web3 Summit in San Francisco
This summit addressed cross-border strategies between Japan and the U.S. web3 ecosystems, examining them from the perspectives of technology, policy, business, and community. Speakers such as Mysten Labs founder Evan Cheng, a web3 representative from Shibuya Ward, and the founder of akiyaDAO presented insights on web3 infrastructure, the social implementation of DAOs, and examples of addressing Japan’s vacant housing issue. Japan’s commitment to building a decentralized society through web3 was made clear.
Global IT History
- ChatGPT reaches 1 million users in 5 days and 100 million in 2 months
- Stable Diffusion and Midjourney democratize high-quality image generation
- The generative AI market hits $11 billion, with over $2 billion in investments, driving explosive growth
Advancements in Blockchain Technology
- Global crypto market cap falls 64% from $2.2 trillion to $800 billion
- Ethereum cuts energy use by approximately 99%, earning global ESG recognition
- DeFi TVL reaches $40 billion, and NFT trading hits $24.5 billion
- Blockchain shifts from finance to a sustainable, practical infrastructure
Agenda
Opening
Talk
Yasushi Noguchi
Joichi Ito
Session 01: web3 Infrastructure
This session will delve into the technical foundations of web3 in Japan and explore the role of Japan in shaping the future of web3 infrastructure.
Talk
Kai Chen
Evan Cheng
Arisa Toyosaki
Maika Isogawa
Session 02: Innovation Environment and Regulations for web3
In this session, we will explore the regulatory landscape for web3 in Japan and discuss the opportunities for cultivating a thriving web3 ecosystem. The panelists will compare the differences in the innovation environments between Japan and the US in the context of web3, and discuss the support needed for businesses operating in both countries.
Talk
Kaz Okamoto
Yumi Baba
Daniel Riedel
Joshua Goldbard
Joichi Ito
Session 03: Collaborating with Japan
In this session, government officials and representatives from leading Japanese corporations will present their ideas for collaboration with web3 startups.
Talk
Akihisa Shiozaki
Waka Itagaki
Yoshiro Tasaka
Kiyo
Mai Akiyoshi
Session 04: web3 Communities and Contents
This session will highlight the emergence of regional web3 communities and content in Japan, and explore the opportunities and challenges that arise.
Talk
Michelle Huang
Mike Fraietta
Ray Hatoyama
Joichi Ito
Wrap Up
Wrap Up
Joichi Ito
James Higa
Maika Isogawa
Speakers
Yasushi Noguchi
Consul-General, Consulate-General of Japan in San Francisco
Kai Chen
Founder and CEO, Parasol
Evan Cheng
Co‑Founder and CEO, Mysten Labs
Arisa Toyosaki
Co-Founder and CEO, Cega
Maika Isogawa
Co‑Founder and CEO, Webacy
Kaz Okamoto
Managing Partner, Nonagon Capital
Yumi Baba
Representative, Financial Services Agency of Japan in Silicon Valley
Daniel Riedel
CEO, Riedel Ventures
Joshua Goldbard
Founder and CEO, MobileCoin
Akihisa Shiozaki
Member of the House of Representatives
Waka Itagaki
Deputy Director, Web 3.0 Policy Office, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Yoshiro Tasaka
Director, Global Strategy Division, Shibuya City Office
Kiyo
Co‑Founder and CEO, Noxx
Mai Akiyoshi
CEO and Co‑Founder, Curious Addys / HeyMint
Michelle Huang
Founder, Akiya DAO; Mixed‑media Digital Artist
Mike Fraietta
Founder, Empire DAO; CEO, Empire Studios
Ray Hatoyama
CEO, Hatoyama Studio
James Higa
Founder and Managing Partner, Offline Ventures
Kaoru Hayashi
Representative Director, President Executive Officer and Group CEO, Digital Garage, Inc.
Joichi Ito
Board Member, Senior Managing Executive Officer & Chief Architect, Digital Garage, Inc.
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