Senior management and investment professionals from Pemberton, a European private credit manager, will share their latest perspectives and insights on trends in European private credit markets and related topics. The seminar will be followed by a reception celebrating the opening of the firm's Tokyo office. This is an invitation-only event.

In New York, one of the world's largest asset management markets, FinCity.Tokyo will host a unique event that leverages its public-private partnership network to bring together asset owners (AOs), experts on the Japanese market, and leading companies at the forefront of AI and other emerging technologies.
The event will showcase Tokyo's investment opportunities and business environment to financial and investment professionals based in New York, while providing valuable opportunities for networking and dialogue among participants to foster new business and investment opportunities.
The event will also serve as a gateway to Japan Weeks in October, encouraging continued engagement that supports business expansion and investment in Tokyo while further strengthening the city's position as an international financial center.

The Asia Pacific Real Assets Leaders’ Congress is APREA’s flagship event and the premier gathering for the who’s who of the real assets industry.

This regional conference will explore investment megatrends and opportunities shaping the real assets industry, bringing together global leaders for high-level discussions and networking.

From capital flows and high-growth sectors to key markets and innovation, the Leaders' Congress offers a front-row view of where real assets are headed. Be part of the conversations shaping the next chapter of the industry.

We will explore LSEG-selected themes—such as generative AI in finance, asset management trends, financial crime prevention, and developments in derivatives—with expert guest speakers.

Stephen Schwarzman, Chairman and CEO of Blackstone, the world's largest alternative manager, will join global and domestic leaders from the firm's private credit, real estate, infrastructure and private equity businesses to share insights on the macroeconomic environment and investment trends in private markets. This exclusive event brings together financial institutions and asset owners shaping the investment landscape.

Digital technologies are becoming essential social infrastructure, while advances in generative AI are boosting global demand for semiconductors. In Japan, geopolitical shifts and supply chain realignment are driving renewed momentum in the sector. This seminar will gather government and market participants to explore industry challenges and highlight trends in digital infrastructure investment, particularly data centers, and discuss future opportunities and strategic implications.

Nomura Networking Day will be held again this year as a venue for stakeholders related to the "Policy for Promoting Japan as a Leading Asset Management Center", such as asset owners and asset managers, to share issues and exchange views. (By invitation only)

Japan Global Capital Markets Conference is an international conference that brings together regulators, market participants, and experts from around the world to discuss the implications of structural changes and technological innovation for capital markets, under the theme, "Maintaining Trust While Enabling the Continued Evolution of Capital Markets." The Conference will explore how to enhance trust and confidence in evolving capital markets, revitalise public markets, and address both the opportunities and challenges arising from the growth of private markets.
Discussions will cover a broad range of topics, including the use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence to strengthen market supervision and safeguard market integrity; measures to enhance market functioning through greater liquidity and investor participation; and the expansion of private markets as a source of diverse financing and investment opportunities, together with the emerging risks they may pose.
By fostering dialogue among policymakers, regulators, and market stakeholders, the Conference aims to provide a platform for exploring the future of resilient, trusted, and internationally connected capital markets.

Annual General Meeting held once a year to report on fund performance and investment strategy to Limited Partners

Aligned with the Japanese government's initiative to establish Japan as a "Leading Asset Management Center of the World," this event aims to foster the creation and development of emerging managers while expanding their business opportunities.
Founders of newly established asset management firms will share their firsthand experiences across the entire business lifecycle—from company incorporation and fund structuring to building operational frameworks, fundraising, and formulating investment strategies.
Beyond simply sharing practical insights, this event seeks to serve as a catalyst for new business opportunities by facilitating meaningful dialogue among emerging managers, asset owners, institutional investors, and financial industry professionals.
Furthermore, by discussing the current challenges and growth potential of Japan's asset management sector, this event contributes to cultivating a robust ecosystem where the next generation of asset management firms can thrive.

This is an invitation-only event primarily for individuals involved in financial-related operations at asset management companies, other financial institutions, and major corporations.
The event will consist of two parts: Part 1 is an economic seminar focusing on the Japanese and global economies, and Part 2 is a networking party featuring wine tasting.

Japan Activation Capital ("JAC") is delighted to host a roundtable for financial institutions and media aimed at encouraging a multifaceted discussion on corporate value enhancement in Japan and the evolving investment environment. The session will also include an interactive discussion with JAC's CEO Hiroyuki Otsuka and Partners, providing an opportunity for meaningful dialogue and exchange of perspectives with participants.

This annual forum brings together leaders from government, financial institutions, corporations, and international organizations to advance sustainable finance and strengthen Tokyo’s presence as a global financial center. Since 2019, it has been held each year as our organization’s flagship event and a core FCT platform for outreach in Japan and abroad.

In 2026, the forum will shift its focus from “institutional design” to “concrete action.” Through practical discussion, participants will explore how financial institutions, corporations, government bodies, and investors can work together under shared metrics to accelerate implementation toward 2030. The forum will also highlight from Tokyo to Asia and the wider world Japan’s expertise in GX, transition finance, and resilience.

Japan’s asset management industry faces a variety of market, business and technological changes that will affect how they manage their business, generate returns and manage risk. ISDA’s Transforming Asset Management event will bring together asset owners, asset managers and sell-side leaders to discuss these important trends, including optimal strategies for using derivatives and managing risk and how to navigate – and benefit from – the digital transformation sweeping financial markets.

We will be hosting an in-person conference in Tokyo for AOIFA members which is a gathering of investment funds associations from the Asia-Oceania region, with the support of Japan Exchange Group,Inc.and Tokyo Stock Exchange,Inc..
The event aims to foster mutual understanding and networking by providing a platform to discuss both country-specific challenges and shared issues.
Please note that this event is by invitation only.

Based on the changing environment surrounding the management of educational institutions and foundations, this event will provide the latest market insights for enhancing asset management, as well as case studies from leading educational institutions. It will also explain the asset management advisory services offered by SMBC Group for asset owners.

The event will convene approximately 150 leading investors, allocators, and market participants for a high-level exchange of investment ideas and insights on Japan’s evolving market landscape.
The program will feature high-conviction Japanese single-stock ideas presented in the classic SOHN Investment Conference format, alongside discussions on private markets, alternative strategies, and regulatory developments.
In partnership with the Karen Leung Foundation, SOHN Tokyo builds on the strong legacy of SOHN Hong Kong, combining investment excellence with a clear philanthropic mission.
Proceeds support initiatives in women’s health, including cervical cancer awareness and vaccination efforts. In Japan, KLF collaborates with institutions such as Yokohama University on vaccination campaigns and partners with the CAC Foundation to advance prevention and address gaps in care. (tentative)

Disruptive risks are reshaping the global business landscape, creating both significant challenges and strategic opportunities. At this exclusive seminar, Dow Jones convenes senior leaders, practitioners, and subject-matter experts for a day of insight-driven discussion on sanctions compliance, trade restrictions, geopolitical risks, and trends in AI and digital transformation. Through expert analysis and engaging conversations, attendees will gain actionable strategies to strengthen resilience and respond confidently to an increasingly complex risk environment.

[AM Session] Navigating Multifaceted Uncertainty and Addressing Materialized Risks: Through the Dual Lenses of Compliance and Risk Management
[PM Session] Generative AI & Premium News: Unlocking Transformative Use Cases

Generative AI is rapidly transforming the financial industry beyond operational efficiency, becoming a strategic capability that supports investment decision-making and risk management. Leading global asset managers and financial institutions are increasingly integrating AI into research, portfolio management, and market intelligence processes to create competitive advantage and generate new sources of value.

This event will showcase practical examples of how asset managers and financial institutions are leveraging trusted data and Generative AI to address information asymmetry, enhance alpha generation, and strengthen risk management. Through discussions with industry practitioners, attendees will gain insights into emerging best practices and the evolving role of AI in investment processes.

By fostering knowledge sharing and innovation, the event aims to contribute to the competitiveness of Japan's financial industry and support the advancement of Japan as a leading asset management and international financial center

At this event, we will present Apollo's proprietary solutions and insights, covering everything from corporate long-term financing to personal retirement wealth creation.
Key topics will include the global industrial renaissance, compelling AI investment strategies, the role of long-term, large-scale capital in driving Japan's industrial transformation, and retirement and wealth solutions that support individual asset building in an aging society.

The ISDA Derivatives Trading Forum Tokyo 2026 will provide cutting-edge intelligence and analysis on key issues shaping the derivatives market, with a focus on the continued development and international competitiveness of Japan’s financial and capital markets. Leading regulators and market participants will discuss market and regulatory developments, capital efficiency, digitalization and the evolution of market infrastructure.
Held in person, the event will feature a high-level keynote address from a senior regulator, panel discussions on key industry topics and valuable networking opportunities.

If we compare infrastructure to the human brain, power grids and transportation networks are like synapses (connections), communication infrastructure is like the nerve network (axons), logistics infrastructure is like the web of capillaries spreading throughout the body, and data centers are like the neuron cell bodies. So what, then, does AI correspond to?
If we think of the brain simply as an "organ," AI doesn't quite fit anywhere. But if we reconsider the brain as a "function" that controls the mind, will, and thought, we may begin to see AI's true nature.
In Part One, we invite academics who contribute to building Japan's social infrastructure through digital technology—true to their role as Japan's "brain"—to explore infrastructure from a scientific perspective.

Explore the latest trends of AI integration in quantitative investment across global markets. Joined by frontline experts, we discuss how tech advancements are transforming corporate activities and the market environment. (Invitation-only)

AIGCC will convene a policy–investor roundtable during Japan Weeks to discuss how Japan’s evolving GX and energy strategies can translate into investable opportunities, mobilize private capital, and strengthen resilience and competitiveness through practical public–private dialogue.
This program is a GX Acceleration Agency (GXA) Platform Partner Event.

This AIGCC roundtable will explore how Japan’s GX policy and financing frameworks can better support a just transition, including workforce reskilling, coal-related vulnerabilities and non-regular workers, and identify the social factors and enabling conditions most relevant to investors.
This program is a GX Acceleration Agency (GXA) Platform Partner Event.

Amid ongoing redevelopment across Sapporo and the wider Central Hokkaido region, various new business initiatives, particularly in Green Transformation (GX), are expanding rapidly. To support these growing businesses by building a concentration of financial functions, this seminar aims to spark the interest of financial professionals outside Hokkaido—including asset management companies, investors, Fintech/GX businesses, and startups. Held in the Tokyo metropolitan area, the event will highlight Sapporo’s advantages as a financial hub while fostering network connections among key stakeholders. The program features a presentation by the Mayor of Sapporo on the city's initiatives as a business hub, alongside a keynote speech, a panel discussion, and a networking reception.

Financial regulators, financial institutions, and others in Asia engaged in in-depth discussions to accelerate the scaling up of transition finance in the region.

This special seminar explores international expansion opportunities and challenges for Japanese asset managers. Topics include identifying high-growth markets, using data to inform distribution decisions, navigating cross-border regulatory and compliance requirements, and building trusted partner networks without overextending internal resources. The session offers practical perspectives for pursuing global growth with a disciplined, strategic approach. (tentative)

This invitation-only workshop will bring together experts from the energy, climate, finance, and national security sectors to discuss how renewable energy can strengthen Japan's energy security and economic resilience. Building on the Renewable Energy is National Security (RENS) initiative, participants will explore policy, investment, and technology solutions to accelerate the energy transition, reduce strategic vulnerabilities, and support the development of a practical policy roadmap for a more secure and sustainable energy future. (tentative)

Japan’s Corporate Governance Code was revised in July this year to encourage companies to pursue sustainable growth and enhance corporate value over the medium to long term.
As Japan seeks to build an “investment-driven economy,” listed companies are increasingly called upon to take ownership of their governance practices. In light of the latest revision of the Code, it is essential for companies to advance substantive governance reform, including by providing more meaningful explanations under the “comply or explain” framework that reflect their business characteristics and operating environments.
Through presentations by senior corporate executives and a panel discussion with a senior official from Japan’s Financial Services Agency of Japan who was responsible for the latest revision of the Code, this seminar will help companies deepen their understanding not only of the Code’s individual principles, but also of its underlying policy objectives as a soft-law framework and the aims of its latest revision.

The "J-MONEY Conference" is organized by J-MONEY, a specialized financial publication for institutional investors.
Amidst the backdrop of a historically weak yen and a global stock market rally, how should Japanese institutional investors reallocate their assets? This conference brings together leading professionals to explore insights into new investment strategies suited to this turbulent market environment.

Provide the unique networking opportunities for executives in Financial industry to connect and exchange ideas and challenges.(Invitation-only)

Investment Management Association of Japan, established on April 1, 2026, will host the 5th Asset Management Industry Conference as an opportunity for stakeholders involved in the asset management business to deepen mutual understanding, in order to promote the government’s vision of positioning Japan as a leading asset management center.
This event is by invitation only.

Following the success of previous years, CFA Japan will host a Japan Weeks event titled “Networking Night for the Future of Asset Management - Talent Development and interaction with Investors & Professionals.” This is because the key to moving forward with the government's and the Financial Services Agency's initiative to promote Japan as a leading asset management and financial center is human resources. This year's event will also provide an opportunity for interaction between young people and asset management professionals, in addition to lectures and panel discussions on the topic of developing the next generation of asset management professionals.

BNP Paribas’ annual flagship Sustainable Future Forum started in Singapore in 2016. The forum explores the latest innovations and shares insights and perspectives on a wide array of topics.The event is exclusive to BNP Paribas clients.

Polymer Capital and PAG invite members of the investment community to a presentation featuring insights from a range of speakers on Japan's macroeconomic and corporate environment and its implications for equity markets, alongside an update on Polymer Capital's investment activities in Japan.

PAG, the leading Asia-focused alternative asset manager, is pleased to invite our investors and stakeholders to our annual multi-day conference. This event is an in-depth look at the investment outlook for Japan and other key Asia-Pacific markets, as well as an opportunity to review strategies and opportunities across our hedge fund, private equity, private debt and real estate businesses. We look forward to welcoming our key partners from all over the world to our most important investor event of the year.

ACCR invites investors to this event which aims to deepen understanding of the limitations of physical climate risk models and of complementary methods that help ensure strategic resilience. How do investors build conviction when models, disclosures and market signals remain incomplete? Even if climate models were perfectly calibrated, would they provide the information investors need to govern systemic risk?

Irish Funds is pleased to announce the 2026 Tokyo Seminar, welcoming investment managers and investors for exclusive insights into the latest international funds industry topics and the opportunity to discover how Ireland has become a hub for enabling and supporting global investing and asset management.
The seminar will include legal and regulatory updates, discussions on developments in private assets, and an overview of the structures and taxation of investment funds in Ireland.

Today’s headlines are driving investment conversations, but understanding what lies behind the headlines is often the key to identifying opportunities. While investors are focused on current themes such as artificial intelligence, private markets and inflation, the headlines represent only part of a much broader investment story.
Drawing on the perspectives of Brookfield’s senior leaders, this seminar unpacks the investment themes dominating today’s markets, and explores where the most compelling opportunities are emerging across private markets globally and in Japan. Through case studies, we will illustrate how Brookfield develops investment conviction and creates long-term value.

Resilience of society and economy as a whole is required to prepare for natural disasters that are becoming more severe and frequent. In this seminar, experts will be invited to explain examples of disaster countermeasures and climate change adaptation in Japan and Asia, and discuss future prospects. Furthermore, the role of finance, such as investment in resilience bonds and municipal bonds, and the possibility of sustainable finance will be discussed. The seminar is intended to be an opportunity to gain practical suggestions for responding to disaster risks and building a sustainable society.

The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) is a private-sector-led initiative focused on increasing investment opportunities in clean energy, industry, and infrastructure by building project pipelines, partnering with public financial institutions, and strengthening enabling environments.
As South and Southeast Asian markets move from transition planning to implementation, mobilising capital at scale for industrial decarbonisation remains a key challenge. To address this, the GFANZ APAC Network is organising a South and Southeast Asia Delegation Study Visit during Japan Weeks 2026, bringing together approximately 30 senior representatives from financial regulators, central banks, development finance institutions, commercial banks and institutional investors, including around 10 participants from GFANZ Japan Chapter financial institutions. The GFANZ APAC Network has convened a series of events and meetings with Japanese partners, together with a one day site visit. The programme is designed to deliver three outcomes: translating frameworks into execution, deepening understanding of capital mobilisation and risk sharing, and establishing actionable pathways for collaboration between South and Southeast Asia and Japan stakeholders. (tentative)

We are pleased to announce that the “Japan-UK Financial Seminar,” co-hosted by the Embassy of Japan in the United Kingdom and the City of London Corporation with the generous support of Nomura International, will be held.
This seminar forms part of "Japan Day", a dedicated event celebrating the strong ties between the UK and Japan's economic and financial sectors.
The "Japan-UK Financial Seminar" will bring together representatives from the public and private sectors, including government organisations, financial institutions and professional services providers, to explore how to scale UK–Japan investment flows.

On October 26th (Mon), the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and GX Acceleration Agency will hold the GGX (Global GX) Finance Summit at Tokyo Prince Hotel and online. The Summit will advance discussions on transition finance, industry decarbonization, and the role of business and finance in driving decarbonization. It will also promote cooperation among government, industry, and the financial sector, and lead international rulemaking toward achieving both emission reductions and economic growth.

At the Japan Asset Management Forum’s annual meeting, asset management firms and industry stakeholders gather to discuss key challenges and future prospects for Japan’s asset management industry, as well as ways to further strengthen the investment chain.

Under the theme of “financial circulation supporting Japan’s growth,” the event aims to connect Japan’s growth with both domestic and international capital. This event is invitation only.

To commemorate Russell Investments’ 40th anniversary in Japan, this special session will reflect on the past four decades of Japan’s asset management industry alongside Russell Investments’ own journey. The session will welcome Mr. Katsunobu Kato, former Minister of Finance; Mr. Motoyuki Yufu, former Director-General of the Policy and Markets Bureau at the Financial Services Agency (FSA); and Mr. Akiyoshi Oba, former Chairman of the Japan Investment Advisers Association.

Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management hosts the "SMDAM Japan Investment Seminar 2026" to promote investment in the Japanese stock market by providing overseas investors with opportunities to deepen their understanding through dialogues with experts.

EQT, a world-leading alternative asset manager headquartered in Sweden,celebrates its fifth anniversary in Japan with a special seminar for institutional investors. Senior management will discuss EQT's core investment strategies including Private Equity, Infrastructure and Real Estate investments, global market trends, and promising opportunities in the Japanese market. This exclusive event offers valuable insights to help institutional investors enhance portfolio diversification and optimize long-term returns through alternative assets. (tentative)

The roundtable will explore thematic bonds as a broad financing instrument, encompassing green, resilience/adaptation and, where relevant, social bonds, with municipal bonds as a distinctive sub-theme. Drawing on Japan’s experience, the discussion will provide a practical exchange on how thematic bond markets are developed and the respective roles of issuers, structuring agents and underwriters, investors, external reviewers, development finance and public institutions, and standard setters. A particular focus will be placed on how Japan enabled sub-scale local governments to access the thematic bond market through mechanisms such as joint issuance, intermediation by the Japan Finance Organization for Municipalities (JFM), standardised frameworks and shared external review, and what lessons from this model may be relevant to South and Southeast Asia. The roundtable will also examine the evolution of Japan’s subnational GSS+ bonds market, including aggregation and intermediation models, the role of public-sector enablers, and the domestic investor base, drawing comparisons with emerging pooled finance and intermediary structures in markets such as India and Indonesia. Ultimately, the discussion aims to identify practical, transferable lessons and concrete follow-up pathways for participants seeking to develop thematic bond and subnational GSS+ bonds across the region. (tentative)

This seminar will bring together policymakers, financial institutions and other stakeholders from Japan and the UK to exchange perspectives and best practices on resilience and natural disaster risk management, while exploring opportunities for closer collaboration in sustainable finance and resilience.

An invitation-only conference bringing together leaders of the financial industry to discuss the transformation of financial institutions through the use of generative AI. Targeting executives and IT/DX leaders from banks, securities firms, insurers, trust banks, and asset managers, the event features keynotes, fireside chats, and panel discussions by speakers from Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Mizuho Financial Group, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking, Tokio Marine & Nichido, Daiwa Securities, the Financial Services Agency, and others. It aims to frame generative AI in the context of corporate value and management strategy, to share practical knowledge on in-house development, talent development, and business transformation, and to contribute to the competitiveness of Japan's financial markets.

This seminar will consist of two parts: Part 1, presentation and panel discussion, and Part 2, reception.
In the first half of Part 1, RGA Global's Chief Investment Officer will introduce our global investment platform and investment in asset-intensive reinsurance transactions. In the second half, we will welcome Chief Investment Officer from domestic and international financial and insurance companies as panelists to discuss and delve deeper into the topic of "Considerations when assessing private credit in the context of insurers," focusing on issues of increasing interest in light of updated market conditions and regulations. Part 2 will be a casual networking opportunity for attendees.

Join senior leaders from across the investment management community for focused discussions on the forces shaping ETFs. Explore product innovation, investor demand, regulation, liquidity, AI and regional growth through interactive panels, peer exchange and meaningful networking.

An invitation-only event under the theme 'Capital Flows Supporting Japan's Growth' will explore new opportunities for the Japanese economy through domestic and international capital, featuring discussions on global economic and financial collaboration and the outlook for Japan's continued development.

As lifestyles are becoming more diverse, asset building suitable for each person's life plan is important.
Let's learn about NISA and iDeCo, and think about asset building. (This seminar will be held in Japanese only.)

This exclusive one-day Symposium is designed for institutional asset owners across the APAC region, bringing together a select group of leading investment managers, consultants, and finance academics to reassess the forces shaping the next phase of investing, with a particular focus on private market investments. The discussion will explore how AI repricing, higher rates, geopolitical shifts, and structural changes in private markets are reshaping investment opportunities and risks—and what these changes mean for institutional portfolios.
Since 2024, AIF APAC has hosted investor meetings in Tokyo, earning high acclaim from Japanese, Korean, and global participants for the depth of knowledge and insights shared. We look forward to building on this strong foundation with the 2026 AIF APAC Investors’ Symposium.

The rapid growth of AI and digital infrastructure is reshaping Japan’s power and infrastructure needs. Through a keynote address and two panel discussions, the event will bring together investors, financial institutions, public-sector representatives, insurers and industry leaders to explore how Japan can meet rising power demand while advancing its energy transition and developing the clean, reliable and resilient infrastructure needed for sustainable growth.
Across the two panels, participants will examine the roles of energy supply, grids, technology and long-term investment, as well as the transition journeys and perspectives of different market participants. The discussions will also explore how resilience to climate change, natural disasters and cybersecurity risks can be embedded into infrastructure, including the role AI can play in anticipating risks, strengthening resilience and supporting innovative solutions.

The Financial Data Utilizing Association (FDUA) is pleased to invite you to the 2nd Asset Management Meetup, taking place on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 6:00 PM.

Under the theme “Towards the Full-Scale Adoption of AI Agents,” the meetup will bring together professionals from across the asset management industry to share their latest initiatives and insights on AI agents, with a focus on areas such as governance and data infrastructure.

A networking reception will also be held after the sessions, providing a great opportunity to connect and network with peers across the industry.

We look forward to seeing you there.

This event will present expert analysis of the credibility of existing transition finance in Japan and provide practical recommendations to bridge the perceived credibility gap. The event will also feature a presentation of quantitative analysis of transition finance instruments issued so far as well as in-depth analysis of METI’s sectoral roadmaps.

In response to the rapid growth of the private credit market, this seminar will explore recent developments in the US and Europe, Japan’s potential for expansion, evolving investor types and strategies, and emerging opportunities across the private credit landscape.

Daiwa Asset Management places importance not only on one-on-one “engagement” with portfolio companies, but also on “Lingagement®,” which provides a platform for companies to share best practices, discuss challenges, and exchange knowledge. As part of this initiative, we host “Networking & Information Exchange Event for Listed Companies and Stakeholders.”
At this event, under the theme of “Mienai Chikara® （Invisible Value Drivers）” and Corporate Value Enhancement, we will hold a panel discussion featuring companies recognized for best practices as well as subject-matter experts.
In particular, we will focus on “Corporate Branding” as one of these drivers, while also exploring in depth management control and investor relations (IR) as key processes for translating these elements into the sustainable enhancement of corporate value.

We will explore new investment opportunities in Japan’s asset management market through a three-part program.
First, we will present our outlook for Japanese equities and discuss their future potential, with a focus on corporate governance reforms in Japan. Next, we will introduce Nomura Group’s private asset strategies and provide an update on the latest developments in the U.S. private credit market. Finally, We will be hosting an expert panel discussion on the current state and future prospects of Japan's private equity market, incorporating comparative analysis with global private equity markets.
By invitation only.

A seminar on how financial data must evolve as AI becomes its user. Following a keynote by Program-Specific Associate Professor Shotaro Minami of Kyoto University, NVIDIA and Macnica will present computing infrastructure for generative AI, and QUICK will demonstrate AI-Ready Data and how AI can access it. For investors and financial professionals in Japan and overseas.

Exploring the latest market trends and strategies in alternative assets and private markets, focusing on new investment opportunities and key themes. (Invitation-only)

This event will feature a panel discussion with emerging managers and asset owners centered on the Emerging Managers Program (EMP). Through the discussion, participants will explore the challenges and significance of EMP from their respective perspectives, with the aim of promoting the discovery of emerging managers and facilitating greater capital allocation to them.
Following the panel discussion, a networking session will be held to provide participants with an opportunity to exchange ideas and build connections.

An event aimed at fostering deeper engagement with domestic and international market participants—including financial institutions and investors—and introducing derivatives (featuring Japanese Single Stock Futures) as one of the key asset management support tools

Investing in women not only yields economic returns but also represents a step toward a more inclusive future. This event is co-hosted by 2X Global, an international initiative promoting gender-focused investment; EY Shin Nippon Limited Liability Audit Corporation, which has extensive experience supporting women entrepreneurs; and SDG Impact Japan. Through panel discussions, pitches by women entrepreneurs, and one-on-one meetings between Japanese women entrepreneurs and domestic and international investors, the event aims to create opportunities for business growth by helping women entrepreneurs secure funding, access business opportunities, and build networks.

We are honored to present an exclusive, by-invitation-only event featuring senior members of Carlyle, who will offer comprehensive insights into the current trends shaping the domestic private equity market and provide a detailed assessment of the global private asset markets. For further information regarding Carlyle, please refer to the details provided below.
https://www.carlyle.com/ja

Japan’s alternative investment ecosystem is entering a new phase of growth and transformation. Following the Tokyo Stock Exchange's revised listing requirements, portfolio companies and fund managers are increasingly rethinking traditional IPO-driven exit strategies and exploring alternative pathways such as M&A and secondary transactions. Against this backdrop, this event brings together alternative investment leaders, fund operators, finance professionals, and international investors to discuss how the market is evolving and what it means for the future of venture investing in Japan. The event will explore the shifting dynamics of liquidity, valuation, fund operations, and cross-border opportunities, while offering practical insights into how GPs, LPs, fund controllers, and ecosystem stakeholders can adapt to a changing investment environment. Through two focused panel discussions, attendees will gain perspectives from industry leaders on the future of exits, operational challenges, and the growing role of international capital in Japan’s innovation economy.

At this seminar, Yonezawa, Chief Sustainability Officer (CSuO) of the Mizuho Financial Group, will be giving a talk on Japan’s growth strategy toward achieving carbon neutrality, as well as Mizuho’s sustainable business initiatives.

The panel discussion will feature invited representatives from energy companies. The panelists will discuss what a responsible transition should look like, while introducing the role of carbon credits under the Emissions Trading System (GX-ETS)—with a particular focus on initiatives under the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) operated by private sectors.

The seminar will also explore Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR), including Japan’s innovative technologies and the business models needed to bring them to commercial scale.

This seminar is intended for corporate clients and is limited to 500 participants.

This workshop explores opportunities for Japan to accelerate steel decarbonisation through complementing domestic transition and modernisation with strategic international supply chains to secure low-carbon material flows, by bringing together key stakeholders including steelmakers, tradehouses, policymakers and investors.
This program is a GX Acceleration Agency (GXA) Platform Partner Event.

Bringing together around 20 representatives from government, regulators, industry, finance and civil society, this roundtable will explore how Japan can build on its leadership in transition finance through effective integration of transition planning into the GX-ETS, the country's green transformation, and continued alignment with international frameworks and investor expectations.
Held in two parts, the morning session will launch the forthcoming joint ITPN-A4S briefing, "Delivering Credible Transition Planning through Japan's GX Emissions Trading System", providing a basis for discussion alongside new insights from the ITPN Policy Lab on how corporate transition data can support more effective policy and investment decision-making.
The afternoon discussion will include a presentation on insights for policymakers from corporate transition data and sector-level analysis. This will be followed by a roundtable discussion among participants exploring how corporate transition data may best inform policy, track national climate progress, and surface the challenges companies are facing in the transition.

This event will explore how Japan can build an ecosystem that connects research and development, commercialization, social implementation, investment, and market creation to transform GX technologies into new industries and drivers of corporate value. Bringing together leading experts from Japan and abroad, the event will examine the challenges and opportunities involved in positioning GX as a growth strategy, while considering ways to better integrate technology, industry, finance, and public policy. The discussion will also highlight the roles that academia, industry, government, and financial institutions should play in strengthening Japan’s competitiveness in GX and fostering sustainable growth and market development.

On the final day of Japan Weeks core week, dialogues and discussions will be held on key themes in Japan’s economy and financial sector—such as the provision of growth capital to companies, corporate governance reform, and investment opportunities in regional areas—from both practitioner and policymaker perspectives.

This ICI member event will discuss key asset management related policies to foster greater use of capital market investing and asset-based income for Japanese household to build a secure financial future. This event is invitation only.

This seminar brings together leading experts—including a renowned economist and a global investor, global capital flows, and the structural transformation of Japanese companies from three perspectives: policy, markets, and investors.
The keynote sessions will be followed by a panel discussion featuring active fund managers, offering on-the-ground perspectives from investors and market participants to examine future investment opportunities in Japan.
Together, these sessions aim to provide practical insights for rethinking investment in Japan.

Impact Future Weekend 2026 Autumn is an international English-language forum bringing together investors, asset managers, founders, foundations, corporates, universities, government representatives, NPOs, and ecosystem leaders from Japan and Asia. Under the theme Responsible Capital Meets Social Innovation, the event explores responsible capital, impact investing, asset management, social innovation, climate transition, regional revitalization, and Japan–Asia collaboration.The event supports dialogue on Japan's role as a leading asset management centre while fostering cross-border collaboration between Japan and Asia through responsible capital and social innovation.

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, together with Jefferies Financial Group, its strategic capital and business alliance partner and one of the leading independent investment banks in the United States, will host a conference on “Japan’s Energy Security in a Multipolar World.” Jefferies has been ranked No. 1 in ESG Research by European and North American investors for three consecutive years from 2023 to 2025. Bringing together distinguished speakers from Japan and abroad, the event will explore lessons learned from energy security initiatives around the world and discuss the framework Japan should build to strengthen its energy security in an increasingly complex and multipolar geopolitical environment.

Join us for an in-depth exploration of Asset Based Finance (ABF), currently one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing segments within private credit. This session will look past the industry hype to analyze the post-GFC funding shifts and near-term catalysts driving the massive surge in ABF demand. We will examine the breadth of oppprtunity today and specifically focus on how to evaluate emerging structures amid widening gaps in underwriting standards, transparency, and structural protections. Ultimately, attendees will discover how a disciplined, flexible capital deployment strategy allows investors to successfully navigate these complexities and continuously capture persistent excess spread across global ABF markets. (tentative)

The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are co-hosting the Roundtable on Financing Transition in ASEAN: From Transition Plans to Transition Finance. Achieving decarbonization across ASEAN will require substantial investment across all sectors of the economy. Yet a significant gap remains between climate ambition and the availability of finance for credible transitions.

To address this challenge, the Asia GX Consortium (AGXC), established in 2024, has brought together financial authorities, private financial institutions, and development partners from Japan and ASEAN in an ongoing public-private dialogue. This roundtable will showcase the ASEAN Transition Plan Handbook, a key outcome of AGXC this year, and invite Japanese financial institutions to reflect on its findings and explore opportunities for further refinement, drawing on their pioneering practical experience in transition finance. Participants will also discuss how the Handbook can be used to scale up transition finance flows between Japan and ASEAN. (tentative)

This event is a large-scale investor conference focused on international finance and global bond markets. It brings together institutional investors, central bankers, bond issuers, and other market participants to discuss topics such as monetary policy, macroeconomic trends, credit markets, and sustainable finance, while also providing valuable opportunities for networking and the exchange of ideas among attendees.
This year’s featured speakers include Patrick T. Harker, former President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, and Gillian Tett, an award-winning financial journalist.
Held annually in the autumn, the conference attracts a large number of participants from Japan and abroad. This year marks the 26th edition of the event, which has been held continuously since 2000.

This forum welcomes local and international private markets professionals to discuss the outlook of the industry in Japan and beyond. (tentative)

The Global Fiduciary Symposium is one of Japan’s largest annual conferences for asset owners, bringing together leading pension funds and institutional investors from across the country. Participants include senior investment professionals and decision-makers from corporate and public pension funds, foundations, endowments, and sovereign wealth funds, alongside domestic and international asset managers, consultants, and industry experts. The symposium provides a forum for discussing key issues shaping the investment landscape, including market trends, investment strategies, governance, risk management, and sustainability. It is also highly regarded as a platform for knowledge sharing, peer-to-peer exchange, and meaningful networking among investment professionals.

Against the backdrop of the continued growth of private markets, U.S. investors are becoming an increasingly important source of capital for fund managers in Japan and across the APAC region. Drawing on our extensive experience in cross-border fund formation and global platform, this seminar will examine practical U.S. regulatory, tax and legal considerations relating to fund formation, marketing to U.S. investors and investor onboarding, through a panel discussion. The seminar will be followed by a networking reception, offering a relaxed setting to continue the conversation and connect with fellow participants.

The secondary market is experiencing significant developments, offering opportunities to access proven assets, improve diversification, and benefit from attractive valuations. As the market evolves rapidly, staying informed about current trends and strategic approaches is more important than ever.
Join us for an exclusive breakfast where our experts will discuss the key factors shaping the market today, including how LPs and GPs are navigating these changes and the innovative deal structures emerging in private equity and infrastructure secondaries. This is a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding of how to position your portfolio for the future and focus on the infrastructure secondaries.
The event promises to be an interactive forum with interesting perspectives from leading speakers. Please mark your calendar and register below to reserve your place. (tentative)

A complimentary in-person event for investment professionals

As global markets continue to evolve amid shifting economic conditions, investors are seeking innovative index-based strategies to enhance diversification, identify growth opportunities and navigate changing market dynamics.

Join S&P Dow Jones Indices and Japan Exchange Group/JPX Market Innovation & Research/Tokyo Stock Exchange as industry leaders and institutional investors explore the latest developments in index investing and the opportunities emerging across equity and fixed income markets.

Topics will include:

Institutional investor perspectives on navigating an evolving market environment and changing investment strategies
Using index-based solutions to tap into diversification and potential growth opportunities across U.S. equities, Japanese equities, AI, semiconductors and fixed income
The future of index investing, including TOPIX revisions, thematic investing and index innovation in the AI era

Ahead of COP31, we will look back at key discussions from major international conferences taking place this fall, including Climate Week NYC, the OECD Green Finance Forum, and PRI in Person. Joined by experts from across the field, we will explore global trends in sustainable investing, as well as the latest developments and challenges surrounding Japan’s GX policies and renewable energy.
Drawing on insights and discussions from these international forums, the session will examine the outlook for Japan’s green transformation (GX) and sustainable finance.

We are honored to welcome three key leaders who are playing central roles in advancing Japan’s vision of becoming a leading asset management nation. They will participate in a panel discussion on the future outlook and strategic direction of Japan’s asset management industry.

Scheduled Panelists:
Mr. Horimoto, Director-General for the Asset Management and Insurance Supervision Bereau of Financial Services Agency (FSA)
Mr. Hishida, Chairman for the Investment Management Association of Japan (IMAJ)
Mr. Morita, Executive Managing Director for the Organization of Global Financial City Tokyo (FinCity.Tokyo)

To support companies facing challenges in securing and developing professionals responsible for global investor relations (IR), the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is launching the Global IR Support Program. The program is designed for IR professionals and corporate managers, providing practical knowledge and skills in preparing English-language IR materials, communicating effectively with overseas investors, and enhancing investor engagement.
As the kickoff event for this program, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will host the Tokyo Global IR Forum.
At the forum, leading experts will provide practical and accessible insights into key aspects of global IR, including effective overseas investor engagement, sustainability-related disclosure, and the use of AI-powered translation tools. The event will also feature a networking session, offering participants the opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and speakers and exchange ideas and experiences.

How are policies and market actions shaping Japan's sustainable investment landscape?
Despite geopolitical tensions, volatile market conditions and rapidly evolving policy landscapes worldwide, stakeholders in Japan have continued to demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainable investment and business activities. This commitment is reflected in the 3000+ participants in the recent Nature Positive Summit in Kumamoto, as well as the active discussions within JSIF’s working groups & webinars.
In this webinar, JSIF will provide a succinct update on key trends in Japan’s sustainable investment activities, followed by an interactive dialogue session with GSIA SIF members.

Bloomberg invites you to a seminar bringing together regulatory and financial industry experts to explore market surveillance and compliance in the age of AI from their respective perspectives.

The seminar will examine responses to market misconduct, advances in AI-powered surveillance technologies, and the use of technology across trade and communications surveillance. The discussion will also consider how financial institutions can respond to these developments and what lies ahead for surveillance and compliance.

Join us on November 12th to hear from Ko Nishiuchi, Director of the JFSA’s International Financial Center, discuss Japan’s evolving financial landscape, key reforms including NISA and iDeCo, and the government’s efforts to encourage greater household investment in financial assets and establish Japan as a leading global asset management center.

FIA is pleased to present our second forum in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday, 10 September. Join us in reconnecting with industry peers and stay informed about the latest developments in the derivatives marketplace.

This conference, held in September for the 20th time, will invite representatives from companies that symbolize Japan and will feature one-on-one and group meetings with domestic and international equity investors.

Nomura Securities will host Nomura Sustainability Week 2026 online from Monday, September 14 through Friday, September 18, 2026.
Based on research from the Nomura Group, the event will cover a wide range of sustainability-related topics, including sustainability-related information disclosure and the role of finance, next-generation energy and emerging technology trends, and the future direction of corporate governance in Japan. We look forward to sharing the latest developments across these areas.

As global economic growth drives increasing passenger and cargo traffic, demand for aviation is expected to remain strong. At the same time, structural supply constraints continue to support an attractive investment environment. PIMCO will explore aircraft investments, an area where we see compelling opportunities, and discuss the sector's outlook and key growth drivers.

Industry representatives (JSDA, etc.) express their determination toward specific measures that they should take, and guest speakers provide their insight that resonates as industry guidelines. This is an invitation-only event (in Japanese only).

The Forum on Green Finance and Investment is the OECD's annual flagship event on green and sustainable finance. On 7-8 October 2026, the 13th edition of the Forum will bring together senior representatives and leading experts from governments, financial institutions, the private sector, academia and civil society to promote dialogue, policy development and practical action. It will feature high-level plenaries, expert roundtables and interactive sessions under the theme ''Investing for energy security, transition and resilience in a changing world''.

In 2025, this hybrid event welcomed more than 450 in-person participants and 1 100 online participants from over 120 countries. It brought together more than 80 high-level speakers. As in previous years, the Government of Japan is the Forum's headline sponsor.

As global economic growth drives increasing passenger and cargo traffic, demand for aviation is expected to remain strong. At the same time, structural supply constraints continue to support an attractive investment environment. PIMCO will explore aircraft investments, an area where we see compelling opportunities, and discuss the sector's outlook and key growth drivers.

This event will examine leading U.S. university endowment investment models, as exemplified by Ivy League institutions, and explore their potential applicability in Japan. Through a panel discussion featuring Chief Investment Officers (CIOs) and other senior representatives of educational institutions, participants will discuss the challenges and future direction of governance, talent development, and investment management frameworks from a practical perspective. This event is by invitation only.

This event is being held for members of the media with the aim of increasing awareness of Securities Investment Day among a broad audience through media coverage, and encouraging people to think about securities investment and asset building.
On the day of the event, a group of university students will give presentations on the theme, “What kind of ‘Future Japan’ would you like to see realized?” In response, approximately 12 participants, including guest celebrities and representatives of securities companies, will share their thoughts and engage in dialogue with the students.
The event is designed not only to provide information, but also to create opportunities for participants to think for themselves through discussion and exchange of ideas. At the conclusion of the event, participants will ring the “Bell of the Future” to symbolize a society built together with the next generation and to share a vision for the future.

This event is being held with the aim of providing people of all generations with an opportunity to think about securities investment and asset building.
The program consists of two parts centered on the themes of the future, family, and life planning. In the first part, guest celebrities and "Toushi-kun" will create a "Large Future Timeline" depicting major life events, helping participants visualize in an enjoyable way the money needed for the future.
In the second part, members of the public and influencers will take part in an interactive workshop to design their own "Future Plans." By gaining a better understanding of their future financial needs with the support of a financial planner, participants will have an opportunity to consider securities investment as one of the options available for their future.

41st SAAJ Annual Conference
“Co-Creation of Finance and Generative AI: Advancing the Analyst’s Role in Creating Value”

"Cybersecurity & AI for Fund Managers: Scaling Safely, Innovating Responsibly"

This panel session is designed for Japan based fund managers. Attendees will leave with actionable insights tailored to Japan’s asset management community, guided by seasoned experts who bring practical, real world perspectives and proven strategies to the discussion.

The roundtable will facilitate a structured exchange of expertise, as appropriate, across two core themes: (i) adaptation & resilience finance and (ii) transition finance, including cross-border blended finance. Beyond the exchange itself, it aims to identify concrete follow-up collaboration pathways between Japan and the APAC region – including co-financing, technical exchange and pilot activities. (tentative)

Crestline, which has an extensive track record in NAV (net asset value) lending, will present an overview of NAV lending and private credit, covering the current opportunity set, key structural drivers of growth and current market commentary, with the aim of deepening dialogue with Japanese financial institutions and investors.

We will host a business matching event to foster interaction and collaboration between domestic and international investors interested in expanding into Osaka and business enterprises, financial institutions, startups, and other organizations in the Osaka-Kansai region.

Pitch sessions will be delivered by venture capital firms operating in Osaka, as well as domestic and international venture capital firms with an interest in investing in Osaka. The sessions will showcase the region's attractive investment environment, dynamic startup ecosystem, and future growth potential.

The event will also provide networking opportunities to facilitate new partnerships and collaborations among participants.

Now in its fifth year, the Japan–Southeast Asia Market Forum brings together leading experts from across sectors to share perspectives on this fast-changing global landscape and to draw out insights into future investment and business opportunities. As 2026 also marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Singapore (SJ60), the Forum will feature discussions by political and economic experts on the direction the two nations should pursue together in the years ahead.

Amid rising geopolitical tensions around the world, the business environment is undergoing profound changes, driven by factors such as growing concerns over energy security and the restructuring of global supply chains. Against this backdrop, the question of how to reconcile short-term economic imperatives with long-term sustainability has become more pressing than ever.
At the same time, the international community has begun discussions looking beyond 2030, while interest is also growing in Japan in new visions for the future that extend beyond the SDGs.
With a view toward the post-2030 era, this symposium will bring together diverse perspectives to explore how we can address the pressing challenges of today while continuing to create value for the long term. (tentative)