JCB Holds the 12th JCB World Conference

JCB, the major global payment brand, and international subsidiary JCB International (JCBI) hosts the 12th JCB World Conference from 24 to 25 October at the Kagaya in Ishikawa, Japan. 290 JCB partner companies and financial institutions in 36 countries and territories with over 600 people participating in the event, making it the largest attended JCB World Conference.
With the theme of the 12th JCB World Conference, “JCB Way – to the next stage, together”. JCB aims to bring together JCB business partners from around the world to share JCB brand strategy and direction of future global expansion, and to further enhance ties and relationships with the partners. The JCB World Conference has been held every two years since 1988, and features speeches by executives from partner financial institutions around the world and other industry leaders, as well as bringing the opportunities for participants to share information and exchange opinions.
Welcome address will be given by Mr. Hiroshi Mizohata, Commissioner, Japan Tourism Agency. Other speakers from JCB’s valued partner corporation representing various regions include: China UnionPay from China, Groupement des Cartes Bancaires from France, German Banking Industry Committee from Germany, and National Payments Corporation of India from India. JCB is also honored to have representative speakers from JTB and Universal Studios Japan from Japan.
This conference coincides with the 50th anniversary of JCB’s foundation and the 30th anniversary since JCB’s expansion globally. At the conference, JCB will be addressing to participants JCB’s midterm business plan for future growth. By providing JCB’s unique brand value of flexibility, uniqueness, and collaboration, JCB aims to further build win-win relationships with our customers and partners worldwide.
About JCB
JCB is a major global payment brand and leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding overseas in 1981. Its acceptance network includes over 18 million merchants and over a million cash advance locations in 190 countries and territories. JCB cards are now issued in 16 countries and territories, with more than 69.3 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with more than 350 leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB is committed to provide responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, visit: www.jcbcorporate.com/english.