This presentation was delivered March 8, 2017 at RETAILTECH JAPAN by Koichi Tagawa, Chairman, NFC Forum, Sony. Technology is reshaping the face and function of the traditional brick-and-mortar store, forever changing shopping as we know it. NFC-enabled mobile payments and tags are the latest must-have accessories. Forward-thinking retailers are pushing the boundaries to further engage shoppers—often with nothing more than a simple touch, tap, or swipe. NFC, the technology link between the physical and digital world, is helping build a stronger, more meaningful—and therefore more profitable—relationships with customers. NFC-enabled industries, including transport, automotive and IoT, are opening new doors for retailers. All with a simple tap, consumers can make NFC-enabled transactions using a wearable, their car dashboard, or in an NFC-enabled train station. This presentation will highlight how the growth of NFC is leading to “retail anywhere” NFC-enabled applications. The presentation will spotlight NFC use cases in the Internet of Things, Transportation, Automotive markets and examine the future of NFC-based product innovation. For latest developments: www.nfc-forum.org