

VoiceOS is a San Francisco-based startup in the United States that develops desktop tools to make voice a universal interface for all applications. Founded in 2023, its co-founders are Kai Brokering (born in Tokyo, moved to the US at 15) and Jonah Daian (CEO). It has been selected for the Y Combinator X25 (Spring 2025) batch, one of the largest startup investment organizations in the US, which has produced companies like Airbnb, Stripe, and Dropbox.