Speaking at Host Panel Discussions and More at "FIN/SUM2023" Hosted by Nikkei and Financial Services Agency
～Discussing the Convergence of web3 Technology and Finance, Including Stablecoin Possibilities, with Experts～
G.U.Technologies Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEOs: Takaaki Inaba, Hidekazu Kondo), which develops and provides web3 infrastructure, will speak at the host panel discussion, demo stage, and workshop at "FIN/SUM2023 ~ Fintech, the Era of 'Shin Individuals'" hosted by Nikkei Inc. and the Financial Services Agency, to be held from March 28th to 31st. This time, with the theme of convergence between web3 technology and finance, we will discuss the first regional bank's "proof-of-concept experiment toward stablecoin issuance" and the future of stablecoins with startup founders and representatives active at the forefront of web3 business, and corporate web3 personnel.
■ Our Speaking Schedule
1. Host Panel Discussion【March 30 (Thu) 15:40-16:30】
'Web3 Breakthrough! What is Needed to Realize It?'
Blockchain, the core technology of Web3, attracted attention with the advent of cryptocurrencies, but many companies hesitated to utilize it due to its instability. How should blockchain, aiming for a breakthrough under the new concept of Web3, be socially implemented? And what is needed to realize it? Startup founders and representatives active at the forefront of Web3 business will thoroughly discuss.
【Speakers】
Junichi Kanda (Member of the House of Representatives) Sota Watanabe (Astar Network Founder, Startale Labs CEO) Yuto Morikawa (Ginco, President and CEO) Hidekazu Kondo (Japan Open Chain Founder, Our Company's CTO)
Moderator:
Keiko Ogawa (EY Strategy and Consulting, Banking and Capital Markets Leader, Regtech Leader, Partner (CPA))
2. Panel Discussion【March 28 (Tue) 14:45-15:15】
'Toward a New Society Brought by web3 Technology: Co-Creative Business that Domestic Companies Are Working on "Now" with Japan Open Chain'
Finance and regional revitalization are areas where the impact of web3 technology is expected. Together with people from companies actually working on web3 business, what should we do "now" in anticipation of the new society brought by web3 technology? And what should we aim for in the future? We will hold a discussion that deepens the audience's understanding and appreciation of web3 technology.
【Speakers】
Makoto Nakano (NTT Communications Corporation, Platform Service Headquarters, Communication & Application Service Department, Second Service Division Manager) Fumihiko Kawamura (COGEA Inc., President and CEO) Sadanori Shibuya (Minna Bank, Service Design Group, Group Leader) Hidekazu Kondo (Japan Open Chain Founder, Our Company's CTO)
Moderator:
Takaaki Inaba (Japan Open Chain Founder, Our Company's CEO)
3. Demo Stage【March 31 (Fri) 12:00-12:30】
'Next-Generation Financial Business Created by "Stablecoins Compliant with Japanese Law" that Domestic Banks Aim to Issue on Japan Open Chain'
Using the stablecoin issuance system for financial institutions developed by our company on the fully Ethereum-compatible public blockchain "Japan Open Chain," we will announce our company's views on proof-of-concept experiments aiming to issue each bank's proprietary stablecoin with asset backing and compliance with Japan's new Payment Services Act, and the next-generation financial business opportunities that stablecoins hold.
【Speaker】
Takaaki Inaba (Japan Open Chain Founder, Our Company's CEO)
▼Related Press Release: Domestic Banks to Issue Stablecoins Compliant with Japanese Law on "Japan Open Chain" https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000083257.html
■ "FIN/SUM2023" Event Overview
Event Name: FIN/SUM2023
Date: March 28 (Tue) ~ March 31 (Fri)
Location: Marunouchi Building Hall (Marunouchi Building 7F), Marunouchi Building Conference Square (8F), 2-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Host: Nikkei Inc., Financial Services Agency
Official Site: https://www.finsum.jp/
Program: https://www.finsum.jp/program_day3.html