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Themes 2026

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Programme Overview

Tuesday
24 February
Wednesday
25 February
Thursday
26 February
Friday
27 February
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Main Stage: Expert Dialogue Agentic AI, Tokenization, and $13 Trillion Capital Flow: Japan's Edge in the Global Market
Main Stage: Expert Dialogue

Agentic AI, Tokenization, and $13 Trillion Capital Flow: Japan's Edge in the Global Market

The Expert 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.

Wednesday 25th February -
Friday 27th February
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Main Stage, B2F, BelleSalle
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The Founders PeakTM
The Founders PeakTM
Founders Day
Founders Day at the GFTN Forum, Japan is a dedicated gathering of founders, entrepreneurs, and investors spotlighting the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation shaping Japan's fintech landscape. 
Friday 27th February
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Main Stage, B2F, BelleSalle
GFTN InsightsTM [Chatham House Roundtables]
GFTN InsightsTM  [Chatham House 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

Wednesday 25th February -
Friday 27th February
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Roundtable Room 1-3, 5F/4F, BelleSalle
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GFTN Global Premium Lounge
GFTN Global Premium Lounge

Open to all, we've designed this space to bring together emerging startups and established players, each presenting the solutions shaping the future of FinTech through live demonstrations and hands-on experiences. Also happening: Investor Hours, where founders and investors connect directly, turning conversations into opportunities. Come to explore, connect, and see what's next in Japan's digital finance.

Wednesday 25th February -
Thursday 26th February
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

GFTN Premium Lounge, B2F, Bellesalle
Investor Hours
Investor Hours

Where investors and startups from across the world convene for fundraising, investment, collaboration, and market expansion opportunities.

Wednesday 25th February -
Friday 27th February
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Bellesalle Tokyo-Nohonbashi, B2 (Investor Lounge)
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GFTN VIP Reception
GFTN VIP Reception
The GFTN VIP Reception is an exclusive, invitation-only gathering designed to welcome senior leaders, partners, and distinguished guests in an elegant and relaxed setting. With curated networking, premium hospitality, and a refined atmosphere, the reception provides an ideal opportunity to connect, exchange insights, and build meaningful relationships ahead of the main forum.
Tuesday 24th February
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Nihonbashi, Tokyo
The Founders ROCKTM
The Founders ROCKTM 
You don't want to miss this - ONE-OF-A-KIND industry networking where founders, regulators, and business leaders will jam together on stage to wrap up and celebrate GFTN Forum, Japan 2026!
Friday 27th February
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Cotton Club, TOKIA 2F, TOKYO Bldg., 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
The Founders Peak
The Founders Peak

The Founders PeakTM

Join us at the Founders Peak, a platform where exceptional founders shares valuable insights on successful entrepreneurship.

Festival Stage, 2F, EDOCCO, Kanda Myojin
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Tokyo Rooftop Night
Tokyo Rooftop Night

Tokyo Rooftop Night @ SKY LAB 

We're bringing together global leaders, innovators and decision-makers from across the FinTech ecosystem for an evening of ideas and connections high above the city. Organised by FINOLAB, the Japan Fintech Association, and GFTN. 
Wednesday 25th February
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Otemachi Building, 7F Lounge
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