What this is
The 35th Passionate Finance Professionals Seminar is an established networking and professional development event serving Tokyo's financial sector community. Organized in collaboration with Izodogata Dialogue — a networking group for women in financial institutions — the seminar has built a consistent following across dozens of iterations. This edition features a keynote address by Yuki Moriwaki of Fiduciary Partners and a panel discussion titled 'The True Voices of Passionate Finance Women,' followed by a workshop and networking reception. Though rooted in promoting gender diversity in finance, the event is open to all genders and welcomes anyone working in or adjacent to Japan's financial industry.
Who should go
This seminar is best suited for finance professionals based in Tokyo who want to deepen their industry network and engage with conversations around gender diversity and career development. The format blends structured learning — keynote, panel, workshop — with informal networking over a reception, making it appealing to both introverts and natural networkers. It will resonate most with those who work in banking, asset management, securities, or related fields and are curious about the evolving role of women in Japanese finance. Note that discussions will be conducted primarily in Japanese, so a working level of Japanese is strongly recommended; bring a stack of business cards for the reception.
Good to know
Registration is required in advance — check the event organizer's page for the sign-up link, as walk-in attendance is unlikely to be accepted at a professional seminar of this type. FinGATE KAYABA is a dedicated financial industry event space in the Kayabacho area of Tokyo, a district closely associated with Japan's securities and asset management industry. The venue is compact and professional in atmosphere, suited to seminars and panel discussions rather than large-scale conferences. Payment for the single-event ticket (¥5,500) or annual membership fee is likely handled at registration or via bank transfer in advance — confirm the payment method when you sign up. Foreign visitors should note that the entire programme is expected to run in Japanese with no indication of simultaneous interpretation being provided.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.