168 Partner Companies from 24 Countries and Regions Gather to Explore the Future of Cashless Payments, Crossborder Transactions, and Cybersecurity in Financial Services
TOKYO, Nov 7, 2025 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB Co., Ltd. effectively hosted the 18th JCB World Conference on November 5 and 6, 2025, at the INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in Incheon, Republic of Korea, with the generous assistance of the City of Incheon.
This landmark occasion combined more than 270 individuals representing 168 partner business from 24 nations and areas, mainly banks participated in JCB Card issuance and merchant operations.
As Japan’s only worldwide payment brand name, JCB stays dedicated to providing extraordinary product and services to its clients worldwide. The conference functioned as a platform to share JCB’s tactical efforts for advancing cashless payments and broadening crossborder deals. It likewise highlighted efforts to promote cybersecurity through cooperation within the monetary market.
The keynote address, themed “Enriching Human Life with New Technologies,” was provided by Mr. Won Cheol Chai of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
In Session I, Mr. Oliver Manahan of EMVCo, LLC talked about the value of safe and smooth payment experiences, while Mr. Damien Pfirsch of Agoda Company Pte. Ltd. checked out travel patterns in Asia and the critical function of payment options in improving the travel experience.
Session II included insights from Mr. Christophe Barel and Ms. Natsuko Inui of FS-ISAC Inc., Mr. Takayuki Ohinata of Financials ISAC Japan, and Mr. Yoshimasa Kobayashi of PricewaterhouseCoopers Japan LLC. Each speaker shared their company’s efforts in cybersecurity. The panel conversation highlighted the essential value of getting ready for cyber dangers to make sure service strength, development, and trust.
Plenary Session
About the JCB World Conference
The JCB World Conference is a worldwide online forum where JCB and its partner business assemble to promote shared interaction, share JCB’s tactical instructions, and reinforce collaborations. Considering that its launch in 1988, the conference has actually been held, in concept, every other year. Previous host cities consist of Tokyo, Kyoto, Vienna, San Francisco, Bali, Taiwan, Hawaii, and Okinawa.
Program of the 18th JCB World Conference
Discussion Title
Business and Position
Call (Titles left out)
JCB Strategy
“Growing through Collaboration”
Chairman & & CEO
JCB Co., Ltd.
Chairman
JCB International Co., Ltd.
Takayoshi Futae
Keynote Address
“Enriching Human Life with New Technologies”
Business EVP/ Head of Team
Digital Wallet Team
MX Division
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Won Cheol Chai
Session I
Style Speech
” Advancing Secure and Seamless Payments: An Update on EMVCo’s Key Initiatives”
Director of Engagement and Operations
EMVCo, LLC
Oliver Manahan
JCB Speech
“The Evolution of Commerce from Customer Perspective”
Executive Fellow
Brand Name Infrastructure and Technologies Headquarters
JCB Co., Ltd.
EMVCo Executive Committee/ Board of Managers
Junya Tanaka
Style Speech
“Adapting Fast to Asia’s New Travel Dynamics”
Chief Commercial Officer
Agoda Company Pte. Ltd.
Damien Pfirsch
JCB Speech
“Partnering for Excellence: Enhancing Cross-Border Customer Experiences”
Executive Officer and Head of Global Business Headquarters
JCB Co., Ltd.
President and CEO
JCB International Co., Ltd.
Masaki Yokawa
Session II
Session Introduction (Moderator)
Officer, Partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers Japan LLC
Yoshimasa Kobayashi
Style Speech
Panel Discussion “Cybersecurity through Collaboration in the Financial Sector”
Handling Director APAC
FS-ISAC, Inc.
Christophe Barel
Regional Director, Japan
FS-ISAC, Inc.
Natsuko Inui
Director
Financials ISAC Japan
Executive Fellow
Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.
Geopolitical WG Lead of G7 Cybersecurity Expert Group
Takayuki Ohinata
Head of System Risk and Cybersecurity Management Office
JCB Co., Ltd.
Chairperson of Joint Cyber Exercise Working Group
Financials ISAC Japan
Toshio Sasada
About JCB
JCB is a significant international payment brand name and a leading charge card company and acquirer in Japan. JCB released its card company in Japan in 1961 and started broadening worldwide in 1981. Its approval network consists of about 56 million merchants around the globe. JCB Cards are now provided primarily in Asian nations and areas, with more than 169 million cardmembers. As part of its global development technique, JCB has actually formed alliances with numerous leading banks and banks internationally to increase its merchant protection and cardmember base. As an extensive payment option supplier, JCB dedicates to supplying responsive and premium product and services to all clients worldwide. To find out more, please see: www.global.jcb/en/
Contact
Anna Takeda
Business Communications
Tel: +81 -3 -5778 -8353
Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp
