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TEAMZ Summit 2026 is about to open
The “TEAMZ Summit 2026,” bringing together global Web3 and AI industry leaders, will soon be held at Yufuin Garden in Tokyo.
Navigating Web3 tides with focused insightsThis summit will bring together companies, government representatives, startups, and investors actively engaged at the forefront of next-generation technologies to discuss the future development of Japan’s and the global technology ecosystems.
This year’s summit centers on Web3 and AI, highlighting the latest trends across multiple domains including blockchain, digital assets, real-world assets (RWA), stablecoins, and AI innovation.
TEAMZ Summit 2026 Overview
Event Name
TEAMZ Web3 / AI Summit 2026
Date
April 7, 2026 (Day 1)
April 8, 2026 (Day 2)
Venue
Happoen, Tokyo
Expected Attendance
Over 10,000 participants from around the world, including enterprises, startups, investors, and government representatives from the Web3 and AI sectors
Official Website
https://www.teamz.co.jp/en
Sponsor Introduction
TEAMZ Summit 2026 is held with the support of leading enterprises in the Web3 and AI fields.
A wide range of domestic and international companies are participating as sponsors, collectively supporting the growth of Japan’s technology ecosystem.
Title Sponsor
XRP Tokyo
XRP Tokyo 2026 is one of Japan’s largest conferences dedicated exclusively to XRP and the XRP Ledger (XRPL).
Organized by the XRPL Japan Association and operated in partnership with Asia Web3 Alliance Japan, this event brings together global leaders—including industry pioneers, developers, and companies driving the XRPL ecosystem—at Happoen in Tokyo.
The digital asset XRP has long served as a bridge currency for the global Internet of Value, thanks to its exceptional transaction speed, cost efficiency, and low environmental impact.
Today, XRP’s role extends well beyond cross-border payments into new financial frontiers—such as institutional adoption, tokenization of real-world assets (RWA), and decentralized finance (DeFi).
At this event, attendees will gain deep insights into the latest technical advancements and the evolving roadmap of the XRP Ledger—the foundational infrastructure underpinning XRP’s reliability and scalability.
As a platform connecting community and commerce, XRP Tokyo reaffirms XRP’s immense potential while fostering new insights, collaborations, and opportunities to shape the next generation of financial infrastructure.
CARDANO
Cardano is a public proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain built on peer-reviewed research and open-source engineering.
Designed with security, scalability, and sustainability at its core, it supports a wide range of decentralized applications (dApps) and real-world solutions—from digital identity to financial services.
The network is supported by a global community and governed through an evolving, decentralized governance system.
SBI VC Trade
SBI VC Trade Co., Ltd. operates under the banner “Cryptocurrencies Are SBI,” leveraging the comprehensive capabilities of SBI Group—one of Japan’s largest internet-based comprehensive financial groups—to deliver end-to-end cryptocurrency-related services. As a licensed cryptocurrency exchange operator, Type I Financial Instruments Business Operator, and Electronic Payment Service Provider, the company conducts business under strict security protocols. Its offerings include cryptocurrency trading, asset management services, and tailored enterprise solutions. Notably, SBI VC Trade was the first in Japan to launch USD Coin (USDC) trading and continues to support corporate crypto asset holdings—driving innovative service models rooted in a customer-centric philosophy.
Second Swap
SecondSwap is an on-chain infrastructure platform that provides secondary liquidity for locked tokens and tokenized real-world assets (RWA).
It enables trading of otherwise illiquid asset allocations—such as vesting tokens, private placement shares, and structured RWAs—in transparent markets without requiring premature unlocking.
By collaborating directly with Layer 1 ecosystems and token issuers, SecondSwap delivers secure on-chain settlement and transparent price discovery—transforming locked assets into active markets while preserving original token supply structures.
STARTALE
Startale Group is a leading global provider of crypto and blockchain solutions committed to bringing real-world assets on-chain and building the next civilization. The group co-founded Sony Block Solutions Labs with Sony Group Corporation and jointly launched Soneium—a Layer-2 blockchain. It also collaborates with SBI Holdings to develop the Strium platform, enabling 24/7 trading of tokenized securities. Additionally, Startale issues and operates JPYSC—the native Japanese yen-pegged stablecoin—and USDSC—the U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin—providing users worldwide with stable, secure settlement and financial services. The Startale App serves as a unified gateway to the broader Web3 world, integrating native blockchain applications into a seamless, cohesive user experience.
AAC
AAC Holdings is a premier Japanese institutional holding company that has built the first dedicated structural bridge between Japanese and Asian institutional capital/family offices and the rapidly growing economies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
Headquartered in Tokyo, AAC operates through a full ecosystem of eight specialized subsidiaries—all licensed to operate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
This includes advisory services regulated under Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), digital asset services licensed by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), and fully licensed entities established in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) and Sharjah free zones.
This holding structure enables unified governance and end-to-end control—from capital deployment to comprehensive asset management.
AAC delivers mature cross-border investment solutions to institutional investors, family offices, and enterprises, with core expertise in premium off-plan real estate projects (spanning commercial and hospitality developments, including full operational management from project inception) and RWA tokenization via its proprietary MIRAI-X platform.
The group is also strategically expanding Japanese digital IP, gaming, and esports into GCC markets—offering compliant frameworks for issuance, development, and operations aligned with local regulations.
Guided by a strict “governance-first” philosophy and a multi-jurisdictional compliance framework, AAC builds long-term strategic partnerships that connect capital with sustainable global opportunities.
https://www.aacholdings.co.jp/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/assets-advisors-capital/
ENVO
Envo is an innovative all-in-one Web3 social platform redefining the future of crypto-native social experiences. With unique strengths in privacy protection, community traffic aggregation, large-scale live streaming for crypto conferences, and multifunctional crypto red envelopes, Envo strives to deliver safer, more engaging, and freer social interactions.
Through continuous product iteration and technological innovation, Envo prepares Web2 users for a smooth, frictionless transition into Web3—and delivers unprecedented value to existing Web3 users.
Aptos
Aptos is a high-performance, proof-of-stake (PoS) Layer-1 blockchain. With breakthrough technology, scalable infrastructure, and robust user safeguards, Aptos powers the next generation of financial systems—delivering exceptional throughput and low latency to realize its vision of scaling to serve billions of users globally.
BINANCE JAPAN
Binance Japan is the Japanese legal entity of Binance—the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.
With over 300 million users globally, Binance ranks among the world’s largest digital asset ecosystems—generating approximately $15.4 billion in 24-hour trading volume and commanding over 50% of global liquidity share.
To date, Binance holds licenses in 21 countries and delivers blockchain services spanning trading, asset management, and payments.
Registered as a licensed Cryptocurrency Exchange Operator (License No. 00031) with Japan’s Kanto Local Finance Bureau, Binance Japan commenced domestic operations in August 2023.
It lists the highest number of cryptocurrencies in Japan* and supports Earn services for the most tokens (28).
Leveraging shared liquidity with Binance Global, Binance Japan offers Japanese users a stable, JPY-settled trading environment.
Its core offerings include spot cryptocurrency trading (sales desk and exchange), asset management services such as Simple Earn, and automated recurring investment features.
In October 2025, Binance Japan signed a capital and business cooperation agreement with PayPay Corp., actively promoting synergies between Binance and PayPay to further advance Japan’s digital asset market.
eole Inc.
eole inc. is a technology company pioneering the convergence of AI infrastructure and crypto finance.
The company operates GPU-server-powered AI data centers and is developing Neo Crypto Bank—a next-generation financial platform integrating crypto treasury management, lending, and programmable finance.
Through these initiatives, eole is building a new economic infrastructure for the AI era.
UPBOND
UPBOND develops and provides Web3-powered self-sovereign identity (“Login 3.0”) and wallet services (“UPBOND Wallet”).
By promoting widespread adoption of these services, UPBOND aims to establish a data infrastructure—a life-log platform—that empowers individuals to own and utilize their personal information (life logs).
Platinum Sponsor
Bitcoin.com
Bitcoin.com News is an online news and information platform focused on Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.
It delivers analysis and commentary on Bitcoin market trends, blockchain technology developments, and various cryptocurrencies.
Readers can access up-to-date industry news, expert insights, and coverage of events, laws, and regulations related to cryptocurrencies.
TRON
TRON, founded by Justin Sun in 2017, is dedicated to building the infrastructure for a decentralized internet—and has become one of the world’s largest open blockchain platforms. Serving as the foundational layer for all decentralized applications (dApps) within the TRON ecosystem, it delivers scalability, high availability, and high throughput. Its protocol leverages an innovative, pluggable smart contract platform to enhance compatibility with Ethereum smart contracts.
TRON currently hosts the world’s largest dApp ecosystem, leading in key sectors including DeFi, NFTs, dApps, stablecoins, and decentralized storage. Within the TRON ecosystem, stablecoin circulation exceeds $86 billion, supporting major stablecoins like USDT, USDD, and USD1—facilitating $25 billion in daily stablecoin transfers on-chain.
As of now, TRON has surpassed 360 million total users and processed over 13.3 billion transactions—ranking among the top globally in DeFi, NFTs, stablecoins, and decentralized storage protocols. Notably, TRON is one of the primary issuance chains for the world’s largest stablecoin, USDT—with over $85.4 billion issued on TRON as of March 2026. In addition, TRON ranks among the top two globally by Total Value Locked (TVL) in DeFi.
NETSTARS
NETSTARS is a Japanese fintech company offering StarPay—an QR-code-based cashless payment platform.
By consolidating diverse payment methods onto a single platform, NETSTARS helps merchants improve operational efficiency and accelerate digital transformation.
NETSTARS is actively promoting cashless payments both domestically and internationally, while building next-generation payment infrastructure connecting businesses and consumers.
JPYR
JPYR (pronounced “Jay-Pee-Wye-Ar”) is a stablecoin project pegged 1:1 to the Japanese Yen (JPY).
JPYR tokens are designed to maintain parity with the JPY and are issued on the Ethereum blockchain—emphasizing price stability and transparency.
JPYR aims to enhance convenience in cross-border remittances, digital payments, and decentralized finance (DeFi).
Leveraging the credibility and stability of the Japanese Yen, JPYR supports economic activity worldwide.
Additionally, JPYR integrates with numerous wallets and ecosystems to increase its practicality in everyday payments and international transactions.
Even Realities
Even Realities embraces a human-centered philosophy grounded in proactive tech adoption: technology should seamlessly integrate into life—not dominate it—and meaningfully elevate everyday experiences.
Our focus lies in embedding digital intelligence into the physical world naturally, practically, and effortlessly.
https://www.evenrealities.com/
tangem
Tangem is a Swiss-made cryptocurrency wallet available in sleek, minimalist card and ring form factors.
Powered by the Tangem App—designed around best-in-class UX—users retain full control over their crypto assets for buying, storing, earning, and spending.
No seed phrase. No battery. No cables.
Just tap the card against your smartphone to get started instantly.
Engineered for 25 years of use, Tangem delivers simple, secure self-custody.
JAPAN OPEN CHAIN
Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd. operates and manages the “Japan Open Chain” consortium.
“Japan Open Chain” is an enterprise-grade blockchain platform aimed at solving societal challenges using blockchain technology.
This initiative is jointly operated by trusted Japanese enterprises in accordance with Japanese law.
To ensure blockchain technology is used safely and appropriately,
the foundation develops and operates multiple types of blockchains—including private, consortium, and public chains—tailored to specific business objectives.
https://www.japanopenchain.org/
TVB
The Best Event is a global series that brings Web3 vividly to life.
It fuses culture, technology, music, and community in iconic venues around the world.
We gather the boldest creators, top-tier brands, and visionary thinkers shaping the future—curating unforgettable, high-energy experiences.
MACNICA
Macnica is a technology solutions provider specializing in semiconductors and cybersecurity—delivering cutting-edge services and solutions worldwide.
With 91 business locations across 28 countries and regions, Macnica draws upon over 50 years of accumulated technical expertise and a global network.
Macnica identifies, proposes, and implements frontier technologies—including AI, IoT, and autonomous driving.
Gold Sponsor
Iagon
vector
BTCC VENTURES
HORIZONS GLOBAL
https://www.horizonsglobal.io/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/horizons-global/?originalSubdomain=ky
UPAY
Gold Dollar
ASTERIUM
MIDAS
midnight
METATECH
Silver Sponsor
bossjob
FINX JCrypto
https://finx-jcrypto.co.jp/
hashlock
DORA FACTORY
TEVAU
JUREN
Edo Washō Kōbō Miyabi
UMINERS
AVATAR48
https://avatar48.ai/en
Solvea
Ticket Information
Tickets for TEAMZ Summit 2026 are now on sale.
If you haven’t purchased yours yet, now is the perfect time to register.
This is a rare opportunity to meet face-to-face with Web3 and AI leaders from around the world.
Purchase tickets here: https://tickets.teamz.co.jp/
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