Press release -
Webinar “Global Financial City Osaka – Business and Fintech Opportunities in Osaka, Japan” for EU Industrial Clusters — Showcasing Osaka’s initiatives as a global financial city and expanding cooperation with the EU —
Osaka Prefecture, in cooperation with the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, will host a webinar entitled “Global Financial City Osaka – Business and Fintech Opportunities in Osaka, Japan”on 16 February 2026, targeting European industrial clusters, financial institutions, and related companies.
This webinar will present Osaka’s strategy for developing itself as a global financial city, with a particular focus on fintech. Participants will gain insights into Osaka’s fintech cluster initiatives, support frameworks for foreign companies entering the Osaka market, and the overall business attractiveness of the region.
The webinar offers an excellent opportunity for EU industrial clusters and financial-related organisations to deepen their understanding of Osaka’s business environment and explore concrete possibilities for business expansion, investment, and collaboration in Osaka.
Webinar Details
1. Date and Time
16 February (Monday)
CET: 9:00–10:00 AM / JST: 5:00–6:00 PM
2. Format
Webinar (Zoom)
3. Target Audience
Fintech companies and clusters, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), investors, and business support organisations located in:
- EU Member States (27 countries)
- SMP COSME participating countries (Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein)
- Welcome remarks
- Overview of Osaka Prefecture and its business attractiveness
- Developing Osaka as a global financial city – policy initiatives and vision
- Osaka Global Finance One-Stop Support Center – practical market-entry support for foreign financial companies
- Fintech in Osaka – ecosystem initiatives and business opportunities
- Q&A session and closing remarks
4. Participation Fee
Free of charge
5. Registration
Via the registration link (advance registration required)
Programme
- Welcome remarks
- Overview of Osaka Prefecture and its business attractiveness
- Developing Osaka as a global financial city – policy initiatives and vision
- Osaka Global Finance One-Stop Support Center – practical market-entry support for foreign financial companies
- Fintech in Osaka – ecosystem initiatives and business opportunities
- Q&A session and closing remarks
Building the Future Together: Osaka × EU
Osaka is accelerating its international engagement as it continues to grow as a global financial city.
Cooperation with EU industrial clusters is expected to directly contribute to the creation of new innovation, particularly with fintech as a key driver.
Through this webinar, we hope that companies from both regions will take their first step toward future-oriented international collaboration.
