Japan Payment Innovation Meetup 2026
※Space is limited, so we encourage you to register early to secure your spot！
Welcome to the Japan Payment Innovation Meetup 2026！
Following last year’s successful inaugural event, the meetup returns for its second edition.
Connect with Japan’s leading payment companies, Silicon Valley startups, VCs, and corporations to explore opportunities for partnership, investment, and market expansion.
Whether you are looking to enter Japan, find strategic partners, or expand your solution across Japan and Asia, this meetup is a great opportunity to connect directly with industry leaders and turn ideas into action.
📖 Event Details
Date: November 4, 2026
Time: 12:00–3:00 PM PST
Location: 717 Market St, San Francisco
⏰ Event Schedule
12:00 PM — Doors Open
12:30 PM — Keynote (Genspark, SMBC Fin Atlas Beyond Ventures)
1:00 PM —Panel Discussion by SMCC, MUFG NICOS, JCB
1:20 PM — Startup Pitches by Selected Companies
2:20 PM — Networking
4:00 PM — Event Concludes
🎤Keynote Presenter:
Genspark — Wen Sang, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer
SMBC Fin Atlas Beyond VenturesーDaria Davydenko
👥Startup Pitches :
The following startups are confirmed to pitch:
Cybera Global, Inc.
Keycard
Sardine
Skyfire
Witness AI
Agentcard
Netomi
Odynn
Paystand
🎯 Focus Areas
Digital Wallets/ Card Issuing, Loyalty & Rewards/ B2B Payments & Financing/ Merchant Enablement & Value-Added Services/ Agentic Commerce/ Stablecoins/ Fraud Prevention & Security/ Marketing Solutions
⬜︎Event Hosts：SMCC, MUFG NICOS, JCB, SMBC Fin Atlas Beyond Ventures
⬜︎Event Sponsors：Japan Society of Northern California, Fintech Association of Japan
⬜︎Venue Sponsor：Digital Garage
⬜︎What to Expect
Reverse Pitches
Hear directly from SMCC, MUFG NICOS, and JCB about their priorities and partnership needs.
Startup Pitches
Discover innovative solutions from selected startups.
Networking & Insights
Connect with payment leaders, startups, VCs, and investors, and gain practical insights into the industry.
Japan Market Access
Explore opportunities for partnerships, pilots, investment, and expansion into Japan.
⬜︎Why Attend?
Meet key decision-makers, build strategic relationships, and explore new opportunities across Japan’s payments and fintech ecosystem.
Join an exclusive, off-the-record setting designed for meaningful conversations and collaboration.
We look forward to seeing you in San Francisco!
⬜︎Highlights from Japan Payment Innovation Meetup 2025