It showcased the power of community as it brought together the best industry leaders, innovators and enthusiasts to dive into the thrilling convergence of #Web3 and #ArtificialIntelligence. The summit was held at the famous Toranomon Hills Forum. It quickly grew to be the essential convening space for conversations, partnerships, and knowledge building around the future of these exciting, transformative technologies. This year’s event featured use cases that take concepts from Web2 and build them into Web3. It showcased the plans and projects of household names as they take their first steps into the web3 metaverse. The summit was the place where TEAMZ Summit 2026 was announced.
The two-day event still fit in a number of outstanding sessions and panels. It zoomed in on the dynamic intersection of Web3 and AI. Speakers and participants discussed the ways these technologies could turn industries upside down! They zeroed in on use cases for finance, gaming, entertainment and supply chain management. The summit underscored the growing recognition of Web3 as a conduit for bringing millions of users from the traditional Web2 environment into the decentralized ecosystem.
One of the key themes that emerged from the TEAMZ Summit 2025 was the increasing interest and investment from major corporations in integrating Web3 technologies into their existing services. These big wigs recognize the huge potential behind blockchain and decentralized applications. Using tokenization, they’re creating new ways to engage customers, operate more efficiently and generate new revenue opportunities. The summit featured some of the latest and most innovative strategies and initiatives going on within these corporations. They’re leading the charge, actively navigating the turbulent and rapidly evolving landscape of Web3.
Sony Bank, one of the most innovative financial institutions, emphasized the importance of creating emotional value. They aim to do this by focusing on strategically leveraging their intellectual property (IP). The bank has kicked off some pretty interesting NFT partnerships with legacy artists and movie franchises. By leveraging the distinct properties of non-fungible tokens, brands are deepening customer relationships and increasing brand loyalty. This strategy really shows what’s possible when we start using the transformative power of Web3 beyond just transactional use cases and focus on building compelling experiences for users.
Rakuten Wallet, a subsidiary of the Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten, has officially released its new Web3 wallet. This new, “Rakuten-exclusive” wallet has been created specifically for Rakuten members. This treasury management tool lets users purchase tokens with their Rakuten points. It provides a safe and simple environment to explore the ever-expanding universe of Web3. The wallet is built to be integrated with Oasys, a gaming-focused blockchain platform. This integration unlocks amazing opportunities for Rakuten members to jump into the emerging Web3 gaming landscape. Only then can they harness the unprecedented opportunities it offers.
Oasys, the blockchain platform focused on gaming, has garnered significant attention and praise for its success in attracting major global gaming companies as validators. With new funding in hand, proven industry stalwarts have confirmed Oasys’s promise to be the premier platform for the burgeoning Web3 gaming sector. It provides developers and players a strong, scalable infrastructure to develop on and participate in decentralized gaming experiences. This partnership with Rakuten Wallet not only deepens the Oasys ecosystem, but offers a seamless on-ramp for millions of new users to explore their gaming journeys.
The TEAMZ Summit 2025 underscored the importance of “flex computing.” This idea reflects the time as well as the need for computing resources that can flexibly address myriad use cases. This flexibility is incredibly important in the rapidly evolving landscape of Web3 and AI. With new applications and technologies continuously developing, it’s more important than ever to be informed. Hiroyuki Maruyama, a prominent figure in the technology industry, discussed the significance of flex computing in his session, highlighting its potential to drive innovation and efficiency across various sectors.
According to Malik Bu Essah, Chief Operating Officer at EXCEED Real Estate, a combination of determination, enthusiasm, and fan engagement is essential for successfully monetizing Web3 ventures.
"guts and passion," along with fan enthusiasm, was highlighted as key to monetizing Web3. - Malik Bu Essah (Chief Operating Officer / EXCEED Real Estate)
Essah believes in the importance of creating tight-knit communities. By cultivating authentic community engagement for Web3 projects, we will create real adoption and value.
The summit concluded with a particularly exhilarating announcement. Looking forward to seeing you at the next TEAMZ Summit, taking place on April 15-16, 2026! With this announcement, TEAMZ reaffirms its dedication to driving innovation and collaboration in the Web3 and AI ecosystem. The next summit will focus on ensuring the success of the 2025 summit. It will again convene hundreds of industry leaders, innovators and enthusiasts from around the world to explore the most exciting developments and trends in all things smart, connected and transformative.
