Digital Wallet Inc., represented by Hiroyuki Mikagawa, the President and CEO, has been invited as a speaker to the "Japan FinTech Festival (JFF) 2024" to be held in Tokyo in March 2024. This event is one of the largest international celebrations in Japan where fintech leaders, policymakers, and innovators from around the world gather to discuss the future of financial services.

About the Japan FinTech Festival

The Japan FinTech Festival aims to promote the growth of Japan's fintech ecosystem and strengthen Japan's role in the global financial industry. In the 2024 festival, a wide range of important themes such as digital assets, Web3, AI, and financial inclusion will be addressed.

CEO Mikagawa of Digital Wallet Inc. has been highly regarded for his innovative efforts in the development of the mobile remittance service Smiles Mobile Remittance and his contributions to society through technology, leading to his participation in the panel discussion.

Digital Wallet's Vision and Contribution to Fintech

At the event session, CEO Mikagawa is expected to talk about how Digital Wallet utilizes AI and fintech to enrich the lives of migrant workers and their families around the world. In particular, he will share insights based on personal experiences regarding the importance of "financial inclusion" in providing safe and affordable financial services to those with limited access to traditional banking infrastructure.

In addition, he will mention how Smiles Mobile Remittance won the Good Design Award in 2020 and how the service design, which prioritizes user experience, has become a differentiation factor in the fintech industry.

Networking and Innovation with Industry Leaders

By participating in the Japan FinTech Festival 2024, Digital Wallet Inc. aims to further expand its network with domestic and international partner companies, regulatory authorities, and investors, and to co-create the next generation of digital financial services.

With the belief that "fintech is not just a technological advancement, but a means to improve people's lives," Digital Wallet will continue to promote innovations that bring smiles and convenience to users around the world.

For details about the event and the speaking schedule, please visit the official Japan FinTech Festival website.