※The program and speakers might change without any notation, thank you for your understanding.
FSA Panel：How to create new markets
Creating New Customer Value with Generative AI
~ Introducing Case Studies of Financial Companies Achieving Innovative CX and Transforming CS into a Profit Center ~
powered by RightTouch
In recent years, the rapid advancement of generative AI has brought the financial industry to a new turning point. Beyond traditional efficiency improvements, there is now a growing need to redefine customer experience through AI, fundamentally transforming how companies deliver value. This seminar will focus on the potential of next-generation financial services powered by generative AI, exploring new ways to build relationships between businesses and customers that go beyond conventional customer support. We will discuss strategies to move away from the traditional perception of customer support as a cost center and evolve it into a profit center, as well as reimagine the future of financial customer experience (CX) together.
powered by EY Japan②
Demo Stage：RightTouch
Demo Stage：DNP：The Digital Society DNP Aims for: Combining Trust and Convenience
In the future society, it is expected that many procedures and communications will be digitalized. Under such circumstances, how will DNP provide reliability and convenience? We will present our strategy. Specifically, we will explain how to utilize our DID management platform 'CATRINA' in financial institutions, with specific examples.
Demo Stage：Bridgewise：Global AI Investment Intelligence Platform
Bridgewise is changing investment intelligence by providing access to a vast, multilingual dataset of over 50,000 global assets. 80% of global stocks currently remain uncovered by traditional platforms, revealing a significant market gap. Bridgewise aims to bridge this divide, providing comprehensive tools and knowledge to empower investors of all backgrounds.
Demo Stage：FAKE
FSA Panel：Taking on the financial crimes in a digital society - Addressing risks using technology
Solo speech：Empowering Banks with Technology and Transformation Strategies
•Transformation strategies for Japanese banks
•Enabling multiple paths to transformation based on bank’s business priorities and risk appetite
•Success Stories with leading global banks and Japanese banks
Award ceremony : 3rd Financial Data Utilization Challenge by FDUA
We will hold the awards ceremony for the 3rd Financial Data Utilization Challenge, an industry-wide data competition. This time, we are co-hosting the event with the Financial Services Agency (FSA) for the first time, under the theme "Asset Management Advice Utilizing Generative AI." With over 1,500 participants, the competition has contributed to the evolution of regional finance and the discovery of next-generation talent. The ceremony will feature awards for top participants and comments from the presenters.
Modernizing Cross-Border Money Movement: Why a Type 1 Fintech Partner is Your Competitive Edge powered by NIUM
As businesses adopt cross-border models, the demand for efficient payment solutions rises. In this workshop, Heishi Masayasu from Nium will explore the B2B payments landscape, highlighting the advantages of partnering with licensed fintechs. Attendees will learn about Japan's evolving payment market, the benefits of fintech partnerships, Nium’s competitive solutions, and real-world applications, equipping them to optimize international payment operations.
Former MegaBank CFO×Startup CEO～Practical Knowledge and Monetization Power Brought about through Secondments and Side Jobs at Startups～ powered by GMS
As the financial industry undergoes major changes, bankers are expected to have not only the ability to manage money, but also the perspective to generate money. In startups, the emphasis is on building a system to generate revenue and growing a business under unprecedented circumstances. In this session, the former CFO of a megabank and the president of a financial inclusive FinTech startup will explore how experiences beyond the boundaries of banking can foster growth in the next generation leaders, focusing on the “change in perspective that secondment experiences bring about” and “practical knowledge of monetization,” while taking into account the differences between banks and startups.
FSA Panel：Exploring the success factors of regional Digital Transformation
～Digital Securities, Digital Corporate Bonds, and Investment-Type Crowdfunding: Direct Financing Schemes and Case Studies ～Insights from Platformer which Provides Platforms to Over 50 Companies
With the development of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law and the Real Estate Specified Business Law, the capital market, in which capital seekers are directly connected to funding providers via the Internet, is steadily expanding. In addition, the movement to tokenize their equity investments is also accelerating. This presentation will introduce the investment-type crowdfunding, digital securities, and digital corporate bond schemes realized by our CrowdShip Funding and OwnerShip offerings, as well as examples of such schemes.
Impact Pitch Final
Eight startups from Japan and abroad aiming to solve social issues with innovative fintech technology and forward-looking ideas will make their pitches for the top prize, the Nikkei Award.
My number card x digital ID - New utilization scenario in financial DX～
More and more banks are introducing My Number Cards for eKYC, but it would be a waste if their use is limited! In this session, from the perspective of Financial DX, we will introduce how to utilize My Number Cards to improve efficiency of banking operations and create new value, along with specific examples.
Japan Open Chain presents: "Experience Web3"
powered by G.U.Technologies
This is a workshop where you can experience Web3 firsthand.
Participants can easily access G.U. Token Studio by downloading the Web3-compatible browser Lunascape and scanning a QR code. With just a few simple steps, you can receive a free NFT and intuitively understand blockchain technology. Whether you’re already interested in Web3 or completely new to it, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Enjoy a new digital experience through this workshop!
Panel：Paradigm Shift in Supply Chain Finance
A proposed amendment to the Subcontract Act, which is expected to be submitted to the current parliamentary session, will prohibit lump-sum factoring—an unparalleled financial settlement method worldwide where debtors do not bear financing costs. Going forward, supply chain finance must shift from a buyer-centric to a supplier-centric approach. To discuss the future of supply chain finance, we will welcome Mr. Kamei, Director of the Japan Fair Trade Commission, who played a key role in drafting this amendment.
Blockchain Avalanche in Japan's Financial Industry: Efforts and Outlook in the Global Spotlight powered by Ava Labs
In this session, members of Ava Labs Japan will discuss the outlook of the Avalanche blockchain in Japan's financial industry, which was also highlighted at SFF. Through regular discussions with financial institutions on how to utilize blockchain, we will delve into the strengths of blockchain as part of Japan's financial infrastructure in a dialogue format.
Solo speech：Digital technology illuminates the road for change
