Building a Bright Future:
Fintech for Happy Growth
2024. 3 .5-8 Marunouchi, Tokyo
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ABOUT
FIN/SUM2024’s theme will be “Building a Bright Future: Fintech for Happy Growth."
"Fintech," which refers to the integration of finance and technology, has sparked innovations across various sectors, including cashless payments, remittance services, asset management, lending and financing, insurance, and accounting. Not only traditional financial institutions, but also non-financial entities like IT companies, distribution and retail businesses, and startups are venturing into the realm of new financial services.}
Furthermore, a new Fintech trend is emerging in Japan, aiming to revitalize the long-stagnant Japanese economy. Efforts are being made to establish an ecosystem that supports startups through funds specifically designed to foster the growth of unlisted companies (unicorns) in Japan.
In response to the government's "Asset Income Doubling Plan," individuals and the financial industry are increasingly focusing on asset management. The goal is to transform Japan into an investment-oriented nation, where the culture of growing wealth serves as a driving force for the economy. However, it is crucial to strike a balance between pursuing economic value and ensuring the well-being of people. This involves addressing social disparities, environmental issues like climate change and decarbonization, biodiversity, and human rights concerns. The technologies that underpin Fintech, such as AI, blockchain, and big data analysis, should be effectively harnessed to tackle these challenges.
The objective is to generate, safeguard, and utilize wealth while promoting happiness among people. With this vision in mind, FIN/SUM2024 will commence with the theme of "Building a Bright Future: Fintech for Happy Growth."
FIN/SUM 2024 to be held at a real venue, no online live streaming.
FIN/SUM 2024 will be held as an in-person event and will not be live-streamed. Our aim is to revive the appeal of face-to-face sessions and networking by implementing a creative approach that maximizes the benefits for attendees at the venue. We also encourage international participants to join us in person.
Here are the key points:
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Point.01The event sessions will be recorded and made available for online streaming approximately one week after the event. This allows visitors to access the transmitted information ahead of time.
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Point.02We will provide a dedicated lounge for attendees who plan to stay at the venue for an extended period, offering a comfortable space for watching sessions and networking. Additionally, there will be working booths and areas for remote workers, along with lunch, snacks, and beverages (including coffee).
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Point.03A designated area will be set up for mini exhibitions and business meetings within the venue.
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Point.04We will organize a networking party, bringing together a diverse range of visitors, speakers, and sponsors.
Japan Fintech Week will take place for the first time from March 4 to 8 as the central week of the Japan Fintech Week. The core event, FIN/SUM, will be joined by various fintech-related events organized by BGIN, Fintech Association, FINOLAB, Plug and Play, Elevandi Japan, as well as local governments in Tokyo and embassies in the Tokyo area. These events will include panel discussions, round tables, and startup pitches, with the aim of fostering collaboration opportunities among both domestic and international stakeholders. For more information, please visit the special website.
PROGRAM
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SYMPOSIUM
at Hall A (Marunouchi Building Hall)
Symposium offers various session by experts, leading-edge business leaders, startup founders and policy makers/administrators, providing positive solutions to various tasks being tackled by Fintech.
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WORKSHOP
at Hall B (Marunouchi Building Conference Square Room4)
Workshop will delve further into issues and solutions put forward in symposiums and seek to open way for more pragmatic business opportunities in such formats as small seminar, workshop, panel discussion, etc.
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IMPACT PITCH
at Hall A (Marunouchi Building Hall)
FIN/SUM2024 serves as a pathway to success for startups that utilize their fintech services and products to address social issues and provide solutions.
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NETWORKING
at Marunouchi Building Hall (7th floor), Marunouchi Building Conference Square (8th floor), Marucube (1st floor), Conference Square M+ (10th floor, Mitsubishi Building)
In addition to the main event venue, visitors are invited to utilize the lounge in the Marunouchi Building and the Marucube on the 1st floor, creating a unique atmosphere for the SUM series where participants can engage in real networking that goes beyond organizational and national boundaries. An evening party is also planned during the event.
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EXHIBITION
at Marunouchi Building Hall Foyer(7th floor), Marucube (1st floor)
Exhibition booths offer face-to-face presentations of the latest and upcoming products and services to visitors.
PRIVATE ROUND TABLE
at Conference Square M+ (10th floor, Mitsubishi Building)
Theme-based private round table discussions will be conducted with limited participants and without public distribution. These round tables will be open to authorities and financial institutions from each country, facilitating problem-solving and consensus-building through high-quality discussions on an equal platform. Generally, participation in the roundtable discussions is by invitation only, and ticket holders will not be able to participate without an invitation.
IMPACT PITCH
FIN/SUM2024 will serve as a gateway to success for startups that are using their fintech services and products to address social issues. Selected startups will have the opportunity to make their final pitches at the event venue, with a focus on solving global social problems and expanding into the global marketplace. These pitches will be presented to a worldwide audience.
- Total Prize Money
- The grand prize, known as the Nikkei Prize, will be awarded with a cash prize of 1,000,000 yen. Additionally, there will be a "Corporate Prize" presented by the sponsoring company.
- Benefits of Participation
- Startups that pass the preliminary screening will have their logo and company name featured on the FIN/SUM2024 official site. They will also receive a paid admission ticket to FIN/SUM2024. Selected finalists will be invited to make their final pitch at the Marunouchi Building Hall and participate in the awards ceremony on the last day of the event. Even startups that do not make it to the final round will have the opportunity to present. The final pitch and results will be published in the Nikkei Newspaper in mid-April.
- Application Requirements
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- Must be a *fintech business
- Startup must be less than 10 years old and not a subsidiary of a large corporation.
- Capitalization must be less than US$10 million.
- Applicants must be able to pitch at the event venue.
- Travel and accommodation expenses to attend the pitch at the event are the responsibility of the applicants.
- Application Deadline
Sunday, January 28, 2024, 17:00 (Japan time)Application closed
- How to Apply
- Please complete the required information and register by clicking the entry button at the bottom of the screen.
- Inquiries
- For inquiries, please contact the FIN/SUM Secretariat at [email protected]
*The term "fintech" refers to various aspects of digitization in the financial industry, including payment platforms, lending (loans and funding), investment and asset management, digital currencies, crypto assets, NFT (non-fungible tokens), corporate support services, data governance support, insurance digitization, RegTech, and more.
OUTLINE
- Title
- FIN/SUM2024 Building a Bright Future: Fintech for Happy Growth
- Date and Time
- Tuesday, March 5 - Friday, March 8, 2024
- Venue
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Marunouchi Building Hall (7th floor), Marunouchi Building Conference Square (8th floor), Marucube (1st floor) 4-1 Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Conference Square M+ (10th floor, Mitsubishi Building) 5-2, Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Contents
- The event will feature lectures, symposiums, workshops, impact pitches, round tables, exhibitions, and more.
- Oraganizers
- NIKKEI, Financial Services Agency
TICKETS
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Visitor tickets include access to remort working spaces and food and drinks at the venue, providing a relaxed event experience.
- Early-bird ticket
(Normal) - Early-bird ticket
(1Day) - Venue ticket
(For Startups) - Venue ticket
(student,etc..) - Archive Viewing
tickets
- List Price
- 50,000yen
- 15,000yen
- 10,000yen
- FREE
- FREE
- Early-bird
- 20,000yen
- 6,000yen
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- Attendance
- Available
- Valid only on
one day - Available
- Available
- Unavailable
- Archive Viewing
(Available after
one week) - Available
- Available
- Available
- Available
- Available
- Early-bird Venue ticket（Nomal）General
- 20,000yen（Tax included）
- Special early bird discount from a regular price of 50,000 yen.
- You can participate in all public sessions at the venue.
- All sessions have simultaneous interpretation in Japanese and English.
- During the event, there will be light snacks and drinks available at the venue. We will have drinks available. We will also have a share of facilities such as working booths in the Marunouchi Building and surrounding facilities, as well as TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE MARUNOUCHI SHARE LOUNGE SHARE LOUNGEin the Marunouchi Building. You can use the lounge for free for a certain period.
- After the event, you can participate in the evening party held in the Marunouchi Building.
- Events can be found in the archives of each session You can watch it for 1 month from about 1 week after it ends.
- Early-bird Venue ticket（1DAY）1Day Ticket
- 6,000yen（Tax included）
- Special early bird discount from a regular price of 15,000 yen.
- Valid for one day during the event period, you can participate in all public sessions on that day at the venue.
- Other details are the same as normal ticket.
- Venue ticket （for startups）Startup Ticket
- 10,000yen（Tax included）
- This is a discount ticket exclusively for startups who have been in business for less than 10 years.
- Other details are the same as normal ticket.
- Venue ticket
（student,academia,
public affairs）Free Ticket - FREE
- The following people are applicable. One will need to present his/her certificate at the reception.
- Current active students from educational institutions.
- Current active staffs from academic institutions.
- Active civil servants and politicians.
- One cannot use the shared lounge with this ticket.
- Other details are the same as normal ticket.
- Archive Viewing TicketArchive
- FREE
- From about a week after the event, you can watch the archives of each session for about a month.
- This ticket does not allow for admission.
SPONSORS
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Supporter
Media Partner
Community Partner
Special Sponsor
[email protected]