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Startup Speaker Applications Now Open — ZVC Connect Vol. 5 The Future Shaped by Voice AI

ZVC Connect is our flagship event bridging promising startups with LY Corporation to spark real business partnerships and co-creation opportunities.

The theme for Vol. 5 is "The Future Shaped by Voice AI."

As generative AI continues to evolve, interfaces are shifting from text to voice — fundamentally reshaping how experiences are designed across search, customer service, operations, and entertainment.

We see a significant opportunity at the intersection of Voice AI, including Voice Agents, and LY Corporation's platforms across search, media, and e-commerce, and we're looking for startups who want to help pioneer that future together. If you're building in the Voice AI space and are open to exploring co-creation with LY Corporation Group, we'd love to hear from you.

■ Who Should Apply

・Startups working in the Voice AI space

・Startups interested in co-creation with LY Corporation

All stages welcome — from seed to later stage

■ Event Details

・Event: ZVC Connect Vol. 5 — The Future Shaped by Voice AI

・Format: In-person pitch

・Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 6:30–8:30 PM
　
* Networking session to follow pitch presentations

・Location: LY Corporation Office, Kioicho Tower 17F, Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho

Each event brings together dozens of LY Corporation and group company members for direct discussions and networking with presenting startups — a genuinely valuable opportunity to make meaningful connections.