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)
Private section (Invitees only)
14:15 - 14:45 - Round Table Discussion I: Landscape of Digital Assets or DeFi in Japan and Switzerland
Speakers: JBA Representatives (Affiliation: UZH, Japanese Blockchain Association)
14:45 - 15:15 - Round Table Discussion II: Bridging Physical and Digital World
Speakers: Kiyotaka Abe, S.N. Li, Mai Fujimoto, others (Affiliation: Techno Crea, IntMax, UZH)
15:15 - 16:15 - 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)
16:15 - 16:30 - Closing
Registration
Please register here: Blockchain Without Frontiers: Switzerland–Japan Exchange
