GFJ 2026
Side Events
By Invite Only
Date
6th March 2025
Time
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Venue
Kanda Myojin Shrine
Investor Hours - Where Innovation Meets Investment
'Investor Hours' is taking place at the Kanda Myojin Shrine as part of the GFTN Forum, Japan this year! Our mission is simple yet powerful: to encourage investors to invest and founders to secure capital. Join us to create connections, spark collaborations, and fuel your business (or investor) dreams.
By Invite Only
Date
6th March 2025
Time
2 - 5 PM
Venue
Investor's Lounge, Japan FinTech Fetsival
Investor Hours - Where Innovation Meets Investment
'Investor Hours' is taking place at the Investor's Lounge of the Japan FinTech Festival this year! Our mission is simple yet powerful: to encourage investors to invest and founders to secure capital. Join us to create connections, spark collaborations, and fuel your business (or investor) dreams.
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.
Open to all GJF 2026 pass holders
Date
24 February 2026
Time
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Venue
Bellesalle Tokyo-Nihonbashi
GFJ 2026
Opening Ceremony
Enjoy the official launch of Japan FinTech Week 2026, a premiere gathering co-hosted by the Financial Services Agency (FSA) and CoinDesk.
This opening ceremony marks the start of a ten-day showcase of Japan’s growing influence as a global hub for AI, blockchain, and digital assets. It’s a unique chance to hear directly from regulatory leaders and global media voices about the strategic vision for the year ahead and the new financial ecosystems being built here.
Join us to kick off a week of high-level dialogue and discovery across the Japan-Global corridor.
Registered Participants Only
Date
25 February 2026
Time
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue
Otemachi Bldg Rooftop "SKY LAB"
GFJ 2026
Tokyo Rooftop Night
Organised by FINOLAB, Japan Fintech Association and GFTN
GFJ 2026 Tokyo Rooftop Night lights up the city with an unforgettable evening of fintech energy, ideas, and connections high above the Tokyo skyline.
Organized by FINOLAB, the Japan Fintech Association, and GFTN, this rooftop networking night brings together global leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across the fintech ecosystem in a vibrant, relaxed atmosphere.
Spark new conversations, strengthen partnerships, and be part of the buzz—register now to secure your spot, as capacity is limited.
*All registered guests will be required to present your GFTN Forum, Japan pass for access to the venue.
Pre-Registration Required
Date
24 February 2026
Time
11:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Venue
JP Tower Hall & Conference
GFJ 2026
Future of Digital Money - Opening Session
By n.avenue and NADA NEWS
Digital currencies are poised to fundamentally transform our economic system.
Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), cryptoassets, and stablecoins—
the intersection of these technologies is shaping important discussions that will shape the future of finance.
This conference will bring together leading experts from Japan and abroad
to delve deeply into the possibilities and challenges that digital currencies bring.