The world is catching on to Web3 technology.
Many major companies and startups are attempting to establish businesses in the Web3 space in Japan.
Despite this, most of the Web3 information is published and discussed in English.
The language barrier hinders Japan's ability to compete on the global market due to its low English comprehension levels.
As a result, Japan's Web3 market struggles to communicate with those around the world.
Our approach to this issue is to present market insights and introduce innovative projects.
This event also aims to connect Japan with the global Web3 market and discuss Japan's unique potential from
international players' perspectives.
We aim to introduce projects that utilize Web3 technology.
Projects will present their solutions, product market fit, and insight into how they create their markets.
We aim to gain insights into the Web3 market from a macro viewpoint through a panel discussion with VCs that invest in Web3 projects. As well as the game-changing potentials of Web3 over Web2.
The Web3 market focuses on communities, and CEXs play a significant role. A panel of speakers from CEXs will discuss how CEXs can facilitate community interaction and growth.
Session 1: Web3 Projects' PMF
Strategic Sales Director
ConsenSys Japan
Session 2: VC & Web3 Market
CEO
Animoca Brands
Session 2: VC & Web3 Market
Partner
Headline Asia
Session 2: VC & Web3 Market
General Partner & CEO
Skyland Ventures
Session 3: CEX & Community
Head of Asset and Commercial Hub
Huobi
Session 3: CEX & Community
Head of KuCoin Labs
KuCoin
Session 3: CEX & Community
CTO
Zaif (Caica Exchange)
Session 1: Web3 Projects' PMF
VP of Strategy
tokenproof
Session 1: Web3 Projects' PMF
Co-Founder
CyberConnect
Session 1: Web3 Projects' PMF
CEO & Founder
Slash Payment
Special Talk: METI
Deputy Director, Web 3.0 Policy Office
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Special Talk: Shibuya City
Director of Global Strategy Division at Shibuya City Government
Shibuya City
Session 2: VC & Web3 Market
Deputy Editor-in-Chief
[Moderator] CoinPost
Session 3: CEX & Community
CEO & Founder
[Moderator] Scalably
Opening remarks of Web3 Tokyo 2022.
The Shibuya City Government's Global Strategy Division will be giving a special talk of their efforts to support web3 businesses.
We aim to introduce projects that utilize Web3 technology. Projects will present their solutions, product market fit, and insight into how they create their markets.
We aim to gain insights into the Web3 market from a macro viewpoint through a panel discussion with VCs that invest in Web3 projects. As well as the game-changing potentials of Web3 over Web2.
METI will be presenting the Japanese government's efforts to improve the environment for promoting Web3 and the advantages of developing Web 3-related businesses in Japan.
The Web3 market focuses on communities, and CEXs play a significant role. A panel of speakers from CEXs will discuss how CEXs can facilitate community interaction and growth.
Osaka
Pumpkin Rocks
Hiroshima
Hiroshima Innovation Hub Campus
Hiroshima
fabbit Hiroshima Station Square
Hiroshima
port.inc
Hiroshima
port.cloud
Hiroshima
ONOMICHI SHARE
Fukuoka
Hakata Marui
Okayama
Momotaro Startup Cafe
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He started his career at ING Life Insurance (now NN Life Insurance) and later became a FX broker at ICAP. He has experience as a hedge fund sales manager and led the operations of ICE's (Intercontinental Exchange-SuperD) Japan operation before starting his career at Murex selling risk management systems to major banks/securities firms. Most recently, he promoted mission-critical systems for financial institutions at Oracle Corporation, launched cryptocurrency-focused funds, etc., and pursued further exploration of the blockchain market which lead him to join ConsenSys.
He holds a B.A. in Economics from Keio University.
Session 1: Web3 Projects' PMF
Motoki Tani leads Animoca Brands Japan (ABKK) team with the mission to bring Japanese IP to the world and to bring Japan to Web3. ABKK was founded with the support and investment from major publishers and financial institutions in Japan to help the country with its national growth strategy in Web3.
Prior to co-founding ABKK, Moto was a Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager at Millennium Capital Management where he was responsible for Japan Macro Strategy Investments. Before joining Millennium, he was a Portfolio Manager at Complus Asset Management and was responsible for running JPY Bond Trading business
at JP Morgan. Moto started his career as a consultant at Price Waterhouse and spent time as a derivatives trader at Bankers Trust and credit trader at Merrill Lynch.
Moto is a member of the Board of Directors at Shiraiwa, sake maker of IWA, to bring Sake to the world. He has co-founded Curioo Kids Japan to bring innovative learning to Japan.He is an avid sports lover, taking a position as a Board of Director at Japan Sports Academy. Moto is also an advisor, member, MC, Auctioneer at my charity
organizations. Moto was born in Japan and moved to the United States at the age of 9 years old, where he grew up in Los Angeles and Mercer Island, WA.
Session 2: VC & Web3 Market
Born in 1970. He earned a master's degree from the University of British Columbia, Canada. After serving as CTO of Macromedia Japan Inc. and CEO Advisor at Macromedia's headquarters in the U.S., he oversaw international venture investments, especially in Asia, at Adobe's headquarters after the merger of Adobe and Macromedia. In June 2008, he became independent and joined Infinity Ventures LLP (now Headline Asia) as co-chair partner in June of 2008. He has been involved in international investment with a focus on Japan, leveraging his network in North America and Asia.
Session 2: VC & Web3 Market
"Venture capitalist, entrepreneur and executive.
Born in Nagoya raised in Yokohama, Japan, in 1985. CEO and General Partner of Skyland Ventures, a venture capital fund that mainly invests in seed startups founded by young entrepreneurs, and has established about $40M VC fund specializing in Web3 since 2022 with a multi-lingual team.
He graduated the School of Science and Engineering at Waseda University. Before founding Skyland Ventures, he was a member of [Daiwa Corporate Investment](https://www.daiwa-inv.co.jp/en/) and [Incubate Fund](https://incubatefund.com/en/), where he gained experience as a venture capitalist. He love SNS such as Twitter(40K follower), Youtube and Podcast. After 2022, he especially share about Japanese Web3 startup ecosystem.
He is known for his investments in companies such as, [Cluster](https://cluster.mu/en) (Metaverse), [ANYCOLOR](https://www.anycolor.co.jp/en) (Vtuber Management), [ROXX](https://roxx.co.jp/) (Reference check service), [Aidemy](https://aidemy.net/) (AI in-house consulting), [M&A Cloud](https://macloud.jp/) (M&A Marketplace), LEAN BODY (Online Fitness Service), TranSe (Online Learning), LUCO (Live-Streaming Related Services), GITAI (Space Robots), 400F (Marketplace for Money Professionals), [Alyawmu](https://alyawmu.com/) (“Furusatonozei” hometown tax NFT), and Zenesis (VR NFT Creative Tools), most of which Skyland Ventures participated as the first seed investor."
Session 2: VC & Web3 Market
Edward Chen, General manager of Asset and commercial center at Huobi, has more than 5 years blockchain working experience in Singapore. Huobi was founded in 2013, making it one of the most established virtual assets exchanges in the world. It is also one of the largest by trading volume, and serves millions of users across international markets. Since its establishment, Huobi has committed to providing first class virtual asset investment services. Our robust infrastructure, product innovation and capital strength provide a truly customer-centric and secure trading environment, to help our international users to achieve their investment objectives.
Session 3: CEX & Community
Lou YU, Head of KuCoin Labs. Alumni from Paris Sorbonne-Nouvelle Negotiation and joined KuCoin Corporation since 2019. She led the Testnet Operations of KuCoin Community Chain. By joining the investment arm of KuCoin as its Head, she rebranded it as KuCoin Labs with Web3 and Metaverse oriented investment strategies, establishing also the Metaverse Fund of KuCoin by the end of 2021.
Session 3: CEX & Community
He has been involved in project management at a leading company in the finance industry and has led many projects to successful outcomes.
He also has extensive knowledge of technology strategy and architecture in the field of blockchain business. In recent years, he has been expanding his activities both domestically and internationally, including serving as the CTO of various business corporations related to blockchain and crypto asset exchanges.
Session 3: CEX & Community
Ricky Bahner has been in the Web3 space since 2017 and is currently the VP of Strategy for tokenproof. Ricky is passionate about maximizing value delivery to both brands and consumers in a way that protects user privacy. He has recently been interested in Web3 powered loyalty programs and using Web3 as a way to revitalize in-person commerce. Prior to joining tokenproof, Ricky worked across roles in Product and GTM Systems roles at Web2 companies like TikTok, Slack, and LinkedIn.
Session 1: Web3 Projects' PMF
Wilson Wei is the co-founder of CyberConnect and investor in various Web3 projects. In 2017, along with the rest of the CyberConnect founding team, Wilson built Lino blockchain & DLive.tv, the biggest blockchain-based live streaming platform, which were acquired by BitTorrent in early 2020. DLive.tv had ~1 million daily active users & partnered with PewDiePie, the #1 YouTuber.
Session 1: Web3 Projects' PMF
In 2011, he established Holyday Inc. a creative production company in Akasaka, Tokyo, and developed a wide range of businesses including store development, system development, design, etc. He has sold his business twice to listed companies. In 2021, he started developing Slash protocol as his first web3 project in Singapore, and established Slash Fintech Limited in British Virgin Islands in May 2022.
Session 1: Web3 Projects' PMF
Graduated from the University of Tokyo, the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Public Policy, and Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs. Joined the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2017, where she was in charge of healthcare industry policy, social innovation policy, digital transformation of government, etc. She is currently in charge of policies for the promotion of Web 3.0 (taxation, laws and regulations, etc.).
Special Talk: METI
Served as a Special Advisor for Community Affairs at the Consulate-General of Japan in San Francisco for eight and a half years prior to joining the Shibuya City Office. In 2016, he returned to Japan, serving as vice president of Landlog, a venture company founded by Komatsu. A career with ASA Digital followed, as Vice President of Communication and Community Affairs responsible for Sendai, Tokyo, and San Francisco. He joined Shibuya City Government in 2020 as Director of the Global Strategy Division, which fosters start-up ecosystems and connects corporations with start-ups.
Special Talk: Shibuya City
With a background in marketing and translation, Noah has interviewed many industry players from notable projects such as FTX, Ripple, NEAR and more. Noah is focused on contributing to the mass adoption of web3 by writing understandable news mainly surrounding policy and regulation. Twitter: @crypto_afuro
Telegram: @tokyo_titan
Session 2: VC & Web3 Market
Scalably CEO. Yamamoto is a specialist in the blockchain industry business and has contributed to blockchain technology and business from Southeast Asia since 2015.
- Over 10 years of experience in the overseas system development business.
- Leading the development team formation of 8 corporations in Vietnam.
- Established a blockchain R&D center with more than 350+ people in Southeast Asia since 2015.
- Alliances with approximately 250 blockchain-related companies throughout the group
Session 3: CEX & Community