Exploring the Future of Cryptocurrency as Financial Infrastructure at Rissho University
On October 8, 2026, Rissho University in Shinagawa, Tokyo, will hold its second Open Academy event titled "Can Cryptocurrency Become the Future Financial Infrastructure?" This hybrid event will be held both in-person and online via Zoom, aiming to promote industry, technology, and human resource exchanges throughout the region.
The event comes at a pivotal moment, as discussions surrounding the proliferation of cryptocurrencies and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are intensifying. Esteemed experts from the Bank of Japan will delve into the roles of government and central banks, the future of cash, and the implications of digitalizing financial and payment systems, providing the latest insights into these pressing issues.
Event Title: 2nd Rissho University Open Academy - "Can Cryptocurrency Become the Future Financial Infrastructure?"
Date & Time: October 8, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Registration opens at 2:30 PM)
Format: Hybrid (In-person and Zoom webinar)
In-person Venue: Rissho University, Shinagawa Campus, Lotus Hall (4-2-16 Osaki, Shinagawa, Tokyo)
Capacity: 200 in-person attendees / 300 online attendees (pre-registration required, first-come-first-served)
Participation Fee: Free of charge
Eligibility: Open to everyone
Organizer: Rissho University
Supported By: Shinagawa Ward / Gotanda Valley University
Part 1 [3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Tentative)]: Keynote Speeches
Speakers: Tetsuya Inoue, Hiromi Yamaoka, Shuji Kobayakawa
Part 2 [4:45 PM - 6:00 PM (Tentative)]: Panel Discussion
Panelists: Tetsuya Inoue, Hiromi Yamaoka, Shuji Kobayakawa
Facilitator: Yoshinobu Kitamura (President of Rissho University)
Tetsuya Inoue: Executive Economist at Sony Financial Group, Inoue has a rich history with the Bank of Japan, where he worked on international financial markets among other roles. He specializes in analyzing monetary policies and stability measures of developed countries.
Hiromi Yamaoka: Director at Future Inc. and Head of Future Economic Research Institute, Yamaoka holds degrees from the University of Tokyo and UC Berkeley. He has served in various high-level positions at the Bank of Japan and is a licensed attorney in New York.
Shuji Kobayakawa: Professor at Meiji University, Kobayakawa completed his doctorate at the University of Oxford. He has held key positions in the planning and payment system departments at the Bank of Japan and has been a faculty member since 2019.
Yoshinobu Kitamura: President and Professor at Rissho University, Kitamura has an extensive academic background including a doctorate from Oxford. He is recognized for his work in applied econometrics and financial policy.
Application Deadline: October 4, 2026
How to Apply: Interested participants can register using this link. Online participants will receive a URL link for viewing the event the day before it takes place. For more details, please check Rissho University's official notifications regarding the event.
The event comes at a pivotal moment, as discussions surrounding the proliferation of cryptocurrencies and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are intensifying. Esteemed experts from the Bank of Japan will delve into the roles of government and central banks, the future of cash, and the implications of digitalizing financial and payment systems, providing the latest insights into these pressing issues.
Event Overview
Event Title: 2nd Rissho University Open Academy - "Can Cryptocurrency Become the Future Financial Infrastructure?"
Date & Time: October 8, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Registration opens at 2:30 PM)
Format: Hybrid (In-person and Zoom webinar)
In-person Venue: Rissho University, Shinagawa Campus, Lotus Hall (4-2-16 Osaki, Shinagawa, Tokyo)
Capacity: 200 in-person attendees / 300 online attendees (pre-registration required, first-come-first-served)
Participation Fee: Free of charge
Eligibility: Open to everyone
Organizer: Rissho University
Supported By: Shinagawa Ward / Gotanda Valley University
Schedule & Program Structure
Part 1 [3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Tentative)]: Keynote Speeches
Speakers: Tetsuya Inoue, Hiromi Yamaoka, Shuji Kobayakawa
Part 2 [4:45 PM - 6:00 PM (Tentative)]: Panel Discussion
Panelists: Tetsuya Inoue, Hiromi Yamaoka, Shuji Kobayakawa
Facilitator: Yoshinobu Kitamura (President of Rissho University)
Speaker Profiles
Tetsuya Inoue: Executive Economist at Sony Financial Group, Inoue has a rich history with the Bank of Japan, where he worked on international financial markets among other roles. He specializes in analyzing monetary policies and stability measures of developed countries.
Hiromi Yamaoka: Director at Future Inc. and Head of Future Economic Research Institute, Yamaoka holds degrees from the University of Tokyo and UC Berkeley. He has served in various high-level positions at the Bank of Japan and is a licensed attorney in New York.
Shuji Kobayakawa: Professor at Meiji University, Kobayakawa completed his doctorate at the University of Oxford. He has held key positions in the planning and payment system departments at the Bank of Japan and has been a faculty member since 2019.
Yoshinobu Kitamura: President and Professor at Rissho University, Kitamura has an extensive academic background including a doctorate from Oxford. He is recognized for his work in applied econometrics and financial policy.
Registration Information
Application Deadline: October 4, 2026
How to Apply: Interested participants can register using this link. Online participants will receive a URL link for viewing the event the day before it takes place. For more details, please check Rissho University's official notifications regarding the event.
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