EVENT OVERVIEW

4F started in 2020 with the aim of revitalizing the financial industry. This year’s theme is “RECONNECT”.
After three years of reduced opportunities to meet face-to-face due to the pandemic, the world has finally seen the return of activities that allow people to see each other face-to-face. We put a wish in the word ”RECONNECT” to connect with people again through activities that bring people together.

The first three days from Mar.6th-8th will be held online. We will broadcast keynote speeches and panel discussions. On March 10, the last day of 4F, JFIA Award Ceremony, FINOPITCH and various lectures will be held at the venue. After FINOPITCH, we also have a social gathering for participants only.
We are looking forward to your participation. Watch it ! Join us ! If you purchase a venue ticket, you can also watch the delivery from Mar.6 to Mar.8.

EVENT OVERVIEW

4F started in 2020 with the aim of revitalizing the financial industry. This year’s theme is “RECONNECT”.
After three years of reduced opportunities to meet face-to-face due to the pandemic, the world has finally seen the return of activities that allow people to see each other face-to-face. We put a wish in the word ”RECONNECT” to connect with people again through activities that bring people together.

The first three days from Mar.6th-8th will be held online. We will broadcast keynote speeches and panel discussions. On March 10, the last day of 4F, JFIA Award Ceremony, FINOPITCH and various lectures will be held at the venue. After FINOPITCH, we also have a social gathering for participants only.
We are looking forward to your participation. Watch it ! Join us ! If you purchase a venue ticket, you can also watch the delivery from Mar.6 to Mar.8.

Title

4F(Future Frontier Fes by FINOLAB) 2023 – RECONNECT –

Date and Time

March 6 to 8 18:00~20:30(JST):Online
March 10  10:00~20:00(JST):Hybrid

Venue

Global Business Hub Tokyo(GBHT)
※The venue is on the third floor. Please click here to check more details about the venue.

Organizer

FINOLAB Inc.

Supported by

FINOVATORS

Contents

JFIA Award Ceremony / FINOPITCH / Presentation / Panel Discussion

Channel

YouTube FINOLAB CHANNEL ( https://www.youtube.com/c/finolabchannel )

Language

Day1 to Day3: Japanese
Day5: English

Japan Financial Innovation Award(JFIA)

JFIA is inaugurated this year to promote innovative initiatives in financial area by adopting information technology and share best practices in the industry, and expects to further expand open innovation beyond corporate group and business sector.

FINOPITCH 2023

AWARD WINNER

OVERVIEW

FINOPITCH is an international pitch contest presented in English, with 4 judging criteria, 1) Impact on Financial Industry, 2) Innovative Business Model, 3) Growth Potential, 4) Global Reach.

FINALIST from outside of Japan

FINALIST from Japan

*alphabetical order

Entry is closed. Thank you very much for many entries.

FinTech Startup Pitch Contest “FINOPITCH 2023” Begins!

OVERVIEW

Overall Schedule
Application deadline : 2023-01-10 (Tue)
Finalist Announcement : 2023-02-01 (Wed)
FINOPITCH / Award Ceremony : 2023-03-10 (Fri)
※1on1meetings will be scheduled on March 9th in 2023.
※The event organizer will contact you if an online interview is required.

Requirements
– Must be a FinTech startup.
– Must have products/services available for demonstration.
– Must agree to the contents of the entry form.
– In principle, the Finalist are asked to pitch on site in Tokyo on Mar. 10, 2023. But depending on the travel situation, we may discuss for the alternative presentation method.

Founding Date / Service Launch

– The startup company should be founded within the past 5 years or less and the service should be released within the past 2 years or less.

– The startup company should be founded within the past 7 years or less and the service should be released within the past 3 years or less, with the aspiration to enter Japan market.

Pitch Format
7 minutes presentation in English including demo of the product /service.

JURY CRITERIA
Impact | Impact on the Financial Industry
Creativity | Innovative Business Model
Growth | Business Growth Potential
Expansion | Global Market Expansion

Award
Grand Prize / Audience Awards / Supporter Awards

If you have any questions, please contact us at this e-mail below.
Hello+FINOPITCH@finolab.co.jp

Protection of Personal Information
– All the personal information will be protected with our Privacy Policy.

JUDGES

Tetsuo IIDA
Tetsuo IIDA
FINOVATORS Founder
Takahisa OHIRA
Takahisa OHIRA
FINOVATORS Member
Hisanori OGAWA
Hisanori OGAWA
FINOVATORS Founder
Makoto SHIBATA
Makoto SHIBATA
FINOVATORS Founder
Mio TAKAOKA
Mio TAKAOKA
FINOVATORS Founder

*The order of the Japanese syllabary

SPEAKER

Shin Sakane

GFIT Inc.
co-CEO & CSMO

Takashi Shiozawa

MFS, Inc.
Chief Operating Officer

Wataru Yamaki

Kanmu, Inc.
CEO

Keita Nishiyama

The University of Tokyo Institute for Future Initiatives
Visiting Professor

Yasuhisa Iida

JP DIGITAL Co., Ltd.
CEO and Representative Director

Masashi Yokobori

AVILEN Co., Ltd.
Executive Officer, Director of DX Talent Design Department

Chris Skinner

The Finanser
CEO
11:FS
Director

Masako Wakamiya

Mellow Club
Vice president

Mayumi Sakai

Nonfiction Writer

Noriko Sanada

GRANDCELL Inc.
Co-Founder & CEO

Maki Shinada

freee K.K.
Public Relations

Ayaka Mizuno

Funds, inc.
Marketing and PR Team

Chika Tachibana

FINOLAB Inc.
Manager of Community Success

Masaya Kubota

WiL, LLC
Partner

Kenichi Saito

Sozo Ventures
Senior Director

Takuro Okada

Financial Data Utilizing Association
Representative Director

*In order of appearance

TIMETABLE

DAY1 | Reconsideration | 2023-03-06 18:00 ~ 20:30 [JP]

“Changing Cources”

Pivot History of Kanmu and How to Transform in FinTech Business.

Wataru Yamaki CEO, Kanmu, Inc.

Transformation of mortgage comparison service ”Mogecheck.”

Takashi Shiozawa Chief Operating Officer, MFS, Inc.

New Challenge of GFIT for FX-Tech.
History of Business Transformation.

Shin Sakane (Ph.D.) co-CEO & CSMO, GFIT Inc.

DAY2 | Reorganization | 2023-03-07  18:00 ~ 20:30 [JP]

“DX and Beyond”

Logics of Digital Transformation (DX)

Keita Nishiyama Visiting Professor, The University of Tokyo Institute for Future Initiatives

DX and FinTech

Chris Skinner CEO, The Finanser / Director, 11:FS

[Session & Discussion]
Re-Skilling Strategy in the Age of DX

Yasuhisa Iida CEO and Representative Director, JP DIGITAL Co., Ltd.
Masashi Yokobori Executive Officer, Director of DX Talent Design Department, AVILEN Co., Ltd.

Future has already started.

Masako Wakamiya Vice president, Mellow Club

DAY3 | Recharge | 2023-03-08  18:00 ~ 20:30 [JP]

“For the Future Development”

Fund Raising in Recession Period

Masaya Kubota Partner, WiL, LLC

[Panel Discussion]
PR Strategy for FinTech Startups

Mayumi Sakai Nonfiction Writer
Noriko Sanada Co-Founder & CEO, GRANDCELL Inc.
Maki Shinada Public Relations, freee K.K.
Ayaka Mizuno Marketing and PR Team, Funds, inc.
Chika Tachibana Manager of Community Success, FINOLAB Inc.

Startup and VC Trend in the US and Corporate Alliance

Kenichi Saito Senior Director, Sozo Ventures

DAY4 | Finalist Welcome Reception(by Invitation Only)

DAY5 | JFIA&FINOPITCH Day | 2023-03-10  10:00 ~ 20:00 [EN]

10:00 Opening
      JFIA2023 Award Ceremony
     Introduction of Award Winners and Projects
     Announcement of Grand Prix and Category Excellence
     Presentation by Grand Prix and Category Excellence
     Photo Session
11:40 Lunch break
13:00 FINOPITCH2023 Pitch Contest
     from outside of Japan
14:30 Break
14:45 FINOPITCH2023 Pitch Contest
     from Japan
16:00 Break
16:15 Alumni Pitch
      G-Bank Technologies OÜ
      MEME Co.,Ltd
      Sustainable Lab Inc.
      Introduction to FDUA
      FDUA(Financial Data Utilizing Association)
      Takuro Okada, Representative Director
17:15 FINOPICH2023 Award Ceremony
     Announcement of Grand Prize and Supporter Awards
     Photo Session
18:00 Social Gathering

 

JP:Japanese EN:English

* In Japan time.
*The plans are subject to change.

TICKET

If you wish to participate, please do so by booking a ticket in advance.

SUPPORTERS

PLATINUM SUPPORTERS

SILVER SUPPORTERS

BRONZE SUPPORTERS

PUBLIC SUPPORTERS

OFFICIAL SUPPORTERS

VENUE

PARTNERS

*The order of the Japanese syllabary

MOVIE

DAY1 : Reconsideration | 4F2023
PlayPlay
DAY2 : Reorganization「DX時代のリスキリング戦略」 | 4F2023
PlayPlay
DAY3 : Recharge 「リセッション下の資金調達について」 | 4F2023
PlayPlay
DAY3 : Recharge 「フィンテックスタートアップの広報戦略」 | 4F2023
PlayPlay
Japan Financial Innovation Award2023 (JFIA2023) - Award Ceremony - | 4F2023
PlayPlay
AlumniPitch&Introduction to FDUA | 4F2023
PlayPlay
FINOPITCH2023 - Award Ceremony - | 4F2023
PlayPlay
previous arrow
next arrow
DAY1 : Reconsideration | 4F2023
DAY2 : Reorganization「DX時代のリスキリング戦略」 | 4F2023
DAY3 : Recharge 「リセッション下の資金調達について」 | 4F2023
DAY3 : Recharge 「フィンテックスタートアップの広報戦略」 | 4F2023
Japan Financial Innovation Award2023 (JFIA2023) - Award Ceremony - | 4F2023
AlumniPitch&Introduction to FDUA | 4F2023
FINOPITCH2023 - Award Ceremony - | 4F2023
previous arrow
next arrow