GFTN Forum Japan to Spotlight Japan’s Edge in Shaping the Next Phase of Global Finance: Agentic AI, Tokenisation and Trillion-Dollar Capital Flows

Tokyo, Japan, 5 February 2026 – The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) today announced GFTN Forum, Japan 2026, a four-day convening in Tokyo from 24 to 27 February 2026 that will examine how Japan is positioning itself at the forefront of the next phase of global finance. The Forum will bring together global financial and technology leaders to explore the strategic implications of agentic AI, tokenisation, and the redirection of trillion-dollar capital flows shaping international markets. Held as the flagship event of Japan FinTech Week 2026, the Forum will convene policymakers, financial institutions, technologists, investors, and entrepreneurs from around the world to engage on Japan’s evolving role in the global financial architecture.

The Forum will address three key themes to explore the future of the financial ecosystem:

Japan’s Agentic Economy: Sessions will explore how AI-powered financial agents are driving automation in financial services and enhancing the sophistication and security of payment, banking, and insurance infrastructure.

Japan’s Digital Asset Mandate: The Forum will discuss the latest trends and regulations in stablecoins and asset tokenisation, highlighting Japan’s model for reliability, innovation, and financial inclusion.

Japan’s Leadership in Capital Mobilisation: The Forum will examine how Fintech and AI are unlocking $13 trillion in capital^[1], creating new investment opportunities and concrete pathways for economic growth.

A Premier Platform for Global Financial Innovation

Recognised as one of the world’s leading fintech gatherings, the Forum welcomed over 5,600 participants from more than 74 countries and regions in 2025, including senior policymakers, financial institutions, technology companies, startups, investors, and entrepreneurs, reinforcing its position as a leading international platform shaping the future of finance.

Now in its fourth edition, GFTN Forum Japan 2026 is organised in collaboration with the FSA, Japan Fintech Week, FinCity.Tokyo, Japan Exchange Group, the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI), the Digital Agency, and the Monetary Authority of Singapore, amongst others.

The Forum provides a unique opportunity for attendees to engage with global leaders, exchange ideas, and gain insights into the latest market trends and regulatory developments relevant to the Japanese and Asian financial sectors. Through expert dialogues, curated roundtables, investor hours, and exclusive networking sessions, attendees will have a strategic understanding of the Japanese FinTech market, access to new business and investment opportunities for fostering collaboration.

Japan’s Growth Strategy and Policy Context: Why Agentic AI, Tokenisation, and $13 Trillion in Capital Matter for Japan’s Next Decade for Growth

With well-defined regulatory frameworks, a renewed focus on asset management, and unusually close coordination between government, regulators, and industry, Japan is offering clarity at a time of global uncertainty. As AI, blockchain, and digital assets begin to transform how markets function and how capital moves across borders, Japan is using policy coherence rather than deregulation to anchor innovation. In an era marked by geopolitical realignment and regulatory divergence, this approach is reinforcing Japan’s role as a central node in Asia’s financial system and a reference point for how the next decade of finance may be structured.

Sopnendu Mohanty, Group CEO, GFTN said: “The next phase of global finance will not be shaped by technology alone, but by the jurisdictions that can align innovation with trust, policy coherence, and long-term capital stewardship. Japan stands at that inflection point. GFTN Forum Japan 2026 brings the world to Tokyo to engage on how agentic AI, tokenisation, and trillion-dollar capital flows are being anchored responsibly, offering a blueprint for how the future financial system can be built at scale, with resilience and purpose.”

Takeshi Kito, Co-Founder and Representative Director of GFTN Japan, said, “GFTN Forum Japan 2026 represents a pivotal moment for the global financial system. As autonomous financial agents, tokenisation, and on-chain infrastructure redefine how capital moves across borders, Japan is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation, anchored by regulatory clarity, institutional trust, and world-class innovation. This fourth edition of the Forum convenes the architects of tomorrow’s financial system to forge the partnerships, standards and solutions that will shape global financial innovation for the next generation. Whether seeking to enter new markets, influence regulatory direction, or build real-world deployments at scale, GFTN Forum Japan is where the future of the financial industry, shaped by emerging technologies, takes centre stage.”

Event Overview:

· Dates: February 24 (Tue) – 27 (Fri), 2026

· Theme: Agentic AI, Asset Tokenisation, $13 Trillion Capital Flows – Japan’s Edge in the Global Market

· Venue: Bellesalle Tokyo Nihonbashi (2-7-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)

· Organisers: GFTN Japan

· With Support From: Financial Services Agency, Bank of Japan, Digital Agency, Japan External Trade Organization, Monetary Authority of Singapore, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, FinCity.Tokyo, Fukuoka Prefecture, Nagoya City, Central Japan Start-up Ecosystem Consortium, Sapporo City, FINOLAB, Japan Exchange Group, and others.

For more information and to register, visit: https://gftnforum.jp/

GFTN Forum, Japan is part of Japan Fintech Week, organised by FSA and Fintech Association of Japan.

About Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)

GFTN is a not-for-profit organisation which aims to bridge policy, capital, and technology to build resilient, efficient, and inclusive financial systems. Established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore in 2024, GFTN operates via its commercial subsidiaries, GFTN Services and GFTN Capital. GFTN Services comprises: GFTN Connections, which hosts forums across five continents (such as the Singapore FinTech Festival) to bring together and foster collaboration amongst industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers; and GFTN Solutions provides national authorities advisory services, technology solutions, and capacity-building to promote financial innovation and inclusion. GFTN Capital will be a venture capital firm investing in growth-stage FinTechs with social impact.

Media and Press Enquiries:

Members of the media are warmly invited to cover the event. If you are interested in specific speakers, agenda topics, or would like to schedule interviews with organisers or featured participants, please refer to the contact details below.

Colin Thompson

Email: GFTN@fgsglobal.com

Phone: +81-80-6983-2859

^[1] Source: FSA and Bank of Japan | Institutional Investor