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Siiibo Securities to Sponsor the Functional Programming Festival

Siiibo Securities Co., Ltd., based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, and headed by CEO Kazuki Komura, has announced its participation as a logo sponsor for the inaugural Functional Programming Festival, scheduled to be held on June 14-15, 2025. This sponsorship marks the first time the company has supported a programming technology conference. Additionally, Siiibo's CTO, Yu Matsuzawa, will also speak during a public session.

The "Siiibo" platform facilitates bond issuance and purchases and is developed primarily using functional programming languages like Elixir and Elm. By becoming a logo sponsor for the Functional Programming Festival, Siiibo aims to strengthen its collaboration with the technical community and promote the domestic adoption of functional programming methodologies.

What is the Functional Programming Festival?

The Functional Programming Festival is a new tech conference that focuses on the philosophy and technologies behind functional programming. The event aims to create a space for learning and sharing knowledge that transcends language boundaries, fostering discussions about functional programming in general. Building on the legacy of ScalaMatsuri, Asia's largest conference for Scala enthusiasts, this will be the festival's first iteration.

Event details:

• - Official Website: Functional Programming Festival
• - Date: June 14-15, 2025
• - Location: Nakano Central Park Conference

During the event, Yu Matsuzawa will deliver a talk in one of the public sessions, providing insights into the integration of functional programming languages in today's systems.

Profile of Yu Matsuzawa, CTO of Siiibo Securities

Yu Matsuzawa holds a master's degree from the Graduate School of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, where he studied under Professor Toriumi. He began his career at ACCESS Co., Ltd. and joined Siiibo Securities in 2019 as CTO. Known as a full-stack engineer with extensive software development experience, he has been actively involved in the Elixir and Elm communities in Japan.

You can find more details about his presentation at the following link:
Session Details

Sponsorship Background

Siiibo focuses on the security and robustness required for financial service platforms, employing functional programming languages like Elixir and Elm in its system development. To adapt to legal changes and customer needs promptly, the company has established an in-house development framework. Connecting with the functional programming community has been integral since Siiibo's founding. This sponsorship is part of their effort to enhance understanding and contribute to the growth of functional programming technologies.

About Siiibo Securities Co., Ltd.

Founded with the mission to create "free, transparent, and fair direct financing," Siiibo aims to popularize the straightforward financial product known as bonds. As the only online securities firm in Japan specializing in bonds, Siiibo operates a platform that allows for the online issuance and purchase of bonds. It provides investors with access to corporate information and bond management services and supports companies with investor relations and bond issuance assistance.

• - Company Name: Siiibo Securities Co., Ltd.
• - Representative: Kazuki Komura, CEO
• - Location: 8-1 Kabuto-cho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, FinGATE TERRACE 8F
• - Established: January 11, 2019
• - Capital: 1.62759 billion yen (including capital reserves, as of February 2025)
• - Website: Siiibo

Note: Siiibo Securities has been recognized as a first-class financial instruments business operator by the Kanto Local Finance Bureau (No. 3230) and is a member of the Japan Securities Dealers Association.

For any inquiries, please contact:
Siiibo Securities Public Relations
E-mail: pr@siiibo.com