WebX 2026 to Open in Tokyo on July 13: Focusing on the Organic Integration of Web3 and TradFi Under the New Policy
Japan enters a new phase of compliant digital asset development and institutional participation, with WebX 2026 set to return to Tokyo.
This year's conference is expected to attract over 15,000 attendees and will feature speeches from top representatives of leading global financial, technology, and government institutions.
WebX 2026, Asia's premier Web3 conference, will be held on July 13-14, 2026, at the Prince Park Tower Tokyo Hotel. The event will bring together global decision-makers to explore the next phase of digital and financial innovation. Last year, WebX attracted over 14,000 attendees and hosted more than 170 side events across Tokyo.
Organized by CoinPost, a leading crypto media outlet in Japan, WebX has evolved into a core platform connecting industry leaders, investors, and policymakers to foster collaboration within the digital asset and technology ecosystem. This two-day conference, themed "Beyond the Screen, Connect the Nodes," will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, exhibition showcases, and meticulously curated networking sessions designed to forge meaningful partnerships for long-term industry growth.
The theme is inspired by the "nodes" in a decentralized network, embodying WebX's core mission—to build authentic offline connections and cultivate an ever-expanding ecosystem of ideas, collaboration, and innovation that drives technological progress.
Supporting Japan's Long-Term Digital Transformation
The 2026 conference arrives at a pivotal moment for Japan's technology and financial landscape. Recent regulatory advancements, including the clear classification of crypto assets as financial instruments, signal a maturing market environment. This not only enhances investor confidence but also reinforces standards for fairness, transparency, and consumer protection.
Ryo Sakai, CEO of WebX, stated, "In recent years, Japan has taken pragmatic and steady steps to advance its digital transformation strategy. We are entering a phase of increasing regulatory clarity, which is expected to unlock greater institutional participation and broaden access to growth capital. Against this backdrop, WebX is evolving from a conference into a platform—where industry, policymakers, and investors can convene to shape the next chapter of responsible innovation."
Within a clearer regulatory framework, WebX 2026 will provide a timely dialogue platform for all stakeholders, facilitating practical discussions around infrastructure development, governance strengthening, and sustainable market growth.
Sakai added, "As the ecosystem matures, the focus of discussion is shifting from early-stage experimentation to long-term infrastructure and market stability. These topics will form the core of the 2026 conference."
Quick Look at Featured Speakers
WebX 2026 will welcome a diverse group of attendees from Japan and around the world, including executives, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and technology leaders.
Speakers include: Hayden Adams, Founder and CEO of Uniswap Labs; Katherine Dowling, Executive Management, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer at Bitwise Asset Management; Alex Svanevik, CEO of Nansen; Tom Lee, Chairman of the Board at Bitmine; Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Chairman of Animoca Brands; Bilal Bin Saqib, Ministerial Chair of the National Virtual Asset Authority of Pakistan; Sota, CEO of Startale Group; Angelina Kwan, CEO of Stratford Finance; Ko-Ju Ge, Legislator at the Legislative Yuan of Taiwan; Hiroshi Ozaki, Executive Advisor at KPMG Japan; Nishint Sanghavi, Head of Digital Currency for Asia Pacific at Visa; and John D'Agostino, Senior Advisor at Coinbase.
WebX 2026 is supported by numerous top global partners, including headline sponsors Bitbank, bitFlyer, BitLending, eole Inc., SBI Holdings, Simplex, and UPCX. The participation of these organizations underscores WebX's value as a platform where emerging innovators and established institutions can collaborate to build long-term partnerships.
More speakers and conference details will be announced in due course.
For more information, please visit: https://webx-asia.com/
About WebX
WebX 2026 is Asia's premier Web3 and blockchain conference, organized by CoinPost, Japan's largest crypto media outlet. Since its inception, WebX has rapidly emerged as the leading platform, convening leaders from the global Web3, crypto asset, and blockchain ecosystems to explore the future of decentralized technology and the digital economy. The 2025 conference attracted over 14,000 attendees from more than 90 countries and regions. Past speakers have included Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Binance CEO Richard Teng, and TRON Founder Justin Sun.
