WebX 2026 Returns to Tokyo on July 13–14 to Explore Japan’s Evolving Web3 Landscape

BeInCrypto2026/07/09 12:57

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WebX 2026, a major Web3 conference held annually in Tokyo,, will return to Tokyo on July 1314, 2026 at The Prince Park Tower Tokyo, convening global decision-makers to explore the next phase of digital and financial innovation. Last year, WebX welcomed more than 14,000 attendees and hosted over 170 side events across the city. Planned and operated by CoinPost, WebX has established itself as a key platform for connecting industry leaders, investors and policymakers to advance collaboration across the digital asset and technology ecosystem. The two-day program, under the theme of Connecting the Nodes Beyond the Screen, will feature keynote sessions, panel discussions, exhibitions and curated networking opportunities designed to support meaningful partnerships and long-term industry development. Supporting Japans Long-Term Digital Transformation Agenda The 2026 edition arrives at a pivotal moment for Japans technology and financial landscape. Recent regulatory developments, including the classification of crypto assets as financial instruments, signal a maturing market environment that strengthens investor confidence while reinforcing standards for fairness, transparency and consumer protection. Japan has taken deliberate steps in recent years to advance its digital transformation strategy, said Ryo Sakai, CEO of WebX. We are now entering a period where regulatory clarity is expected to unlock greater institutional participation and expand access to new sources of growth capital. In this environment, WebX is evolving beyond a conference into a platform where industry, policymakers, and investors can come together to shape the next phase of responsible innovation. With a more defined regulatory framework in place, WebX 2026 will provide a timely forum for stakeholders to engage in practical discussions on scaling infrastructure, strengthening governance, and supporting sustainable market growth. As the ecosystem matures, the conversation is shifting from early experimentation toward long-term infrastructure and market stability, and these themes will be central to the 2026 program, added Sakai. Building on 2025 Momentum WebX 2026 will welcome a diverse audience of executives, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and technology leaders from Japan and around the world. Confirmed speakers include: Hayden Adams, Founder and CEO of Uniswap Labs; Katherine Dowling, Executive Management, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of Bitwise Asset Management; Alex Svanevik, CEO of Nansen; Yat Siu, Co-founder and Chairman of Animoca Brands; Bilal Bin Saqib, Minister of State and Chairman of Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority; Sota, CEO of Startale Group; Angelina Kwan, CEO of Stratford Finance; Ju Chun Ko, Legislator of Legislative Yuan; Hiroshi Ozaki, Executive Advisor of KPMG Japan; Nishint Sanghavi, Head of Digital Currencies, Asia Pacific of Visa; and John DAgostino, Senior Advisor to Coinbase. WebX 2026 is supported by a roster of global partners, with Title Sponsors including Bitbank, bitFlyer, BitLending, eole Inc., SBI Holdings, Simplex and UPCX. Their participation reflects WebXs role as the platform where emerging innovators and established institutions come together to harness long-term partnerships. Additional speakers and program details will be announced in the coming months. For more information, visit: The official WebX 2026 website. About WebX WebX 2026 is a Web3 and blockchain conference held annually in Tokyo, planned and operated by CoinPost, One of Japans leading crypto media outlets . Since its launch, WebX has served as a platform uniting global leaders across the Web3, crypto assets, and blockchain ecosystem to explore the future of decentralized technologies and digital economies. The 2025 edition attracted over 14,000 attendees, drawing participants from more than 90 countries. Past speakers have included Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Binance CEO Richard Teng, and TRON founder Justin Sun. Read the article at BeInCrypto

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