On February 26, I will be speaking at “PwC Digital Identity Forum 2025,” the kickoff event for FIN/SUM 2025.
| Date and time | February 26, 2025 (Wednesday), 15:00–19:00 (registration opens at 14:45) |
| Registration deadline | February 25, 2025 (Tuesday), 12:00 |
| Venue | Tokyo International Forum Hall B5 (3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, B Block, 5th floor) |
I will be appearing in Session 1 (15:15 – 15:55).
Session 1: The Future of Open Finance and the Importance of Digital Identity
As more and more companies become involved in financial services, we will explore the transformative power of fintech in Japan and the important role digital identity plays in making financial transactions more trustworthy. Drawing on global examples, we will redefine our understanding of how to realize the complex interplay of security and openness in the world of fintech.
Speakers
The other participants are all such distinguished figures that I wonder whether they even need me, but please do come.
Incidentally, the following session features Mr. Hayashi of the Digital Agency (@lef), Mr. Moriyama of NTT DOCOMO, and Mr. Shibata of PwC.
16:10-16:50
Session 2: The Growing Importance of Identity Verification in Business Strategy—A New Standard for the Digital Society That Supports Businesses
As the digital society evolves, identity verification is playing an increasingly important role for every company, including preventing fraudulent use such as impersonation and verifying age to protect minors.
In this session, leading industry experts will examine from multiple perspectives the latest identity verification mechanisms, such as the increasingly widespread My Number Card and passkeys, along with their applications.
Through specific examples and the latest trends, they will explore the value of identity verification in business activities and practical ways to use it.
Speakers
Registration and the other program details are available on the official website.
I look forward to seeing you there.
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