TEAMZ Summit 2025

The official agenda for TEAMZ Summit 2025, taking place on April 16-17, 2025, at Toranomon Hills International Forum, has been released.

The official agenda for TEAMZ Summit 2025 has been released. Taking place on April 16-17, 2025 at Toranomon Hills International Forum, this event is set to be Japan’s largest Web3 & AI conference.

Attending government officials, major corporations, startups, investors, developers, and the Web3 community will discuss the future of next-generation technologies at the core of Japan's economic growth.

Must-Attend Sessions

Among the many insightful sessions, these are ones you won't want to miss:

Thursday, April 16

11:00-12:00 The New Economic System and Social Future Created by Web3 & AI

As AI technology rapidly advances, it's converging with blockchain to create a new economic system. This session brings together industry leaders to discuss this phenomenon in detail.

Speakers:

Takuya Hirai (Liberal Democratic Party Public Relations Headquarters Chief, Digital Society Promotion Headquarters Chief)Yuzo Kano (bitFlyer CEO)Genki Oda (Chairman, Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association (JVCEA), Executive Officer, SBI Holdings)Yusuke Otsuka (Executive Officer CBDO, Coincheck, Inc.)Jun Watanabe (Chairman, SONY BLOCK SOLUTIONS LABS PTE.LTD.)

13:15-13:45 The Frontline of Web3 & AI Investment – Opportunities and Challenges in Next-Gen Technology

What are the hottest trends in Web3 & AI investment? What characteristics in projects do investors value the most? Join leading VCs and startup founders as they provide valuable insights into the technological innovation that's shaping the future of industry.

Speakers:

James Wo (Founder & CEO, DFG)Ryo Umezawa (Head of New Business Development & Overseas M&A, VECTOR)Aly Madhavji (Managing Partner, Blockchain Founders Fund)Akio Tanaka (Partner, Infinity Ventures Crypto)Lloyd Lee (CEO, HYPERITHM)

Friday, April 17

10:45-11:15 Strategies of Major Corporations for the Future of Web3 – Adoption and Challenges

How are major corporations in Japan planning for the future of Web3? This panel explores blockchain and AI-driven new business models and the difficulties companies face in recruiting talent for this domain.

Speakers:

Kano Kanamori (Customer Experience and CX Strategy Promotion, Sony Bank)Shunpei Tatebayashi (Web3 Promotion Director, KDDI Corporation)Takuma Murata (Web3 Business Development Officer, GREE Holdings)Yasuhiro Sasaki (CIO & Executive Officer, Rakuten Wallet)Akira Masuzawa (Advanced Content Business Co-Director, TV ASAHI)

13:00-13:45 The Future of Stablecoins in Japan and Global Competitiveness

This session delves into the regulatory landscape for stablecoins in Japan and their competitiveness on a global scale. Financial institutions and stablecoin-related companies discuss this evolving sector.

Speakers:

Hideki Ikeda (Executive Officer CTO, SBI VC TRADE)Yoshio Mikado (President, Osaka Digital Exchange)Ken Kodama (Group CEO, EMURGO)Yosuke Shiraishi (Co-Founder, DECIMA Fund / Vice Chairman, JCBA)Kentaro Nakamura (CEO, GMO-Z.COM TRUST COMPANY, INC.)Gen Adachi (CFO, Netstars, Inc.)

15:00-16:00 The New Economic System and Social Future Created by Web3 & AIInteresting dialogue from politicians, business leaders, and investors about the potential of Web3 and AI to reshape society and serve as engines of economic growth.

Speakers:

Hideto Kawasaki (Parliamentary Vice Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications, Liberal Democratic Party)Toru Hashimoto (Former Governor of Osaka, Former Mayor of Osaka)Takafumi Horie (Entrepreneur)Yuta Misaki (Entrepreneur, Influencer)Hironobu Kunimitsu (CEO, Financie)

16:00-16:45 Japan’s Position in the Global Web3 & AI Competition – Policies and Support Strategies

A discussion of Japan's role in the international Web3 and AI landscape, focusing on government policies, regulatory measures, and corporate initiatives to enhance Japan's competitiveness.

Speakers:

Yuichiro Tamaki (Representative of the Democratic Party for the People, Member of the House of Representatives)Genki Oda (Chairman, Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association (JVCEA), Executive Officer, SBI Holdings)Yusuke Shitara (Editor-in-Chief, Atarashii Keizai)

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