From Tokyo to Dubai: Representing Japan at the Dubai Fintech Summit 2025

This May, our CEO, Yuki Kishi, traveled to the UAE to participate in one of the world's most influential financial gatherings: the Dubai Fintech Summit 2025.

As the sole Japanese participant in the roundtables, Yuki brought a unique perspective from the world's third-largest economy to a room full of global leaders.

Roundtable

Two Critical Conversations:

Yuki was invited to contribute to two high-level roundtables that are shaping the future of finance:

1. AI in Finance: Ethics & The Human Role As AI transforms banking, the conversation shifted from "what can AI do?" to "what should AI do?" Yuki discussed the delicate balance between algorithmic efficiency and human oversight, emphasizing Japan's "human-centric" approach to technology adoption.

2. Sustainability & Green Finance In a region rapidly pivoting away from oil dependence, Green Finance is top of mind. Yuki shared insights on Japan's Green Transformation (GX) strategies and how fintech can drive transparency in ESG reporting.

Global Interest in Japan:

What became clear during the networking sessions was the immense appetite for the Japanese market. From speakers to attendees, the question was consistent: "How can we bring our innovations to Japan?"

Despite the cultural and linguistic barriers, global fintechs see Japan as a stable, high-value market ripe for disruption.

YKBridge's Role:

Participating in global summits like Dubai reinforces our role as a bridge. We don't just help companies enter Japan; we actively export the narrative of Japan's ecosystem to the world, creating a two-way street of innovation.

We are excited to follow up with the many partners we met in Dubai and help them navigate their entry into the Japanese market.