Themes | GFTN Forum, Japan

Elevandi Japan

Elevandi Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of the not-for-profit global FinTech ecosystem builder Elevandi, is playing a strategic role in developing and accelerating the Japanese and North East Asian FinTech ecosystem; promoting Japan's advancement in critical technologies, and connecting Japan with Elevandi's fast-developing global network of initiatives.

Monday

03 March

Tuesday

04 March

Wednesday

05 March

Thursday

06 March

Friday

07 March

Global Leaders Dialogue*

The Global Leadership Dialogue is the largest stage at the GFTN Forum, Japan and will feature Heads of State, policymakers, financial services leaders, founders, investors and technology experts. These experts will dive deeper into the most consequential topics impacting the financial services industry today in Japan, the APAC region and across the globe: geo-political dynamics, macro-economic movements, Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital assets, payments, sustainability and more.

Monday 3rd March -
Tuesday 4th March

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Main Stage, B2F, BelleSalle

Exhibition Showcase & 1-1 Meetings

The GFTN Forum, Japan 2025 introduces a focused Exhibition Showcase, highlighting the latest fintech innovations. You will have the chance to participate in live demonstrations, ask questions, and even test new technologies shaping the future of fintech.

Monday 3rd March -
Tuesday 4th March

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Bellesalle Tokyo-Nihonbashi, Tokyo

GFTN Insights^TM- Deep-dive Roundtables

Engage in exclusive, high-level roundtable discussions where industry leaders, regulators, and market makers come together to craft real-world solutions. Through collaborative efforts such as whitepapers, working groups, and public commitments, we aim to shape the future of the industry.

Purpose-Driven Dialogue Under Chatham House Rules
Drive Tangible Outcomes

Monday 3rd March -
Tuesday 4th March

12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Roundtable Room 2, 5F, BelleSalle

Investor Hours^TM

Picture yourself in the heart of the action! Investor Hours, is taking place on Thursday, 6th March at the Kanda Myojin Shrine as part of the GFTN Forum, Japan from 4-6PM.

Our mission is simple yet powerful: to encourage investors to invest and to enable founders to raise capital. Join us to create connections, spark collaborations, and fuel your business (or investor) dreams.

As part of a global series, Investor Hours 2024 has brought together over 160 investors across 3 days to build new meaningful connections. Join us and be part of Investor Hours 2025!

Thursday 6th March

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Kanda Myojin Shrine

Themes 2025

Elevandi Japan

The new financial corridor

Next gen transactions

Blueprint for digital assets

Asset management &

capital markets

Roadmap for AI and quantum computing

Hyper scaling the start-up ecosystem

International Delegations’ Receptions and Community Partner Events

Delegations to Japanese Cities