Event Overview Kokopelli Inc. will host the "BA Award 2026: Specialists Leading the Regional Economy" on Friday, June 12, 2026. This awards ceremony honors 35 selected employees from approximately 80 financial institutions nationwide participating in the "Big Advance" platform. The event will feature case study presentations on regional enterprise support and networking opportunities among financial institutions.

Background and Objectives While regional banks, credit unions, and credit cooperatives are often in competition, this event serves as a rare platform for top-performing staff from across the industry to gather and share expertise. By sharing initiatives for regional revitalization using the "Big Advance" management support platform and discussing challenges like SME digital transformation (DX), the event aims to contribute to the further development of regional economies.

Keynote Program A special lecture is scheduled for regional financial institution staff, featuring Mr. Naoto Ohitsu. He is a former Managing Executive Officer of Mizuho Bank and currently serves as Senior Managing Director and Partner at Midas Capital.

Event Details - **Date and Time**: Friday, June 12, 2026, 13:30–16:45 - **Venue**: Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel (3-7-11 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo) - **Expected Attendance**: 31 financial institutions, approx. 80 participants (including 33 awardees) *As of May 25, 2026.

About Kokopelli Inc. - **Representative**: Shigeru Kondo, Representative Director and CEO - **Location**: 11F Kioicho Building, 3-12 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo - **Established**: June 2007 - **Business**: Business platform services (Big Advance, BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL, etc.)

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