Sponsors
Ruby Sponsors
Medley, Inc.
Medley is a technology company whose mission is to provide innovative solutions for the medical and healthcare industry.
Our company provides services such as JobMedley, an online recruiting platform for the medical and healthcare industry; and software solutions, such as CLINICS, that aim to improve the operational efficiency of medical institutions and the medical experience of patients.
Our products have been developed by a team consisting of engineers, designers, and medical professionals; and we challenge ourselves every day to develop and deliver creative products that make people's lives better.
ITANDI, Inc.
We provide the real-time real estate agent site "ITANDI BB" and SaaS systems suite for real estate companies. "ITANDI BB" serves as a platform connecting real estate agents, enabling quick property searches, reservations for property viewings, and submission of move-in applications. With seamless real-time integration of property information from management companies, the data remains live and consistently updated around the clock, every day of the year. From booking and managing viewing appointments to handling move-ins, contract signings, renewals, move-outs, and customer management, our system provides end-to-end support for every stage of the rental process.
KOMOJU Co., Ltd.
KOMOJU is the leading cross-border payment gateway for Japan. Our Ruby-powered digital payment technologies provide businesses and developers the access they need to succeed across the world. We are active supporters of the Ruby community and our engineers are prominent contributors to the Ruby ecosystem.
Gaji-Labo Inc.
Gaji-Labo Inc. is a specialized service provider that assists product development teams at start-ups and business companies.
Our experts in UI design, front-end development and product management collaborate with your team and contribute to the growth and success of your products.
In phases of rapid growth or chaos, simply hiring more people is not a sufficient solution. Our team of skilled professionals will enhance your teamwork and drive genuine improvements.
Contact us when you need to reinforce your team and propel your product forward.
hacomono Inc.
hacomono is the infrastructure platform for Japan's wellness industry. Our vertical SaaS digitizes payments, bookings, and management for over 11,000 locations, ranging from public gyms to professional sports teams.
Backed by 12 billion JPY in total funding (including a 4.6 billion JPY Series D in Jan 2025), we are expanding into FinTech and AI-driven IoT.
Our next major milestone is "FitFits," a B2C service launching in March 2026. By opening our vast B2B network to consumers, we are entering a new phase of growth requiring high-scale data and traffic management.
IVRy Inc.
IVRy is an AI-powered business phone service designed to alleviate stress for both callers and receivers. Our no-code, customizable cloud service operates 24/7, providing features such as automated responses, SMS replies, call forwarding, voice call summarization, and AI voice recognition.
The implementation of the service can be completed in just 5 minutes, the price starting from ¥3,000 per month. We have expanded our reach to cover 47 prefectures and more than 94 industries, servicing over 20,000 accounts as of November 2024. Currently, we are also working on introducing innovative features, including LLM-powered reservation systems.
IVRy revolutionizes the telephone experience for users, streamlining operations and boosting productivity for businesses across Japan.
mov inc.
Rooted in digital marketing consulting, we have expanded our business scope to include 'Inbound Tourism Business' and 'Store Support Business.' Currently, we are actively engaged in both of these ventures.
In our 'Store Support Business,' we develop and manage 'kutikomi com,' a platform adept at assimilating vast and intricate review-centric data. Through user-friendly software and AI-driven suggestions, we guide stores towards optimal actions, ultimately approaching shifts in consumer behavior. This significantly contributes to marketing strategies and operational enhancements within the store business.
Our honest consulting approach, coupled with top-tier products anchored by Ruby on Rails, has propelled us towards both steady and exponential growth.
GMO Internet Group
GMO Internet Group is a comprehensive internet services group headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, operating a wide range of businesses including internet infrastructure, security, online advertising and media, internet finance, and cryptocurrency. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, the group is guided by its vision of “Internet for Everyone.”
In recent years, GMO has strategically accelerated its initiatives in artificial intelligence, aiming to become the No.1 corporate group creating the future with AI. The group actively promotes the practical use of AI, including generative AI, to improve productivity, foster innovation, and develop AI talent across the organization.
ANDPAD Inc.
ANDPAD is Japan's leading Vertical SaaS for construction management, providing a centralized platform that streamlines everything from on-site workflows to back-office operations. With an intuitive UI/UX, our platform is trusted by over 230,000 companies and supports more than 680,000 professionals in the construction industry.
As a mission-critical platform, we tackle the complex domain challenges of a massive legacy industry. We are dedicated to driving societal change through digital transformation (DX), leveraging Ruby and modern engineering practices to build scalable, high-impact solutions. At ANDPAD, we don't just build software; we modernize the backbone of society. We are proud to support the Ruby community and are excited to connect with fellow developers at RubyKaigi 2026.
Shopify Engineering
Shopify is a global commerce company powering millions of businesses worldwide, and we love Ruby! It's the foundational technology behind our success. Shopify is built on Ruby on Rails, we have probably the oldest and largest Rails codebase in the world powering our core monolith. Our Ruby Infrastructure Team actively contributes to the platform to make Ruby fast, scalable, safe, and perform better for developers globally, most recently having contributed YJIT/ZJIT, Object Shapes, GC and concurrency/parallelism improvements and a new parser for Ruby named Prism. We're committed to the future of Ruby as a language. Learn more about Ruby at scale with Shopify.
Platinum Sponsors
STORES, Inc.
We believe in the value of Ruby, and it is the foundation of our product development. We provide STORES products—including E-commerce, POS, Mobile Ordering, and Analytics—that drive merchant DX. By integrating these solutions, we offer a comprehensive data platform that enables businesses to make informed decisions and optimize operations. As part of our commitment to the community, we are proud to continue supporting RubyKaigi.
Leaner Technologies Inc.
Leaner Technologies is a company that develops and provides a cloud service called “Leaner” designed for procurement division.
Our mission is raising the corporate value of all Japanese companies by digitalizing the corporate shopping process.
SmartBank, Inc.
SmartBank provides "Onebank", an AI-powered personal financial management service that combines a reloadable Visa prepaid card with a budgeting app. With our Pair Card, couples can share an account, making budget management effortless.
Our finance service is built extensively with Ruby and Rails, handling transactions worth several billion yen every month. We strive to prove that Ruby is capable of building a robust, scalable Fintech system.
pixiv Inc.
pixiv Inc. is a company built around the philosophy of "Accelerate creativity." In addition to pixiv, a platform for illustrations, manga, and novels used by over 100 million users, pixiv Inc. provides many services designed to support creators and fans worldwide, including BOOTH, a creative marketplace for creators; pixivFANBOX, a fan community service; VRoid Studio, a 3D character creation software; and many more!
Studist
Studist specializes in lean operations, offering the "Teachme Biz" platform for efficient manual management and productivity enhancement. This tool streamlines information sharing, simplifies work processes, and supports businesses in achieving operational excellence and sustainable growth.
Net Protections, Inc.
Net Protections is one of the leading Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) companies in Japan. Founded in 2000—long before BNPL became mainstream—we have expanded our services into both the enterprise and commercial sectors, both domestically and internationally. Since going public in December 2021, we have grown to serve over 15 million users, generating annual revenue exceeding 130 million USD. Today, our team has grown to more than 300 team members, supporting our operations across multiple regions.
Link and Motiation Inc.
Link and Motivation is a company that supports organizational transformation by focusing on the relationships between organizations and individuals, with motivation as its core concept.
We provide Motivation Cloud, Japan’s leading organizational improvement platform, which is used by a wide range of companies and organizations both in Japan and abroad.
Motivation Cloud has been developed consistently in Ruby since the very beginning of the product.
While embracing the philosophy of Ruby, we continue to build a product that addresses ever-evolving organizational challenges.
giftee Inc.
“giftee” is a service that enables one to send an eGift via email or LINE, etc, along with the wishes of thank you, congratulation, good job, in a casual manner. A wide range of casual gifts are available for your selection, redeemable at the respective stores nationwide.
ESM, Inc.
ESM is one of Japan's premier companies building Ruby/Rails applications in an agile way. We believe in Ruby and Agile because we believe in people. We build applications which work well and make customers happy.
mybest,Inc.
"mybest" is a service that helps create the best possible selection experience.
We help to match users with goods and services, improving the process of making choices to enrich people's lives.
Furthermore, we aim to expand the range of our services by supporting the various choices that users encounter in their daily lives.
Sentry
Sentry helps every developer detect, understand, and fix broken code, fast. Using Sentry’s debugging platform–that favors action over dashboards–decreases resolution time from days to minutes, resulting in freed up dev cycles and happier customers. Founded in 2008 by David Cramer and Chris Jennings as an Open Source side project, Sentry is used by over 4 million developers and 150,000 organizations, including Disney, Cloudflare, GitHub, Slack, Instacart, Atlassian, and Riot Games.
DELTA Co., Ltd.
Our mission at DELTA is to build an ecosystem that continuously supports engineers in fast-growing companies.
We stand by CTOs and tech leads so they can focus on what truly matters, offering end-to-end support from technology to hiring. As responsibilities grow heavier, peers with the same perspective become fewer, and isolation deepens. Precisely because we work alongside clients, we choose to stay by their side. To keep empowering them, we strive to be strong and economically sound. It is an unprecedented challenge, but we believe that beyond it lies a new form of freedom for engineers.
kickflow, Inc.
kickflow, Inc. develops and provides kickflow, a cloud workflow solution for enterprises. kickflow is highly regarded for improving corporate productivity and is utilized by major companies and fast-growing enterprises. We deeply believe in the power of Ruby and are delighted to sponsor RubyKaigi.
SmartHR, Inc.
SmartHR is the number one rated HR cloud based software optimized for labor management. Our software not only focuses on employee management and administration, but also growth and productivity. Customers can accelerate digital transformation of HR manual processes including year-end-tax adjustments, employment contracts, new employee registrations, issuing payslips, employee data management, and more. Furthermore, providing talent management functionalities contributes to improve employee productivity and engagement. For this reason, SmartHR is among the leading progressive cloud-based HR solutions enhancing the growth of companies in Japan.
As a big fan of the Ruby language, we're excited to be a sponsor of this Kaigi.
Findy Inc.
Findy Inc. envisions "creating a platform for challenging engineers" and offers scout-based recruiting services such as "Findy" and "Findy Freelance", which visualize high-skill engineer capabilities and connect them with companies. We also provide "Findy Team+ ", a SaaS that visualizes and enhances engineering team productivity. Our solutions are adopted by a wide range of companies, from startups to large enterprises aiming to accelerate their digital transformation. We will continue to create valuable content through technology and innovation, supporting the growth of both companies and engineers.
Linc'well Inc.
Linc'well Inc. is a healthcare IT company founded in 2018 with the mission to take healthcare one step further through the use of technology. The company engages in the digitization of primary care, including supporting physical smart clinics as well as providing the online platform for telehealth services. Its flagship platform "CLINIC FOR Telehealth" has become one of the largest telehealth services in Japan, serving patients across 24 categories in both out-of-pocket and insured care categories with a track record of over 7 million consultations.
with.inc
The matching app "with" was launched in September 2015 and is primarily used by people in their 20s as a platform for serious connections. It is a dating and marriage-oriented matching app that enables users to connect based on shared values. Since its inception, "with" has emphasized "value-based matching," employing approaches inspired by statistics and psychology to help users find their ideal partners. To achieve value-based matching that incorporates deeper psychological aspects, "with" offers unique features such as "psychological tests" to create opportunities for matching with compatible partners and "preference cards" to clearly express individual interests and hobbies.
ZOZO, Inc.
ZOZO, Inc. owns and operates ZOZOTOWN, Japan’s largest fashion e-commerce. Housed within ZOZOTOWN are category specialized malls such as ZOZOCOSME; ZOZOUSED, a second-hand clothing fashion mall; ZOZOVILLA, a section dedicated to luxury & designer brands; WEAR by ZOZO, a SNS for sharing stylings and outfits, and more - various services for fashion lovers. ZOZO has also developed technology devices for body measurement, such as the ZOZOMETRY, ZOZOMAT, and ZOZOGLASS.
Cookpad Inc.
Cookpad provides a global platform for recipe sharing and search, used in 67 countries and regions, in 26 languages. Our mission is to make everyday cooking fun, because we see a brighter future. And we believe that the power of cooking will get us there. Cooking isn’t just a matter of putting together ingredients. When you cook, you choose. You choose what to buy, what to eat, and how to nourish yourself, your family, and friends. You choose how to give back to communities. When you cook, you choose to become a maker of tomorrow’s world. Here at Cookpad, each day is about inspiring more people to make these choices.
Leafea, Inc.
Leafea is a startup founded in 2022 that offers a nationwide employee benefits SaaS platform, “Fukuri App.” Built on a partner-driven strategy centered on regional financial institutions, the service expands through locally rooted partners, steadily growing its user base and use cases. Amid rising prices and labor shortages, it is gaining attention as a new form of employee benefits that supports effective wage growth for small and mid-sized businesses without increasing direct payroll costs. Through our service, we aim to redefine how companies support employees and help build a more livable society.
GA technologies Co.,Ltd
GA technologies’ mission is to create surprise and inspiration through technology and innovation, and move the world forward. Since our founding, we have led transformation in the proptech industry as a pioneering leader.
In a traditionally analog real estate market, we leverage data and technology to deliver diverse services, including RENOSY, a transparent and fair AI-driven real estate investment platform that brings greater trust to the industry.
Together with ambitious teammates, we are building services that enable anyone, anywhere to engage in real estate transactions and asset building with confidence and ease.
Timee, Inc.
Timee is a matching platform for gig workers launched in 2018. Our mission is "to make the infrastructure which helps everyone to achieve promising future through working." We use Ruby for agile service development to achieve our mission.
TOKIUM Inc.
TOKIUM develops and provides accounting AI agents, dedicated to "creating time for a future for those who seek a better world."
Hubble Inc.
Hubble is a contract management cloud service designed to elevate contract knowledge for everyone involved in business. By enabling seamless collaboration between legal and business teams, Hubble addresses the challenges of contract-related tasks, which often involve multiple departments. Our mission is to become the essential infrastructure for contract operations in every organization. With a focus on world-class user experience, Hubble empowers teams to work efficiently and proactively in managing agreements, driving productivity and collaboration across the company.
note inc.
note is a media platform where creators can freely post and sell various contents such as texts, images, audio and video, and readers can enjoy the contents ,support creators and make purchases.
WED, Inc.
WED is a Tokyo-based technology company driven by "Making every moment of spending more exciting" and "going beyond the obvious". We create new norms without being bound by conventional answers.
Our flagship app, ONE, offers a unique experience where users provide receipts digitally and receive value in return. In November 2025, we launched Performance Media Network (PMN) to extend this through broader platform integration.
Since 2018, we have collected over one billion receipts, the largest dataset in Japan, using in-house machine learning and data analysis techniques to enable deep consumer insight and support long-term brand value.
JetBrains s.r.o.
JetBrains creates intelligent software development tools used by over 15 million professionals and 88 Fortune Global Top 100 companies. Its lineup of more than 30 products includes award-winning IDEs like IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm and RubyMine, as well as the JetBrains AI-powered coding assistant, coding agent Junie, and productivity-boosting team tools like YouTrack, Qodana, and TeamCity. JetBrains is also the creator of Kotlin, a cross-platform language used by more than 2.5 million developers annually worldwide. The company is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and has offices around the world. For more information, please visit https://www.jetbrains.com/.
CrowdWorks, Inc.
CrowdWorks provides a freelancing website to people who want to work thorough the internet. We have been developing our service with Ruby on Rails since 2011. We continue to challenge providing works which suit one's lifestyle so that accomplishing our mission "Talent infrastructure".
OPTiM Corporation
OPTiM utilizes AI, IoT, cloud, and robotics technologies to realize DX in all industries and provide a sustainable future for all people. Our Mobile Device Management service Optimal Biz, developing with Ruby on Rails, currently has administrated introduced 180,000 companies. Optimal Biz is helping IT department introduce corporate DX.
PKSHA Technology Inc.
PKSHA, with the mission of "shaping the software of the future," offers a range of AI and AI Agents addressing social issues.These are deployed as
stmn,inc.
stmn, inc. aspires to become a company that unleashes the full potential of "individuals and organizations," fostering a succession of businesses aligned with our management philosophy: to deliver inspiration and spread happiness to a wider community. Our employee engagement platform, "TUNAG," empowers us to achieve this goal.
Gold Sponsors
Coincheck, Inc.
Coincheck Inc. operates the cryptocurrency trading service "Coincheck," which has been ranked Japan's No. 1* for six consecutive years in terms of trading app downloads. Coincheck aims to bring the "exchange of new value" created by cryptocurrency and blockchain technology closer to more customers.
*Data source: AppTweak
TenshokuDRAFT
Tenshoku-DRAFT is a job change service for IT developers that allows you to find "jobs where you can enhance both your salary and skills".
We operate "Tenshoku-DRAFT Scout," where you can receive scouts with salary offers from companies, and "Tenshoku-DRAFT Agent," where you can consult with IT developer career professionals.
Hello, Inc.
Hello, Inc. is a technology company developing the rapidly growing global AI-powered restaurant reservation service AutoReserve, the all-in-one restaurant cloud Respo, and the AI service HelloX, which magically solves customer support challenges. Guided by a belief in creating what does not yet exist, Hello builds products that shape the future.
Treasure Data
Treasure Data empowers the world's largest and most innovative companies to deliver the right experiences that increase revenue, lower costs, and reduce data privacy, compliance, and security risks. Treasure Data provides the only enterprise customer data platform (CDP) that combines batch and real-time data to personalize journeys with Al.
freee K.K.
freee's mission is to "Empower Small Businesses to Take Center Stage." By providing an integrated management platform, freee allows everyone to manage their business freely. As Japan's pioneering SaaS-based cloud service, freee continues to deliver "true customer value" by building an open platform through collaboration with partners and financial institutions.
Network Applied Communication Laboratory Ltd.
We have been developing Ruby applications for our customers with Matz since 2001. We love Ruby, and Free/Libre and Open Source Software.
TimeTree, Inc.
TimeTree, Inc. develops and operates the calendar sharing application "TimeTree" with a mission, "Connecting your time with time-related information about people, events, services and various media content around you, so that you can make better choices for a better tomorrow".
ENECHANGE Ltd.
We are an energy venture company driving the "Energy Revolution" through technological innovation. Using Ruby, we develop products like Japan's largest energy switching platform and cloud-based DX services for electricity, gas, and EV sectors. We're honored to sponsor this event and contribute to a better world.
DeNA Co., Ltd.
At DeNA (pronounced "D-N-A") we engage in a variety of businesses, from games and live communities to sports & the community and healthcare & medical, under our mission to delight people beyond their wildest dreams.
Linkers Corporation
Linkers Corporation aims to enable collaboration between businesses in all fields.
We provide a number of business matching platforms, with a focus on the manufacturing sector.
Our flagship app Linkers, along with Linkers Sourcing/Marketing, LFB, and more are built using Ruby and the tools contributed by the community.
Studyplus, Inc.
Studyplus Inc. specializes in enhancing the learning experience through its "Studyplus" platform. Guided by our mission, "Learning Joy for All," we provide digital tools that help learners track their progress, stay motivated, and build sustainable habits. We empower individuals to achieve their goals through data-driven insights and community support.
Karrot
Karrot is a Korean super app with over 30 million users that helps people connect with their local communities. From its secondhand marketplace to community groups, jobs, real estate, auto listings, and payments, Karrot brings a range of local services together to make nearby interactions easier and more meaningful.
MNTSQ, Ltd.
We provide MNTSQ CLM, a solution that streamlines all processes related to contract lifecycle management. Our service is built on Ruby and Ruby on Rails and is trusted by many major enterprises that demand high performance and rock-solid stability, including 15 of the top 20 companies in Nikkei's 'Most Legally Capable Companies' ranking.
MedPeer, Inc.
MedPeer is a physician-led healthtech leader. Entering our "Second Founding Phase" as an AI-first company, we strive to transform healthcare through collective intelligence and technology. Guided by our mission, "Supporting Doctors, Helping Patients," we leverage Ruby to build innovative products that solve critical medical challenges.
SMS Co., Ltd.
SMS is a global company whose mission is to create values and contribute to society by providing an "information infrastructure for an aging society." We have developed over 40 services based on information technology which are targeting those who are associated with aging society in Japan and Asia Oceania since our founding in 2003.
AppBrew, Inc.
AppBrew, Inc. operates LIPS, one of Japan's largest beauty-focused social media platforms with over 14 million downloads. Since the company's establishment, we have used Ruby on Rails for our backend.
CodeCast inc.
CodeCast is an IT staffing agency specializing in freelance placements and job transitions for engineers. We prioritize in-person connections to deeply understand not only each engineer's technical skills but also their personality and career goals, ensuring high-quality matches.
Repro Inc.
Repro is a marketing solutions company that combines the power of technology with the power of people to solve challenges between users and services.
We provide a customer engagement platform to boost user engagement on websites and apps, along with site speed improvement tools.
Money Forward, Inc.
Money Forward, a SaaS/fintech leader founded in 2012, provides "Money Forward ME" for personal finance and "Money Forward Cloud" for businesses. We strive to solve financial issues through an open, fair, and innovative platform, empowering individuals and companies with transformative financial solutions.
foodnia.inc
Founded by a 25-year-old CEO, Foodnia surpassed 10 billion yen in sales within 13 years.
As of 2026, we operate four factories and 50 hectares of owned farms—milestones, not endpoints.
By leveraging AI and technology, we aim to revitalize Japanese agriculture and become a leading company in Japan’s fresh produce industry by 2040.
Kurashiru, Inc.
We operates "Kurashiru," Japan's leading recipe platform, powered by Ruby. We’re currently tackling new retail tech challenges with our "Receipt Challenge." Learn more about us at https://speakerdeck.com/delyinc/dely.
i Cubed Systems, Inc.
i Cubed Systems, Inc. provides software service "CLOMO" an enterprise mobile device management solution. Empowering efficient use of mobile devices, CLOMO drives digital transformation for businesses.
SocialPLUS Inc.
At Social PLUS Inc., we develop and provide innovative solutions such as:
- Social PLUS: A SaaS platform that enables easy integration of ID linkage and social logins,
- Message Manager: A messaging tool equipped with extended features for LINE Official Accounts,
- CRM PLUS on LINE: A Shopify app that integrates with LINE.
Silver Sponsors
TwoGate Inc.
TwoGate is committed to creating fun digital experiences in the entertainment field.
FjordBootCamp
FjordBootCamp is an online programming school offering training to become a professional web programmer and corporate training programs under the guidance of renowned mentors.
ClearCode Inc.
Free software is important in ClearCode. We develop/support software with our free software development experiences. We feed back our business experiences to free software.
A’s Child Inc.
We aim to create a bright future with the power of IT to protect children and to realize a society where children grow up safely and securely.
Hamee Corp.
We ignite the creative soul. By fueling authentic expression and bold challenges, we spread this fire to build a more passionate, joyful, and connected world.
fejo.dk ApS
We're a platform for holiday cottages in Denmark with small team and a strong focus on a perfect customer experience powered by Ruby on Rails.
iCARE Co.,Ltd.
"Create the well-being of working people around the world." iCARE is a company providing health management solutions "Carely" to corporations.
Shunju LLC
Shunju is an Okinawa-based software development company that uses the latest technologies and agile processes, enabling developers to maximize their skills.
Everyleaf Corporation
We support our clients' Rails app development, focusing on good communication.
Additionally, we assist developers to have happy lives with their families and friends.
FUNDINNO Inc.
We are providing an equity crowdfunding platform for growing startups who are seeking to fund-raise and for investors who would like to invest in them.
PIXTA Inc.
PIXTA's mission is to deliver creative talents around the world. For the business and technical challenges, please see our blog: https://plus.pixta.co.jp/.
Tsukulink Inc.
Our services are for those who engaged construction industry, and developed using Ruby. We continuously contribute to the development of the Ruby community.
Agileware Inc.
Agileware Inc. builds software and SaaS products through agile development, especially Scrum, uniting technical craftsmanship with well-being management to support empowered teams and sustainable organizations.
stadium, inc.
Stadium Inc. operates FANTS, a comprehensive platform that helps creators and businesses build, manage, and monetize online communities with integrated content, communication, and payment features.
B4A, Inc.
B4A provides an all-in-one SaaS for non-insured medical clinics. Our platform integrates booking, EMR, invoicing, and payments to streamline clinic operations.
Ezowin Inc.
Ezowin leads agricultural DX from Hokkaido, Japan by "Reposaku", making the NOW and PAST of agriculture clearly visible.
esa LLC
esa is a Markdown-based documentation tool for teams. Your team will have more fun collaborating with esa! (\( ⁰⊖⁰)/)