Blockchain Forum 2026: モスクワで4月14日から15日に参加するべきトップ理由
モスクワ, ロシア, 2026年4月10日
2026年4月14日から15日にかけて、モスクワはCIS地域で最大の暗号およびWeb3イベントであるBlockchain Forum 2026を開催します。これまでの数年間で、フォーラムはデジタル資産のリーダー、銀行、投資ファンド、テクノロジー企業が集まり、市場の未来を形作る重要な産業プラットフォームへと進化してきました。 Blockchain Forumは単なる会議ではなく、エコシステムのインフラレベルの会合地点です。ここでは戦略的な議論が行われ、パートナーシップが形成され、デジタル資産業界の方向性を定義するプロジェクトが立ち上げられます。
Tokyo, Japan, 7 April, 2026 One of Asia’s largest Web3 and AI conferences, TEAMZ Summit 2026, officially opened on April 7, 2026, at Happo-en in Tokyo. Under the theme “Tradition Meets Tomorrow,” this year’s summit is set in the culturally rich and historic Happo-en, creating a one-of-a-kind conference where Japanese tradition meets cutting-edge technology. Registration opened at 9:00 a.m., and long lines of attendees formed from the lower basement to outside the venue, reflecting the strong anticipation surrounding the event.
Day 1 Registration Scene Each floor of the venue was designed around a distinct theme, offering attendees a diverse and immersive experience throughout the summit.
The venue featured a wide range of experiences, including the Main Stage, exhibition area, interview zone, networking area, side event area, VIP Lounge, Terrace Bar, Terrace Cafe, commemorative photo area, Terrace DJ area, and lunch area. In addition, attendees enjoyed bonsai installations sponsored by Title, kimono experiences, Dassai Happy Hour, sumo performances, and traditional Japanese street entertainment—creating a dynamic fusion of culture and innovation.
On the evening before the summit, TEAMZ hosted a VIP Welcome Dinner for more than 200 VIP guests. Accompanied by fine cuisine and drinks, the gathering provided an exceptional setting for high-quality networking and meaningful connections.
In addition, on April 7 and 8, the same venue operated as a VIP Lounge, offering VIP guests an exclusive space for relaxation, networking, meetings, and private conversations.
1F: Main Stage, Title Sponsor Exhibition Area, Interview Area
2F Terrace: Coffee and Tea Area 3F: Lunch Area, Side Events, Networking Space 5F: XRP Tokyo Main Stage 6F: XRP Tokyo Exhibition
1F Terrace: TEAMZ Bar, sponsor flags, and the Binance Japan commemorative photo frame, along with sumo performances, traditional street entertainment, Dassai Happy Hour, and a Terrace DJ experience.
VIP Welcome Dinner
VIP Lounge, commemorative photo area, and bonsai installations sponsored by Title Opening Through Japanese Cultural Performance The opening performance was presented by Orientarhythm, captivating the audience with a powerful stage production built around the concept of sharing the beauty and coolness of Japan with the world.
ORIENTARHYTHM
Tokyo Shin Nonki Ren
Later in the afternoon, an Awa Odori performance by Tokyo Shin Nonki Ren further energized the venue, drawing the entire audience into a vibrant and unified atmosphere. Keynote & Session Highlights On Day 1, sessions covered a wide range of themes including Web3, AI, finance, regulation, and investment, offering forward-looking insights from across the global industry. Keynote: Opening Address of TEAMZ SUMMIT 2026
Satsuki Katayama, Minister of Finance Fireside:AI × Blockchain The session explored the new value created by the convergence of AI and blockchain, as well as the practical initiatives driving real-world adoption.
Yuzo Kano, Representative Director and CEO of bitFlyer, Inc. / Midori Kanemitsu, Executive Officer and CPO of bitFlyer, Inc. Keynote: XRPL’s Potential in Japan and the Role of Community This keynote highlighted the importance of community in ecosystem growth and examined XRPL’s long-term potential in the Japanese market.
Mai Furukawa, Co-founder of XRPL Japan
Keynote: Convergence Strategy — A Neobank at the Intersection of Crypto, AI, and Fintech The session presented a new financial model shaped by the convergence of neobanking and Web3.
EMURGO CEO Phillip Pon Fireside:null²ⁿ x null⁴ Fireside: null²ⁿ x null⁴ On April 7, media artist Yoichi Ochiai, Representative Director of the Association for Computation and Nature, announced two new projects derived from “null²,” the signature pavilion of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. The first project, “null²ⁿ,” will launch as a permanent theater in Yokohama Landmark Tower in 2026. The second, “null⁴,” is scheduled to debut in March 2027 at GREEN×EXPO 2027, the 2027 International Horticultural Expo.
Yoichi Ochiai, Media Artist Norikazu Miyagi, Head of DX Consulting Division, Macnica, Inc. Panel: Finance Between Tradition and the Future The panel explored the convergence of traditional finance and digital assets, examining how legacy systems and emerging financial models can evolve together.
Takaki Yamada | Head of Japan Business, Institutional Trading, FLOW TRADERS Naoto Shimoda | General Manager, Digital Strategy Department, SMFG / SMBC Yuki Tanaka | Head of Global Markets, BlackRock Hideki Mitsuzuka | Executive Officer & COO, Webull Securities (Moderator)
Fireside: AI × Web3: Rebuilding Future Society — Vision and Reality
Yusuke Narita | Economist Takeshi Chino | Representative Director, Binance Japan (Moderator) Panel: The Future of Web3 Payments — How Stablecoins Will Transform Cashless Society The panel introduced “StarPay-X,” a gateway concept designed to bridge Web2 and Web3, highlighting the transformative potential of stablecoins in next-generation cashless payments.
Li Gang | President & CEO, NetStars Co., Ltd. Kenta Sakakibara | Country Manager, Circle Shigeru Sato | Co-Lead, Solana Superteam Japan Takashi Tezuka | CEO, Startale Japan Keita Sekiguchi | Deputy Editor-in-Chief, NIKKEI Financial (Moderator) Afternoon Session: Social Implementation and Global Expansion Keynote: The Liberal Democratic Party’s AI/Web3 Strategy This keynote examined the social transformation driven by AI and Web3, offering a forward-looking perspective on Japan’s role and strategic direction in this evolving landscape.
Hideto Kawasaki | Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Digital Affairs Panel: CBDC × Private Stablecoins — Japan’s Vision for Next-Generation Currency The panel explored the future of next-generation currency, examining how CBDCs and private stablecoins may coexist and complement each other across financial infrastructure and real-world applications.
Junichiro Hatogai | Director for Digital Currency Planning, Treasury Division, Ministry of Finance Noritaka Okabe | Representative Director, JPYC Inc. Tatsuya Saito | Founder & CEO, Progmat Hiroki Akahoshi | Partner, Deloitte Tohmatsu LLC (Moderator) Panel: Beyond the Smartphone — How AI Agents Will Transform Human Interfaces The discussion explored the future of user experience in the post-smartphone era, highlighting how AI agents may redefine interfaces, devices, and digital interaction. Even Realities Founder & CEO Will Wang / Leonis Capital Founder & General Partner Jay Zhao / Trive Digital General Partner Shawn Tan / IVC Partner Ann Chien / Lenovo GM , Head of Software & Managed Services Terence Ng(Moderator)
Will Wang|Even Realities Founder & CEO Jay Zhao|Leonis Capital Founder & General Partner Shawn Tan|Trive Digital General Partner Ann Chien|IVC Partner Terence Ng|Lenovo GM, Head of Software & Managed Services(主持人) Keynote: Connecting Japan and the GCC — A New Era of Institutional Capital in Web3 The keynote examined emerging capital flows between Japan and the Middle East, highlighting the growing role of institutional investment in the Web3 era.
Fawzi Hamze|AAC Founder & Chairman Keynote: Decentralized Identity and Privacy — A New Standard for Next-Generation Social Platforms This keynote introduced a new framework for identity, privacy, and trust in the next generation of social platforms, pointing toward a decentralized future for digital interaction.
Raul Velazquez|ENVO Chief Content & Media Officer Panel: Building Trust in Digital Asset Markets — Regulation, Institutional Investors, and the Next Decade The panel discussed the role of regulation and institutional participation in shaping a more credible, resilient, and sustainable digital asset market over the next ten years.
Ken Kawai | Partner, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune Benjamin Tsai | Co-founder & President, Wave Digital Assets Marc Piano | Partner, HORIZONS GLOBAL Hajime Saito | Managing Attorney, Sato Law Office Robert Frenchman | Partner, DYNAMIS LLP (Moderator) Fireside: Japan Web3 Reboot — Real Strategies from Entrepreneurs and Investors This fireside session shared practical insights from entrepreneurs and investors, highlighting the real strategies shaping Japan’s Web3 resurgence.
Takafumi Horie | Entrepreneur Hirotaka Kunimitsu | Representative Director & CEO, FiNANCiE, Inc. Panel: DID/VC × AI Agents — Unlocking the Next Generation of Digital Identity The discussion focused on the convergence of decentralized identity, verifiable credentials, and AI agents, outlining the future architecture of digital identity.
Tatsuto Fujii | Executive Officer, Head of Digital Strategy, Chief AI Officer, Mizuho Financial Group Shumpei Tatebayashi | Deputy General Manager, Open Innovation Division, KDDI Corporation Kantaro Fujimori | CEO / Founder, VESS Labs Yuya Higuchi | Director, Biometrics & Vision AI Division, NEC; Web3 Thought Leader (Moderator) Panel: Building in a Bear Market — New Strategies for Web3 Investment The panel explored how investors can identify value, allocate capital, and build long-term conviction during market downturns.
Vineet Budki | CEO, Sigma Capital James Wo | Founder & CEO, DFG Tobias Bauer | GP & Co-founder, TBV Kiichi Abe | CSO, HYPERITHM Renee Francis | Founder & Director, TAKE 3 (Moderator) Panel: Talent Strategy in the Age of Web3 and AI — Aligning Education, Industry, and National Policy The panel examined how education, industry, and public strategy can work together to cultivate the talent needed for the next wave of innovation.
Dr. Joe Hüg | Lead Organizer & Licensee, TEDxInnovationU Gary Surdam | Entrepreneur John Fung | CMO, AVATAR48 Steve Ngok | CSO, DORA FACTORY Kangyong Sun | Associate Professor, Hitotsubashi University Graduate School (Moderator) Panel: What Will the Crypto Asset Market Look Like in 2026?
Tomoya Hasegawa | Market Analyst, bitbank Inc. Kaso Nishi | Crypto Asset Analyst Genki Oda | Chairman, Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association (JVCEA) Marin Matsushima | Crypto Asset Analyst, Monex Securities Co., Ltd. hajimex | President & CEO, Shibuya Web3 University Keynote: What Does Trust Mean in the Age of Decentralization? — The Mission of Layer1 in 2026 This keynote explored how trust can be rebuilt in a decentralized era, emphasizing the critical role Layer1 infrastructure will play in the future of the ecosystem.
Charles Hoskinson | CEO & Founder, INPUT OUTPUT Day 1 Summary From Awa Odori and sumo performances to diverse exhibitions and interactive experiences, the venue remained energized throughout the day. More than a showcase of the latest in Web3 and AI, TEAMZ Summit 2026 created a uniquely inspiring environment by blending technological innovation with Japanese culture. It was a day that truly embodied the spirit of “Tradition Meets Tomorrow.”
Indonesia Blockchain Week 2026: From Web3 Experimentation to Real-World Impact
JAKARTA, INDONESIA, April 6, 2026 Indonesia Blockchain Week (IDBW), Southeast Asia’s leading institutional Web3 conference, returns for its sixth edition on August 12–13, 2026, at the Jakarta International Convention Center. This year’s theme, “Turning Infrastructure into Impact,” highlights blockchain’s shift from experimentation to real-world deployment. Since its launch in 2019, IDBW has reached more than 50,000 participants across its ecosystem. The 2026 edition is expected to welcome over 12,500 attendees, alongside 100+ global speakers, 300+ exhibitors and partners, and representation from 25+ countries. Unlike other regional conferences, IDBW uniquely bridges policymakers, financial institutions, and leading builders in Southeast Asia’s largest digital economy, positioning the event as a convergence point where regulatory, institutional, and technological innovation meet. “For years, the industry has focused on building infrastructure. Now, we are seeing a shift toward accountability and real outcomes. IDBW 2026 reflects this transition, where blockchain is defined not by potential, but by the impact it delivers across institutions and society,” said Adytia Raflein, Co-Founder and Chairman of Indonesia Blockchain Week. IDBW 2026 convenes regulators, industry leaders, and builders through high-level dialogues, curated business matchmaking, and innovation programs such as hackathons and trading competitions, creating a platform where collaboration moves beyond discussion into action. Previous editions have featured global leaders such as Changpeng Zhao, Richard Teng, and Justin Sun, alongside senior Indonesian policymakers and regulators, including Teuku Riefky Harsya, Minister of Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia, and Hasan Fawzy from the Financial Services Authority of Indonesia. This track record reflects IDBW’s continued ability to bring together top global voices and senior policymakers, reinforcing its role as a trusted platform at the intersection of innovation and regulation. The event has attracted support from leading global and regional players, including Binance, AWS, Tether, OKX, Saison Capital, GRVT, and Tokocrypto, further strengthening its position as a key institutional platform in Southeast Asia. Beyond the main conference, IDBW 2026 will activate Jakarta through a full week of ecosystem-driven activities, including university roadshows and community-led side events, fostering deeper collaboration across the region. For more information, visit www.indonesiablockchainweek.com or follow Indonesia Blockchain Week on LinkedIn. About Indonesia Blockchain Week (IDBW) Indonesia Blockchain Week is Southeast Asia’s leading platform for digital innovation and institutional Web3 adoption. Since 2019, it has convened policymakers, enterprises, and builders to shape the future of blockchain across finance, public infrastructure, and digital identity. IDBW serves as a bridge between regulatory progress and emerging technologies, accelerating the adoption of on-chain infrastructure into real-world economic and societal impact.
Serhii Zakharov honored for leadership in digital payments at FinTech Week Dubai 2026
Dubai, UAE, September 16-17, 2026 Serhii Zakharov was awarded the Excellence in Financial Leadership Award – Digital Payments Innovation at the FinTech Week Awards & Conference Dubai 2026, held on 16–17 February 2026. The accolade recognizes his outstanding leadership and forward‑thinking contributions to the digital payments landscape, underscoring the critical role of innovation in shaping tomorrow’s financial systems. The FinTech Week Awards spotlight individuals and organizations that drive meaningful change across financial services. The Digital Payments Innovation category specifically celebrates leaders who develop and deliver technologies, strategies, or solutions that improve payment efficiency, accessibility, security, or scalability. Serhii’s work exemplifies these qualities: by championing new approaches to payments infrastructure and user experience, he has helped advance how businesses and consumers interact with money in a digital world. At the Dubai event, winners from around the globe were brought together with senior executives, regulators, investors, and innovators. The awards were part of a broader two‑day conference featuring high‑level discussions, panels, and networking opportunities focused on the evolving fintech ecosystem. This gathering reinforced Dubai’s position as a major international hub for financial innovation, where leaders convene to exchange insights and push the industry forward. For Serhii, the award marks a significant milestone. It acknowledges not only past achievements but also the broader impact and potential of his work in digital payments. His leadership encourages others in the sector to pursue ambitious advancements—whether in cross‑border transactions, embedded payments, or next‑generation infrastructure. In a time when global finance continues to digitize rapidly, the contribution of innovators like Serhii becomes increasingly vital to building systems that are efficient, inclusive, and robust. Following the successful Dubai edition, FinTech Week continues to expand its global footprint. The next installment, FinTech Week Awards & Expo Singapore 2026, is scheduled for 16–17 September 2026 in Singapore, a leading financial hub in Asia. The event aims to unite fintech founders, financial institutions, investors, regulators, and technology providers around the theme Finance. Innovation. Future. With this continuity, the platform remains a key touchpoint for recognizing excellence, fostering collaboration, and sharing knowledge across regions. Serhii Zakharov’s recognition serves as inspiration for other leaders in the fintech community. It reinforces the message that innovative leadership—especially in payments, an essential artery of global finance—can earn international acknowledgment and help set the agenda for future industry progress. As the community looks ahead to Singapore and beyond, awardees like Serhii highlight both the strides already made and the possibilities still to be explored in digital finance.
Digital Money Summit 2026: Navigating the Great Convergence of Public Purpose and Private Innovation
United Kingdom, London, May 19-20, 2026 Taking place in London on 19-20 May, the Digital money summit 2026 brings together 200 senior leaders from central banks, regulatory authorities, financial institutions and technology providers. Under the theme ‘The great convergence: public purpose and private innovation in digital money’, the summit will examine how policy-makers and market participants are responding to rapid change across payments, digital assets and financial market infrastructure – and how public–private collaboration can translate policy objectives into practical, scalable outcomes. Take a look at the first confirmed speakers, with more to be announced: Isadora Arredondo, Vice President, Global Policy, HederaEmma Butterworth, Head of Financial Market Infrastructure Innovation and Payments Policy, Bank of EnglandClarence Blay, Director and Head of the Payment Systems, Bank of GhanaCarla Carriveau, Head of the Office of International Affairs and Senior Advisor to the Acting Superintendent, New York Department of Financial ServicesAngelo Duarte, Chief of Staff to the Deputy Governor, Banco Central do BrasilMark Gould, Chief Payments Executive, Federal Reserve Financial ServicesPeter Kohl-Landgraf, Digital Transformation Manager, Capital Markets, DZ BankMatthew Long, Director, Payments & Digital Assets, Financial Conduct AuthorityNellie Liang, Senior Fellow, The Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy, Brookings Institution; Under Secretary for Domestic Finance, U.S. Treasury Department (2021–25)Vasudevan Parameswaran, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of IndiaDaranee Saeju, Assistant Governor, Bank of Thailand Craig Swan, Chief Executive Officer, Bermuda Monetary Authority Over two days of keynote addresses, panels, presentations and roundtable discussions, participants will examine the most pressing questions and opportunities facing the digital payments landscape. Key themes to be explored include: Defining the future of commercial money – how banks and regulators are shaping boundaries between stablecoins, tokenised deposits and traditional bank moneyBuilding Europe’s digital finance strategy – creating interoperable solutions, preserving sovereignty and promoting resilience in paymentsDriving improvements in cross-border payments – joining up domestic instant payments networks and streamlining international systems Exploring blockchain in financial services – finding use cases for decentralised market infrastructure, and assessing trust, compliance and operational challengesEnabling tokenisation – improving liquidity and collateral mobility on scalable, interoperable platformsSafeguarding crypto markets and protecting consumers – ensuring accountability, protecting participants and managing evolving market risks
パリ、フランス、2026年3月18日 断片化された情報の時代において、Proof of Talkは6月2日と3日にルーヴル宮殿の装飾美術館に戻り、デジタル資産産業のための決定的な記録の法廷として機能します。 投資家、資産管理者、デジタル資産機関、政策立案者によって、将来の軌道が設定される場としてますます認識されているProof of Talkは、ダボスのビジョンを拡大します。 標準的な会議形式を拒否し、Proof of Talkは2,500人の意思決定者のためにキュレーションされた部屋を集め、世界で最も影響力のあるリーダーたちが集まり、ニュースを発表し、契約書に署名し、2026–2027年の市場の軌道を指示します。