■ Position [House of Representatives] National Basic Policy Committee Member [Parliamentarians' League] Parliamentarians' Meeting Adviser Maritime Promotion Federation Vice Chairman United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Parliamentarians' League Secretary General Supporting Athletics Federation Secretary General Bicycle Utilization Promotion Parliamentarians' Federation Vice Chairman Jogging Marathon Promotion Parliamentarians' Federation Vice Chairman ■Date of birth Showa 445/1, 55 years old ■ Electoral district Kagawa 2 [Takamatsu City (formerly Kokubunji Town) Former Kagawa Town・Old Konan Town・Old Shionoe Town・Old Mure Town・Old Aji Town), Marugame City (former Ayauta Town・Old Iiyama Town), Sakaide City, Sanuki City, Higashikagawa City, Kida County, Ayauta-gun] ■Career Born in Showa 44 (1969) as the eldest son of a part-time farmer in Sanuki-shi (formerly Samukawa-cho) in Showa 63 (1988), graduated from Takamatsu High School (formerly Samukawa-cho), graduated from the University of Tokyo School of Law in Heisei 5 (1993), and joined the Ministry of Finance in the same year *1 Heisei 9 (1997) Harvard University Graduate School ( Kennedy School) completed Heisei 17 (2005) and retired from the Ministry of Finance and ran for the 44th House of Representatives election. After getting 70,177 votes but losing for 4 years as a ronin, he got 109,863 votes in the 45th House of Representatives election, got 79,153 votes in the Heisei 24 (2012) 46th House of Representatives election, won the 2nd term, got 78,797 votes in the Heisei 26 (2014) 47th House of Representatives election, and ran for the 3rd term in the Heisei 28 (2016) Democratic Progressive Party representative election. He was appointed acting secretary general of the party, obtained 82,345 votes in the 48th House of Representatives election in Heisei 29 (2017) and was elected for the 4th term (officially approved by the Party of Hope, Kagawa District 2) and ran for the Party of Hope co-representative election. Representative of the Party of Hope (November-) Heisei 30 (2018) National Democratic Party Co-Representative (May-September) National Democratic Party Representative (September ~) The New National Democratic Party was established through the Reiwa 2 (2020) branch party and became the representative (September) (September), obtained 94,530 votes in the 49th House of Representatives election in the Reiwa 3 (2021) 49th House of Representatives election and was elected for the 5th term 2024.11.11 (1) as of 2024.11.11 August Ministry of Finance (currently Ministry of Finance) employed 1997/7 to 1999/6 seconded to Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Middle East Division 1) 20007/2001/6 Financial Services Agency Securities and Exchange Supervisory Committee 2001/7 to 2002/6 National Tax Agency Osaka National Tax Bureau General Affairs Section Chief 2002/7 to 2005/6 (Secretary Specialist in Charge of Special Missions) 2005/7 to 2005/8, Chief Audit Bureau, Ministry of Finance

Born in 1958 in Takamatsu, Kagawa. Graduated from Sophia University, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Department of English. After working as president and representative director of Dentsu Inc., Nishinihon Broadcasting Corporation, etc., he was elected for the first time in the 42nd House of Representatives election in 2000. Since then, he has been elected 9 times in a row. He has successively held positions such as Liberal Democratic Party Economy, Industry, and General Affairs Department Chairman, Political Affairs Research Committee Vice Chairman, Cabinet Office (in charge of IT) Minister Parliamentary Vice-Minister, Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Cabinet Standing Committee Chairman, etc., and led the Liberal Democratic Party's IT policy as the chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party IT Strategy and Special Mission Committee. Minister in charge of IT and Minister in charge of special missions (science and technology/intellectual property strategy/Cool Japan strategy/space policy) were appointed in the 4th Abe Remodeling Cabinet in Heisei 30/10. Minister in charge of digital reform took office in the Suga Cabinet in Reiwa 2. The first Minister of Digital Affairs took office in Reiwa 3. Currently, Liberal Democratic Party Public Relations Division Director and Digital Society Promotion Division Manager.

Member of the House of Councilors (National Proportional District), Chairman of the House of Councilors Financial Research Committee, Vice Chairman of the Party Tax System Research Committee, Former Minister in Charge of Special Missions (Regional Revitalization, Community/People/Job Creation, Regulatory Reform, Gender Equality, Female Participation) Former General Affairs and Political Affairs Officer/Economic and Industrial Political Affairs Officer/Liberal Democratic Party Political Affairs Chairman (in charge of economy, industry, environment, national land resilience, Olympics and Paralympics), Deputy Chairman of the House of Councilors Political Affairs Committee, graduated from the Ministry of Finance in 82 Entered the province. Hiroshima National Taxation Bureau Kaita Tax Office Chief (West Japan's first female tax office chief), International Finance Bureau Assistant Manager (G7 delegation), Accounting Office Supervisor (first female), etc., and was elected for the first time in the 2005 44th House of Representatives election. Elected in 2010, 2016, and 2022 upper house elections (national proportional district).

Born in Iga City, Mie Prefecture in 1981. Graduated from Hosei University Faculty of Economics. Joined NTT DOCOMO in 2006, and after retiring in 2015, he was elected for the first time in the 49th House of Representatives election in 2021 after working as a secretary for his father Kawasaki Jiro. Currently in his second term. He successively held positions such as Deputy Secretary General of the Digital Society Promotion Headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party, Secretary General of the Digital Society Promotion Headquarters Web3PT, Secretary General of the Digital Human Resource Development PT, Deputy Secretary General of the Information and Communication Strategy Research Committee, and Deputy Director of the Internet Media Bureau of the Public Relations Division. From 2024/11, he will serve as Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications (current position).

He became the governor of Osaka at age 38, then successively held positions such as the mayor of Osaka and representative of national political parties. He retired from the political world in December 2015, and is currently active in various fields such as appearing on TV programs, giving lectures, and writing activities. Born in 1969 in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Graduated from Osaka Prefectural Kitano High School Graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Political Science and Economics Registered as a lawyer in 1997 Hashita Sogo Law Office opened in 1998 In 2008, he became the 52nd (17th elected) governor of Osaka Prefecture (38 years old at the time) He was selected as one of the Young Global Leaders at the 2009 World Economic Forum (Davos Meeting). The regional political party Osaka Restoration Association was established in 2010 (a national political party, the Japan Restoration Association was established in 2012) He became the 19th mayor of Osaka in 2011. It was the first time in history that an experienced governor took office as a government mayor. 2015 Osaka mayor's term expires and retires from the political world The family consists of a wife and seven children (3 sons, 4 daughters)

Justin Waldron is Founding Contributor of Open Game Protocol (formerly Gemz) enables play to earn for any token, in any game, anywhere. Also the co-founder and president of Playco, which is based in Tokyo. He is an active angel investor in over 60 companies, and previously co-founded Zynga, a unicorn company based in San Francisco. In 2021, He was named one of Business Insider's Top 100 Seed Investors.

Sam Elfarra is a Community Spokesperson at the TRON DAO, bringing over seven years of experience in the cryptocurrency industry. Known for his strategic vision and hands-on leadership, Sam has played a pivotal role in expanding TRON's impact by driving ecosystem development with industry leaders and leading effective initiatives. Sam's contribution extends to mentoring the next generation of innovators through the TRON Builder Tour, where he has engaged with renowned institutions such as Harvard, Princeton, MIT, Columbia, Northeastern, and UCI. His dedication to fostering growth and collaborations within the blockchain space is evident through his efforts to seamlessly integrate TRON's technology with established organizations, reinforcing his reputation as a key advocate for decentralized technology and community-driven progress.

Born on 1972/10/29 in Fukuoka. businessman. Founder of SNS Media & Consulting Co., Ltd. Currently, they are active in various fields such as rocket development, application production, and educating people about preventive medicine as a preventive medicine promotion association. The membership-based online salon “Horie Takafumi Innovation University (HIU)” is developing a variety of projects with close to 700 members. http://salon.horiemon.com The book “If You Spend Money, Use It for Your Body.” “CHATGPT vs. “People Who Work Without a Future,” “2035 Nippon Horiemon's Complete Future Predictions 10 Years from Now,” etc.

Japan Blockchain Association (JBA) Representative Director bitFlyer Blockchain Co., Ltd. Representative Director Goldman Sachs Securities Co., Ltd. and others, he co-founded bitFlyer Co., Ltd. in 2014/1. Since bitFlyer was founded, it has made efforts to make recommendations on domestic law revisions and formulate self-regulation rules, etc., and has successively served as CEO of bitFlyer USA, Inc. which is a crypto asset (virtual currency) exchange company and chairman of bitFlyer EUROPE S.A., contributing to the development of the crypto asset (virtual currency) exchange industry from a global perspective. Currently, in addition to serving as the representative director of bitFlyer Blockchain Co., Ltd., which was established in 2019/5, he also serves as representative director of the Japan Blockchain Association (JBA), general incorporated association Metaverse Japan advisor, ISO/TC307 National Deliberation Committee representative committee member, and Ministry of Defense opinion leader. They also attended the 2018 G7 Employment Innovation Ministerial Meeting, the 2019 G20/V20 VASP Summit, and the Public-Private Data Utilization Promotion Basic Plan Executive Committee hosted by the Cabinet Secretariat, etc. as experts, and are working ambitiously for the development of the web3 industry.

Joined Sonnet Entertainment Co., Ltd. (currently Sony Network Communications Co., Ltd.) in 2011. After working as the company's representative director, he has been in his current position since 2023. He also serves as Sony Group Corporation Advanced Infrastructure Business Exploration Division Manager. He has over 20 years of experience in launching and expanding a wide range of new businesses, and is currently working hard to explore new businesses in the Web3 business infrastructure field within the Sony Group. Sony Network Communications Labs Pte. Ltd. (currently: Sony Block Solutions Labs Pte. Ltd,) was established to lead the development of the blockchain “Soneium.”

Born in 1974. After graduating from Santa Monica College in the US, he joined At Movie Co., Ltd. in 2004. In the same year, he took office as a director and was in charge of producing movies and TV dramas and launching new businesses. Gumi Co., Ltd. was established in 2007 and assumed the position of President and CEO. He retired from the company in 2021 and became the representative director and CEO of Financier Co., Ltd., which was co-founded in 2019 with ThirdVerse Co., Ltd. in the same year. His book is “Metaverse and Web3” (MDN Corporation).

Mr. Genki Oda is an entrepreneur, investor, and business revitalization expert who serves as the representative director (chairman) of the Japan Crypto Asset Traders Association (JVCEA), the managing executive officer of SBI Holdings, and the representative director of Bitpoint Japan Co., Ltd. Since establishing my own company in 2001, I have set up various businesses. In 2016, he founded the cryptocurrency exchange Bitpoint and became its CEO. In 2019, he was selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.

Graduated from Waseda University Graduate School and obtained a master's degree in physics. Responsible for sales, business strategy, and development design for B2B IT solutions at Nexway Co., Ltd. Joined RejuPress Co., Ltd. (company name changed to Coincheck Co., Ltd. from 2017/4). He took office as a director in 2014/2. In 2018/4, Coincheck Co., Ltd. became a subsidiary of Monex Group Co., Ltd., and at the same time, he took office as an executive officer and oversaw marketing and business development. After serving as an executive officer in 2021/4, he became an executive officer and Web3cloud business division manager from 2023/9. He is in charge of the Web3Cloud business, starting with the embedded crypto asset purchase service “Coincheck OnRamp.” He took office as CBDO Executive Officer in 2024/9. *CBDO (Chief Business Development Officer): Chief Business Development Officer

When I was 18, I started a business with a single computer and established Media Hearts Co., Ltd. (currently Fabius Co., Ltd.). “Refreshing Fruit Aojiru” has become a blockbuster product with a cumulative total of 130 million units, and annual sales have exceeded 13 billion yen. Currently, it has invested in more than 10 companies as investors, and cumulative sales have exceeded 120 billion yen.

Graduated from Kyoto University Graduate School of Engineering and joined Sony Corporation in the same year. Engaged in product design and development, product planning, and marketing work. After that, I launched a new fintech business with internet securities, and experienced customer experience, CX strategy promotion, etc. Joined Sony Bank in 2022, and currently promotes new business planning related to Web3 as Sony Bank DX Business Planning Manager, and also works for SNFT Corporation.

Graduated from Keio University and worked at NTT Communications and Dell EMC to support Digital Transformation for enterprise companies. After that, worked at web3 startup Hash Palette, and then joined Sony Bank Inc. in 2023. Planned and promoted several web3 activities as Product Marketing Planner in DX Business Planning Dept.

A passionate leader driving blockchain and fintech innovation, she brings extensive business experience in both crypto and traditional finance. Most recently, she was VP, Strategic Initiatives at Ripple, and led key functions including corporate strategy, business operations and joint venture partnerships over the 8 years she spent at the firm. Also, as an adjunct professor at Kyoto University, she gives lectures on blockchain and co-founded the Blockchain Research Center to drive industry-academia collaboration in blockchain research. In 2021, she was honored by the San Francisco Business Times as one of the “Most Influential Women in the Bay Area Business.” Emi has an MBA from Harvard Business School and also holds a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) charter.

Under Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko, the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly continues to appeal for the use of blockchain technology and the promotion of Web3, and realizes support for issuing security tokens and support for Web3 related startups. In 2024/1, an event hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, XR/Metaverse Contents Business World will be held for the first time, and businesses in new fields, including Web3 and AI, will be greatly promoted. At the global event SUSHI Tech TOKYO 2024, which will be held in the Bay Area from 4/27 to 5/26, the Tokyo Assembly proposed and realized the grant of SushiTech NFTs to commemorate visitors. It will be the first time an NFT will be issued at a major event in Tokyo. In addition, in particular, it supports food, arts and culture, entertainment, art, nighttime economy, startups, Web3, X R, metaverse, AI, e-sports, femtech, egg freezing, fashion, movies, coastal subcenter development, etc., and is implementing policies.

John Kojiro Moriwaka, widely known as Crazy John, is a multi-faceted Japanese entrepreneur, columnist, visiting professor, public speaker, rapper, and painter — your trusted partner in innovation. ​As the CEO of Silicon Valley Ventures, he empowers high-growth startups, global corporations, venture capital firms (VCs & CVCs), accelerators, universities, and government agencies worldwide. ​He also serves as an advisor to CVVC, a leading Web3 venture capital firm based in Switzerland and Africa, and as a director of GOLFIN, an innovative Web3/AI-powered golf game platform.

Jun Du is active as ABCDE's co-founder and managing partner. Leading up to the establishment of ABCDE, Jun founded Jinse Finance, the largest crypto media in Asia, and co-founded ChainUP, one of the world's leading blockchain SaaS companies. He was also a co-founder and chairman of Huobi, one of the world's leading crypto exchanges.

James Wo is an experienced entrepreneur and investor in the digital assets space who founded DFG in 2015, where he oversees over $1 billion in assets under management. He is an early investor in companies like Ledger, Coinlist, Circle, and ChainSafe. James is also an early investor and supporter of Polkadot and Kusama Network. In addition, he contributes substantially to the ecosystem through capital allocation, donations, and actively supporting the Parachain Auctions.

Tony Gu is a general partner at NGC Ventures. Prior to founding NGC Ventures, he was a general partner at Rhodium Capital, a cross-border buyout advisory firm. Tony focuses on large-scale buyout deals in North Asian countries and has completed multiple deals in the technology, financial services, and consumer sectors, with a total transaction value of over $1 billion.

Ciara Sun is the founder and managing partner of C² Ventures and has invested over $1.5 million to date, focusing on helping developers build and scale the next generation of Web3 applications. Prior to founding C² Ventures, he was the vice president of Huobi Group, leading global business development, global markets, institutional investor divisions, partnerships, blockchain project listing, incubation, and investment divisions. Ciara has been invited to various global events as a leading female leader in the blockchain field, and her 200,000 Twitter followers have coined the phrase “Asian Female Global Crypto Leader.” She is also a strong advocate for gender equality and founded the NGO Women Who Crypto.

HashPort Co., Ltd. was founded in 2018. We provide consulting systems to major domestic crypto asset exchanges. After that, HashPalette Co., Ltd. was founded in 2020 as a subsidiary in the NFT field. In addition to successfully completing the first IEO (fund raising with crypto assets approved by the authorities) in Japan, the company also operates an NFT ecosystem starting with Japan's largest NFT marketplace and NFT game studio.

Ken Kodama began his career as a certified financial planner providing financial planning services to clients. During this period, he began his research on digital assets and cryptocurrencies. After becoming convinced of its enormous influence on traditional industries, he completely switched to the blockchain industry in 2014. Ken Kodama launched the Cardano blockchain with Charles Hoskinson in 2015 and became one of Cardano's early co-founders. And in 2015, we founded EMURGO to focus on commercial development of the Cardano ecosystem. Since then, Ken Kodama has led EMURGO's rapid global expansion, launched EMURGO academies in India and Indonesia, trained developers who are ambitious to build Web3 applications on Cardano, and developed Cardano's first official light wallet “Yoroi Wallet” in 2018 to prepare for Cardano's Web3 era.

Ali Madhavji is the managing partner of Blockchain Founders Fund, which invests in top startups and builds businesses. It is also a limited partner of Loyal VC and Draper Goren Holm. Ally is consulting organizations such as INSEAD and the United Nations on solutions for poverty alleviation using emerging technologies. He has served as an INSEAD Senior Blockchain Fellow and is recognized as a global leader in the “Blockchain 100.” An internationally acclaimed author, he has published 3 books and written columns for major Web3 related publications. He is a member of the board of directors of Soluna Holdings (NASDAQ: SLNH) and a member of many advisory boards, including the University of Toronto Council, which manages a $2.5 billion budget. He also serves as a mentor for the elite accelerator programs “Orbit Startups” and “Mobile Only Accelerator (MOX),” which manage assets of 1.5B dollars or more operated by SOSV. As an educational background, I have a master's degree in Global Affairs from Tsinghua University as a Schwartzman Schwartzman Schwarzman Scholar, a master's degree in business administration from INSEAD (Singapore and France), and a bachelor's degree in commerce with honors from the University of Toronto.

Joined KDDI Corporation in 2006. Since 2012, he has been involved in the venture support program KDDI∞ Labo, venture investment funds, and KDDI Open Innovation Fund, and is mainly responsible for investments and alliances in the sports, entertainment, and XR areas. He has been in current position since 2023/4.

After graduating from Tokyo University of Science Graduate School, he joined Rakuten Group Co., Ltd. in 2017 after working at an IT company. Since 2017/9, he has been in charge of IT Division Manager at Rakuten Securities Co., Ltd., Deputy General Manager of Fintech Division since 2018/2, and CIO and Executive Officer at Rakuten Wallet Co., Ltd. since 2018/9. He serves as the representative director of the JPCrypto-ISAC Association and the chairman of the Security Systems Division of the Japan Crypto Asset Business Association.

Joined Recruit Co., Ltd. in 2007. After experiencing multiple new business development, he joined Coincheck Co., Ltd. in 2018. It mainly oversees departments in charge of new business development, new handling of crypto assets, and external relations with industry groups, etc. Since 2020, as an executive officer, he has created new businesses such as the first Japanese crypto asset exchange NFT marketplace and Japan's first IEO. He became the representative director of Coincheck Technologies in 2021 and the managing executive officer of Coincheck in 2022/6. As a business manager in the Web3 domain, he leads the NFT business, metaverse business, etc. Under the partnership that the company and Animoca Brands signed in 2020, they are also involved in the Japanese expansion of “The Sandbox” and “Otherside.” Currently, he serves as an advisor for the Japan Crypto Asset Business Association (JCBA), the Shibuya-ku startup ecosystem, the web3 project “OASIS”, and LIFULL Co., Ltd. His books include “Textbook of NFT” and “Non-Fungibble Me” (Asahi Shimbun Publishing).

He built up a corporate finance base at Aozora Bank and engaged in a wide range of venture investments and acquisition investments at ITX (formerly Nissho Iwai IT Business Investment Company). He was seconded from a bank to a venture to work on a large LED display installation project in Shibuya. After that, he was involved in the management of IT companies, etc. after the acquisition, and was equipped with knowledge in both finance and business company management. 2019 to 2020 Bitpoint Japan ICO Business Manager/COO (Japan Crypto Asset Business Association (JCBA) ICO/STO Section Chairman) has been engaged in the first corporate bonds and real estate STO projects at SBI Securities since 2020, and has been the representative director since the establishment of Osaka Digital Exchange in 2021.

Joined Mitsubishi UFJ Trust Bank in 2010. After working in corporate sales, business planning, and IT planning, the FinTech Promotion Office was established in 2016, and the first person in charge of planning and promoting the digital strategy of Mitsubishi UFJ Trust Bank. As a “serial in-house entrepreneur (serial in-house entrepreneur),” he will launch an information bank platform “Dprime,” a digital securities platform “Progmat,” a stablecoin platform “Progmat Coin,” a functional NFT platform “Progmat UT,” and a “digital asset co-creation consortium” where many organizations are members. In 2022, it was announced that the digital asset infrastructure business would become an independent company through investment from multiple financial institutions, exchanges, and software companies, and became the representative from the establishment in 2023/10. 8 patent registrations.

2023 Japan Blockchain Week media partner and NFTokyo gold sponsor. Web3 products were also announced at Token 2049 Singapore. Joined Doricom Co., Ltd. as an engineer in 2007 and is a development manager for advertising products. Director and COO of JV Frenzo Co., Ltd. between Mixi Co., Ltd. and Hakuhodo DY MP Co., Ltd. in 2011. Before and after that, he was in charge of startup collaboration, data marketing, and global marketing at Hakuhodo DY MP Co., Ltd. Since 2019, he has been working in the Advanced Content Business Group at the Internet of Television Station in his current position. 17 years of new business development.

Joanna has been involved in investing in blockchain technology and digital assets over the past 5 years and has invested in over 150 projects. He has sharp business acumen and excellent business negotiation skills, and before joining JSquare, he managed DFG's crypto loans and liquidity mining business as CFG's CIO, participated in $DOT investment negotiations, led the establishment of the Polkadot ecosystem fund, and brought hundreds of millions of dollars in investment and business revenue to the company. Joanna continues to invest and provide strategic advisory on top projects at every stage.

Joined GREE in 2010 after working as a security software manufacturer. After developing game and VR businesses, he became an executive officer at a game business subsidiary. Joined the Singaporean subsidiary BLRD in 2022, invested in it, and was in charge of the validation business.

Shawn is an entrepreneur turned investor and advisor with over a decade of experience in venture investments, strategy, and zero-to-one management. As General Partner at TRIVE Digital, Shawn focuses on game-changing investments in Web3 and AI. He is also an advisor with TZ APAC (Tezos' Web3 ecosystem builder), a mentor with Next Challenge Foundation (Seoul-based global accelerator), and a recognized Global Expert by Blockchain Founders Fund.

Tobias Bauer is a partner of Blockchain Founders Fund, which invests in top tier startups and builds ventures. He is a startup mentor for 500 Startups, APX, PlugandPlay, NUMA New York, and Alchemist Accelerator, and is a venture partner of Republic. He worked on the investment team at Chin Accelerator, a global elite accelerator program run by SOSV in China, and managed over $907M of AUM. Additionally, he worked for the German government in Thailand and helped students build professional careers as a co-organizer of the NSTF Career Fair, which attracted 1.1 million visitors. In the past, I have lived in 15 cities in 9 countries and am fluent in Chinese, English, and German. Tobias has earned a Master of Management + CEMS Master of Management from the National University of Singapore and Tsinghua University with honors, and a bachelor's degree in management and law from the Innsbruck Management Center and Southwest University of Finance and Economics.

Sophia is the head of the venture division of GSG, a leading crypto asset management firm based in Singapore with over $200 million in asset management. In this role, she oversees early-stage venture investment and advisory services for companies. With a background in technology, Sophia has been engaged in business digitalization and building new ventures for over 10 years. She is passionate about supporting promising entrepreneurs of the future and strengthening the power of unrepresented groups. In her spare time, she enjoys giving back to her community and supporting causes that matter to her. She is an active mentor and advisor to promising entrepreneurs and is committed to empowering others to use her skills and expertise to achieve their goals. Sophia's education includes a bachelor's degree from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and an MBA from Columbia Business School. Her combination of technology and business expertise is why she excels in the field of crypto investments and is highly regarded for her strategic insight and investment acumen.

Akio Tanaka is a partner of Infinity Ventures Crypto (IVC), the most active cryptocurrency venture investment company in Asia, and is also a founding partner of Headline Asia, a leading Asian venture capital company. Previously, he was responsible for Adobe's venture investment program in the Asian region, and was responsible for Adobe's corporate venture investments in China, Japan, and India. Prior to joining Adobe, I worked as the CTO of Macromedia Japan as a member of the local management team, and also worked as a technology advisor to the CEO of Macromedia Corporation.

I sold the apparel company I founded when I was a student in 2015. From the same period, he mainly expanded his interests and activities into the Bitcoin blockchain area. HashHub was founded in 2018 to develop lending services and research services representative of the industry. Group participation in the form of transferring shares to SBI Holdings in 2023. Zero-zero business development and investment and trading that do not limit asset classes are my life's work.

Lloyd is the founder and CEO of HyperThm, a prominent digital asset financial services provider with headquarters in Tokyo and Seoul. The company has received strong backup from well-known investors such as Hashed, Coinbase, Samsung, Kakao, and Wemed. Hyperithm's asset management division specializes in algorithmic/high-frequency trading (HFT) -based market neutrality strategies for institutional investors and high-value asset holders. Also, as an advocate of the Web3 ecosystem, we support them through venture investments in emerging teams. Lloyd started his first startup at age 17 and has since started multiple projects, such as Bamboo Forest. In 2017, I discovered cryptocurrency as a more cost-effective method and moved to Japan to join a Japanese family office. The following year, they co-founded Hyperithm with a former Morgan Stanley investment banker, aiming to become a “digital asset gateway for institutions.” Lloyd graduated from Seoul National University, was selected for the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list in 2022, and is passionate about scuba diving.

After graduating from Waseda University School of Law, he worked at the Tokyo Financial Exchange and was involved in corporate sales of derivatives products and negotiations with authorities regarding rule revisions. After that, I participated in multiple cryptocurrency projects for 5 years as a compliance officer at cryptocurrency exchanges with Japanese licenses, including FXCoin. I joined HyperthM as CSO in 2022. Hyperithm is a private digital asset manager based in Tokyo and Seoul, targeting institutional investors and high-end individual investors. In April 2022, we launched a Web3 fund to invest in seed round projects in the Web3 industry. We have invested in around 50 projects so far.

Born in Shanghai. He invests in Japanese startups and works as a financial advisor for Chinese VC. Joined Skyland Ventures as venture partner CSO from 2019/4, and is currently the GP. Graduated from Kyoto University Faculty of Economics (1998); completed doctoral program at Nagoya University School of Business Administration (2002) Major investment results include Taiko (zkEVM), Go Plus (Wallet Security API), Wallchain (MEV Solution), and NFT Go (Analytics)

Nexus one's CEO and Chief Information Officer, Seoul-based cryptocurrency venture capital founded in 2018, with a portfolio of over 30 years

Mr. Asal, who has a background in computer engineering, entered the blockchain industry in 2017 and began his career as a technical analyst for project due diligence at investment institutions such as hedge funds and venture capital firms. After that, after working in various positions with service providers and startups, Asal joined the founding team of Blocklogica Labs. The company is responsible for supporting the growth, incubation, and funding of top Web3 projects.

SBI VC Trade (Crypto Analyst/New Business Strategy Officer) /SBI Holdings Digital Space Office Deputy Manager Utilizing experience in securities management at financial institutions and research and analysis at domestic think tanks, the crypto asset market is analyzed starting with on-chain data, and in addition to disseminating information to Twitter, the crypto asset market is explained in newspapers, magazines, etc.

He took a leave of absence from Stanford University and worked as a Cirque du Soleil performer for about 2 years from 2014 to 17. After graduation, he worked at Microsoft as a government cybersecurity engineer. In August 21, he co-founded Webacy, a digital asset asset succession platform. Webacy is an infrastructure enterprise that provides smart contracts with conditional transfers (a mechanism for transferring access rights to digital assets based on fixed conditions on a blockchain). SF headquarters. Maika was also selected as 30 under 30 by Forbes.

Mr. Herrick Penn is known as a blockchain industry veteran, led the largest EOS community node “EOS Gravity,” and is highly regarded as a leader who promoted the spread of EOS globally. His successful community marketing strategy led to the development of the pioneering community app “Lichang,” similar to Mirror and Galxe, which attracted 800,000 users at its peak. The platform seamlessly connected users with high-profile projects such as Casper Labs, Oasis Network, and projects within the Polkadot ecosystem. Utilizing his expertise in community development and project development, Mr. Herrick established Oasis Capital in 2020. We have provided strategic guidance and support to our portfolio companies and have promoted growth and progress in the industry. Mr. Herrick, who has invested in over 30 companies so far, continues to drive innovation and success in the blockchain field with Pentos Ventures.

The blockchain/crypto asset specialized media “New Economy” was launched at Gentosha. Responsible for the e-book business and new business at the company's content business bureau. He also serves as a director of Gentosha Comics. “Fukuoka Blockchain Alliance” board member. Member of the Fukuoka-ken Iizuka-shi New Industrial Creation and Academia-Government Cooperation Council. As a podcaster, he is distributing the Amazon Audible original program “Everyone's Mentor Room,” the Web3 specialty programs “EXODUS,” “New Economic News,” and the business program “Second Management” on Spotify and Apple. Book “Choices Called Folders” (President, Inc.)

A strategist and brand manager who discerns the essence of Web3 and opens up the future. As the president of Shibuya Web3 University, I understand the fundamentals of blockchain and explore how it can change the human social system itself, not just technological innovation. That point of view is “How should we handle trust and value, and how should we design a new world?” It is rooted in the fundamental question. Explore the evolution of Japan's Web3 ecosystem while collaborating with politics, government, administration, and cutting-edge tech companies around the world. Utilizing the experience of overseeing brand management and inner branding for listed companies, local governments, and luxury brands, we will take on the challenge of rebuilding trust and value in the Web3 era. After working as a culture magazine editor, advertising communication director, and strategic planner, he has continued to run at the forefront of expression and strategy. He also has an aspect as a songwriter and guitarist, and embodies the fusion of creativity and technology.

Dr. Navjit Dhaliwal is the Founder and CEO of Iagon, leading the company in the decentralized cloud services industry. With experience in founding and leading multiple successful ventures like Mjøsa Tannklinikk, Arbo Lab AS, and CanPol AS, Dr. Navjit Dhaliwal is a proven serial entrepreneur. Educated at Poznan University of Medical Sciences and McMaster University, Dr. Navjit Dhaliwal holds a DDS in Dentistry and a Bachelor's Degree in Medicine.

Jiang Lingling is a DWF Labs partner and new-generation Web3 market maker and investor. Combining her knowledge of traditional financial management and trading with her knowledge in the emerging field of digital currency, she is a valuable presence in discussions about the future of Web3 finance.

Mark Lee is a Partner and CMO at SynFutures (F), the largest decentralized derivatives exchange on Base, with over $250 billion in cumulative trading volume. Before SynFutures, he founded a marketing and PR agency focused on emerging tech, later pivoting to Web3 in 2018. Through his agency, he has advised industry leaders like Solana and Huobi on brand development, positioning, and growth marketing.

I am a serial entrepreneur and engineer. My mission is to create and implement innovative Web3 businesses to contribute to a better society. I aim to build a globally recognized company originating from Japan, driving innovation and social impact through my work.

Tohoku University, an intelligence graduate, representative of Key Players. Specially appointed professor at Tohoku University (visiting member), Ministry of Education entrepreneur promotion ambassadors, qualified institutional investors, career interviews with over 11,000 people, and recruitment consultations with over 4,000 managers. He has invested in over 70 companies, has listed 9 companies, and is listed with 2 company executives, CrowdWorks, and Medley. Listed on Science, Slogan, IDEMY, Bleach, and Teradon. We have a track record of supporting the listing of 174 companies. As a shareholder since the establishment of a real estate company and commercial bank in Bangladesh, and the owner of a bar in Shibuya as a key players group

After studying for an MBA in the UK at a foreign-affiliated IT company, he joined Alibaba Cloud International Group. Joined Alibaba Cloud Japan as the first business development company and engaged in Alibaba Cloud's business development business in the Japanese market. At the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, we are leading multiple Alibaba Cloud projects as a top partner. Currently, they are also engaged in business support for global alliances, including Salesforce.

Responsible for structured/unstructured data analysis infrastructure products at a foreign-affiliated software company. Deep experience in big data analysis including video/image/audio analysis and natural language processing. After joining Alibaba Cloud, he mainly provided data analysis and technical support related to AIOT for the manufacturing and retail industries. At the same time, in addition to supporting the construction of corporate Web 3.0 systems, they also spoke on a wide range of topics related to Alibaba Cloud Web 3.0 products, such as blockchain and security, at various events.

Born on August 14, 1964. Born in Kunitachi, Tokyo. Japanese businessman. President and CEO of Boardwalk Capital Co., Ltd. Former President and CEO of Storm Harbor Securities Co., Ltd. Former Executive Vice President of Citigroup Securities Co., Ltd.

After graduating from university, I got a job at a credit card company. I changed my job to Yahoo in 2006 and experienced formulating business strategies and being responsible for payment/banking services in the media and advertising fields. He was seconded to Japan Net Bank (currently PayPay Bank), launched commercial finance services, and engaged in business management and marketing business. He is also in charge of the director of the digital marketing subsidiary (JV) between Megabank and Yahoo. After that, he was engaged in the MaaS business at DeNA and MobilityTechnologies (currently GO) and participated in the GO launch phase. Implemented multiple project leads. After joining NEC in 2021, he was in charge of new digital service businesses such as web3, biometrics, metaverse, and secret computation.

After launching PayPay at Yahoo! Co., Ltd., he joined D-Caret Co., Ltd. as CTO in 2019. Set up a digital currency business. ARIGATOBANK Co., Ltd. was established in 2020. Appointed as representative director. Executive Officer of Cub & Peace Co., Ltd. since 2024 Responsible for the settlement finance department. Representative Director of MZ Cryptos Co., Ltd., Outside Director of Hashport Co., Ltd., DecimaFund Co-Founder, MZWeb3Fund GP, JCBA Vice Chairman. Liberal Democratic Party Web3WG Secretariat etc.

Ken Nakamura is the CEO of GMO-Z.com Trust Company, a limited purpose trust company regulated by the New York State Department of Financial Services. He has served GMO Internet Group for over ten years with a proven track record in the development and execution of new businesses. Previously, he was the Chief Marketing Officer for GMO-Z.com Switzerland AG, overseeing bitcoin mining business strategies, sales, and partnership development. Mr. Nakamura was instrumental in developing customer and partner relationships and managing the sales pipeline for mining-related services.

Yoann, Optiver's former derivatives trader, has been working as a serial entrepreneur investor for the past 14 years. He has personally invested in over 60 startups/scale-ups and has been involved in over 100 projects through Wintermute. He is the co-founder of Wintermute and an advanced cryptocurrency market maker. It is based in Singapore and is focused on Asian growth. He has spoken at numerous conferences around the world and is a regular contributor to podcasts and webinars on topics ranging from DeFi to institutional investment adoption.

Takashi Hayashida has over 20 years of experience in investment banking and private equity. Formerly working for Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, he founded Elements Capital and Earth Elements Capital and manages private equity funds focused on small businesses. Since 2017, he has invested in web3 startups and joined EMURGO's venture capital investment committee in 2019. Mr. Takashi Hayashida is a skilled expert who combines traditional financial knowledge with a keen eye for new opportunities in web3.

After retiring from the city bank, he engaged in industry research and market price analysis as a founding member of a crypto asset-related startup. Joined Monex Group in 2018. Monex Scriptbank has written industry research reports “Blockchain Trends in China (2020)” and “Blockchain Data Book 2020,” etc., and currently oversees web3 newsletters and research reports “MCB RESEARCH.” There are also many contributions to domestic media. He has been in current position since March 2021.

After completing the English Graduate School, he worked as an analyst in the FinTech industry and the virtual currency market in a venture consisting of people from financial institutions. Market analyst at Bitbank Corp. since 2019. We have provided comments to major domestic financial media and contributed to overseas media.

Kevin Lee is the co-founder and partner of venture capital firms “L2 Capital” and “L2IV” based in Hong Kong and San Francisco. It specializes in FinTech, SaaS, and games, provides investment support to early stage and growth stage companies, and the portfolio includes Gojek, Klook, StashFin, DeSyn Protocol, Animoca Brands, etc. Former CFO of Magnum Opus Acquisition Limited (NYSE: OPA), he successively served as investment director of Gallant Investment Partners. As CEO of the interactive game company Genesis, he oversees corporate strategy, sales, product development, and operations. As a vice president at Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong), he is in charge of financial sponsorship operations in the Asia-Pacific region, and is particularly involved in delisting and growth capital transactions in mainland China. They are involved in leveraged finance and M&A operations at Citi and BMO Capital Markets. He received a bachelor's degree in commerce from the University of British Columbia and a doctorate in finance from the University of Toronto. Furthermore, he completed an MBA at Northwestern University Kellogg's School of Management and holds CFA (securities analyst) and certified public accountant qualifications.

iOS Engineer & PocketFi LLC Co-Founder with expertise in mobile tech, blockchain (Ethereum/BSC), NodeJS, and Android development.

Shinada Satoshi is the co-founder and general partner of Kepple Africa Ventures Inc. Since 2019, he has led investments in around 50 startups across Africa. He currently runs $60M Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures as a partner and invests in African Series A startups. He has lived and worked in Nigeria for 9 years. Shinada received an MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in regional economics and resource science from the University of Tokyo.

With over 15 years of experience as a visionary leader in the crypto asset industry, Dmitry Sheludko is shaping the future of digital finance. As the founder and CEO of Biconomy.com, we have built a global trading platform trusted by over 1 million users worldwide. Crypto Asset Pioneer & Strategist — Advises on major blockchain projects and government crypto asset regulation initiatives. Digital finance experts — Combining deep economic insight with cutting-edge technology innovation. Outstanding academic background — Received degrees in economics and psychology from Yale University. We are passionate about building the next generation of financial ecosystems, promoting the spread of blockchain, and aiming to achieve a more inclusive global economy.

David Bennett is the Chief Customer Officer (CCO) of TenTorrent Inc., a unicorn company that handles AI, machine learning, and RISC-V technology. He has successively held positions such as Lenovo Japan President and CEO, and AMD Vice President, etc., and has over 15 years of management experience in the global technology industry. Contributed to the acquisition of large-scale projects, such as Japan's GIGA school concept (4.2 million units) and India's mega project (1.5 million units). Currently, he is also active as a visiting professor at Yamagata University and a Sanrio director, and is also focusing on education, work style reform, and the game PC market. He studied at Waseda University and Gakushuin Women's University as a government scholarship student from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and graduated from the University of Toronto.

Jay Zhao, founder and general partner of Leonis Capital, manages an early stage venture fund pioneering investment in AI, fintech, and enterprise SaaS. We have over 10 years of investment experience, supported more than 8 unicorn companies, and realized more than 12 IPOs and M&A. We support entrepreneurs to develop innovative ideas into companies representing the industry. Jay, who changed from entrepreneur to investor, started his career with Granite Ventures and is involved in investing in companies such as Anaplan, Marqeta, and Airbnb. He then joined Walden Ventures and became the co-founder of a strategic VC fund supported by TCL. However, he founded Leonis Capital out of his passion for deep tech. The AI supercycle and the belief that innovative technology will transform the world are the driving forces behind this. Jay's investment style is not limited to simply providing capital; he makes use of his own entrepreneurial experience and works closely with founders. I myself have the experience of setting up a company and successfully exiting, and I apply that knowledge to my investment activities. In addition, there are many opportunities for lectures on AI investment, venture capital trends, and corporate growth strategies, and valuable opinions are shared through conferences, panel discussions, podcasts, etc.

As a member of Startale Group's management team, he leads blockchain projects and is involved in project management, strategy formulation, and business development. Previously, he served as general manager of the Web3 fund Emoote and promoted investments specialized in the entertainment field.

In order to promote initiatives that open up the digital future, he oversees the Macnica Group's DX consulting division and is working to promote DX in the industrial world and realize a sustainable society by making full use of cutting-edge technology such as AI and security. In addition, he combines the perspectives of venture capitalists and business producers, and as a Web3 development manager, he is also focusing on innovation in Web3 technology. While cooperating with Mr. Yoichi Ochiai and others, he also serves as an outside director of Sustainable Pavilion 2025 Co., Ltd., which aims to continue using Osaka-Kansai Expo content, and is working on next-generation digital transformation and future value creation.

As a Web3 entrepreneur and ecosystem builder, Hinza Asif is dedicated to supporting startups and promoting blockchain innovation. As the founder and CEO of Blockza, he works as a pioneer in decentralized media solutions. Furthermore, through the Web3 Salon and Asia Web3 Alliance Japan supported by JETRO, we are connecting Web3 startups with investors, industry leaders, and government efforts to support growth in the Japanese and global markets. Her work focuses on building partnerships, hosting industry events, and promoting blockchain adoption, and aims to establish Japan as the main hub for Web3.

Born in 1981. Representative Director of Sustainable Pavilion 2025 Co., Ltd., Based on design engineering, he carries out projects with domestic and international creators and companies as a project manager, and has a reputation for his production style using technology regardless of whether it is new or old. He has also produced many works by Yoichi Ochiai, and is active as a project manager for the Osaka-Kansai Expo “Refining Life” under the same producer. Sustainable Pavilion 2025 Co., Ltd. will be established in order to preserve content produced in the pavilion as a legacy. Biography Graduated from Tama Art University, Department of Information Design in 2002 TASKO Co., Ltd. was established in 2012 Oxat Co., Ltd. was established in 2021 Sustainable Pavilion 2025 Co., Ltd. established in 2022

Media artist. Born in 1987, he began working as an artist around 2010. Her work is based on the motifs of materialization, transformation, and admiration for mass in boundary regions. Associate professor at the University of Tsukuba, and theme project producer for the 2025 Japan International Exposition (Osaka-Kansai Expo). Photo book “Longing for Mass (Amana 2019)” and the NFT work “Re-Digitalization of Waves (Foundation 2021)”, etc. Received the 2016 PrixarSelectronica Honor Award, StartSprize from the EU, and the 2019 SxSWCreative ExperienceArrowAwards. Apollo Magazine 40 UNDER 40 ART andTech, Asia Digital Art Award Excellence Award, and many works recommended by the Japan Media Arts Festival Art Division Judging Committee. Major solo exhibitions include “Image and Matter” Malaysia, 2016, “Memories of the Unknown” Shibuya Marui MODI, 2020, “Materialization -Transformation of Material Things-” Hong Kong Arts Center, 2021, “Kusakabe Folk Crafts Museum Special Exhibition” Gifu, 2021-2024, “Clear and Occasional Leica”, Leica Gallery Tokyo/Kyoto, 2023, “Resonance of Computing: Empty Space in Computer Nature “The Interconnection of Yamanashi/Kiyoharu Art Village Ando Tadao/Museum of Light, 2023, “Day and Night Aidai Mo Shinbutsu: Sushi Guru Eel Dragon” Tokyo/Brillia Art Gallery, 2024, etc. “Computers and Nature, Computer Nature” as a permanent exhibition, National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, 2019. Other exhibitions include SIGGRAPH Art Gallery, “Ars Electronica Festival” 2015-2021, “AI More Than Human” UA Barbican Center, 2019, “Welcome to You” Tokyo Museum of Contemporary Art, 2020, “Kitakyushu Future Creative Art Festival ART for SDGs” Kitakyushu Inochinotabi Museum, 2021, “Study: There are many exhibitions, such as “Osaka Kansai International Art Festival” 2023-2022. He is the executive director of “New Japan Islands 2019-2022” and the director of “Ochiai Yoichi x Japan Philharmonic Project 2017-2025,” etc., and is also involved in collaborations with various fields.

Aro is a visionary leader with over 20 years of experience in technology and startup ecosystems. As a programmer, he developed a fully automated trading system from scratch used by leading online brokerage firms for individual investors. Since 2016, I have been fascinated by practical applications of blockchain beyond asset transactions, and have been involved in the crypto space. In 2018, research and development related to blockchain for business use began, and in 2021, we launched a boutique-type NFT marketplace applying technology that was the predecessor of THXNET. In 2022, he established the Mincab Web3 Wallet, which is a joint venture with Minkab the Infonoid, and is currently still serving as a technical advisor. In 2023/6, the THXNET mainnet was launched, and the launch of the Web3AAS service was announced. As the CEO of THXLAB, Aro is at the forefront of THXnet development and is challenging innovation in the blockchain field through a project called Web3aaS - Plug & Play Blockchain Network. THXNET Web3aaS seamlessly integrates Web 2.0 and Web3 experiences, enabling Web 2.0 companies to quickly build their own blockchain infrastructure and integrate Web3 functionality without extensive blockchain expertise.

Guo Junxiu, CEO and Co-Founder: Mr. Guo has many years of practical experience in financial digitalization, accounting, and data products. Prior to establishing Elven, he was VP at Dongfang Bell Capital and Product Lead at Baidu. Mr. Guo obtained his master's degree in accounting from Tsinghua University. It joined the crypto asset ASU proposed by the FASB in 2023.

Jock Haslam is a Director at Hashlock, a leading blockchain cybersecurity and smart contract auditing firm. With a strong focus on manual-analysis led security research, Hashlock works with startups to enterprise blockchain innovations worldwide, securing billions of dollars in digital assets. As a recognized industry leader, Hashlock plays a critical role in strengthening the integrity, security, and trust of blockchain technologies in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Jacelynn brings a wealth of cross-industry expertise to the blockchain revolution, serving as both the Global Institutional Sales Director and the driving force behind ChainUp's global marketing and business development initiatives. She plays a pivotal role in establishing the company's presence as a leading provider of blockchain solutions in the FinTech and digital assets sector. Leveraging her deep understanding of B2B dynamics and a proven track record of success with multinational brands, she is adept at strategic planning to maximize value across different verticals. A passionate advocate for women in business and a Nanyang Women in Business scholar, Jacelynn combines data-driven insights with creative strategies to achieve impactful results in the rapidly evolving world of blockchain and FinTech. She is dedicated to mentoring and empowering other women in the tech space, firmly believing that diverse perspectives and experiences are crucial for driving innovation and creating truly inclusive solutions.

After staying in the Philippines for 10 years, he graduated from Sophia University's Faculty of Comparative Culture in 2007. While attending school, he has been involved in business start-up and marketing work at J-Seed as an intern since 2005. From 2008, he started a business with Traffic Gate Co., Ltd. (currently Linkshare Japan Co., Ltd.) after experiencing ad network business and application production. After working as president and representative director of the taxi dispatch app HAILO Co., Ltd., vacation rental business HomeAway Japan branch president, matching app Tinder Japan branch manager, principal of the investment fund East Ventures, and representative director of the global investment fund Antler, he became the general manager of Vector's new business development headquarters and overseas M&A headquarters.

Jessie Lo is the co-founder of the AI-powered investment platform “SosoValue,” and is working to redefine cryptocurrency investment. SosoValue is opening up new investment possibilities by providing cutting-edge market analysis, AI-driven investment assistants, and “sosoValue Indexes (SSI).” SSI is an on-chain spot cryptocurrency index protocol that realizes safe, transparent, and efficient investments in major digital assets, and by simplifying DeFi, it provides a mechanism that can capture market growth without the hassle of selecting individual tokens. In just 3 weeks after launch, SSI achieved total assets held (TVL) of 200 million dollars, and the number of holders reached 367,000, indicating a rise in demand for index crypto asset solutions. Currently, there are 40 million registered users on the official website of SosoValue, and its influence continues to expand.

Mr. Yusuke Kaga, who majored in biomedical engineering at the Paris Institute of Technology, started his career with a French startup and then engaged in research on biomedical companies in the Asia-Pacific region with the Economist Group. After that, I was in charge of promoting human resources, digital marketing, and automation at a Japanese small business. Currently, at JETRO and the Web3 Salon, we are supporting the global expansion of Japanese startups, connecting investors and entrepreneurs, and working to promote Web3 innovation within Japan.

Aditya Tala Pragada is the director and president of InterAKT and AKT Health, and has over 18 years of international, multilingual, and multicultural experience, and has excellent achievements in the health tech and fintech fields. We founded InterAKT and AKT Health under the vision of creating impact by addressing healthcare ecosystem issues through innovative technologies such as blockchain, AI/ML, and IoT, and promoting patient-centered care and improved customer experiences. In addition to its achievements in the high-tech industry, Aditya has obtained a patent for an innovative information management system. This is a groundbreaking innovation aimed at streamlining medical data processes and improving the management of patient information, and can greatly contribute to the development of practical technology-driven solutions in the healthcare field. He is also a passionate speaker, investor, financial advocate, and strategic technology and investment advisor for blockchain companies, corporations, and startups, helping them find innovative solutions and create concrete and measurable business benefits. He has a long-standing interest in technology and healthcare theories and ideas, and has expertise in clinical, commercial, and financial fields. He also has deep knowledge of advanced technologies such as market assessments, econometrics, global regulations in the pharmaceutical industry, digital transformation, AI, machine learning, and blockchain.

Joined Yahoo Japan Corporation in 2013. After engaging in media and advertising business development, he experienced starting a business with an Israeli company. In 2018, he established N.Avenue Co., Ltd., which operates Web3 information services under the umbrella of Yahoo Japan, and took office as President and CEO. After that, the company's capital became independent and operated the official Japanese version of the world's largest Web3 media CoinDesk and the largest corporate membership-based Web3 business community N.Avenue Club in Japan. He also serves as a director of the Blockchain Promotion Association (BCCC) and the organizer of Japan Blockchain Week.

10+ years of big data experience in startups and multinationals Over 6 years of experience providing professional services in various industries Excellent customer support role, continuously achieving high levels of satisfaction Good at analyzing complex issues and formulating solutions utilizing technical expertise

A serial social entrepreneur and impact angel investor. Director of TELL, an NPO corporation certified by Lifeline of Life. After graduating from high school in America, he studied international law, social entrepreneurship, and coding at Waseda University, Geneva Institute for Advanced Studies in International Development, Cambridge University, etc. From my original experience as a minority, I started working with an impact group (NPO, UNHCR, International Red Cross) in 2008, exited my first social business in 2021, and established Social, a decentralized SDG human resources matching application. Social is a decentralized human resources platform that publishes work history and educational background on the blockchain and uses AI to match job seekers with meaningful jobs.

As the managing director of Wabi Sabi Trading, he has led investments in major crypto asset projects, provided extensive consulting on crypto assets, and oversaw the operation of decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and centralized exchanges (CEX). In particular, it has demonstrated its strengths in formulating market-making strategies and implementing OTC (over-the-counter transactions) customized for customers, contributing to our success. During his tenure up until now, he has achieved significant portfolio growth while skilfully overcoming the challenges of market volatility.

Certified Public Accountants. Intersect Membership & Community Committee Member, Intersect Steering Committee Member, SPO, Eastern Cardano Council Constitution Committee Member, Cardano DRep.

I am the country manager for The Sandbox Japan. Prior to joining The Sandbox, I was involved in business development and partnership promotion for many years at game publishers and social media platforms. The Sandbox is a virtual platform where players can create, play, own, manage, and monetize content using NFTs and SAND, the platform's main utility token. Furthermore, its influence goes beyond the boundaries of games, and is widely recognized, such as being selected as the “100 Most Influential Companies in the World” by TIME100 in 2022.

Co-founder of XRPL Japan, a community-driven initiative dedicated to promoting and accelerating adoption of the XRP Ledger in Japan. Mai also provides user support for Xaman, a No.1 XRPL wallet, and is passionate about fostering connections and expanding local awareness of XRPL technology.

Kyle Ellicott leads the Stacks Asia Foundation as the Executive Director and is an Advising Partner for Bitcoin Frontier Fund. He is a seasoned executive, investor, and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in the tech industry, having recently served as a Partner & Managing Director at Bitcoin Frontier Fund, a leading investor in 65+ Web3 startups on Bitcoin.

Malik Bou Esser is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of EXCEED Real Estate, which leads the Dubai real estate market. He is leading innovative efforts at the intersection of real estate and emerging technology. Focusing on Web3, blockchain, and tokenization, we are building the future of real estate investment and transactions in the digital age.

Joined the Ministry of Trade and Industry in 1990. After studying abroad at Johns Hopkins University SAIS (Graduate School of Advanced International Studies) in the United States, working as a Trade Promotion Section Chief, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Minister's Secretariat Counselor, Reconstruction Agency Counselor, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Minister's Secretariat Councilor (in charge of industrial safety), and (Germany) Japan External Trade Organization New York Office Director, he became the (public corporation) 2025 Japan International Exposition Planning Association Director in 2023/7. He is also a serious citizen runner who ran all 6 major marathons in the world in the 2 hour range.

Born in Fukuoka. Graduated from Hitotsubashi University School of Law. Since joining Kenedix Inc. in 2007, he has carried out planning work in the Corporate Planning Department, as well as fund raising, capital restructuring, investor support, etc. Since 2011, he has participated in the housing J-REIT launch project as CFO. Since 2015, he has overseen business in the Asian region in Singapore. After promoting the real estate security token business in 2020, he became the president and representative director of KDX ST Partners Co., Ltd. in 2025/3. Prior to joining Kenedix, he was consistently involved in investment banking business at SMBC Nikko Securities and Citigroup Securities, and has extensive deal experience in large-scale capital raising and M&A projects.

Max Zheng is an experienced Web3 investor who invests in over 35 companies, mainly seed stage startups. He has invested in multiple Web3 projects around the world and has also been involved as an advisor. Until now, he has also been active as a member of the Ripple and Polygon grant committees. As a senior advisor to Mercuryo, he is contributing to the innovation of Web3 payments by collaborating with the world's leading blockchain companies and integrating fiat to crypto asset conversion solutions. We are also actively contributing to the blockchain ecosystem through lectures and publication activities on regulation and tokenization.

A serial entrepreneur specializing in distributed computing, blockchain, and Web3 infrastructure. Founded Krako in Los Angeles—an 'Airbnb for AI Computing' that cuts AI costs by 10x using idle PCs, mobile devices, and telco edge networks (MECs). Beyond AI infrastructure, helps AI startups integrate Web3, launch tokens, and scale crypto-powered economies. Mission: to build decentralized systems that drive scalability, accessibility, and real-world impact in AI and Web3.

Engaged in project management at a leading company in the Japanese financial industry, It has led to the success of numerous projects. There is also a wide range of technology strategies and architectures in the field of blockchain business He has knowledge and currently serves as an executive officer (CTO) at SBI VC Trade, We will make efforts to popularize domestic and international crypto asset markets.

Graduated from Keio University School of Law. Joined Citigroup Securities in 2013 and is mainly engaged in operations related to fund raising through stocks and bonds in the investment banking division. Joined Goldman Sachs Securities in 2015 and is engaged in fund-raising related business for domestic and international clients. Joined NetStars in 2021 and became Director and CFO.

Mr. Poseidon Ho is a young venture capitalist from Taiwan who aims to discover and connect outstanding talents (people with innovative thinking and execution ability to transform science fiction into scientific facts and technological inventions) and expand their influence through scientific research and collective intelligence. “Outliers” was launched in 2016 as a special research group at MIT. After that, they exited with 16.2 times ROI/13.16 DPI with Outliers Fund I and 11.23 times ROI/9.71 DPI with Outliers Fund II, and invested 33 million dollars in over 30 active portfolios as Outliers Fund III. XY Labs ($XYO) is one of two portfolios that received support from all of Outliers Funds I, II, and III. In 2025, we proceeded to raise funds for “Outliers Blockchain Fund IV” and “Outliers Scientific Fund I” on a scale of 200 million dollars, and have built a track record as one of the most practical and research-driven venture funds in the Web3, AI, and even deep tech fields. Prior to the establishment of the Outliers Fund, I was engaged in research on collective intelligence and reality computing inspired by ants at the MIT Media Lab, San Diego Zoo Global, and Microsoft Research. He has studied at National Taiwan University, MIT, Washington University, and Tsinghua University, and has received 4 research fellowships and 15 international design and programming awards.

Graduated from Waseda University Graduate School, Doctor of Engineering. After graduating from university, he went through Sony Corporation and established Lunascape Co., Ltd. After that, he became the founder of Japan Open Chain and representative of G.U. Group Co., Ltd., G.U. Technologies Co., Ltd., and Japan Blockchain Infrastructure Co., Ltd. 2002: Received the Information Processing Society's “Best Author Award” 2008: Selected as “Asia's Best Young Learners” from Business Week magazine 2011: Selected as “100 People Who Will Rebuild Japan” by AERA magazine 2022: Selected in the Weekly Toyo Keizai “100 Amazing Ventures” web3 category

Aida Ai is a unique actress who has completed her master's program at Nagoya University Graduate School of Economics and has been interested in investment and economics since she was a student. Research themes include “the relationship between currency and gold” and “idols and the economy,” and he was interested in virtual currency from early on, and is currently active as an MC and moderator in the Web3/blockchain area. He is also qualified as a financial planner and private banker. It is contributing to the Web3 industry with a unique position that combines economic knowledge and entertainment experience.

After working at a major securities company, he joined Toyota Financial Services (TFS) in 2011 for management planning, and after being stationed at an American subsidiary, he engaged in domestic and overseas launch of TOYOTA Wallet, which is Toyota's payment solution application. From 2024, he led blockchain-related projects such as STO as the head of the TFS Blockchain Group and TOYOTA Blockchain Lab.

Sara Zhang has been dedicated to the crypto industry for over seven years, serving as an investor and advisor to many well-known projects. She founded **BBSNYC**, which has hosted major crypto summits in **New York, Denver, Turkey, Dubai, Singapore, and Hong Kong**. In addition to organizing summits, **BBSNYC** also incubates high-quality projects.

Louis is the co-founder of BBS NYC and a former Coinbase tech lead. He is familiar with the blockchain and crypto asset fields, and is focusing on developing and innovating decentralized social platforms.

Mr. Xian is a seasoned professional with 20 years of extensive experience in the financial and payments industry. Throughout his career, he has taken on various roles, such as project execution, product management, and solution proposals, and has left an outstanding track record. Thanks to this diverse experience, we have a strategic vision, technical knowledge, and excellent business execution.

Mr. Shunsuke Mae, who took office as Chief of Staff, served as EMURGO's Vice President of Global Operations and CEO of EMURGO Indonesia. During his tenure, he led the introduction of blockchain-based supply chain traceability solutions for Indonesian coffee companies, collaborations on blockchain education with leading Indonesian universities, and the promotion of strategic partnerships with regional companies. Mr. Murasaki has been with EMURGO since its inception and has over 11 years of experience in B2B overseas sales and business development in the Asian market.

Phillip is an experienced leader with extensive P&L management and operational expertise, spanning startups to high-growth public companies. His proven track record includes leadership across the blockchain, fintech, and Web3 sectors, as well as management consulting, private equity, and venture capital across Asia, North America, and Europe. Before joining EMURGO, Phillip served as the CEO of Artifact Labs. He has also held senior roles at BC Technology Group, Gerson Lehrman Group, KK Capstone, and McKinsey & Company. with a strong background in both entrepreneurial and institutional environments, Phillip remains dedicated to fostering innovation and sustainable growth in the evolving digital asset space.

Mr. Kyoya, who has worked at UBS and BNP Paribas for 28 years, has utilized his extensive knowledge and network to support the business expansion of several companies, starting with Animoca Brands Limited (the company is a world-leading Web3 company). Currently, I am a member of the Digital Climate Group, which is a green investment bank, and I am the representative in Japan. Also, in Fukuoka City, I also serve as an international finance city ambassador, Web3 business investment/attraction advisor, and an advisor for Kobe City.

As CEO and founder of Digital Climate Group (DCG), Julian is leading the transformation of impact finance. DCG utilizes advanced technologies such as blockchain and AI to build a green finance infrastructure with high transparency and scalability. Real-time effect measurement and issuance cost reduction have been realized through innovations such as digital impact bonds. Julian is promoting the expansion of sustainable financial products and greenwashing measures, mainly in Asia and the Middle East. With our rich experience and leadership in international finance, we play a role in connecting traditional finance with innovative investments.

He is an executive who specializes in strategic planning in the crypto asset industry, particularly in the DeFi and fintech sectors. We provide services such as advisory, strategic planning, business development, and growth support. ・7 years of experience in the crypto asset industry and over 10 years of experience in the consulting field ・Areas of expertise: blockchain L1 and L2, centralized and decentralized exchanges, DeFi protocols, regulations, Web3 communities ・Deep understanding of the latest trends in the blockchain industry ・We evaluate plans for practical experience projects related to crypto assets and DeFi investment analysis, protocols and dApps, formulate strategies, and construct execution plans that take risks and opportunities into account. In addition to a background in conventional finance, he has extensive practical experience in the crypto assets and DeFi fields.

After going through Accenture, etc., he participated in the launch of Gumi Cryptos Co., Ltd. at Gumi from 2018, and participated in 2021 doublejump.tokyo. He has been in current position since 2022/2.

Co-founder of PublicAI. He has an 18-year career combining private equity, venture capital, and strategic leadership, and is active in global markets. He serves as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Carro, the largest used car marketplace in Southeast Asia. He has invested in over 50 companies so far, and while he has roots in Mexico and Japan, he has a multicultural background of studying in China and living in America.

Joey Bertschler is the CEO of Volante Labs (Volantechain.com) and a former OpenAI AI specialist. He has built a wage streaming platform using EWA (Earned Wage Access) using Web3 and AI, and is providing a system where workers can immediately withdraw their salaries. It is also contributing to expanding financial access for people without bank accounts.

A visionary leader in the field of emerging technologies, he has over 8 years of experience in blockchain and Web3 innovation. Currently, as Pop Social's Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), he is leading strategic growth, community expansion, brand innovation, and promoting the platform's mission of transforming the decentralized social ecosystem.

Originally from Osaka, he pursued his studies at Kobe City University of Foreign Studies before transferring to the University of Texas in the United States, where he majored in Computer Science. It was there that he discovered his passion for the world of software development. In 1980, he founded Susteen, Inc., where he not only led software development but also played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s overall business strategy, marketing, and sales operations. From 1994 to 2005, he acquired and served as CEO of American Megatrends Inc., overseeing operations in both Japan and the United States. Under his leadership, the company continued to dominate the global firmware BIOS market with a 70% market share—an achievement that endures to this day. In 2000, he sold key software assets to LSI Logic for approximately 20 billion yen. In 2005, he sold BIOS technologies to Planex, a SoftBank Group company, for approximately 6 billion yen. In 2015, he demonstrated his prowess as a serial entrepreneur by selling a heart rate monitoring technology (fitness tracker) to Under Armour for 61.4 billion yen. This innovation enabled real-time heart rate tracking during physical activity and marked a significant advancement in wearable technology. He later entered strategic partnerships with major global software firms, including DELL, thanks to his development of pioneering technologies. One of his most notable inventions—a mobile data communication software—was awarded the Best Innovation Award in the United States and is currently used extensively by U.S. government agencies, including the FBI, contributing significantly to criminal investigations.

We have been reporting on Bitcoin since 2011. He co-founded “Golden Finance” with Du Jun. Established the PR consulting company “CapitalN” for Web3. He founded “Fairyproof,” which handles blockchain code audits.

Philip DiSarro is the founder and CEO of Anastasia Labs, an R&D consultancy specializing in the development of mission-critical blockchain applications and secure, scalable infrastructure for the Cardano blockchain. With over four years of experience in compiler development, programming language theory, and smart contract security, he has played a key role in shaping Cardano’s developer infrastructure. Philip is the architect of Midgard, Cardano’s first permissionless Layer-2 protocol. He is widely recognized for thwarting a large-scale DDoS attack on the Cardano network by identifying a vulnerability in the attacker's smart contracts. By strategically exploiting this weakness, Philip was able to claim the attacker’s funds, neutralizing the exploit and preventing service disruption across the network.

Ms.Laura is the Marketing Partner at Elven, bringing over a decade of leadership experience in Web3 marketing, public relations, and media operations. Previously, she served as CEO at Cointime, COO at Jinse Finance and was a Partner at CapitalN.

Based at the Osaka Innovation Hub, we are proceeding with initiatives to support the creation and growth of startups. Currently, in particular, we aim for global growth of startups, and in addition to focusing on building networks with overseas support organizations and planning and operation of overseas expansion programs, we are also working on the formation and development of the Osaka/Kansai startup ecosystem as a global ecosystem base city through PR activities to disseminate the Osaka/Kansai startup ecosystem overseas. Furthermore, we aim to create opportunities leading to business expansion for startups by taking advantage of the opportunity for many overseas companies and institutions to visit Osaka at the Osaka-Kansai Expo.

Fawzi Hamze is the Founder & CEO of Assets Advisors Holding, a Dubai-based investment and advisory firm specializing in real estate, financial structuring, and cross-border capital strategies. With a background as a private banker and former advisor to Emaar, the MENA region’s largest developer and builder of the Burj Khalifa, Fawzi brings deep regional expertise and global investor insight. Assets Advisors Holding offers Japanese and Asian institutions and HNW clients a guaranteed strategic gateway to expand their businesses through tailored investment structures that align with Saudi Vision 2030 and Dubai 2040—bridging opportunity with long-term growth in the GCC.

Graduated from Dalian University of Foreign Studies, China, and Chung-Ang University Graduate School with a master's degree in public policy. After joining IBM Japan in 2016, he belonged to Global Technology Service and engaged in financial institution IT implementation work, etc. Convinced that the world's most advanced technology would be deployed to Asian countries, he launched TEAMZ Co., Ltd. in 2017 and became the representative in March of the same year.