Themes 2025

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.

The new financial corridor

Japan’s evolving role as a financial hub in Asia and the Global stage within rapidly changing geopolitics

Next gen transactions

How is the payments landscape evolving from B2C to B2B, both domestically and cross-border?

Blueprint for digital assets

How is regulation impacting new financial products and services, from stablecoins to tokenized real-world assets, in our daily lives?

Asset management &

capital markets

As the world's third-largest economy, how can Japan expand its role in asset management, capital markets, and transaction flows with other financial hubs

Roadmap for AI and quantum computing

What are the latest developments and leaders in Japan, and how can they impact the bottom line and reshape financial services?

Hyper scaling the start-up ecosystem

Advancing Japan’s goal to lead in finance, deep tech, and innovation by boosting start-ups, foreign investment, and talent growth

Sunday

02 March

Monday

03 March

Tuesday

04 March

Wednesday

05 March

Thursday

06 March

The Founders Peak

Tokyo Rooftop Night @ SKY LAB

FinoPitch Awards

JFSA Blockchain Roundtable

Bellesalle Tokyo Nihonbashi

Main Stage: Expert Dialogue

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

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.

Main Stage, B2F, BelleSalle

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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.

Festival Stage, 2F, EDOCCO, Kanda Myojin

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Closed Door Dialogue

Public Private Sector

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

Roundtable Room 2, 5F, BelleSalle

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GFTN Insights^TM[Chatham House Roundtables]

Purpose-Driven Dialogue Under Chatham House Rules
Drive Tangible Outcomes

Roundtable Room 2, 5F, BelleSalle

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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!

Kanda Myojin Shrine

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GFTN Global Premium Lounge

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.

Bellesalle Tokyo-Nihonbashi, Tokyo

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Fintech Expo

Bellesalle Tokyo-Nihonbashi, Tokyo

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Workshops / Innovation Tours / 1-1 Meetings / Executive & Speaker Lounge / Official Side Events

GFTN VIP Reception

Bellesalle Tokyo-Nihonbashi, Tokyo

Izakaya Night

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 2025!

Festival Stage, 2F, EDOCCO, Kanda Myojin

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The Founders ROCK^TM

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 2025!

Festival Stage, 2F, EDOCCO, Kanda Myojin

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International Delegations’ Receptions and Community Partner Events