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An interview article with our CEO, Oba, has been published in Forbes. The interview covers our entrepreneurship in West Africa—a market where very few companies have entered yet—and our rapid progress, including consecutive awards at pitch contests not only in Japan but also in Europe. It highlights the underlying mindset behind his actions and decisions, as well as the perspective of family understanding and support. In the second part, an interview with the CEO's wife, who supports our company, was also conducted, depicting CEO Oba as seen from her close perspective. Related Information⬇ https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/100590 https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/100591 https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/f25b5ed958f95792ec034d16b7520c6355b68b54

Dots for exhibited at the AI for Good Global Summit held in Geneva, Switzerland, from Tuesday, July 7 to Friday, July 10. The "AI for Good Global Summit 2026" is one of the world's largest international conferences and exhibitions led by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), aiming to achieve a sustainable society utilizing AI. During the event, many people, including senior officials such as the ITU Secretary-General, visited our booth. We were also given the opportunity to deliver a pitch on stage. Related information⬇ https://aiforgood.itu.int/summit26/ https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000146466.html

Dots for has won the Financial Inclusion Award at the "Tech4Good Awards 2026," a long-established European award for social entrepreneurs. The Tech4Good Awards 2026 is an international award that recognizes individuals and organizations that utilize technology to solve social issues and improve people's lives. It targets a wide range of participants, from startups and charities to major tech companies. Out of 5,000 applications, we received the second highest evaluation across all categories. Related Information⬇ https://tech4goodawards.com/finalist/dots-for-unlocking-financial-inclusion-for-the-unbanked-in-rural-africa-via-alternative-data-credit/?__cf_chl_f_tk=Mj__yKeNb0SNLUdJJyTAxQrGsSI.CvSS4GgrMmeI2hM-1783359081-1.0.1.1-UQJjbuB2ZQSKYEcHGxrrlwrfBUqwxGkdOOINsIgCyNQ https://www.youtube.com/live/A60IfK6RnJk?si=j5UeWeg1WYDtWHh0 　(Dots for's award presentation starts from around 38:20) https://abilitynet.org.uk/resources/financial-sector/financial-inclusion-tech4good-award-2026-winner-revealed

Dots for will exhibit together with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and three other startups at the "AI for Good Global Summit 2026," one of the world's largest international conferences and exhibitions on AI, to be held in Geneva, Switzerland, from July 7 to July 10. The "AI for Good Global Summit 2026" is one of the world's largest international conferences and exhibitions led by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), aiming to achieve a sustainable society utilizing AI. It is held in partnership with over 50 United Nations agencies and the Swiss government. Related Information⬇ https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000146466.html

Dots for has been selected as a finalist for the "KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator Competition in Japan 2026," which will be held in Shibuya on July 8. The KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator Competition in Japan 2026 is the Japanese regional round of the KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator Competition. One company will be selected from among the 36 finalists to advance to the global competition scheduled to be held in Lisbon, Portugal, in November. Related information⬇ https://kpmg.com/jp/ja/insights/2026/02/kpmg-private-enterprise-global-tech-innovator-in-japan-2026.html