in NEW YORK

Why Tokyo, and Why Now?

With Japan's push to become a leading asset management nation, sweeping regulatory reform, and record inflows from global investors, Tokyo has become the most consequential financial story in Asia. This forum brings that story to New York.

Date October 15, 2026
Location New York City

A New York forum for Tokyo's next phase as a global financial city

Tokyo is entering a new phase of financial market development. Asset owner reform, corporate governance progress, support for emerging managers, and rapid advances in AI are changing how global investors assess Japan. FGF in New York 2026 brings these themes to the center of global finance.

The forum connects Tokyo's public and private financial leadership with senior decision-makers in New York, creating a platform for direct dialogue, investment insight, and long-term relationships.

01

Global Financial City

Explores the evolution of Japan's financial markets, from advances in corporate governance to the government's asset management nation strategy and GPIF's approach to sustainability investing, highlighting Tokyo's progress toward becoming a leading global financial city.

02

Artificial Intelligence

Examines the investment opportunities, infrastructure demands, and governance questions surrounding frontier AI, and explores Japan's position as neutral ground for trusted AI development and its collaboration with U.S. firms on foundation models, physical AI, and vertical AI applications.

03

Family Offices

Explores how U.S. and Japanese family offices and long-horizon private capital are reshaping global allocation patterns, from legacy and culture to sustainable and direct investing, and why Japan is emerging as a top destination for family office investment and collaboration.

15 Oct · Afternoon

Doors Open

Keynote Speech

Opening Remarks

Video Message
Keynote Speech

Evolution of Japan's Corporate Governance Environment

Panel Discussion

Progress of Asset Management Nation Initiative

Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion

Coffee Break

Panel Discussion

Why Japan Now? Global Perspectives on Japan's Investment Opportunities

Keynote Speech

GPIF's Sustainability Investment Strategy

Panel Discussion

New Investment Opportunities Enabled by AI

Panel Discussion

How U.S. Family Offices See Japan as an Investment Destination

Closing Remarks

Organization
FinCity.Tokyo
TBD

Cocktail Reception

Watch FGF updates on the FinCity.Tokyo channel.

Selected streaming access, highlights, and post-forum content will be shared through the official FinCity.Tokyo YouTube channel as the program is confirmed.

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