The TEAMZ WEB3/AI SUMMIT 2024 in Japan was a tremendous success, with more than 5,200 attendees, over 130 speakers, more than 90 sponsoring companies, and over 70 media outlets participating. The two-day summit brought together leading scholars, entrepreneurs, and investors from the industry to explore the future of Web3 technologies. This event provided networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration opportunities, fostering valuable connections and discussions within the Web3 ecosystem.
TEAMZ WEB3/AI SUMMIT Day 1 - April 13th, 2024
The first day of the TEAMZ Web3/AI Summit 2024, held at Toranomon Hills in Tokyo on April 13-14, has ended with great success!
9:30~ Welcome to TEAMZ Web3/AI Summit 2024
Speaker: Tianyu Yang / CEO, TEAMZ Corporation
Tianyu Yang highlighted two pivotal developments in Japan's Web3 market: the anticipated introduction of stablecoins within the year, poised to transform the industry, and the critical role of intellectual property (IP) in leveraging Japan's robust IT sector for Web3 success. He noted that the participation of numerous international companies was expected to create good synergies at the summit.
9:40~ Welcome Address by the Japanese Government
Speaker: Masaaki Taira / Member of the House of Representatives, former Vice Minister for the Cabinet Office, and Chair of the Web3PT in the Digital Society Promotion Headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party
Mr. Masaaki Taira, who leads the Liberal Democratic Party's Web3 and AI project, delivered the opening remarks. He discussed releasing a white paper on Web3 and AI to lay the groundwork for the Japanese government's policy under the Kishida administration. This strategy includes positioning Web3 as part of the national growth strategy, addressing market valuation taxation of proprietary tokens, and resolving legal challenges related to blockchain-centered DAOs. He mentioned efforts to propose laws for including cryptocurrencies in investment portfolios and a flexible approach towards the EU’s strict AI regulations, aiming to advance without stifling innovation. Continued discussions on policies in Web3 and AI, such as capital gains taxation systems, are planned.
Other Luxurious Speakers' Lectures and Panel Discussions
9:50~ The Future of Stablecoins, Digital Currency, and Payments
Speakers:
- Alex Tapscott / Author
- Genki Oda / Representative Director (Chairman), Japan Cryptocurrency Trading Industry Association (JVCEA)
- Tomohiko Kondo / President, SBI VC Trade Co., Ltd.
- Tianyu Yang / CEO, TEAMZ Corporation
Tomohiko Kondo shared insights on his cryptocurrency involvement at SBI since 2019, including initiating USDC handling in partnership with the US-based Circle. Genki Oda, overseeing Japan's cryptocurrency association, joined Alex Tapscott, a long-time participant in the Web3 sector, in discussing the impact of stablecoins and the future of payments. The panel also explored the international expansion of stablecoins, SBI's related initiatives, and the critical role of policies and regulations in the Web3 industry's growth.
10:20~ 2024 Top Web3 Venture Capital Investment Trends
Speakers:
- James Wo / Founder & CEO, DFG (VC)
- Tony Gu / Managing Partner, NGC VENTURES (VC)
- Tobias Bauer / Partner, BLOCKCHAIN FOUNDERS FUND (VC)
- Ciara Sun / Founder & Managing Partner, C² VENTURES
- Benjamin Tsai / Co-founder & President, WAVE DIGITAL ASSETS
11:35~ Major Domestic and International Companies' Approaches to Web3 and AI
Speakers:
- Terence Ng / GM, Head of Software & Managed Services, LENOVO
- Shumpei Tatebayashi / Director of Web3 Promotion, KDDI Corporation
- Wataru Uchida / Director, NTT DIGITAL
- Hongche Liu / VP of R&D, JCV Computer Vision
- Jack Jia / Blockchain Analyst
Tatebayashi reported on the first anniversary of KDDI Corporation's αU (Alpha You) service, which manages NFTs and provides a marketplace. Uchida spoke about creating a secure environment by integrating AI and Web3 technologies. Hongche Liu contributed insights on advancements in the face recognition business. The discussion emphasized large corporations' efforts in leveraging AI and Web3 and the importance of secure usage by end-users.
13:00~ "Investing in People or Models?" Insights from Top VCs
Speakers:
- Sophia / Head of Ventures, GSG
- Joanna Liang / CEO & Co-founder, JSQUARE (VC)
- Deeps De Silva / Founder, SAMADHI VENTURES
- Lloyd Lee / CEO, HYPERITHM (VC)
- Akio Tanaka / Partner, INFINITY VENTURES CRYPTO (IVC) (VC)
- Kyle Ellicott / Advising Partner, BITCOIN FRONTIER FUND
13:30~ The Potential of Web3 and AI
Speakers:
- Susumu Niitsuma / Business Development Director, ALIBABA CLOUD
- Kenzo Fujisue / Visiting Professor, University of Tokyo
- Hiroyoshi Washizaki / Director & Professor, Global Software Engineering Research Institute, Waseda University
- Kazuya Saginawa / Founder, BITGRIT
14:50~ Content (IP) and Web3
Speakers:
- Kensuke Amo / Vice President COO, ANIMOCA BRANDS
- Akira Masuzawa / Manager, Advanced Contents Business, IoTv Center, TV Asahi
- Tatsuya Sato / Director, DM2C Studio
- Takasugu Murata / Head of Web3 Business Development, GREE Inc.
The discussion highlighted GREE's interest in blockchain and ANIMOCA BRANDS' focus on combining content with token economics.
15:55~ The Key to Incubation and Acceleration
Speakers:
- Minh Do / COO, ANIMOCA BRANDS
- Zaf Chow / Chief Commercial Officer, ARTIFACT LABS
- Max Zheng / Investing Director, BLOCKCHAIN FOUNDERS GROUP (VC)
- Vlad Svitanko / Founder, CRYPTORSY.IO
- Yu Jianing / Founder & President, UWEB
16:25~ Strategies for Success in Bull and Bear Markets
Speakers:
- Yosuke Yoshida / CEO, EMURGO MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
- Alexander Belov / Founder, COINSTELEGRAM
- Alex Atashkar / Co-founder, SEEDPHOTO
- Ivan Kan / SVP Web3 & Influencer Strategy, AVENUE Z
- Andy Cho / Director of Business Development, IQ WIKI
- Greg Krzeszowski / Founder, EAASGLOBAL
16:55~ New Approaches and Innovations in Web3
Speakers:
- Danny / CEO, KEKKAI
- Jessie Dai / Co-Founder, CESS
- DJ Hà Trang / Research Lead, SUBWALLET
- Agyle / CEO, TALISMAN WALLET
- Slein Lyu / Co-founder, CMO, COMMUNITIES ID
17:25~ From Japan to the World. The Current State of Social Implementation Challenged by Web3 Entrepreneurs
Speakers:
- Koji Machi / CEO, SANPO
- Mayumi Hara / CEO, FRAME00
- Daisuke Tokunaga / CEO, SUSHI TOP MARKETING
- Shinichi Iwata / Founding Partner, MIRAISE (VC)
Keynote Sessions by Startups and Major Companies from Around the World
10:50~ Real-world assets and blockchain adoption
Speaker: Kurt Nielsen / Co-founder, PARTISIA BLOCKCHAIN FOUNDATION
11:05~ EMURGO’s Role in the Cardano Blockchain
Speaker: Ken Kodama / CEO, EMURGO
11:20~ Crypto Revolution in the Telegram Ecosystem
Speakers:
- Steve Yun / President, TON FOUNDATION
- John Hyman / Chief Investment Officer, TELEGRAM
14:00~ Intersect - Pioneering Global Governance and Development in Cardano
Speaker: Jack Briggs / Marketing & Communication Director, INTERSECT
14:15~ Industry Leading Enterprise Grade Web3.0 AI Data Solution Platform
Speaker: Neil Lee / CEO, ECHOX
14:30~ DeepLink Protocol - Decentralized Cloud Gaming Protocol
Speakers:
- Felix Hu / Chief Advisor, DeepBrainChain
- Park Jihye / CSO, DeepLink
15:20~ Where Billion Dreams Meet Reality
Speaker: XANARIO / Founder CEO, XANA
15:30~ Accelerating the Web3/AI Era. Recommendations for Human Resource Utilization
Speaker: Kenta Saito / Director of Relance Business Division and Marketing Department, Three Shake Corporation
15:40~ The AI of Alibaba Cloud
Speaker: Masau Yosano / Chief Solution Architect, ALIBABA CLOUD JAPAN
Exhibition Booth Area Scene
This year's TEAMZ Web3/AI Summit 2024 gathered companies worldwide, creating a lively exhibition booth area.
TEAMZ WEB3/AI SUMMIT Day 2 - April 14th, 2024
On day 2 of the TEAMZ WEB3/AI Summit, various glamorous guests gathered for diverse sessions from domestic and international speakers to draw attention.
Session by Nobuko Irie, Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Member, Kicks Off Day Two
Speaker: Nobuko Irie / Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Member, Tomin First no Kai Vice Representative.
Nobuko Irie discussed the annual SUSHI TECH TOKYO event, emphasizing its use of NFTs and various programs to foster synergistic effects. She highlighted initiatives supporting fintech growth and innovation, including those producing award winners from Web3 companies. The initiatives aim to enhance fundraising, collaborative support, and overseas expansion to promote digital securities and offer new opportunities for individual investors. Additionally, efforts to advance micro-investments in startups, SDGs-related bonds, strengthen FinCity Tokyo, active participation in international events, and expand global contacts are geared towards attracting international investments and businesses.
Alex Discusses How Web3 Will Change the World
Alex, author of "Web3: Charting the Internet’s Next Economic and Cultural Frontier," spoke about the impact of Web3 on the world.
Discussion on New Money and Future Value Exchange by Junichiro Hatogai of the Bank of Japan and Leading Financial Operators in Japan
Speakers:
- Junichiro Hatogai / Head of Fintech Group, Payment and Settlement Systems Department, Bank of Japan
- Tatsuya Saito / Founder and CEO, PROGMAT
- Kimio Mikazukii / President, Osaka Digital Exchange Corporation
- Yuki Kamimoto / CEO, N.AVENUE Inc.
This session delved into the intersection of advanced payment systems and central banking, focusing on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Participants explored the relationship between new technologies and CBDCs, discussing their potential impact on value and security. The conversation also examined the distinctions between private sector money and money issued by the Bank of Japan, considering international trends and the future role of the Bank of Japan in this evolving landscape.
Superb! A Series of Attractive Sessions Woven by a Diverse Array of Participants
10:20~ What Do Web3 and AI Mean in 2024?
Speaker: Justin Sun / Founder of TRON, advisor of HTX, supporter of BitTorrent
10:50~ Views on the Current and Near Future Market by Web3 VCs
Speakers:
- Kevin Ren / Partner of CGV Fund
- Yuan XiaoHang / General Partner, SKYLAND VENTURES (VC)
- Yoann T. / Co-Founder, WINTERMUTE
- Mario Altenburger / Co-founder and Managing Partner, HARBOUR INDUSTRIAL CAPITAL
- Shawn Tan / Partner, R3D3 (VC)
- Daryl Lim / Managing Partner, TRIVE (VC)
- Jonathan Tanemori / Partner and Head of Investments Asia, PRIMAL CAPITAL
11:20~ Solar - Brightening the Blockchain
Speaker: Jacek Studzinski / Chief Marketing Officer, SOLAR
11:35~ Evolution of Layer1: Trends and Transformations in Layer1
Speakers:
- Alexandre Tang / Institutional Strategy, Head of Asia, APTOS LABS
- Max Kordek / President, ONCHAIN FOUNDATION
- Shun Ishikawa / COO, ASTAR FOUNDATION
- Leow / Partnership, ZETACHAIN
- Mickaël Canu / Founder & CEO, TERNOA
- Shunsuke Murasaki / Chief of Staff, EMURGO
13:35~ The Role of Filecoin in AI Trust
Speaker: Jenks Guo / Developer Advocate, FILECOIN FOUNDATION
13:45~ Latest Trends in Web3 Applications for Users
Speakers:
- Henry Zhang / Founder & CEO, DIGIFT
- T-RO / Product Marketing Lead, RINKU/GAMERBOOM
- John Fung / Co-founder, GEMIE
- Henry Love / CEO, COMPOSABLE FOUNDATION, Executive Director, Picasso
- Max Zhao / CEO, REACH
- Mable Jiang / Chief Revenue Officer, FSL GROUP
14:15~ Future Web3 Market Forecasts
Speakers:
- Yoshikazu Abe / CSO, HYPERITHM (VC)
- Takashi Hayashida / Managing Partner, TAISU VENTURES
- Virtual Nishi / Crypto Analyst, SBI VC Trade - New Business Strategy, Deputy Director, Digital Space Room, SBI Holdings
- Kenji Mitsusada / Head of Markets at Secured Finance, SECURED FINANCE AG
- Satoshi Shinada / Co-founder and General Partner, KEPPLE AFRICA VENTURES INC.
14:45~ Navigating the Web3 Venture Landscape
Speakers:
- Max Rebol / Co-founder and Managing Partner, HARBOUR INDUSTRIAL CAPITAL
- Sungku Kim / CEO/CIO, NEXUS ONE (VC)
- Yuji Kumagai / General Partner, EMOOTE
- Steve Lee / Co-Founder & Managing Partner, NEOCLASSIC CAPITAL
Keynote Sessions by Companies Making Strides Worldwide Are a Big Hit
10:35~ HashPalette
Speaker: Seihaku Yoshida / Chairman and Founder, HASHPALETTE
13:10~ Meet48
Speaker: Kai Xu / COO, MEET48
13:20~ INX
Speaker: Shy Datika / Founder and CEO, INX LIMITED
15:15~ Pulse
Speaker: Stella Chan / HEAD OF PULSE, COO, PHEMEX
15:30~ Websea
Speaker: Herbert Sim / COO, WEBSEA
15:40~ L7
Speaker: James / CEO, L7 DEX
Leading Japanese Enterprises and Startups Discuss WEB3 and AI
15:50~ Cryptocurrency Forecasts: Outlook Beyond 2025
Speakers:
- Sota Watanabe / Founder, ASTAR NETWORK
- James Wo / Founder & CEO, DFG (VC)
- Betty Wang / CEO Assistant & Marketing, JSQUARE
Sota Watanabe discussed the comparative growth trajectories of major Japanese companies like Sony and Toyota, noting that while they have established significant foundations, their growth has not kept pace with counterparts in Korea, China, and the USA. He highlighted that, despite past challenges, Japan possesses substantial potential in the Web3 space. The government actively engages in this area, with ongoing discussions about relevant policies and regulations.
16:20~ Challenges and Opportunities for Japan and the Global Web3 Industry
Speakers:
- Tatsuhito Fujii / Executive Officer, Digital Planning Department, Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
- Hidekazu Kondo / Founder, JAPAN OPEN CHAIN
- Hideki Ikeda / CTO, SBI VC TRADE
- Akinori Adachi / CEO, STANDAGE
- Noritaka Okabe / Representative Director, JPYC Corporation
16:50~ New Initiatives in Web3 by Major Corporations
Speakers:
- Koichi Kishii / Chief Business Producer, Hakuhodo Inc.
- Sho Takahashi / New Business Development, Japan Airlines
- Takuji Ushijima / Project Founder, JR Kyushu NFT Project, Kyushu Passenger Railway Co., Ltd.
- Toshinori Shigematsu / President, Hakuhodo Key Three
Mr. Kishii, Mr. Takahashi, Mr. Ushijima, and Mr. Shigematsu shared updates on their projects utilizing Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). Mr. Takahashi discussed plans to transform services and regional experiences into NFTs, in partnership with Hakuhodo. Meanwhile, Mr. Ushijima introduced the "JR Kyushu NFT Project," which incorporates NFTs into sales at train stations. These projects are pivotal as they illustrate how Japanese companies are adopting digital technology to develop innovative business models.
Celebrities Galore! Networking at the Red Carpet Gala Excites
The Red Carpet Gala was held at 20:00, with over 250 participants, including event speakers, exhibitors, and media partners.
Participants actively discussed their business areas and collaborations, making it a meaningful event contributing to the development of the Web3 industry.
Food and beverages were also served, making it a grand event suitable to conclude the two-day summit.
TEAMZ Web3 Summit 2025 Announced!
At the summit's closing, Tianyu Yang, CEO of TEAMZ Corporation, announced the decision to hold the TEAMZ WEB3/AI Summit 2025, scheduled for mid-April 2025, at the Toranomon Hills Forum venue.
Applications for speakers, sponsoring companies, media partners, and pitch sponsors are now being accepted on the official TEAMZ Web3 Summit website. Interested companies/projects are invited to contact us via the contact form.
Grab your early bird access at the TEAMZ Web3 Summit Website!
About TEAMZ Corporation
TEAMZ Corporation offers various solutions for new Web3 businesses, from design and development to operations, regardless of industry. Our team consists of members with international and extensive experience, utilizing the latest technologies and tools from around the world to provide high-quality support to our customers in a one-stop service. We also offer accelerator programs to support the expansion of Web3 businesses, from large corporations to startups, and organize large-scale Web3 events.
- Company Name: TEAMZ Corporation
- Representative: CEO Tianyu Yang
- Location: VORT Roppongi 3-4F, 7-19-9 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032
- Company Website: https://www.teamz.co.jp/
Press Contact
For inquiries about the event, please contact: summit@teamz.co.jp
