The 2026 Inclusion・Bund Conference Venture Capital Meetup has successfully taken place, drawing in over 500 investors from across the world and more than 120 AI startups. The conference boasted an Innovation Species Exhibition Zone, which highlighted projects spanning various domains. Five events centered around venture capital were organized to help early-stage projects establish connections with capital, industry players, and markets. In comparison to 2025, this year's event witnessed enhancements in terms of project scale, capital concentration, and sectoral diversity. Investors are now putting a stronger emphasis on the practical application and long-term growth potential of projects. Numerous AI startup projects showcased at the venue were dedicated to tackling real-world industrial issues, with some entrepreneurs specifically seeking investors capable of offering industry resource assistance. When it comes to the AI bubble debate, industry experts contend that the crux lies in whether it can spur authentic research, valuing entrepreneurs who exhibit a deep sense of respect and the capacity to produce tangible results. Industry professionals continue to harbor confidence in AI investments, anticipating that AI will permeate an even wider array of sectors, and that this Meetup has emerged as a vital platform for observing the AI-driven new economy.