Join the Info Session! Capture the World with Your App in Osaka | World’s Largest Mobile App Hackathon ‘Shipaton 2026’ (Grand Prize Approximately 16 Million JPY, Total Prize Pool Approximately 160 Million JPY)

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🚀 It's an era where anyone can create an app. What will you create, how will you deliver it, and how will you monetize it? With the evolution of AI, app development has become possible even for non-engineers. What is required now is the ability to quickly shape your ideas and achieve results in the market. The stage for testing your skills is the world’s largest mobile app hackathon ‘Shipaton 2026’, where you will develop an app, publish it on stores, and compete for sales. As a special project in Japan, the Japan tour that has traveled across the country is finally heading to its final destination, Osaka! 📱 What is Shipaton? It is a global event organized by the US company RevenueCat (originating from Y Combinator, adopted by over 130,000 apps worldwide) that provides a monetization platform for apps. It will be held from August 1 to the end of September 2026. During these two months, participants will compete in app development, store publication, and monetization. 💡 Here, you can solve all your troubles and questions about app development. Bring back practical tips you can use from tomorrow. This information session will provide an overview of Shipaton, strategies for success, tools and methodologies for rapid app development, practical video production know-how to get users to engage with your app, and opportunities to meet fellow participants. ✨ You can learn, test, and connect. 📋 Program 🎤 Speakers Yoshiyuki Ueda Country Director, Japan, RevenueCat, Inc. Responsible for RevenueCat’s operations in Japan. RevenueCat provides a platform for mobile app subscriptions and in-app purchases, used by over 130,000 apps worldwide, including OpenAI and Notion. X: https://x.com/Y0shiU3da Takeshi Hashiguchi CEO, Arty Intelligence Lab / Kobe Branch of AI-driven Development Study Group Formerly with Google Cloud. Currently runs various collaborations as an individual entrepreneur, including community activities for the “Kobe Branch of AI-driven Development Study Group.” Sharing practical AI tool utilization know-how from a developer's perspective. X: https://x.com/hassy5963 Ryo Sato (Online Speaker) Community Lead, Replit, Inc. Provides the latest information on the world’s platform for AI-driven development and prototyping, ‘Replit,’ and know-how for rapid product development in the AI era. X: https://x.com/nobita2040 Hirotake Akiyama CEO, Yaaha Inc. Born in 2000. Dropped out of Kansai University to start a business. Founded a creative company specializing in short video advertising, ‘Yaaha Inc.,’ which currently has 150 members in its fifth year of operation. X: https://x.com/yaaha_official 🎯 Recommended for Whether you are an engineer or not, everyone is welcome. Whether you want to start something or are just a little curious, let’s meet in Osaka! 📍 Event Overview 【Date】 September 9, 2026 (Wed) 19:00 Start (Doors open at 18:30) - 21:00 End 【Venue】 Osaka Innovation Hub (3-1, Ofukacho, Kita Ward, Osaka, Grand Front Osaka, Knowledge Capital Tower C, 7F) 【Participation Fee】 Free 【Capacity】 50 people (Pre-registration approval required) 【Co-organizers】 RevenueCat, Inc. / Replit, Inc. / Yaaha Inc. / AI-driven Development Study Group ⚠️ Important Notes