The Future of Finance and Payments – How Blockchain will Revolutionize Trade, Finance, and Society

Date: Friday, May 19, 2017
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Venue: Tokyo American Club, Manhattan I
Speakers: Jehan Chu, Managing Partner, Jen Advisors
Andy Duan, Senior Project Manager, Wanxiang Blockchain Labs 
Makoto Takemiya, CEO, Soramitsu Co., Ltd.
Hosting Committee: Information, Communications and Technology Committee
Member Fee: ¥4,500
Guest Fee: ¥7,900
Meal: Plated Course Lunch
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Tuesday, May 16, 12:00

Sign Up

Event Overview:

Beyond the buzzwords, Blockchain is rapidly emerging as one of the biggest disruptors to industry from finance and supply chain/logistics to cybersecurity and financial inclusion. Its technology promises to facilitate secure, seamless trade, and real-time visibility of inventory and liquidity. What are the real use cases and milestones today? What is actually behind announcements like BHP Billiton's project with BlockApps/Ethereum to manage drilling samples, Walmart's project on pork safety, and Maersk's project with Hyperledger to manage global shipping? 

What are the risks and opportunities for enhanced trade finance at both the local and global levels brought about by Blockchain technology, and when will real benefits be harvested?

Please join us for what promises to be a robust presentation and discussion.

Mike Benner, Darren McKellin, Co-Chairs
William Dallyn, Imai Jen-La Plante, John Kirch, Vice Chairs
Eriko Asai, Board Liaison
ACCJ Information, Communications and Technology Committee

NOTE 1: This event is OFF THE RECORD.

NOTE 2: If you cancel after the stated deadline, the full meeting fee will be charged to your account. Sorry, no substitutions or walk-ins.

NOTE 3:  If you are driving to Tokyo American Club, please inform the ACCJ in advance as arrangements must be made and a 1,100 yen parking fee will apply.