TOKYO, Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Money20/20 is proud to announce its roadshow series will be coming to Tokyo as a part of the 2017 FinSum Festival later this month. Money20/20 is partnering with FinTech Association Japan to shine a light on the latest trends, challenges and innovations in the Japanese Payments, FinTech and Financial Services industry. Taking place at the Global Business Hub in the heart of Tokyo, the Money20/20 Tokyo roadshow aims to engage with and learn from the Japanese FinTech ecosystem in advance of the inaugural Money20/20 Asia conference - to be held in Singapore, March 13-15th 2018.
Money20/20 is seen globally as the leading event where the smartest visionaries and innovators from the Payments, FinTech and Financial Services ecosystem congregate to connect and create the future of money. Everyone from banks, payments and mobile providers, to retailers, tech giants, start-ups, investors and governments come together to experience original insight, trailblazing enterprise and high-impact networking.
In Singapore next March, Money20/20 Asia will recognise the defining influence of the pan-Asian Payments, FinTech and Financial Services industries and the crucial role Japan play's in this community. Confirmed speakers for Money20/20 Asia include:
"Money20/20 Asia will curate world class content, with a pan-Asian focus, for a global audience of senior industry players" explained Pat Patel, Content Director at Money20/20. "The Tokyo roadshow event enables Money20/20 to engage with the brightest minds and rising stars in Japanese FinTech. We see some of the principal forces in the financial services industry coming out of Japan and are delighted to shine a spotlight on the unique dynamics that are fuelling innovation, both across Japan and the rest of the world."
"We are glad to welcome Money20/20 Asia for their roadshow event here in Tokyo" said Ken Honda, Executive Manager, Global Payments & Services Division IT Services & Payments Services Sector at NTT Data. "The event's profile will bring together influential attendees to debate, discuss and showcase the latest developments happening in the fast changing Asian and Japanese FinTech space."
Topics for discussion at the Tokyo roadshow will centre on 'Platforms that Accumulate Data.' Attendees at the evening events, which start at 5:30pm, can look forward to speakers:
There is also the chance to win a free ticket to Money20/20 Asia, as well as a drinks reception and networking.
"Money20/20 is the leading international brand for FinTech events" said Jonathan Hope, Co-Founder & CEO of Keychain. "Holding a roadshow in Tokyo ahead of the inaugural Money20/20 Asia next March reflects both cities growing international profiles. It is great to see our industry hub recognised for their leadership."
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About Money20/20:
Founded in 2011 and acquired by Ascential plc in 2014, Money20/20 creates destination events where the most innovative people in payments, FinTech and the broader financial services industry connect. Famed for their high-impact networking, the Las Vegas (October) and Copenhagen (June) editions are widely considered unmissable by the industry they serve. The new Asian edition will debut in Singapore in March 2018. Money20/20 is the space where the industry's smartest visionaries and innovators come together to create the future of money. Money20/20 is an Ascential event. www.money2020.com
About Ascential plc:
Ascential is a global business-to-business information company that informs and connects the business world in 150 countries through market-leading Exhibitions & Festivals and Information Services.
Ascential powers the prestigious Cannes Lions festival for the branded communications industry, the world's premier payments and financial services congress Money20/20, Spring Fair/Autumn Fair, the global fashion trend forecasting service WGSN, environmental risk data business Groundsure, e-commerce analytics provider One Click Retail and MediaLink, the strategic advisory and business services firm.
Ascential's premium products enable focus, growth and value. The company provides customers with world class content and connections empowering their businesses to be the best informed and best connected. www.ascential.com
Hannah Redfern
Event Director
Money20/20 Asia
+44 (0)203 033 2406
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Hannah@money2020.com
