Japan Go IPO Summit
Accessing the U.S. capital markets
September 16th, 2026
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Tokyo, Japan
Grand Ballroom
The Japan Go IPO Summit is a premier one-day conference for the senior management teams and board members of innovative Japanese companies seeking to raise growth capital and build global brands.
The pipeline of Japanese companies preparing to list in U.S. markets is growing rapidly.
The Japan Go IPO Summit is a one-day educational event targeted at Chairs, CEOs, and CFOs of private companies from Japan who may consider the U.S. IPO or SPAC merger as an attractive exit and fundraising mechanism. Along with senior management, the event is designed for key advisors, investment bankers, VCs, and large corporates considering carve-out IPOs.
The 2026 Summit elevates the conversation from IPO mechanics to the full growth journey: how do Japan's most innovative companies attract global capital, build world-class teams, and scale to the point where a Nasdaq listing is not just possible — but compelling?
Who Should Attend?
Speakers will share valuable data and lessons learned with an elite audience, including:
Senior Executives: Chairs, CEOs, and CFOs of Japanese private companies
Venture & PE: Firms with Japan portfolio companies suitable for U.S. listings
Global Investors: U.S. and international late-stage growth and crossover funds
Corporate Leaders: Large Japanese corporates considering carve-out IPOs
Key Advisors: Investment bankers, SEC and M&A lawyers, auditors & advisors
Space is limited, so sign up today!
What Can You Expect to Learn?
The Japan Go IPO Summit provides a comprehensive overview of everything the audience needs to know about going public in the U.S., including:
What stage of companies and sectors are suitable for listing in the U.S.?
What are the advantages and challenges of a U.S. listing compared to a domestic listing on TSE?
What role do late-stage growth and crossover investors play in validating and scaling your business?
What are the options for providing early investors and the team with liquidity before an IPO?
How should you prepare to attract a high-quality investment banker?
How can you select and deal with key professionals, including legal counsel and auditors?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a SPAC merger versus a traditional IPO?
What strategies are available after the IPO to raise additional growth capital, including shelf offerings, ATMs, and PIPEs?
How do public companies use their equity for M&A?
How can you develop institutional sponsorship and liquidity through IR, research coverage, and non-deal roadshows?
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