Blockchain Without Frontiers
Switzerland–Japan Exchange
The programme blends keynote talks, research presentations, and collaborative roundtables, providing a platform for both academic excellence and industry insight. It highlights synergies between Swiss and Japanese innovation ecosystems in blockchain and digital finance.
Event description
Join us for a unique blockchain-focused event at the Swiss Pavilion at the Expo Osaka 2025, organised by the University of Zurich Blockchain Center (UZH BCC) in collaboration with Presence Switzerland and Swissnex. This exclusive one-day gathering will bring together pioneering researchers, industry leaders, and academic collaborators from Japan and Switzerland to explore the future of blockchain, DeFi, and digital innovation. Through talks, project showcases, and roundtable discussions, participants will gain insights into cutting-edge research and industry trends while fostering new connections within a global network. The event combines intellectual depth, cross-cultural exchange, and the unique setting of the World Expo to create a unique experience.
Agenda
Please note that the event has a private and a public section.
Public section (Register to participate)
- 10:00 - 10:10 - Welcome Address by Swiss Pavilion
- 10:10 - 10:25 - Talk: A Global Perspective on Blockchain Research Speaker: Prof. Tessone (UZH)
- 10:25 - 10:40 - Guest of Honor Remarks Speaker: Dr. Sechio Semmoto
- 10:40 - 11:10 - Talk: IntMax – Bringing Privacy and Scalability to Ethereum Speaker: Leona Hioki (IntMax)
- 11:10 - 11:30 - Flight Path Project Speaker: Kiyotaka Abe (Techno Crea) 11:30 - 12:00 - Guided Tour at Swiss Pavilion
- 12:00 - 13:00 - Lunch Break
- 13:00 - 13:30 - Photo Session
- 13:30 - 14:15 - Research Project Series Speakers: Dr. Sankaewtong, Prof. Ikeda (Kyoto University), Dr. Li (UZH), Ryoma Kondo (University Tokyo)
- 14:15 - 14:45 - Landscape of Digital Assets or DeFi in Japan and Switzerland
Speakers: JBA Representatives (Affiliation: UZH, Japanese Blockchain Association)
Private section (Invitees only) - 15:05 - 15:35 - Round Table Discussion II: Bridging Physical and Digital World Speakers: Kiyotaka Abe, S.N. Li, Mai Fujimoto, others (Affiliation: Techno Crea, IntMax, UZH)
- 15:35 - 16:35 - Scientific Workshop: In and Around Blockchain Analytics Speakers: Prof. Ikeda, Prof. Tessone, Dr. Kondo, Dr. Li, Dr. Sankaewtong, others (Affiliation: U Kyoto, U Tokyo, UZH)
- 16:35 - 16:50 - Closing
Registration
Please register here: Blockchain Without Frontiers: Switzerland–Japan Exchange
