TEAMZ Web3/AI Summit 2026 Confirms Several Prominent Political Figures as Speakers, Title Sponsorship Slots Sold Out

Press Release.

Entering 2026, Japan's Web3 industry is entering a new phase of accelerated development. Traditional financial institutions, including banks, securities firms, and trust companies, are increasing their investments across various sectors, such as: , , and indicating that institutional participation is shifting from early experimentation to .

Meanwhile, the Japanese government is also providing more explicit policy support.

She recently voiced support for introducing cryptocurrencyasset trading mechanisms into Japan's traditional market infrastructure—including —and referenced the United States cryptocurrencyETF market as an example. Her comments reflect the growing momentum for mainstream digital assets such as ETFs, to enter .

At the same time, Japan’s cryptocurrency tax reform is also advancing. Multiple reports indicate that the government is considering lowering the current top tax rate on cryptocurrency gains, which is reportedly as high as

—close to that of stocks, around Meanwhile, regulatory frameworks and investor protection mechanisms will also be improved. This would signify a major shift in the market environment and could unlock greater innovation potential.

On the corporate side,

strategies are gradually becoming a significant trend. An increasing number of companies are exploring how to incorporate digital assets into their balance sheets—either as reserves or as part of broader financial strategies—driving sustained attention and activity across the entire ecosystem.

At the community level, Japan’s Web3 ecosystem continues to mature, with steady growth among developers, researchers, and startup communities. The industry is gradually moving away from speculative trading toward…

supported by an ever-expanding network of builders and entrepreneurs.

Against this backdrop, one of Japan’s largest technology summits is taking place, focused on Web3 and artificial intelligence—

—has announced major updates: and leader of the Democratic Party, have confirmed their attendance as speakers and are among the first announced keynote guests. TEAMZ has also confirmed the summit’s highest-level partners, are officially showing strong demand from leading global enterprises.

TEAMZ announced

Minister Katayama will attend the TEAMZ Summit 2026 and deliver a keynote speech. Minister Katayama has long been committed to financial system reform and industrial transformation, and her attendance is widely seen as a strong signal of Japan’s accelerating drive for digital asset and financial innovation and deepening policy-industry collaboration.

TEAMZ also confirmed the participation of

who is leader of the Democratic Party for the People and a member of the House of Representatives. Tamaki previously served in Japan’s Ministry of Finance (and its predecessor institutions), and has extensive experience with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Financial Services Agency, and Osaka Tax Bureau. He is expected to offer unique insights into digital finance, industrial policy, and Japan’s global competitiveness.

The TEAMZ Summit has long served as a global platform connecting Web3 industry leaders. In 2026, the summit will undergo significant transformation: while continuing to cover core topics, it will make major adjustments. In terms of Web3 coverage, the event will be greatly expanded.

—making the intersection of “on-chain economy” and the “AI revolution” even clearer.

This year’s summit theme is

The TEAMZ Summit will, for the first time, be held at a venue with more than in Tokyo. The organizers aim to create an experience that fuses Japanese traditional aesthetics with cutting-edge technology, allowing participants to explore the frontiers of technology as blockchainand AI are integrated in an environment entirely different from conventional conference venues.

In addition to the two main political keynote speakers, TEAMZ has also announced a lineup of international and Japanese industry leaders as speakers, including but not limited to:

• Subhash (Tether)
  ,
  Michael Terpin (Transform Ventures), Kangsu Kim (Matsuo Institute, Inc.)
• Nick DiSisto (Trust Wallet)
  ,
  Takatoshi Shibayama (Ledger)
• Genki Oda (JVCEA)
  ,
  Sota Watanabe (Startale Group)
  ,
  Tomohiko Kondo (SBI VC Trade)
• Ken Kodama (EMURGO)
  ,
  Mai Furukawa (XRPL Japan)
  ,
  Hironori Kunimitsu (FiNANCiE)
• Vineet Budki (Sigma Capital)
  ,
  Ken Kawai (Anderson, Mori & Tomotsune)
• Dr. Salim (Maidaan AI)
  ,
  Tatsuya Saito (Progmat)
  ,
  Saito (So & Sato Law Offices)
• Mark Piano (Global Horizon)
  ,
  Anand Iyer (Canonical)

These speakers collectively represent broad leadership across Web3 and artificial intelligence, covering major infrastructure, regulation, venture capital, legal frameworks, and enterprise adoption.

TEAMZ confirmed that the summit’s highest partnership level is

and all tickets for this category have sold out ahead of the event. Global industry leaders including have officially joined TEAMZ Summit 2026 as top partners.

In addition to title sponsors, sponsorship and exhibition opportunities continue to attract numerous participants. Web3 and AI companies from around the world will gather at Happo-en in Tokyo to showcase new technologies, explore ecosystem collaboration, and establish global partnerships.

For information about sponsoring companies, please refer to the official website:

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TEAMZ Summit 2026 is supported by an international network of

including media outlets, community partners, venture capital firms, and ecosystem supporters. Summit announcements and discussions will be published in real time through partner channels, maximizing global visibility and accelerating business matching opportunities between participating companies and projects.

Media partners include:

and others.

Community partners include:

and more.

Venture capital and investment partners include:

and more, reflecting increasing global investment participation.

For information about media partners, community partners, venture capital partners, and supporting organizations, please refer to the official website:

TEAMZ has also confirmed that in 2026 it will continue to receive support from Japan’s three major industry associations, which represent Japan’s Web3 and cryptocurrency asset sectors:

• Japan Crypto Asset Business Association (JCBA)
• Japan Virtual and Crypto Asset Exchange Association (JVCEA)
• Japan Blockchain Association (JBA)

Their endorsement lays a solid foundation for the summit’s professionalism, compliance, and industry reputation.

• Date:
  April 7 (Tuesday) to April 8 (Wednesday), 2026
• Venue:
  Happo-en, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• Theme:
  The Intersection of Tradition and the Future
• Speakers:
  130+
• Expected attendees:
  10,000+
• Official website:
• Tickets:

TEAMZ is a global accelerator focused on Web3and artificial intelligence. TEAMZ supports the advancement of Japan's innovation environment through event planning, marketing support, corporate partnership building, and ecosystem development. Its flagship event is the welcome participants from over 50 countries and serving as an international business platform connecting startups, investors, enterprises, and government stakeholders.