4F2023en | Future Frontier Fes by FINOLAB (4F)

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.

JFIA

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

JUDGES

Tetsuo IIDA

FINOVATORS Founder

Takahisa OHIRA

FINOVATORS Member

Hisanori OGAWA

FINOVATORS Founder

Makoto SHIBATA

FINOVATORS Founder

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

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