Press release -
“Osaka Finance Forum vol.8 – Fintech Fusion 2026 –” to Be Held on March 9, 2026, Bringing Together Global Fintech Firms and Osaka-Based Companies
The Osaka Prefectural Government will host a business matching event, “Osaka Finance Forum vol.8 – Fintech Fusion 2026 –,” on Monday, March 9, 2026, with the aim of promoting collaboration between domestic and international fintech companies and Osaka-based business corporations and financial institutions.
Through pitch sessions and networking opportunities featuring Osaka-based companies and fintech firms, this event will provide a platform to explore potential collaborations with companies and financial institutions in Osaka and the Kansai region, as well as opportunities for business expansion into Osaka.
In addition to Osaka-based corporations and financial institutions, approximately 12 companies—including fintech firms active in advanced fields such as AI, payments, authentication, and cloud security—are scheduled to present.
This event offers an excellent opportunity to engage directly with business corporations and financial institutions in Osaka and the Kansai region that are open to exploring potential partnerships. Fintech companies are strongly encouraged to participate.
Event Overview
Date & Time: Monday, March 9, 2026 | 16:30–19:00 JST
Venue:JAM BASE Conference 7-2, 7F North Building, GRAND GREEN OSAKA
(6-38 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka City)
Who Should Attend:
- Domestic and international fintech companies and asset management firms (including VCs)
- Financial institutions and business corporations in Osaka/Kansai seeking collaboration with fintech companies
Format:In-person
Participation Fee: Free
Language:Japanese (English available via simultaneous translation application)
Program (Tentative)
- Opening
- Organizer’s Remarks
- Presentations (Pitch Sessions) by Osaka-Based Companies
- Presentations (Pitch Sessions) by Fintech Companies
- Networking
- Closing
Highlights
- Pitch sessions by approximately 12 selected companies, including Osaka-based corporations and fintech firms
- In-person networking opportunities
- A prime opportunity to connect with Osaka-based companies and financial institutions
Presenting Companies (in alphabetical order)
Approximately 12 companies in total (to be announced on the website as confirmed)
1) Osaka-Based Companies and Related Organizations
- SBI Holdings, Inc.
- NTT WEST, Inc.
- ０１ Bank Co., Ltd.
- Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp.
- Fintech Association of Japan
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- MUFG Bank, Ltd.
2) Fintech Companies
- Crosshub Inc. (Identity authentication services and global payment solutions)
- Dyna.Ai (AI voice agents for insurance policy renewal and related services)
- DIGGLE (Cloud-based budget and performance management services)
- RE Trust Co., Ltd. (Cloud security and digital insurance operations)
- Canopy, Inc. (Payroll settlement platform) and others
Registration
Please register via the online registration form.
Registration Deadline: Sunday, March 8, 2026
Please note that registration may be declined if applicants do not meet eligibility criteria or if venue capacity is exceeded.
About Global Financial City OSAKA
Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City, in collaboration with the business community and related organizations, are advancing initiatives to realize Osaka as a Global Financial City, including efforts to attract overseas financial institutions and related businesses.
The Global Financial City OSAKA website provides information on business matching events, insights into Osaka’s distinctive industrial strengths and business environment, case examples of companies that have successfully established operations in Osaka, and details on incentives such as subsidies and tax programs.
Financial institutions considering expansion into the Osaka–Kansai region, as well as Osaka-based financial institutions and corporations interested in collaboration with financial firms outside the region, are encouraged to explore the information and opportunities offered by Global Financial City OSAKA.
Learn more about Global Financial City OSAKA
https://global-financial-city-osaka.jp/en/
