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Hitachi Hackathon

Hitachi Hackathon: Shaping the Future of Green Finance & Innovation

The GFTN Forum, Japan 2025 - Hitachi Hackathon, brought together top innovators, fintech leaders, and sustainability advocates to develop groundbreaking solutions. As part of the 2025 Forum, the hackathon was designed to drive real-world impact through technology, collaboration, and creative problem-solving.

Why Attend?

  • Drive Innovation - Work alongside industry leaders to solve key challenges in green finance, fintech, and sustainability.
  • Gain Exposure - Present your ideas to top industry experts, investors, and key decision-makers.
  • Make an Impact - Develop real, actionable solutions that have the potential to shape the future of financial ecosystems.
  • Exclusive Access - This exclusive event invites only a select group of participants to engage in high-level discussions and groundbreaking innovation sessions.

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.

Agenda Overview

  • Tuesday 4 March 2025

12:20 - 12:30pm

TSE Hall, JPX

Opening Remarks by GFTN

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12:30 - 12:45pm

TSE Hall, JPX

Keynote by Tokyo Stock Exchange

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12:45 - 1:00pm

TSE Hall, JPX

Keynote by CLSA

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1:00 - 1:30pm

TSE Hall, JPX

The Asia Corridor Powered by TSE Asia Startup Hub

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1:30 - 2:00pm

TSE Hall, JPX

The Future of Asset Management in Japan

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2:30 - 3:00pm

TSE Hall, JPX

Carbon Credits & Transition Finance

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3:00 - 3:30pm

TSE Hall, JPX

Networking

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3:30 - 4:00pm

TSE Hall, JPX

The Future of Asset Management and Financial Talent

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4:00 - 4:30pm

TSE Hall, JPX

Public Markets vs Private Markets

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4:30 - 4:35pm

TSE Hall, JPX

Closing Remarks

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4:35 - 6:05pm

TSE Hall, JPX

Cocktail Reception

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6:05 - 8:05pm

TSE Hall, JPX

Networking

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  • Wednesday, 6 March

10:00am - 10:10am

Opening Remarks

Kickstarting the day, Naito-san will set the stage with insights into the role of innovation in the future of sustainable finance.

10:10am - 11:00am

Live Pitches

Finalists will present their innovative solutions in front of a distinguished panel of judges, investors, and corporate leaders. Each team gets 10 minutes to pitch, followed by rapid evaluation and feedback.

17:45pm - 18:00pm

Award Ceremony

The most promising and impactful projects will be recognized in an exclusive awards ceremony, hosted by Imai-san, celebrating the next wave of fintech and sustainability innovations.

Powered by Hitachi & APIX

This 2025 hackathon was brought to you in collaboration with Hitachi Innovation and APIX, a global fintech innovation platform. Together, we are building solutions that drive the future of digital finance, sustainability, and technological advancement. Learn more about Hitachi Innovation: Hitachi Innovation on APIX.

Agenda Overview

FSA Blockchain Roundtable

BCRT - B2, Kaikan, Kanda Myojin

Open

Wed, 5 Mar | 10:30 AM - 10:40 AM

Introductory Remark to FSA Blockchain Roundtable
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Yu Ozaki

Yu Ozaki Deputy Director-General of the Supervisory Bureau, Financial Services Agency

FSA Blockchain Roundtable

BCRT - B2, Kaikan, Kanda Myojin

Open

Wed, 5 Mar | 10:40 AM - 12:00 PM

Accelerating Global Harmonization of Crypto and Stablecoin Regulation
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Matthew Long

Matthew Long Director, Payments and Digital Assets, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Nobuyasu Sugimoto

Nobuyasu Sugimoto Deputy Division Chief, Financial Supervision and Regulation Division, International Monetary Fund

Ryosuke Ushida

Ryosuke Ushida Chief Fintech Officer, Financial Services Agency of Japan

Matthew White

Matthew White Chief Executive Officer, VARA

Matthias Obrecht

Matthias Obrecht Head Market Analysis, Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA)

Elisabeth Wallace

Elisabeth Wallace Head of Innovation and Conduct Policy, Dubai Financial Services Authority

Dr. Rhys Bollen

Dr. Dr. Rhys Bollen Senior Executive Leader, Digital Assets, Australian Securities and Investments Commission

Ian Lee

Ian Lee Head (AML/CFT Supervision), Monetary Authority of Singapore

Chris Brummer

Prof. Chris Brummer Founder, Georgetown Law and The Fintech Foundation
FSA Blockchain Roundtable

BCRT - B2, Kaikan, Kanda Myojin

Open

Wed, 5 Mar | 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM

Building Blocks of the Stable and Reliable Tokenization Ecosystem
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Alan Lim

Alan Lim Director & Head, Financial Infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence Office, Monetary Authority of Singapore

Daniel Lee

Daniel Lee Head of Web3, Banking Circle

Jason Allegrante

Jason Allegrante Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, Fireblocks

Jessica Renier

Jessica Renier Managing Director & Head of Digital Finance, Institute of International Finance (IIF)

Masashi Watanabe

Masashi Watanabe Managing Director, Deputy Head of Digital Strategy Division, MUFG Bank, Ltd.

Morten Bech

Morten Bech Centre Head - Switzerland, BIS Innovation Hub

Naoto Shimoda

Naoto Shimoda Deputy Director-General, Payment and Settlement Systems Department, Bank of Japan

Patrick Cheng

Patrick Cheng Lead Financial Officer, Treasury Financial Technology, The World Bank Treasury

Yuta Takanashi

Yuta Takanashi Member of Secretariat, Financial Stability Board

Austin Campbell

Prof. Austin Campbell Adjunct Professor, NYU Stern
Ryosuke Ushida

Ryosuke Ushida Chief Fintech Officer, Financial Services Agency of Japan
FSA Blockchain Roundtable

BCRT - B2, Kaikan, Kanda Myojin

Open

Wed, 5 Mar | 2:40 PM - 4:00 PM

Safeguarding the Crypto Ecosystem: Lessons from the ByBit Hack and the Imperative for Stronger Cybersecurity & AML/CFT Measures
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Daniel Lee

Daniel Lee Head of Web3, Banking Circle

Rex Zhang

Rex Zhang COO, OneInfinity

David Katz

David Katz Vice President for Strategy & Public Policy, Asia Pacific, Circle

Dea Markova

Dea Markova Director of Policy, Fireblocks

Angela Ang

Angela Ang Head of Policy and Strategic Partnerships, APAC, TRM Labs

Chengyi Ong

Chengyi Ong Head of Policy, APAC, Chainalysis

Adam Zarazinski

Adam Zarazinski Chief Executive Officer, Inca Digital

Angelina Kwan

Angelina Kwan Senior Advisor, IMC Asia Pacific

Jon Isaksen

Jon Isaksen Head of Policy, EMEA, Uniswap Labs

Bob Wardrop

Prof. Bob Wardrop Professor, University of Cambridge & Spin-out Founder, RegGenome
Ryosuke Ushida

Ryosuke Ushida Chief Fintech Officer, Financial Services Agency of Japan
FSA Blockchain Roundtable

BCRT - B2, Kaikan, Kanda Myojin

Open

Wed, 5 Mar | 4:10 PM - 5:30 PM

Web3 Development in Japan and Business Opportunities for International Players
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Haruo Narimoto

Haruo Narimoto Partner, TMI Associates

Yusuke Takezawa

Yusuke Takezawa Chief Strategy Officer, Progmat Inc

Kaya Kanamori

Kaya Kanamori Head of Business Planning Dept., Sony Bank

Yusuke Jindo

Yusuke Jindo CFO & Head of Validator Business, Animoca Brands Japan

Nao Kitazawa

Nao Kitazawa Venture Partner, Eight Roads Ventures Japan

Mark Medum Bundgaard

Mark Medum Bundgaard Chief Product Officer, Partisia

Matthew Van Niekerk

Matthew Van Niekerk Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, SettleMint

Shuhei Ochiai

Shuhei Ochiai General Manager, Toyota Financial Services Corporation & Toyota Blockchain Lab

Chiharu Kuroda

Chiharu Kuroda Regulatory Expert, KDDI

Roi Hirata

Roi Hirata Head of Japan, Ava Labs

Shota Matsuzawa

Shota Matsuzawa Co-founder, Managing Director, Decima Fund
Ryosuke Ushida

Ryosuke Ushida Chief Fintech Officer, Financial Services Agency of Japan