Event Report: Next Economy Conference 2018
Thought leaders gathered in Tokyo, Japan to discuss the new lifestyles and services that will be enabled by the coming token economy.
Services incorporating blockchains and tokens are growing in number and will soon proliferate. To celebrate the first anniversary of the CoinView app’s release, CoinJinja Co., Ltd. held a gathering of thought leaders to discussing new lifestyles and services in the coming token economy.
This event provided an opportunity to those with a vision for the future to discuss what is coming, discover new projects, and network with fellow thought leaders. Attendees included cryptocurrency influencers, bloggers, investors, analysts, journalists, developers, and startup founders.
Session 1: Could Crypto Reinvigorate Regional Communities?
Many regions in Japan are struggling as young people migrate to large cities and the remaining population ages. In this session, a panel of thought leaders discussed ways in which cryptocurrencies and related technologies may present opportunities for revitalizing Japan’s regional economies.
- Moderator: Kazuaki Obata, Founder, Regional Revitalization Assoc.
- Panel: Hideki Shoda (Chaintope Inc.), Shuhei Kawata (Fino Valley Inc.), and Shusaku Miyama (Smart Value Inc.)
Session 2: Can Japanese Companies Win in the World of Blockchain?
Blockchain technology is opening up a broad range of business opportunities in almost every industry. Some experts liken the situation to the internet twenty years ago. Our expert panel discussed how Japanese companies are placed to take advantage of these new developments and can they be competitive in a global landscape?
- Moderator: Masahiro Takeda, “New Economy” Editor, Gentosha Inc.
- Panel: Junya Hirano (Hashhub Inc.), Miko Fukai (Mobile Factory Inc.) and Kohei Nakamura (Token Pocket Inc.)
Session 3: What Kinds of Communities will be Created by Japanese Token Projects?
Blockchain technology is set to cause as much disruption as the internet and smartphone revolutions have. Our expert panel discussed the ways in which this may affect Japanese society and the kinds of interactions and social phenomena which could be encouraged by token projects originating in Japan.
- Moderator: “Poin,” crypto influencer
- Panel: Masahiro Yasu (ALIS Inc.), Tomochika Kamiya (SynchroLife Inc.)
Session 4: CoinView’s dApps Platform Concept
CoinView provides crypto investors with everything they need including market charts, indices, news, and a searchable directory of ICOs. Connect your wallets and exchange accounts to build, track, and manage your portfolio.
Available for Android and iOS, CoinView is the top app of its kind in Japan and is growing its user base globally.
ConView developer, CoinJinja Inc.’s CEO, Lele Xu, and COO, Yu Numazaki, introduced the next generation of the CoinView app and explained how it will soon serve as a platform for decentralized apps (dApps).
Media Partners
Bit Days, Classiarius, Coin Mag, Coin Post, Coin Telegraph Japan, Coin Tokyo, Crypto Times, New Economy, Next Money, and Rooted Partners.
A big thanks to Rooted Partners for attending our conference on Saturday and for their YouTube star, Nana of the “Block Line” channel producing this great report on the day.
Drinks & Networking
Attendees included cryptocurrency influencers, bloggers, investors, analysts, journalists, developers, and startup founders. All enjoyed the opportunity to discuss common interests and make new connections.
