The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) and the City of London Corporation are pleased to announce that they will jointly host the Tokyo-London Financial Innovation Seminar 2026 at Tokyo Innovation Base on Thursday, 18 June 2026. Registration is now open, and participation is free of charge.

The seminar will feature prominent leaders driving the financial centres of Japan and the UK, including Tokyo Governor Ms. Koike Yuriko and the Lady Mayor of London, Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley. The event will also provide opportunities for one-on-one business meetings and networking, aiming to foster collaboration among financial professionals and investors and support the evolution of both cities as leading international financial hubs.

Since signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in December 2017, the TMG and the City of London Corporation —the heart of the capital’s financial district—have been collaborating to grow and develop together as international financial centres. This has included regular high-level information exchanges and co-hosting events in both cities. The MoU was updated in last September to further strengthen collaboration by enhancing financial innovation and promoting increased investment between Japan and the UK.

As part of this renewed commitment, the upcoming seminar will bring together leaders from both cities to discuss financial initiatives through panel discussions and pitches, deepen mutual understanding and help fintech companies discover new business opportunities, aiming to accelerate financial innovation and expand Japan-UK investment.
 

1 Date and Time

Thursday, 18 June 2026, 5:30–7:00 pm (JST) / 9:30–11:00 am (BST)

2 Venue

STAGE (2nd Floor), Tokyo Innovation Base (3-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)

3 Who Can ParticipateProgram

The event is open to all, including domestic and international finance professionals, institutional investors, venture capitalists, members of government agencies and related organisations.

4 How to Apply

Participants may choose to attend in person at Tokyo Innovation Base on a first-come, first-served basis, or participate in the event online. To register, please visit the event website at https://www.financialinnovationsemi.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/eng.html   


Please note:
-Participation is free, but advance registration is required and will close once capacity is reached.
-The programme will be conducted entirely in English, with simultaneous interpretation into Japanese.
-Prior to the seminar, one-on-one business meetings (approx. 15 minutes each) with pitching companies will be possible (advanced registration required). For details and registration, please see the URL above.
-After the seminar, a networking session with the speakers will be held at the venue.
-Press wishing to cover the event on site should contact the enquiry desk by Friday, 12 June.

5 Support

British Embassy Tokyo

6 Programme (Provisional)

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The above information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
One-on-one business meetings with pitching companies will be held before the seminar.
A 30-minute networking session will take place on-site after the seminar.

7 One-on-one Business Meetings with Pitching Companies

Prior to the seminar, financial professionals, institutional investors and venture capitalists (limited to seminar attendees) will have the opportunity to engage in one-on-one business meetings (approx. 15 minutes; advance registration required). The goal is to explore collaboration opportunities, including business partnerships and investment opportunities. To participate, applicants must submit a completed registration form via the link: https://www.financialinnovationsemi.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/eng.html.

Introduction to Pitching Companies

Datachain Inc.

Business Overview: 
Datachain, Inc. is a technology company established in 2018 as the blockchain business venture of Speee, Inc., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market. Backed by deep blockchain R&D, Datachain advances next-generation financial infrastructure in areas such as stablecoins, tokenized deposits, Web3 wallets, on-chain privacy, and cross-chain technologies.
The company has also advanced business development initiatives in the fintech sector, including collaboration with Progmat on stablecoin-related businesses and cross-border stablecoin transfer initiatives in collaboration with Swift.
Today, Datachain is focused on its flagship offerings, “Datachain Wallet,” a Web3 wallet for enterprises, and “Datachain Privacy,” an on-chain privacy infrastructure, while expanding partnerships with financial institutions, payment providers, and Web3 businesses.  

Habitto

Business Overview: 
Habitto is Japan’s first savings shop, offering a platform designed to help savers grow and protect their money. Through its mobile app and unbiased financial guidance that is not tied to specific products, Habitto provides a combination of high-interest savings, money management, and life protection services. 

Tractable Ltd.

Business Overview: 
Founded in 2014, Tractable is a leader in the field of artificial intelligence applied to the automotive sector, using state-of-the-art computer vision to assess vehicle damage and streamline the entire process, from repairs and trade-ins to claims, helping businesses and customers move forward more quickly. At Tractable, we harness AI’s vast potential to solve real-world problems today, not tomorrow. Built on applied research and trained with hundreds of millions of data-rich images, our AI delivers fast, accurate assessments for vehicles, transforming industries through: Precision & Speed, Efficiency at Scale, Seamless Integration, and Continuous Improvement.

TRAYDSTREAM Japan, Inc.

Business Overview: 
Traydstream Limited is a London based fintech company (founded 2016) that provides an AI driven, cloud-based platform to automate trade finance processes.  
Its platform digitizes and stores trade finance documents, extracts data using machine learning and AI-OCR, and validates transactions against extensive global trade and compliance rules.  
By replacing manual, paper based workflows, the platform improves speed, accuracy, and operational efficiency while reducing costs and risk for banks and corporates.  
Traydstream serves financial institutions worldwide, helping streamline complex trade transactions and enhance regulatory compliance through intelligent automation.