TEAMZ Summit 2025 Official Agenda Announced – Key Sessions on the Future of Web3 & AI Confirmed

TEAMZ Summit 2025 Agenda Unveiled: Web3 AI Trends and Insights

The official agenda for TEAMZ Summit 2025, taking place on April 16-17, 2025, at Toranomon Hills International Forum, has been released. As Japan's largest Web3 & AI conference, this event will bring together government officials, major corporations, startups, investors, developers, and the Web3 community to discuss the future of next-generation technologies.

This article highlights must-attend sessions and speakers.

April 16, 2025

11:00-12:00 The New Economic System and Social Future Created by Web3 & AI
Industry leaders will discuss the new economic system enabled by the convergence of AI and blockchain, with an in-depth look at Japan’s Web3 policies and corporate initiatives.

Speakers

Takuya Hirai (Liberal Democratic Party Public Relations Headquarters Chief, Digital Society Promotion Headquarters Chief)
Yuzo Kano (bitFlyer CEO)
Genki Oda (Chairman, Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association (JVCEA), Executive Officer, SBI Holdings)
Yusuke Otsuka (Executive Officer CBDO, Coincheck, Inc.)
Jun Watanabe (Chairman, SONY BLOCK SOLUTIONS LABS PTE.LTD.)

13:15-13:45 The Frontline of Web3 & AI Investment – Opportunities and Challenges in Next-Gen Technology
This session will explore investment trends in Web 3 & AI, key characteristics of projects that attract investors, and insights from leading VCs and startup founders driving technological innovation.

Speakers

James Wo (Founder & CEO, DFG)

Ryo Umezawa (Head of New Business Development & Overseas M&A, VECTOR)
Aly Madhavji (Managing Partner, Blockchain Founders Fund)
Akio Tanaka (Partner, Infinity Ventures Crypto)
Lloyd Lee (CEO, HYPERITHM)

April 17, 2025

10:45-11:15 Strategies of Major Corporations for the Future of Web3 – Adoption and Challenges
How are major corporations shaping their Web 3 strategies? This panel will explore blockchain and AI-driven new business models and the talent recruitment challenges companies face in this space.

Speakers

Kano Kanamori (Customer Experience and CX Strategy Promotion, Sony Bank)

Shunpei Tatebayashi (Web3 Promotion Director, KDDI Corporation)
Takuma Murata (Web 3 Business Development Officer, GREE Holdings)
Yasuhiro Sasaki (CIO & Executive Officer, Rakuten Wallet)
Akira Masuzawa (Advanced Content Business Co-Director, TV ASAHI)

13:00-13:45 The Future of Stablecoins in Japan and Global Competitiveness
This panel will explore the current regulatory landscape for stablecoins in Japan, their competitiveness in the global market, and how financial institutions and stablecoin-related companies are approaching this evolving sector.

Speakers

Hideki Ikeda (Executive Officer CTO, SBI VC TRADE)

Yoshio Mikado (President, Osaka Digital Exchange)
Ken Kodama (Group CEO, EMURGO)
Yosuke Shiraishi (Co-Founder, DECIMA Fund / Vice Chairman, JCBA)
Kentaro Nakamura (CEO, GMO-Z.COM TRUST COMPANY, INC.)
Gen Adachi (CFO, Netstars, Inc.)

15:00-16:00 The New Economic System and Social Future Created by Web 3 & AI
Politicians, business leaders, and investors will discuss the potential of Web 3 and AI, how technological innovations will reshape society, and their impact on Japan’s economic growth.

Speakers

Hideto Kawasaki (Parliamentary Vice Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications, Liberal Democratic Party)

Toru Hashimoto (Former Governor of Osaka, Former Mayor of Osaka)
Takafumi Horie (Entrepreneur)
Yuta Misaki (Entrepreneur, Influencer)
Hironobu Kunimitsu (CEO, Financie)

16:00-16:45 Japan’s Position in the Global Web 3 & AI Competition – Policies and Support Strategies
This panel will explore Japan’s role in the international Web 3 and AI landscape, discussing government policies, regulatory measures, and corporate initiatives to enhance Japan’s competitiveness.

Speakers

Yuichiro Tamaki (Representative of the Democratic Party for the People, Member of the House of Representatives)

Genki Oda (Chairman, Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association (JVCEA), Executive Officer, SBI Holdings)
Yusuke Shitara (Editor-in-Chief, Atarashii Keizai)

TEAMZ Summit 2025 is not only a premier venue for learning about the latest Web 3 and AI developments but also an unparalleled opportunity to network directly with industry leaders from Japan and around the world. Gain insights into cutting-edge technologies, regulatory trends, and business opportunities.

Event Dates: April 16-17, 2025

Venue: Toranomon Hills International Forum, Tokyo

Ticket Purchase: https://web3.teamz.co.jp/tickets-list-2025
Summit Agenda Details
April 16 Agenda: https://web3.teamz.co.jp/teamz-summit-2025-agenda-april-16
April 17 Agenda: https://web3.teamz.co.jp/teamz-summit-2025-agenda-april-17

Let’s shape the future of Web3 & AI together!