Launched in 2011, the G1 Global Conference addresses global and regional challenges through discussions conducted in English. The G1 Global provides a unique opportunity for global leaders to interact, share visions for the future, and develop ideas into concrete actions.
| Time and Date | 9:00-18:00 (followed by Reception Party) Monday, October 13, 2025 (holiday in Japan) |
|---|---|
| Open to | Members, or by invitation (for inquiries about invitations, please contact us) |
| Language | English |
Conference Theme:
"Pax Japonica: Japan as a Role Model in a Chaotic New World"
Advancements in AI, Trump’s tariffs, US-China decoupling, and sporadic Middle East and Ukraine/Russia peace talks have all contributed to a chaotic new world.
Meanwhile, Japan remains stable economically and politically. It could use this opportunity to be a role model and global stabilizer, even setting the foundation for a “Pax Japonica.” How might it do so? How would other countries respond?
We'll discuss this and more in the fields of business, politics, technology and society. We will invite wisdom from around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions to help stabilize this chaotic new world, with Japan as a role model in a potential Pax Japonica, to create a brighter future.
Expected speakers include (alphabetical order, subject to change):
[Plenary Speakers]
-Dr. Bill Emmott, Chair, International Institute for Strategic Studies; Chair, Japan Society of the UK
-Mr. Jesper Koll, Expert Director, Monex Group
-Mr. Taro Kono, Member of Japan’s House of Representatives & Former Foreign Minister
-Rev. Daiko Matsuyama, Deputy Head Priest, Taizoin Temple
-Mr. Hiro Mizuno, CEO and Representative Partner, Good Steward Partners
-Sir Robin Niblett, Distinguished Fellow and former Director/CEO, Chatham House
-Prof. Ulrike Schaede, Professor of Japanese Business, School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California, San Diego
-Dr. Gillian Tett, Provost of King’s College, Cambridge and former Chairman of the US Editorial Board, Financial Times
[Business]
-Mr. Stephen Barnham, Group CIO and CDO, Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.
-Prof. Ethan Bernstein, Professor, Harvard Business School
-Ms. Mitsuru Claire Chino, Managing Executive Officer, ITOCHU Corporation
-Mr. Ken Isono, Representative Director, Shizen Energy
-Mr. Naonori Kimura, Partner/Managing Director, Industrial Growth Platform, Inc.
-Mr. Tomoya Nakamura, Managing Partner, KIBOW Social Impact Investment Fund; Former Dean of English Programs, GLOBIS University
-Mr. Teruaki Nakatsuka, President & CEO, ALTEMIRA Holdings
-Ms. Makiko Shinoda, Director, YeLL
-Ms. Vickie Skorji, Director at TELL Lifeline
-Mr. Yoshinami Takahashi, Corporate Executive Officer, Corporate Vice President, COO (in charge of Solution Services), Head of Global Solutions, Fujitsu
-Ms. Wakana Tanaka, Country Manager, LinkedIn Japan
-Ms. Miki Tsusaka, President, Microsoft Japan
-Dr. Tadahiro Wakasugi, Professor and Director, GLOBIS University; Director, Japan Positive Psychology Association
-Mr. Bob Willen, Managing Partner and Chairman, Kearney
[Politics]
-Mr. Ali Mohamed Al Lawati, Chief People, Technology & Culture Officer, OQ (Oman)
-Dr. Robert Alan Feldman, Senior Advisor, Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities
-Mr. Glen S. Fukushima, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress
-Dr. Ken Jimbo, Managing Director, International House of Japan
-Hon. Mark R. Kennedy, Founding Director, Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition (WISC), Wilson Center
-Ms. Oya Koc, Founder/CEO, Oyraa
-Hon. Rui Matsukawa, Liberal Democratic Party, Member of the House of Councilors
-Prof. Keiko Sakai, Graduate School of Social Sciences. Chiba University Institute for Advanced Academic Research
-Mr. Shohei Sugita, Managing Partner, Global HR Strategy LPC.
-Prof. Kazuto Suzuki, Professor of Science and Technology Policy, Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo
-Mr. Toru Takahashi, Global Chief Strategy Officer, GLOBIS Europe BV
-Ms. Junko Tanaka, Managing Director of NHK WORLD
-Dr. Joshua Walker, President & CEO, Japan Society
[Technology]
-Dr. Akari Asai, Assistant Professor, Carnegie Mellon University
-Dr. Sakya Dasgupta, CEO, EdgeCortix
-Prof. Richard Dasher, Director, US-Asia Technology Management Center; Founding Partner, Global Hands-On Venture Capital (GHOVC), Stanford University
-Mr. Shane Gu, Senior Staff Research Scientist, Google DeepMind
-Mr. Yusuke Haga, CEO, Robotruck
-Prof. Daijiro Mizuno, Professor, Kyoto Institute of Technology
-Mr. Saneaki Obata, Co-CEO, Oceanic Constellation
-Prof. Miles Pennington, Professor of Design Led Innovation, University of Tokyo
-Ross Rowbury, Senior Managing Director, Co-head of Group Corporate Communications, Nomura Holdings
-Mr. Kinya Tagawa, CEO, Takram Japan Inc.
-Prof. Sarah Teasley, Professor of Design, RMIT; Specialist in Social History and Design Research
-Mr. Emre Yuasa, Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners
[Society]
-Ms. Yuko Akiyama, Executive Advisor, Global Branding, Sanrio
-Mr. Ken Chan, CEO, Patience Capital Group
-Mr. Tony Elison, Managing Director, Spotify Japan
-Mr. Charles Goddard, Senior Executive Director, The Economist; Founder of the World Ocean Summit
-Dr. Joi Ito, President, Chiba Institute of Technology
-Dr. Minako Iue, Chair and CEO, Sailors for the Sea Japan; Ph.D. Kyoto University (Global Environmental Studies)
-Ms. Keiko Kuwakino, Chef, Sanaburi at Satoyama Jujo
-Mr. George Kakuda, CEO of Kakuda Pearl
-Hon. Jane Lubchenco, fmr Dep. Director for Climate and Environment, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Professor of Marine Biology, Oregon State University
-Ms. Yumiko Murakami, General Partner, MPower Partners
-Mr. Noah Sneider, Tokyo Bureau Chief, The Economist Newspaper Limited
-Dr. Atsushi Sunami, Chairman, Sasakawa Peace Foundation
-Ms. Yoshiko Tsuwaki, Director for Innovation Policy, Office of Global Startup Campus Initiative, Cabinet Secretariat of Japan
-Mr. Tak Umezawa, Japan Chairman and Senior Partner, A.T. Kearney, Chairperson, CIC Japan
-Ms. Ema Ryan Yamazaki, Documentary Filmmaker, Cineric Creative
| M | Moderator |
|---|
Programs are subject to change without notice.
| M | Moderator |
|---|
Opening Session
GLOBIS HallYoshito Hori
#1 Plenary Session
GLOBIS HallBill Emmott
Sheila A. Smith
Kazuto Suzuki
Moderator: Heizo Takenaka
GLOBIS Hall
<Business>
206
<Politics>
203-204
<Technology>
201
<Society>
GLOBIS Hall
<Business>
206
<Politics>
203-204
<Technology>
201
<Society>
Networking Lunch
3F & 4FGLOBIS Hall
<Business>
206
<Politics>
203-204
<Technology>
201
<Society>
GLOBIS Hall
<Business>
206
<Politics>
203-204
<Technology>
201
<Society>
#6 Plenary Session
GLOBIS HallKeiichiro Asao
Arun Sundararajan
Gillian Tett
Moderator: Jesper Koll
Reception Party
Tokyo Green PalaceCANDY TUNE
Programs are subject to change without notice.
Conference Theme:
"Pax Japonica: Japan as a Role Model in a Chaotic New World"
Advancements in AI, Trump’s tariffs, US-China decoupling, and sporadic Middle East and Ukraine/Russia peace talks have all contributed to a chaotic new world.
Meanwhile, Japan remains stable economically and politically. It could use this opportunity to be a role model and global stabilizer, even setting the foundation for a “Pax Japonica.” How might it do so? How would other countries respond?
We'll discuss this and more in the fields of business, politics, technology and society. We will invite wisdom from around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions to help stabilize this chaotic new world, with Japan as a role model in a potential Pax Japonica, to create a brighter future.
Expected speakers include (alphabetical order, subject to change):
[Plenary Speakers]
-Dr. Bill Emmott, Chair, International Institute for Strategic Studies; Chair, Japan Society of the UK
-Mr. Jesper Koll, Expert Director, Monex Group
-Sir Robin Niblett, Distinguished Fellow and former Director/CEO, Chatham House
-Prof. Ulrike Schaede, Professor of Japanese Business, School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California, San Diego
-Dr. Gillian Tett, Provost of King’s College, Cambridge and former Chairman of the US Editorial Board, Financial Times
[Business]
-Mr. Stephen Barnham, Group CIO and CDO, Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.
-Ms. Mitsuru Claire Chino, Managing Executive Officer, ITOCHU Corporation
-Mr. Joe Daly, Global Managing Partner of Public Sector, Gallup
-Mr. Ken Isono, Representative Director, Shizen Energy
-Mr. Tomoya Nakamura, Managing Partner, KIBOW Social Impact Investment Fund; Former Dean of English Programs, GLOBIS University
-Mr. Teruaki Nakatsuka, President & CEO, ALTEMIRA Holdings
-Ms. Vickie Skorji, Director at TELL Lifeline
-Mr. Yoshinami Takahashi, Cooperate Executive Officer, Cooperate Vice President, COO (in charge of Solution Services), Head of Global Solutions, Fujitsu
-Ms. Wakana Tanaka, Country Manager, LinkedIn Japan
-Ms. Miki Tsusaka, President, Microsoft Japan
-Dr. Tadahiro Wakasugi, Professor and Director, GLOBIS University; Director, Japan Positive Psychology Association
-Mr. Bob Willen, Managing Partner and Chairman, Kearney
[Politics]
-Dr. Robert Alan Feldman, Senior Advisor, Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities
-Mr. Glen S. Fukushima, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress
-Dr. Ken Jimbo, Managing Director, International House of Japan
-Hon. Mark R. Kennedy, Founding Director, Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition (WISC), Wilson Center
-Hon. Rui Matsukawa, Liberal Democratic Party, Member of the House of Councilors
-Prof. Kazuto Suzuki, Professor of Science and Technology Policy, Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo
-Mr. Toru Takahashi, Global Chief Strategy Officer, GLOBIS Europe BV
-Dr. Joshua Walker, President & CEO, Japan Society
[Technology]
-Prof. Richard Dasher, Director, US-Asia Technology Management Center; Founding Partner, Global Hands-On Venture Capital (GHOVC), Stanford University
-Mr. Shane Gu, Research Scientist & Manager, Google DeepMind
-Prof. Miles Pennington, Professor of Design Led Innovation, University of Tokyo
-Ross Rowbury, Senior Managing Director, Co-head of Group Corporate Communications, Nomura Holdings
-Mr. Kinya Tagawa, CEO, Takram Japan Inc.
-Mr. Emre Yuasa, Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners
[Society]
-Ms. Yuko Akiyama, Executive Advisor, Global Branding, Sanrio
-Mr. Ken Chan, CEO, Patience Capital Group
-Mr. Tony Elison, Managing Director, Spotify Japan
-Rev. Daiko Matsuyama, Deputy Head Priest, Taizoin Temple
-Ms. Yumiko Murakami, General Partner, MPower Partners
-Mr. Noah Sneider, Tokyo Bureau Chief, The Economist Newspaper Limited
-Mr. Tak Umezawa, Japan Chairman and Senior Partner, A.T. Kearney, Chairperson, CIC Japan
-Ms. Ema Ryan Yamazaki, Documentary Filmmaker, Cineric Creative
Conference Theme:
"Human Evolution with AI: How Humans Can Grow by Utilizing this Technology in Business, Politics, and Society."
The growth of AI brings new opportunities and risks. It can help us cure diseases, fight climate change, and increase overall productivity. On the other hand, there may also be widespread job displacement, misinformation and manipulation, privacy concerns, and a sense of eroding social trust. Every industry seems to be considering how AI affects them and how to respond.
For humans to survive, we must evolve, but how? What are the various ways humans should advance with AI? The US election, the situation in the Middle East, relations with China and Russia, and the fragile economy are among the major issues which can all be affected by AI. At the 14th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss these issues in the fields of politics, business, technology and society. We will invite wisdom from around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions we can take to advance human evolution, utilizing AI and other ways to contribute to a better world and a brighter future.
This year's G1 Global theme is "Roaring Twenties 2.0! ~Crafting a Grand Design for a Post-COVID World." The 1920s was a decade of booming economic growth, advances in new technologies and personal freedoms, and a renaissance in art and culture. It also emerged from a pandemic and a world war.
The 2020s face similar, but more complex challenges: recovery from COVID-19, a war in Ukraine, an energy and supply-chain crisis, economic stagnation, and threats to the environment. Meanwhile, 5G, AI, NFTs, Web 3.0, and other technologies are transforming almost every industry. Populism and fragmented societies continue to challenge our politics.
Can we craft a grand design for a Roaring Twenties 2.0? What changes and new forms of leadership lie ahead? At the 12th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss obstacles and opportunities in the fields of politics, business, technology, and society post-COVID-19. We will invite wisdom from all around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss the actions we can take together to design a roaring new decade.
This year's theme is "Innovative Resilience in Politics, Business, Technology, and Society." As our global society gradually recovers from COVID-19, we face great chances to apply innovation and resilience to societies ravaged by the pandemic.
How shall we cope with climate change, cybersecurity, and geopolitical issues in the Middle East and Asia? What will arise from the US after COVID-19 and Trump's volatile presidency? What will be the effect of the US-China relationship? How will leadership transitions in Europe affect the world? What is the role of Japan in the international order?
Innovative resilience is how we endured the pandemic, and it is how we will move beyond it. But none of us can do it alone. Political and societal leaders, businesses, and technologies must collaborate to shift priorities toward a better future.
At the 11th G1 Global Conference, we will ignite that collaboration and innovative resilience to rebuild our world. We will invite wisdom from all around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions we can take together as a new society. See report here.
This year's theme is "Disruptive Evolution Post-COVID-19: Geopolitics, Business and Society." COVID-19 may represent the most disruptive event of our lifetimes, as the pandemic has infected millions and threatens to be the worst economic recession since the Great Depression. Social fractures that emerged with Brexit and US President Trump have been exacerbated, amplifying isolationist tendencies when the world craves for collaboration.
With disruption comes opportunities for evolution. History has been accelerated, as online technologies are changing the ways we live, work, and interact. Businesses and organizations that survive will need to be able to adapt in real time. With US-China tensions rising, a pivotal US election in November, and more potential waves of COVID-19, many disruptions await.
At the 10th G1 Global Conference, we will reflect on how the coronavirus has changed our geopolitics, business and society. Then, by utilizing the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe, we will discuss the ways we can evolve towards a post-COVID-19 world together. See report here.
This year's theme is “Sustainable Innovation in Times of Disruption.” Social fractures that emerged with Brexit and US President Trump are deepening and expanding globally, with populism being one of many factors disrupting the post-WWII international order.
Meanwhile, Industry 4.0 technologies such as AI, Big Data, and IoT are transforming politics, business, and society.
At the 9th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss these disruptions in politics, business, and society by bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
This year's theme is “Connecting a Fractured World.” As US President Donald Trump pursues an “America First” policy, traditional alliances are becoming challenged. Japan and other allies carefully balance their interests with the US while building up relations with other countries. At the same time, new technological breakthroughs in AI, IoT, and blockchain are upending our traditional notions of trust, productivity, and privacy.
In this fractured world, new connections in politics, business, society, and technology will be needed to survive. At the 8th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss “Connecting a Fractured World,” bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
This year's theme is “Creative Evolution in a Volatile World.“ Deep social divides in the US and Europe can be seen in Brexit and President Donald Trump. Europe and the US are questioning globalization, turning inward and embracing populism that has lead to a volatile world. However, Japan, in contrast, is surprisingly stable economically and politically, with few social divisions. Meanwhile, developments in technology bring new threats and breakthroughs. New, creative actions are needed to evolve in Politics/Foreign Affairs, Economics/Business, and Technology. At the 7th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss “Creative Evolution in a Volatile World,“ bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
The theme this year is “Leadership: Thinking the Unthinkable,” based on the research by G1 Global main facilitator and former BBC Presenter Nik Gowing. Brexit and the popularity of Donald Trump have confirmed the unthinkable that many political and corporate leaders would not even accept: the scale of public disillusionment at leaders' assumptions that they know what is best for their people and customers. Brexit showed how out of touch the UK government was, and the strategic error of believing they held the high ground of political wisdom. To respond effectively to events like this, a new type of leadership is required. G1 Global participants will discuss “Thinking the Unthinkable” and taking action, with focus on the realms of business, technology, and diplomacy, and with special attention on the role of Japan. See report here.
We open the conference by discussing this year's conference theme. As the world acclimates to a "new normal," we face the impact of generative AI, a greater focus on the Global South, and the effects of climate change. The war in Ukraine is disrupting supply chains, and each country has their own response, including major fluctuations in currencies, employment levels, and inflation. Japan seems to be recovering despite its demographic challenges. What does this all add up to? Where can we find the Generative Innovation to Revolutionize our Politics, Business and Our Lives? Our panelists contemplate these issues and frame the discourse for the day ahead.
With the world entering a post-pandemic "new normal," CEOs have many new and old things to think about: digital transformation accelerated by generative AI, geopolitical disruptions which may affect the supply chain, sustainability, diversity and inclusion, the race for global talent, even and even cybersecurity and succession planning, among many others. What is at the forefront of the minds of CEOs right now? Why are these points so important now? In this turbulent VUCA world, businesses need to adapt to the times in order to survive. This panel explores what CEOs are thinking about and what may lay ahead.
Policies like the Economic Security Act in the US and Japan have been introducing restrictive measurements to control international traffic with certain countries under the name of Economic Security. This is forcing companies to restructure their supply chains in various sectors. Many companies are in the process of building new supply chains without China. But do these policies actually work? Do they have the opposite effect? Are these measures setting the scene for a future Cold War? How can companies balance the need for de-risking with maintaining operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness? The panel will discuss the trends, challenges, and opportunities for de-risking global supply chains, from government and business perspectives, as well as what the future may hold.
Generative AI holds vast business potential, enabling systems to create data such as images, text, and sounds which can accelerate innovation, product development, and customization. It can optimize content generation and product design, while fostering personalized user engagement through AI chatbots. However, challenges remain. Content quality and bias, ethical and privacy safeguards, and robust auditing mechanisms are crucial for effective implementation. Indeed, several major players are competing to dominate this space, and in some cases they even cooperate. As generative AI could significantly transform businesses, how the players interact with each other will greatly affect the quality of the results. Panelists discuss these issues and what might be in store for the near future.
Japan has made progress in leveraging its female workforce, with more women found in boardrooms across the country. However, accelerating demographic issues highlight the need for further progress. Gender discrimination, societal norms and the lack of childcare services often pressure women to prioritize family over careers. Additionally, the traditional corporate culture of long work hours and a seniority-based wage system may deter employers from hiring more women. Despite a high demand for labor, providing childcare and creating a more inclusive work culture is still a challenge. Panelists will discuss how a comprehensive approach including cultural, legislative and workplace reforms, along with better childcare provisions, will be crucial to fully leveraging the potential of women in the Japanese workforce.
Generative AI holds vast business potential, enabling systems to create data such as images, text, and sounds, advancing innovation, product development, and customization. It can optimize content generation and product design, while also fostering personalized user engagement through AI chatbots. However, it is not without challenges. Checking the quality of generated content, navigating regulatory and ethical considerations, and managing considerable data and computational requirements raise concerns. Poor quality or biased data can lead to flawed outcomes, impacting reputations and user safety. Therefore, while generative AI could significantly transform businesses, it necessitates careful management. Panelists consider these and other issues in considering how to effectively implement and take advantage of the opportunities presented by generative AI.
Our panel will explore the complex political dynamics of the region. What are the implications of China's increasing influence in the region? How should the US adjust its policy in response to these geopolitical shifts? What strategies can Taiwan employ to assert its sovereignty, while maintaining regional stability? As a neighbor to North Korea, how does South Korea view its geopolitical stance? How can Japan balance its relationships with the US, Taiwan and China tactfully and strategically without exacerbating tensions? Panelists discuss China's assertiveness, nuclear threats from North Korea, the Taiwan-China conflict, US's strategic priorities, and Japan's balancing act between its allies and economic realities.
National strategy requires higher productivity; higher productivity requires faster diffusion of new technology; faster diffusion of new technology requires spirited entrepreneurship. The aspirations of Japan’s national strategy are unchanged: Peace and prosperity. But Japan lacks some key capabilities that are critical to achieving these aspirations. The session will discuss the missing capabilities, and how a better environment of entrepreneurship can develop and spread the technologies that are crucial for higher productivity, and for achieving Japan’s aspirations.
According to the World Bank, the Blue Economy is the "sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of ocean ecosystems." However, overfishing, ocean pollution, and the degradation of marine biodiversity challenge these ecosystems. Meanwhile, recent positive trends include climate-positive aquaculture, renewable energy integration, and marine biotechnology. What is the latest? What is hindering the implementation of these new ideas? Are there any "Generative Innovations" to solutions for sustainable ocean-use practices? Panelists from Japan and around the world will discuss the challenges and opportunities to create a successful Blue Economy.
Enjoy a bento—sushi, steak, or salad (vegetarian)!
Japan is back at the center of attention for global investors. Warren Buffett has been leading the charge of what is poised to become a new historic high of global buying of Japanese companies in 2023. After decades of deflation and disappointment, a positive inflection is in sight: Inflation is here, domestic business investment is surging, a new generation of corporate leaders is “going for growth”, and policy remains decisively pro-growth on the monetary and fiscal front, with the newfound focus on defense and national economic security adding a welcome sense of urgency to Japan’s industrial policy. Too good to be true? Join us for this panel discussion to explore: How real is Japan’s newfound economic strength? Where are the real opportunities? What could derail the recovery?
The world is experiencing extreme weather everywhere, highlighting the urgency of climate change. Some are calling for bold measures in an accelerated manner. Others are arguing that we need to be realistic. How can we bridge the gap between our aspiration and the reality? What are the challenges and how can we overcome them? How can we ensure smooth and realistic transition to get us from where we are to where we want to be? Especially for the Global South, how can we support their growth and ensure affordability, while reducing their CO2 emissions substantially? How can business and innovation help us address these challenges?
Incorporating "design" into business processes has been an essential part of innovation over the past few decades. While not without its challenges, it has generally improved products and services for customers, employees and stakeholders. This panel looks at the opportunities and challenges that Generative AI presents when applied to design, especially in business. How does Generative AI reimagine the design process? What are the ethical dilemmas in AI-driven design? What will the design functions of the future look like in the era of Generative AI? Panelists will discuss these issues and how AI can help or hinder the role of design.
Imagine it: By 2030, tourism has grown into Japan's number one export industry, the result of strategic government and industry actions to materialize Japan’s full potential. In fact, WEF predicted this outcome in its Travel & Tourism Development Index 2021—placing Japan at the top of its ranking.
Rich cultural offerings, Michelin-starred restaurants and vibrant night life attract global urban travelers to big cities. Meanwhile, frequent visitors discover hidden destinations in rural areas which maintain natural beauty and local cultural heritage. A growing demand for transformational travel has also acted in favor of Japan’s tourism. Well-connected transportation networks, safety and cleanliness function as the foundation of its success.
Panelists will discuss how to make this a reality.
The world is rebuilding in new ways after the disruptions to supply chains from the pandemic and coloured by strategic realignments. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Indo-Pacific, a vast part of the planet that has become a driving engine for world growth. While some decry the re-emergence of nationalism and protectionism around the world as populism, the reality is more nuanced with hybrid strategies of “re-shoring” and “friendshoring”, securing the development and supply of goods and services, and “de-risking” more conditional supply chains. There is leadership and policy awareness that economic efficiency (and possibly growth) is being traded for greater national resilience and security. As the world moves towards more sustainable outcomes new technology trends including AI are increasing the complexity and value of the opportunity space as much as they are contesting it. Migration patterns and remote work are upending the “war for talent” and climate change will continue to drive this too. How should businesses act and react? What can states do to better support their industrial sectors and societies to open up the opportunity space across the region? Can the logic of trade still operate to strengthen peace and security, as it once did, as well as broader political, social and environmental goals for clean and fair economies that respect human rights? What does the new opportunity landscape look like across industry?
A long time has passed since the coining of the word “Japan Passing.” A play on the “Japan Bashing” during the trade wars of the 1980’s it was a sad indication of the world’s interest passing by Japan for the more exciting Chinese and other Asian countries. A combination of geopolitical, political, economic, commercial and market conditions have combined to create a renewed interest in Japan. How is the world’s media reacting to this increased interest? Do they see it as long term, or just a fad for the times? What themes will be of interest and how should Japan seek to maximize this interest to its advantage? Our distinguished panel of senior journalists will discuss these and other issues.
Japanese anime and manga enjoy global popularity but face significant challenges in achieving the level of influence needed to compete with K-pop on the world stage. The Japanese anime and manga industry is fragmented, insular, and nascent. It has primarily focused on domestic consumption and has failed to take full advantage of emerging technologies such as VR, AI, and blockchain. Conversely, some content—such as V-Tubers and other idol culture—has attracted enthusiastic digital and in-person fans and is evolving in ways that are distinctly Japanese. In addition, a number of talented international artists are paying attention to the potential of Japanese content. Panelists will explore how Japan is using new technologies to break into the global marketplace and discuss what the future holds.
In this panel, we delve into the pivotal role of transformative leadership in championing diversity, inclusion, and inclusive growth in the Middle East. Our exploration will underscore the profound influence of empowerment, with a spotlight on the advancement of women, and its pivotal function in molding a more inclusive and forward-thinking society.
Key Discussion Points:
- Empowering Changemakers: Shifting leadership paradigms for a holistic, cross-sectoral impact.
- Sustainable Progress: Unpacking the interplay between diversity, equity, and inclusion as catalysts for economic enhancement and societal advancement.
- Cultivating Future Leaders: Nurturing inclusive leadership through progressive education, skill augmentation, and mentorship initiatives.
- Collaborative Synergies: Building cohesive partnerships among stakeholders to navigate challenges and engineer lasting solutions.
We wrap up the conference with a discussion about the challenges we are facing and how to move forward. What have we learned in the fields of politics, business, technology and society about the Global South, supply chains and economic challenges, climate change and demographics? What generative innovations are out that can revolutionize how we like and work? What actions can we take in our everyday lives? As the pandemic further recedes into the past and the "new" indeed becomes "normal," what is here to stay and what will continue to change? Panelists discuss their reflections and how to collaborate going forward. We encourage the audience to share their insights as well, so that we can move together as a G1 Community, for a better future in Japan and throughout the world.
Celebrate G1 LuckyFes Night with sake and food from Ibaraki Prefecture! The (optional) Reception Party will be at the Tokyo Green Palace, about 2 minutes on foot from GLOBIS. We will also enjoy a musical performance from Shinobu Kawashima, who plays the shamisen, and her rock band, also from Ibaraki. Specialties include locally brewed sake, beef steak, roast pork, and an assortment of fruit and vegetable delicacies. See you there!
Conference Theme:
"Pax Japonica: Japan as a Role Model in a Chaotic New World"
Advancements in AI, Trump’s tariffs, US-China decoupling, and sporadic Middle East and Ukraine/Russia peace talks have all contributed to a chaotic new world.
Meanwhile, Japan remains stable economically and politically. It could use this opportunity to be a role model and global stabilizer, even setting the foundation for a “Pax Japonica.” How might it do so? How would other countries respond?
We'll discuss this and more in the fields of business, politics, technology and society. We will invite wisdom from around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions to help stabilize this chaotic new world, with Japan as a role model in a potential Pax Japonica, to create a brighter future.
Expected speakers include (alphabetical order, subject to change):
[Plenary Speakers]
-Dr. Bill Emmott, Chair, International Institute for Strategic Studies; Chair, Japan Society of the UK
-Mr. Jesper Koll, Expert Director, Monex Group
-Sir Robin Niblett, Distinguished Fellow and former Director/CEO, Chatham House
-Prof. Ulrike Schaede, Professor of Japanese Business, School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California, San Diego
-Dr. Gillian Tett, Provost of King’s College, Cambridge and former Chairman of the US Editorial Board, Financial Times
[Business]
-Mr. Stephen Barnham, Group CIO and CDO, Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.
-Ms. Mitsuru Claire Chino, Managing Executive Officer, ITOCHU Corporation
-Mr. Joe Daly, Global Managing Partner of Public Sector, Gallup
-Mr. Ken Isono, Representative Director, Shizen Energy
-Mr. Tomoya Nakamura, Managing Partner, KIBOW Social Impact Investment Fund; Former Dean of English Programs, GLOBIS University
-Mr. Teruaki Nakatsuka, President & CEO, ALTEMIRA Holdings
-Ms. Vickie Skorji, Director at TELL Lifeline
-Mr. Yoshinami Takahashi, Cooperate Executive Officer, Cooperate Vice President, COO (in charge of Solution Services), Head of Global Solutions, Fujitsu
-Ms. Wakana Tanaka, Country Manager, LinkedIn Japan
-Ms. Miki Tsusaka, President, Microsoft Japan
-Dr. Tadahiro Wakasugi, Professor and Director, GLOBIS University; Director, Japan Positive Psychology Association
-Mr. Bob Willen, Managing Partner and Chairman, Kearney
[Politics]
-Dr. Robert Alan Feldman, Senior Advisor, Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities
-Mr. Glen S. Fukushima, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress
-Dr. Ken Jimbo, Managing Director, International House of Japan
-Hon. Mark R. Kennedy, Founding Director, Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition (WISC), Wilson Center
-Hon. Rui Matsukawa, Liberal Democratic Party, Member of the House of Councilors
-Prof. Kazuto Suzuki, Professor of Science and Technology Policy, Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo
-Mr. Toru Takahashi, Global Chief Strategy Officer, GLOBIS Europe BV
-Dr. Joshua Walker, President & CEO, Japan Society
[Technology]
-Prof. Richard Dasher, Director, US-Asia Technology Management Center; Founding Partner, Global Hands-On Venture Capital (GHOVC), Stanford University
-Mr. Shane Gu, Research Scientist & Manager, Google DeepMind
-Prof. Miles Pennington, Professor of Design Led Innovation, University of Tokyo
-Ross Rowbury, Senior Managing Director, Co-head of Group Corporate Communications, Nomura Holdings
-Mr. Kinya Tagawa, CEO, Takram Japan Inc.
-Mr. Emre Yuasa, Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners
[Society]
-Ms. Yuko Akiyama, Executive Advisor, Global Branding, Sanrio
-Mr. Ken Chan, CEO, Patience Capital Group
-Mr. Tony Elison, Managing Director, Spotify Japan
-Rev. Daiko Matsuyama, Deputy Head Priest, Taizoin Temple
-Ms. Yumiko Murakami, General Partner, MPower Partners
-Mr. Noah Sneider, Tokyo Bureau Chief, The Economist Newspaper Limited
-Mr. Tak Umezawa, Japan Chairman and Senior Partner, A.T. Kearney, Chairperson, CIC Japan
-Ms. Ema Ryan Yamazaki, Documentary Filmmaker, Cineric Creative
Conference Theme:
"Human Evolution with AI: How Humans Can Grow by Utilizing this Technology in Business, Politics, and Society."
The growth of AI brings new opportunities and risks. It can help us cure diseases, fight climate change, and increase overall productivity. On the other hand, there may also be widespread job displacement, misinformation and manipulation, privacy concerns, and a sense of eroding social trust. Every industry seems to be considering how AI affects them and how to respond.
For humans to survive, we must evolve, but how? What are the various ways humans should advance with AI? The US election, the situation in the Middle East, relations with China and Russia, and the fragile economy are among the major issues which can all be affected by AI. At the 14th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss these issues in the fields of politics, business, technology and society. We will invite wisdom from around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions we can take to advance human evolution, utilizing AI and other ways to contribute to a better world and a brighter future.
This year's G1 Global theme is "Roaring Twenties 2.0! ~Crafting a Grand Design for a Post-COVID World." The 1920s was a decade of booming economic growth, advances in new technologies and personal freedoms, and a renaissance in art and culture. It also emerged from a pandemic and a world war.
The 2020s face similar, but more complex challenges: recovery from COVID-19, a war in Ukraine, an energy and supply-chain crisis, economic stagnation, and threats to the environment. Meanwhile, 5G, AI, NFTs, Web 3.0, and other technologies are transforming almost every industry. Populism and fragmented societies continue to challenge our politics.
Can we craft a grand design for a Roaring Twenties 2.0? What changes and new forms of leadership lie ahead? At the 12th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss obstacles and opportunities in the fields of politics, business, technology, and society post-COVID-19. We will invite wisdom from all around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss the actions we can take together to design a roaring new decade.
This year's theme is "Innovative Resilience in Politics, Business, Technology, and Society." As our global society gradually recovers from COVID-19, we face great chances to apply innovation and resilience to societies ravaged by the pandemic.
How shall we cope with climate change, cybersecurity, and geopolitical issues in the Middle East and Asia? What will arise from the US after COVID-19 and Trump's volatile presidency? What will be the effect of the US-China relationship? How will leadership transitions in Europe affect the world? What is the role of Japan in the international order?
Innovative resilience is how we endured the pandemic, and it is how we will move beyond it. But none of us can do it alone. Political and societal leaders, businesses, and technologies must collaborate to shift priorities toward a better future.
At the 11th G1 Global Conference, we will ignite that collaboration and innovative resilience to rebuild our world. We will invite wisdom from all around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions we can take together as a new society. See report here.
This year's theme is "Disruptive Evolution Post-COVID-19: Geopolitics, Business and Society." COVID-19 may represent the most disruptive event of our lifetimes, as the pandemic has infected millions and threatens to be the worst economic recession since the Great Depression. Social fractures that emerged with Brexit and US President Trump have been exacerbated, amplifying isolationist tendencies when the world craves for collaboration.
With disruption comes opportunities for evolution. History has been accelerated, as online technologies are changing the ways we live, work, and interact. Businesses and organizations that survive will need to be able to adapt in real time. With US-China tensions rising, a pivotal US election in November, and more potential waves of COVID-19, many disruptions await.
At the 10th G1 Global Conference, we will reflect on how the coronavirus has changed our geopolitics, business and society. Then, by utilizing the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe, we will discuss the ways we can evolve towards a post-COVID-19 world together. See report here.
This year's theme is “Sustainable Innovation in Times of Disruption.” Social fractures that emerged with Brexit and US President Trump are deepening and expanding globally, with populism being one of many factors disrupting the post-WWII international order.
Meanwhile, Industry 4.0 technologies such as AI, Big Data, and IoT are transforming politics, business, and society.
At the 9th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss these disruptions in politics, business, and society by bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
This year's theme is “Connecting a Fractured World.” As US President Donald Trump pursues an “America First” policy, traditional alliances are becoming challenged. Japan and other allies carefully balance their interests with the US while building up relations with other countries. At the same time, new technological breakthroughs in AI, IoT, and blockchain are upending our traditional notions of trust, productivity, and privacy.
In this fractured world, new connections in politics, business, society, and technology will be needed to survive. At the 8th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss “Connecting a Fractured World,” bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
This year's theme is “Creative Evolution in a Volatile World.“ Deep social divides in the US and Europe can be seen in Brexit and President Donald Trump. Europe and the US are questioning globalization, turning inward and embracing populism that has lead to a volatile world. However, Japan, in contrast, is surprisingly stable economically and politically, with few social divisions. Meanwhile, developments in technology bring new threats and breakthroughs. New, creative actions are needed to evolve in Politics/Foreign Affairs, Economics/Business, and Technology. At the 7th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss “Creative Evolution in a Volatile World,“ bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
The theme this year is “Leadership: Thinking the Unthinkable,” based on the research by G1 Global main facilitator and former BBC Presenter Nik Gowing. Brexit and the popularity of Donald Trump have confirmed the unthinkable that many political and corporate leaders would not even accept: the scale of public disillusionment at leaders' assumptions that they know what is best for their people and customers. Brexit showed how out of touch the UK government was, and the strategic error of believing they held the high ground of political wisdom. To respond effectively to events like this, a new type of leadership is required. G1 Global participants will discuss “Thinking the Unthinkable” and taking action, with focus on the realms of business, technology, and diplomacy, and with special attention on the role of Japan. See report here.
The 1920s was a decade of booming economic growth, advances in new technologies and personal freedoms, and a renaissance in art and culture. It also emerged from a pandemic and a world war. 100 years later, we face similar, but more complex challenges: recovery from COVID-19, a war in Ukraine, an energy and supply-chain crisis, economic stagnation, and threats to the environment. Meanwhile, technologies transform our daily lives, societies are fragmenting, and it is harder to keep politics separate from business. To Craft a Grand Design for a Roaring Twenties 2.0, we need new forms of leadership and innovation. We kick off today’s conference by discussing the actions we can take together to design a roaring new decade.
The specter of inflation is haunting the world. There is no place to hide — in the US, Europe, most of the emerging economies, and even Japan--consumer prices are rising at rates not seen in over a generation. History is full of examples where high inflation — particularly surges in energy and food prices — becomes a trigger for serious social unrest and revolution. The threat of inflation disrupting dreams of a “Roaring Twenties 2.0” and forcing a Great Depression must not be underestimated. This panel will assess these risks, offer possible policy solutions, and present insights into actions that corporate leaders and private individuals can take to proactively turn the threat of inflation into real-world opportunities.
The panel will discuss how Japan could become not only less vulnerable to food shocks, but even become a food supplier to a hungry world. Japan’s food import vulnerability is obvious: (1) Less than 40% of calories are produced at home. (2) Even the food produced at home depends heavily on imported energy and fertilizer – both of which have skyrocketed in price since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Domestically, Japan is vulnerable to an aging agricultural labor force, lack of fertile lands, restricted access to new technologies due to antiquated land laws. Inefficient food manufacturing and monopolistic distribution undermines innovation. Overcoming these barriers is a major potential source of growth for Japan.
COVID-19 has accelerated the global spread of the adoption of new technologies, prolonging the boom that came after the 2007-2008 Great Financial Crisis. However, global uncertainty both in economy and geopolitics has helped cause a rapid decline in the stock market in late 2021, especially in the tech sector. As the world turns risk-averse, some are casting doubts on tech and entrepreneurship in general. Are the "good times" for tech over? Should we brace for turbulence ahead? What will be the grand design for entrepreneurship in a Post-COVID world? On this panel, we invite entrepreneurs from around the world to discuss the latest trends in tech entrepreneurship, as well as challenges and opportunities they foresee ahead.
When we think of the Roaring 1920s, one of the things that we remember is the image of “flappers,” representing women with newfound freedoms and changing social norms. Yet, 100 years later, full liberation and equality have yet to be realized. Gender pay gaps, few women in corporate leadership roles, and sexual harassment still remain. In Japan, some argue that the women’s movement is behind the West, but the issues in each country are often different. At the heart of the issue are social expectations of women’s/mother’s/father’s roles in society and specifically increasing options for mothers to develop professionally. What can be done? Where might Japan lead? Panelists will discuss women’s empowerment in Japan compared to other parts of the world and suggest what we can do to craft a Grand Design for another Roaring Twenties.
The idea of corporate purpose has swept the business world, with a key milestone coming in 2019 when America’s Business Roundtable demoted shareholders on its list of key stakeholders. Japanese companies have long promulgated an expansive notion of corporate purpose. Business leaders can rightfully claim to be ahead of their Western counterparts. But Japan needs a modernized corporate purpose that elevates overlooked stakeholders, including younger, more diverse employees, irregular workers, startups, SMEs and, even, shareholders. Is a new form of corporate purpose emerging? What resistance is there? How can digitalization help? This panel will discuss the practical steps different types of company can take to ensure that purpose sits at the centre of why they exist, what they do and how they operate.
We have seen how social and digital media can be used in marketing, but the War in Ukraine shows us how it can be a powerful tool for bringing the experience of a war zone to our living rooms and pockets through handheld devices. The concept of the proximity of trust states that the level of trust relates directly to proximity. Bringing the war closer to us built trust and has swayed public opinion. This is very different from the way social media was used (some might say manipulated) during the Facebook/Cambridge Analytica scandal. What do we need to be aware of in terms of how social media affects public opinion? How can Japan use social and digital media to better communicate with the world? Our panel cover these topics in order to craft a grand design for a post-COVID world.
Design plays an important role in fostering innovation and brands, and has led to breakthrough companies such as Airbnb and Tesla. How can design unlock the potential of technology and energize business? How should business managers harness the power of design? Are there differences in how design is utilized in the U.S., Europe, China, and Japan, etc.? What elements of design should business leaders learn? How is design evolving now? Global opinion leaders from industry and education will introduce the latest trends and case studies and discuss the potential of design.
Japan took the No.1 spot in the World Economic Forum’s Travel and Tourism Development Index 2021, despite its borders virtually closed for the last couple of years. One of its main attractions is food, which has constantly been a primary purpose for international visitors coming to Japan. Meanwhile, tourism, one of the sectors most affected by the COVID crisis, is booming in Europe and North America from “revenge spending,” while Japan has not been able to capitalize on its wealth of tourist attractions. What can be done to take advantage of these new opportunities? Two top chefs join our panel, along with a Japanese mayor of a Japanese town that successfully markets its wine and whiskey globally, and an American culinary journalist. Together they will help literally craft a grand design for a roaring decade of Japanese gastro-tourism.
Enjoy a bento—sushi, steak, or salad (vegetarian)—and use this time to get to know other people in the G1 Global Community!
The new “with COVID” reality means leaders need learn new ways to manage scarce talent. First of all, organizations must adopt healthier habits and achieve wellness. Also necessary is embracing well-being as a mindset and even an ultimate destination. The new hybrid work models that have emerged during COVID are providing new challenges to build up new management muscles to ensure a happy and healthy workforce. This panel brings together experience in HR, entrepreneurship, digital workforce and future leader engagement, and CEOs from the recruiting and traditional people-focused industries. What are their views on how wellness and well-being, and how these new ways of working impact the way businesses manage their people?
The COVID pandemic has provided an opportunity for freezing current geopolitical alliances and creating new partnerships that only 10 years ago seemed impossible. But with Sweden and Finland joining NATO, the new US/Australia/India/Japan quad alliance, and shifting alliances elsewhere, another aspect comes to the fore: Economic Security. For many countries, China remains the largest trading partner, yet tensions with Taiwan and bolder actions by Xi Jinping are putting strains on these relationships. How do countries respond? Will we see great alignment such as through a strengthened Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) lead by Japan? Or will fragmentation increase, throughout Europe and even within countries, which can be seen with the widening political divisions in the West? This panel debates these issues and suggests what professionals may be able to do in order to prepare for the upcoming Roaring 2020s.
Web 3.0 has the potential to revolutionize the internet works, combining AI and Big Data to potentially provide more security and privacy while decentralizing monopolies. Meanwhile new digital markets, from cryptocurrencies to NFTs, have already had booms and busts that remind many of the gold rush of the 1800s. These new technologies and opportunities bring with them challenges for implementation as well as skeptics wary of what happens next. What is actually going on? How can business professionals get in on these new opportunities, while also protecting themselves and their assets? Our panel discusses the future of this technology, how it is different from the recent past, and what it means for the near future.
Has there ever been a time when the global supply chain has faced so many challenges? On top of sustainability challenges such as zero emissions and pressure from drastic changes in consumer behavior, the supply chain functions are heavily threatened by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical crises such as the Ukraine-Russia War and China-Taiwan tensions. For corporations, the supply chain was mostly about cost reduction and the pursuit of efficiency, but now it is a matter of survival. How should the risks associated with supply chains be analyzed? What are the essential problems? What are the keys to building resilient supply chains? The panel discussions will explore the answers to these questions.
In August, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida shook up his cabinet. It is time for the new administration to demonstrate how PM Kishida’s mantra of new capitalism can revitalize the Japanese economy. Climate change, inequality, muted economic growth are among the common challenges the world and Japan are facing today. In this session, European and Japanese experts will discuss the current debate on the new capitalism, what it means for business professionals, and what actions can be taken going forward.
It has commonly been said that COVID “sped up history,” in the sense that advances in technology, for example, which would normally take 10 years might only take 1-2 years due to the extreme situations presented by the pandemic. But in the field of education, is this really true? Did COVID actually help advance digitalization in different educational institutions around the world, and if so, how? How about Japan? Does online virtual education bring about the intended results, or has it exacerbated a digital divide? What needs to change going forward? Our panelists discuss the exciting opportunities and potential pitfalls coming with this roaring new digital era of education.
Two global frameworks have been set up as international pillars to tackle Ocean Conservation: the United Nations "Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, and the science-policy nexus announced by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) focused on fisheries. Now that the agenda has been crafted, the remaining challenge is to design an effective implementation strategy. We already have a start, with FAO's Blue Transformation, focusing on aquatic food systems announced just this year. This implementation is faced with organizational challenges such as digital transformation, unnecessary subsidization, justice and equity, and even gender issues, as "Women and the Ocean" was an important topic at a UN Ocean conference in June. The organizations committed to executing implementation of these frameworks must deal with these issues in order to remain effective. Our panelists discuss these issues globally, with particular emphasis on the role of Japan.
We bring the conference to a close with a common point in mind: How do we move forward, and what, specifically, is the global role for Japan? How will Japanese work with others to “Craft a Grand Design” for the decade ahead, and what form will that take? How can we avoid unforeseen consequences such as the Great Depression and/or another World War (which of course followed the 1920s)? Instead, to create a Roaring Twenties 2.0, this panel will discuss how leaders in politics, business, technology, and other parts of society must collaborate together and take action. We encourage the audience to share their insights so that we can move forward together as a G1 Community, for a better future in Japan and throughout the world.
Celebrate Iba-“Lucky” Night with sake and food from Ibaraki Prefecture! The (optional) Reception Party will be at the Tokyo Green Palace, about 2 minutes on foot from GLOBIS. We will also enjoy a musical performance from hanamas, a violin and shamisen duo, also from Ibaraki. Specialties include locally brewed sake, beef steak, roast pork, and an assortment of fruit and vegetable delicacies. See you there!
Conference Theme:
"Pax Japonica: Japan as a Role Model in a Chaotic New World"
Advancements in AI, Trump’s tariffs, US-China decoupling, and sporadic Middle East and Ukraine/Russia peace talks have all contributed to a chaotic new world.
Meanwhile, Japan remains stable economically and politically. It could use this opportunity to be a role model and global stabilizer, even setting the foundation for a “Pax Japonica.” How might it do so? How would other countries respond?
We'll discuss this and more in the fields of business, politics, technology and society. We will invite wisdom from around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions to help stabilize this chaotic new world, with Japan as a role model in a potential Pax Japonica, to create a brighter future.
Expected speakers include (alphabetical order, subject to change):
[Plenary Speakers]
-Dr. Bill Emmott, Chair, International Institute for Strategic Studies; Chair, Japan Society of the UK
-Mr. Jesper Koll, Expert Director, Monex Group
-Sir Robin Niblett, Distinguished Fellow and former Director/CEO, Chatham House
-Prof. Ulrike Schaede, Professor of Japanese Business, School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California, San Diego
-Dr. Gillian Tett, Provost of King’s College, Cambridge and former Chairman of the US Editorial Board, Financial Times
[Business]
-Mr. Stephen Barnham, Group CIO and CDO, Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.
-Ms. Mitsuru Claire Chino, Managing Executive Officer, ITOCHU Corporation
-Mr. Joe Daly, Global Managing Partner of Public Sector, Gallup
-Mr. Ken Isono, Representative Director, Shizen Energy
-Mr. Tomoya Nakamura, Managing Partner, KIBOW Social Impact Investment Fund; Former Dean of English Programs, GLOBIS University
-Mr. Teruaki Nakatsuka, President & CEO, ALTEMIRA Holdings
-Ms. Vickie Skorji, Director at TELL Lifeline
-Mr. Yoshinami Takahashi, Cooperate Executive Officer, Cooperate Vice President, COO (in charge of Solution Services), Head of Global Solutions, Fujitsu
-Ms. Wakana Tanaka, Country Manager, LinkedIn Japan
-Ms. Miki Tsusaka, President, Microsoft Japan
-Dr. Tadahiro Wakasugi, Professor and Director, GLOBIS University; Director, Japan Positive Psychology Association
-Mr. Bob Willen, Managing Partner and Chairman, Kearney
[Politics]
-Dr. Robert Alan Feldman, Senior Advisor, Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities
-Mr. Glen S. Fukushima, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress
-Dr. Ken Jimbo, Managing Director, International House of Japan
-Hon. Mark R. Kennedy, Founding Director, Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition (WISC), Wilson Center
-Hon. Rui Matsukawa, Liberal Democratic Party, Member of the House of Councilors
-Prof. Kazuto Suzuki, Professor of Science and Technology Policy, Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo
-Mr. Toru Takahashi, Global Chief Strategy Officer, GLOBIS Europe BV
-Dr. Joshua Walker, President & CEO, Japan Society
[Technology]
-Prof. Richard Dasher, Director, US-Asia Technology Management Center; Founding Partner, Global Hands-On Venture Capital (GHOVC), Stanford University
-Mr. Shane Gu, Research Scientist & Manager, Google DeepMind
-Prof. Miles Pennington, Professor of Design Led Innovation, University of Tokyo
-Ross Rowbury, Senior Managing Director, Co-head of Group Corporate Communications, Nomura Holdings
-Mr. Kinya Tagawa, CEO, Takram Japan Inc.
-Mr. Emre Yuasa, Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners
[Society]
-Ms. Yuko Akiyama, Executive Advisor, Global Branding, Sanrio
-Mr. Ken Chan, CEO, Patience Capital Group
-Mr. Tony Elison, Managing Director, Spotify Japan
-Rev. Daiko Matsuyama, Deputy Head Priest, Taizoin Temple
-Ms. Yumiko Murakami, General Partner, MPower Partners
-Mr. Noah Sneider, Tokyo Bureau Chief, The Economist Newspaper Limited
-Mr. Tak Umezawa, Japan Chairman and Senior Partner, A.T. Kearney, Chairperson, CIC Japan
-Ms. Ema Ryan Yamazaki, Documentary Filmmaker, Cineric Creative
Conference Theme:
"Human Evolution with AI: How Humans Can Grow by Utilizing this Technology in Business, Politics, and Society."
The growth of AI brings new opportunities and risks. It can help us cure diseases, fight climate change, and increase overall productivity. On the other hand, there may also be widespread job displacement, misinformation and manipulation, privacy concerns, and a sense of eroding social trust. Every industry seems to be considering how AI affects them and how to respond.
For humans to survive, we must evolve, but how? What are the various ways humans should advance with AI? The US election, the situation in the Middle East, relations with China and Russia, and the fragile economy are among the major issues which can all be affected by AI. At the 14th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss these issues in the fields of politics, business, technology and society. We will invite wisdom from around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions we can take to advance human evolution, utilizing AI and other ways to contribute to a better world and a brighter future.
This year's G1 Global theme is "Roaring Twenties 2.0! ~Crafting a Grand Design for a Post-COVID World." The 1920s was a decade of booming economic growth, advances in new technologies and personal freedoms, and a renaissance in art and culture. It also emerged from a pandemic and a world war.
The 2020s face similar, but more complex challenges: recovery from COVID-19, a war in Ukraine, an energy and supply-chain crisis, economic stagnation, and threats to the environment. Meanwhile, 5G, AI, NFTs, Web 3.0, and other technologies are transforming almost every industry. Populism and fragmented societies continue to challenge our politics.
Can we craft a grand design for a Roaring Twenties 2.0? What changes and new forms of leadership lie ahead? At the 12th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss obstacles and opportunities in the fields of politics, business, technology, and society post-COVID-19. We will invite wisdom from all around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss the actions we can take together to design a roaring new decade.
This year's theme is "Innovative Resilience in Politics, Business, Technology, and Society." As our global society gradually recovers from COVID-19, we face great chances to apply innovation and resilience to societies ravaged by the pandemic.
How shall we cope with climate change, cybersecurity, and geopolitical issues in the Middle East and Asia? What will arise from the US after COVID-19 and Trump's volatile presidency? What will be the effect of the US-China relationship? How will leadership transitions in Europe affect the world? What is the role of Japan in the international order?
Innovative resilience is how we endured the pandemic, and it is how we will move beyond it. But none of us can do it alone. Political and societal leaders, businesses, and technologies must collaborate to shift priorities toward a better future.
At the 11th G1 Global Conference, we will ignite that collaboration and innovative resilience to rebuild our world. We will invite wisdom from all around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions we can take together as a new society. See report here.
This year's theme is "Disruptive Evolution Post-COVID-19: Geopolitics, Business and Society." COVID-19 may represent the most disruptive event of our lifetimes, as the pandemic has infected millions and threatens to be the worst economic recession since the Great Depression. Social fractures that emerged with Brexit and US President Trump have been exacerbated, amplifying isolationist tendencies when the world craves for collaboration.
With disruption comes opportunities for evolution. History has been accelerated, as online technologies are changing the ways we live, work, and interact. Businesses and organizations that survive will need to be able to adapt in real time. With US-China tensions rising, a pivotal US election in November, and more potential waves of COVID-19, many disruptions await.
At the 10th G1 Global Conference, we will reflect on how the coronavirus has changed our geopolitics, business and society. Then, by utilizing the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe, we will discuss the ways we can evolve towards a post-COVID-19 world together. See report here.
This year's theme is “Sustainable Innovation in Times of Disruption.” Social fractures that emerged with Brexit and US President Trump are deepening and expanding globally, with populism being one of many factors disrupting the post-WWII international order.
Meanwhile, Industry 4.0 technologies such as AI, Big Data, and IoT are transforming politics, business, and society.
At the 9th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss these disruptions in politics, business, and society by bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
This year's theme is “Connecting a Fractured World.” As US President Donald Trump pursues an “America First” policy, traditional alliances are becoming challenged. Japan and other allies carefully balance their interests with the US while building up relations with other countries. At the same time, new technological breakthroughs in AI, IoT, and blockchain are upending our traditional notions of trust, productivity, and privacy.
In this fractured world, new connections in politics, business, society, and technology will be needed to survive. At the 8th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss “Connecting a Fractured World,” bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
This year's theme is “Creative Evolution in a Volatile World.“ Deep social divides in the US and Europe can be seen in Brexit and President Donald Trump. Europe and the US are questioning globalization, turning inward and embracing populism that has lead to a volatile world. However, Japan, in contrast, is surprisingly stable economically and politically, with few social divisions. Meanwhile, developments in technology bring new threats and breakthroughs. New, creative actions are needed to evolve in Politics/Foreign Affairs, Economics/Business, and Technology. At the 7th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss “Creative Evolution in a Volatile World,“ bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
The theme this year is “Leadership: Thinking the Unthinkable,” based on the research by G1 Global main facilitator and former BBC Presenter Nik Gowing. Brexit and the popularity of Donald Trump have confirmed the unthinkable that many political and corporate leaders would not even accept: the scale of public disillusionment at leaders' assumptions that they know what is best for their people and customers. Brexit showed how out of touch the UK government was, and the strategic error of believing they held the high ground of political wisdom. To respond effectively to events like this, a new type of leadership is required. G1 Global participants will discuss “Thinking the Unthinkable” and taking action, with focus on the realms of business, technology, and diplomacy, and with special attention on the role of Japan. See report here.
After almost two years, we are beginning to see some glimpses of the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. While certainly not over, infections tend to be decreasing in some countries such as Japan and Taiwan, which each had their own unique challenges and strategies. The pandemic has brought many rapid changes and opportunities for breakthroughs in digitization, workstyle, health, and social change. Meanwhile, there have been political transitions in the US, Japan, and Europe, while climate change, cybersecurity, and the US-China relationship remain major global challenges. As we move forward, what have we learned? What is new and what will stay the same? What types of innovative resilience have we developed to move forward in politics, business, technology and society? Panelists discuss the global roles for Japan and Taiwan now and in the years ahead, setting the stage for today's conference.
A number of researchers have indicated that diversity significantly improves financial performance on measures such as profitable investments at the individual portfolio-company level as well as overall fund returns. Yet, the gender and racial makeup of the broader investment industry is staggeringly homogeneous. This is particularly true among venture capitalists. At this session, we will take a close look at who is writing the checks for startups and discuss how the VC industry is embracing the notion of diversity.
Living with Covid, demographic challenges, climate change in increasing natural disasters, demographic issues, and a troubling geopolitical environment. In this unprecedented fluid environment, Japan should have much to offer in terms of resilience and innovation. But, in this complex world, the facts no longer speak for themselves. Does Japan need to make a better effort at communicating its role and contribution? How does it do this? What needs to change, if anything? This panel will examine the way Japan presents itself to the world and discuss and propose changes and new approaches.
Climate change is accelerating, with tragic consequences around the world. But technology change is also accelerating, with innovative ways to achieve resilience. What technologies are most promising? Will the new technologies be adopted fast enough and broadly enough to mitigate or stop climate change? Our panel of practitioners and investors will discuss the prospects, pace, and profitability of resilience-enhancing technologies, and the resulting business opportunities.
The COVID-19 pandemic, a rapid switch to remote work throughout the world, and leaps in technological advances are just a few examples of recent rapid changes, both positive and negative. How can we maintain and enhance our well-being as individuals and collectively, mentally and physically, in this new era? This panel embraces a dialogue based on new thinking about well-being and explores what we can do for a better society.
Global economies have never been as imbalanced as today: record fiscal deficits, massive central bank balance sheets, booming asset prices, rising wealth, and income disparity, along with unprecedented levels of entrepreneurship and creative disruption. Growing nationalism, the environmental crisis, and growing inter-generational tensions combine to form a policy conundrum that makes the Great Recession look like child’s play. However, not all is lost. We may be at the brink of a new golden age where low unemployment, low inflation and rising productivity will raise and sustain higher standards of living and prosperity. This session will outline these positive forces, discuss the downside risks, and present a roadmap for policy makers and private entrepreneurs to ensure the optimists prevail.
Much has been written about the friction between the two global superpowers, the US and China. While this shows up in different fields, such as politics, trade, and technology, this panel will focus on the economic effects of how these two nations conflict (and sometimes cooperate) both between each other as well as how it affects other parts of the world, such as Japan and the rest of Asia. While there is potential to divide the world into two economic spheres, other "third ways" may also be emerging. What are stakeholders in each country proposing, and what is the role for Japan? Is there hope that economic cooperation may actually reverse the trend of worsening relations and lead to more global stability? This panel explores how this competition affects both countries and the rest of the world, in hopes that we can help create an innovative resilience in the global economy.
From Final Fantasy to Pokemon, Japan has often been seen as a leader in the media and entertainment industry. However, the Japanese gaming industry has had difficulties adapting to hardware changes such as the smartphone, while the US and China have taken the lead in networking gaming, such as Fortnite. Anime and manga, meanwhile, remain niches in the larger film and book industries, respectively. The recent success of "Parasite," K-pop, and webtoons have heightened the urgency for Japan to keep up. Recent technologies such as blockchain and NFT, however, have provided opportunities for Japan to fight back in the new worlds of VTubers and the XR (extended reality) Metaverse. The recent popularity of DemonSlayer: Kimitsu no Yaeba demonstrates that Japan can stay competitive, what will it need to do next?
Hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, Japan’s inbound tourism market was literally shut down. Yet Japan continues to be among the most desirable destinations for world travelers. At the same time, the domestic tourism market saw new developments, including micro-tourism, workations, and the growth of luxury travel. In view of these new realities and global trends, how should we reshape Japan’s tourism? We will invite the government’s chief advisor on tourism, a luxury travel designer and hotel consultant, and an adventure tourism expert to discuss these key issues.
Young leaders from and associated with G7/G20 Youth Japan share their insights about some of the global issues we face today. These presenters, selected as G20 Youth for their unique contributions to diplomatic and social issues, represent some of the best and the brightest we have today. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your lunch bentos while listening to their presentations!
One of the keys to revitalize an economy is by supporting startups and entrepreneurs, but how can we support the innovative resilience necessary for them to be able to compete and be successful over time? One key might be found in using design to stimulate creativity, to help entrepreneurs be able to think differently not only about the needs of society but also how to meet them. For example, most people would agree that while focusing on SDG goals is important for society, few have yet to incorporate ESG into the way they support startups and entrepreneurs. The panel includes experts in the fields of design, support for startups, diversity empowerment, and empowering society, who gather today to discuss these topics and more.
There have been a variety of responses to COVID-19 around the world, and in Japan, the response was often slow and uncoordinated, exposing much inefficiency and/or incapability of the Japanese Government in utilizing IT. While abolishing the "Hanko" signature stamps was a start, not much else has been done yet to help the private sector be more efficient. What can Japan learn from the experiences in other countries? What should we expect from the newly established Digital Agency? How can government policy help realize a "Digital Revolution," in Japan and around the world? This panel will discuss these topics, including potential impediments and how to overcome them.
The health industry in Japan and much of the world was already facing challenges before the pandemic, including aging societies, rising costs, and regulatory changes. The spread of COVID-19, however, sped up those changes and brought along opportunities for new innovations with technology, data, and digitalization. From simply digitizing medical records for rural clinics to zoom checkup calls with your doctor, the industry is changing fast. At the heart of the issue is how to maintain and enhance clinical value while meeting patients’ needs. Much talk has been made about potential and ideals, but the present calls for concrete actions. This panel digs down into who should take which types of actions in order to realize the new healthtech advances that will be awaiting to serve a Post-COVID-19 society.
Despite the initial reservations of many people in Japan and around the world, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics were held successfully. Athletes from around the globe--who had been waiting for five years--made their way to Japan to leave new stories of miracles and heartbreak, and most of the world watched. Most people in Japan are happy that the Games took place. Now that they are over, what is their legacy? What does it mean for the Olympics and other global sports events going forward, as the Winter Olympics are just three months away in Beijing? What is the legacy of the Olympics for Japan? How can Tokyo capitalize on everything that happened? As the world hopefully enters a Post-COVID-19 society, there is hope that Japan can leverage this good will for the future, and reinvigorate several industries such as tourism, housing, and recreation, not to mention Japan's global reputation. The panel gathers to consider the Olympic legacy in Japan and for the world.
While there is a growing awareness and interest in "Purpose" as an integral part of management, there still seems to be many companies that struggle to define and implement it in practice. In light of this situation, this panel will discuss issues such as: how can we embody Purpose in our organizations? How can it be aligned with strategies in order to lead to good results? What systems, leadership styles, and resources are necessary to better motivate employees? How might companies new to this concept learn to incorporate it? Moreover, with the pandemic and new technological challenges, what needs to change and what needs to be kept the same? This panel brings wisdom from throughout the world to see how a focus on purpose can lead to better corporations and a better society.
The innovative resilience in Europe has certainly been tested recently. Despite the threat of new variants, it seems to be recovering from COVID-19. Brexit is proceeding with new challenges and opportunities. Relations with Russia are often tense, yet openings for cooperation exist. Meanwhile, elections in Germany and France may provide a paradigm shift for the EU. What will Europe look like going forward, and who will lead? How will it relate to major global players such as Japan, China and the United States? This panel explores the current issues Europe is facing.
Tech ecosystems have developed beyond Silicon Valley all around the world, such as in India, Israel, and Japan, leading to new tech trends and major changes to the industry. Meanwhile, a few tech titans known as GAFAM-BAT (Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft in the US; and Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent in China) have become dominant, but have they become too big? Should they be more regulated? If so, how? This tech dominance is part of a larger political and trade friction between the US & China, which companies big and small must navigate. What are the opportunities and risks that we should keep our eyes on? The panel explores these topics and more.
Marine resources are shared by all humankind, but an international system has not yet been well established so entities can cooperate for its sustainable management. This issue is made all the more urgent by overfishing and illegal fishing. The EU and the US have adopted rules related to catch documentation and import control, but Japan has yet to follow this global standard. Fisheries laws have been passed but not yet well implemented. What needs to be done to sustain our marine resources?
We close the day with a vigorous debate about where we are and how we need to move forward. How can we build our innovative resilience to thrive in the uncertain (post-COVID?) world we are facing? Many new "disruptive innovations" that were developed during that pandemic now have a chance to take root and make the "new normal" permanent. On the other hand, change itself may simply become a constant reality. Building on the discussions throughout the day, this panel will discuss how leaders in politics, business, technology, and other parts of society must collaborate to take action. We encourage the audience to share their insights so that we can move forward together as a G1 Community, for a better future in Japan and throughout the world
Conference Theme:
"Pax Japonica: Japan as a Role Model in a Chaotic New World"
Advancements in AI, Trump’s tariffs, US-China decoupling, and sporadic Middle East and Ukraine/Russia peace talks have all contributed to a chaotic new world.
Meanwhile, Japan remains stable economically and politically. It could use this opportunity to be a role model and global stabilizer, even setting the foundation for a “Pax Japonica.” How might it do so? How would other countries respond?
We'll discuss this and more in the fields of business, politics, technology and society. We will invite wisdom from around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions to help stabilize this chaotic new world, with Japan as a role model in a potential Pax Japonica, to create a brighter future.
Expected speakers include (alphabetical order, subject to change):
[Plenary Speakers]
-Dr. Bill Emmott, Chair, International Institute for Strategic Studies; Chair, Japan Society of the UK
-Mr. Jesper Koll, Expert Director, Monex Group
-Sir Robin Niblett, Distinguished Fellow and former Director/CEO, Chatham House
-Prof. Ulrike Schaede, Professor of Japanese Business, School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California, San Diego
-Dr. Gillian Tett, Provost of King’s College, Cambridge and former Chairman of the US Editorial Board, Financial Times
[Business]
-Mr. Stephen Barnham, Group CIO and CDO, Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.
-Ms. Mitsuru Claire Chino, Managing Executive Officer, ITOCHU Corporation
-Mr. Joe Daly, Global Managing Partner of Public Sector, Gallup
-Mr. Ken Isono, Representative Director, Shizen Energy
-Mr. Tomoya Nakamura, Managing Partner, KIBOW Social Impact Investment Fund; Former Dean of English Programs, GLOBIS University
-Mr. Teruaki Nakatsuka, President & CEO, ALTEMIRA Holdings
-Ms. Vickie Skorji, Director at TELL Lifeline
-Mr. Yoshinami Takahashi, Cooperate Executive Officer, Cooperate Vice President, COO (in charge of Solution Services), Head of Global Solutions, Fujitsu
-Ms. Wakana Tanaka, Country Manager, LinkedIn Japan
-Ms. Miki Tsusaka, President, Microsoft Japan
-Dr. Tadahiro Wakasugi, Professor and Director, GLOBIS University; Director, Japan Positive Psychology Association
-Mr. Bob Willen, Managing Partner and Chairman, Kearney
[Politics]
-Dr. Robert Alan Feldman, Senior Advisor, Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities
-Mr. Glen S. Fukushima, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress
-Dr. Ken Jimbo, Managing Director, International House of Japan
-Hon. Mark R. Kennedy, Founding Director, Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition (WISC), Wilson Center
-Hon. Rui Matsukawa, Liberal Democratic Party, Member of the House of Councilors
-Prof. Kazuto Suzuki, Professor of Science and Technology Policy, Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo
-Mr. Toru Takahashi, Global Chief Strategy Officer, GLOBIS Europe BV
-Dr. Joshua Walker, President & CEO, Japan Society
[Technology]
-Prof. Richard Dasher, Director, US-Asia Technology Management Center; Founding Partner, Global Hands-On Venture Capital (GHOVC), Stanford University
-Mr. Shane Gu, Research Scientist & Manager, Google DeepMind
-Prof. Miles Pennington, Professor of Design Led Innovation, University of Tokyo
-Ross Rowbury, Senior Managing Director, Co-head of Group Corporate Communications, Nomura Holdings
-Mr. Kinya Tagawa, CEO, Takram Japan Inc.
-Mr. Emre Yuasa, Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners
[Society]
-Ms. Yuko Akiyama, Executive Advisor, Global Branding, Sanrio
-Mr. Ken Chan, CEO, Patience Capital Group
-Mr. Tony Elison, Managing Director, Spotify Japan
-Rev. Daiko Matsuyama, Deputy Head Priest, Taizoin Temple
-Ms. Yumiko Murakami, General Partner, MPower Partners
-Mr. Noah Sneider, Tokyo Bureau Chief, The Economist Newspaper Limited
-Mr. Tak Umezawa, Japan Chairman and Senior Partner, A.T. Kearney, Chairperson, CIC Japan
-Ms. Ema Ryan Yamazaki, Documentary Filmmaker, Cineric Creative
Conference Theme:
"Human Evolution with AI: How Humans Can Grow by Utilizing this Technology in Business, Politics, and Society."
The growth of AI brings new opportunities and risks. It can help us cure diseases, fight climate change, and increase overall productivity. On the other hand, there may also be widespread job displacement, misinformation and manipulation, privacy concerns, and a sense of eroding social trust. Every industry seems to be considering how AI affects them and how to respond.
For humans to survive, we must evolve, but how? What are the various ways humans should advance with AI? The US election, the situation in the Middle East, relations with China and Russia, and the fragile economy are among the major issues which can all be affected by AI. At the 14th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss these issues in the fields of politics, business, technology and society. We will invite wisdom from around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions we can take to advance human evolution, utilizing AI and other ways to contribute to a better world and a brighter future.
This year's G1 Global theme is "Roaring Twenties 2.0! ~Crafting a Grand Design for a Post-COVID World." The 1920s was a decade of booming economic growth, advances in new technologies and personal freedoms, and a renaissance in art and culture. It also emerged from a pandemic and a world war.
The 2020s face similar, but more complex challenges: recovery from COVID-19, a war in Ukraine, an energy and supply-chain crisis, economic stagnation, and threats to the environment. Meanwhile, 5G, AI, NFTs, Web 3.0, and other technologies are transforming almost every industry. Populism and fragmented societies continue to challenge our politics.
Can we craft a grand design for a Roaring Twenties 2.0? What changes and new forms of leadership lie ahead? At the 12th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss obstacles and opportunities in the fields of politics, business, technology, and society post-COVID-19. We will invite wisdom from all around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss the actions we can take together to design a roaring new decade.
This year's theme is "Innovative Resilience in Politics, Business, Technology, and Society." As our global society gradually recovers from COVID-19, we face great chances to apply innovation and resilience to societies ravaged by the pandemic.
How shall we cope with climate change, cybersecurity, and geopolitical issues in the Middle East and Asia? What will arise from the US after COVID-19 and Trump's volatile presidency? What will be the effect of the US-China relationship? How will leadership transitions in Europe affect the world? What is the role of Japan in the international order?
Innovative resilience is how we endured the pandemic, and it is how we will move beyond it. But none of us can do it alone. Political and societal leaders, businesses, and technologies must collaborate to shift priorities toward a better future.
At the 11th G1 Global Conference, we will ignite that collaboration and innovative resilience to rebuild our world. We will invite wisdom from all around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions we can take together as a new society. See report here.
This year's theme is "Disruptive Evolution Post-COVID-19: Geopolitics, Business and Society." COVID-19 may represent the most disruptive event of our lifetimes, as the pandemic has infected millions and threatens to be the worst economic recession since the Great Depression. Social fractures that emerged with Brexit and US President Trump have been exacerbated, amplifying isolationist tendencies when the world craves for collaboration.
With disruption comes opportunities for evolution. History has been accelerated, as online technologies are changing the ways we live, work, and interact. Businesses and organizations that survive will need to be able to adapt in real time. With US-China tensions rising, a pivotal US election in November, and more potential waves of COVID-19, many disruptions await.
At the 10th G1 Global Conference, we will reflect on how the coronavirus has changed our geopolitics, business and society. Then, by utilizing the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe, we will discuss the ways we can evolve towards a post-COVID-19 world together. See report here.
This year's theme is “Sustainable Innovation in Times of Disruption.” Social fractures that emerged with Brexit and US President Trump are deepening and expanding globally, with populism being one of many factors disrupting the post-WWII international order.
Meanwhile, Industry 4.0 technologies such as AI, Big Data, and IoT are transforming politics, business, and society.
At the 9th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss these disruptions in politics, business, and society by bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
This year's theme is “Connecting a Fractured World.” As US President Donald Trump pursues an “America First” policy, traditional alliances are becoming challenged. Japan and other allies carefully balance their interests with the US while building up relations with other countries. At the same time, new technological breakthroughs in AI, IoT, and blockchain are upending our traditional notions of trust, productivity, and privacy.
In this fractured world, new connections in politics, business, society, and technology will be needed to survive. At the 8th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss “Connecting a Fractured World,” bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
This year's theme is “Creative Evolution in a Volatile World.“ Deep social divides in the US and Europe can be seen in Brexit and President Donald Trump. Europe and the US are questioning globalization, turning inward and embracing populism that has lead to a volatile world. However, Japan, in contrast, is surprisingly stable economically and politically, with few social divisions. Meanwhile, developments in technology bring new threats and breakthroughs. New, creative actions are needed to evolve in Politics/Foreign Affairs, Economics/Business, and Technology. At the 7th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss “Creative Evolution in a Volatile World,“ bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
The theme this year is “Leadership: Thinking the Unthinkable,” based on the research by G1 Global main facilitator and former BBC Presenter Nik Gowing. Brexit and the popularity of Donald Trump have confirmed the unthinkable that many political and corporate leaders would not even accept: the scale of public disillusionment at leaders' assumptions that they know what is best for their people and customers. Brexit showed how out of touch the UK government was, and the strategic error of believing they held the high ground of political wisdom. To respond effectively to events like this, a new type of leadership is required. G1 Global participants will discuss “Thinking the Unthinkable” and taking action, with focus on the realms of business, technology, and diplomacy, and with special attention on the role of Japan. See report here.
2020 has been a year of many surprises. Instead of celebrating the Tokyo Olympics, Japan is battling a pandemic and an economic recession. Globally, issues that were prevalent before COVID-19—US/China tension, the US elections, and the reverberations of Brexit—have intensified, amplifying isolationist tendencies when the world craves collaboration. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Abe's sudden resignation may signify a new turning point for Japan. What type of Disruptive Evolution is in store for Japan? Can the new Suga administration build on Mr. Abe's legacy? Or will it forge a new path? Can it recreate the special "Trump-Abe" friendship with the US? Panelists discuss the global role for Japan now and in the years ahead, setting the stage for today's conference.
In November, Americans will choose between two 70-year-old men to lead them out of the COVID-19 pandemic. President Trump is running on "America First" and "Law and Order," and Vice President Biden never misses a chance to name-drop President Obama. The situation is similar to 2016, with the Democrat leading in the polls, and anything is still possible. Can Biden turn out Bernie Sanders-supporting, left-wing voters? Will Republicans stand with Trump or defect, as several Party leaders have done? Will Black Lives Matter affect voter turnout? Can VP nominee Kamala Harris inspire the Democratic base? Who will control Congress? With much of the election done by postal mail, how long will it be until we actually know the winner? What will the result mean for Japan and its new Prime Minister? Our panelists engage on this important topic.
IT and globalization were already changing how we work before COVID-19, but the pandemic has brought forward a new dimension to the workplace by forcing many companies to have employees work remotely. What kind of measures are companies taking to adapt to these changes? What will the role of the office become and what will the right balance be with remote work? How will employees and their families be affected and who will be the eventual winners and losers, as we go through this disruptive evolution in workstyle? Our panel will discuss the future of work in these uncertain times, and what we need to know to be ahead of the curve.
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a strong focus on healthcare and the essential role it needs to play in a functioning society. It has also highlighted gaps in the present system. This panel will examine the key innovations needed in healthcare in both the “with-COVID” and “post-COVID” scenarios. The audience will learn about what cutting edge innovations are being accelerated by the pandemic, changes in how we will look at the contribution made to society by healthcare, and the issues surrounding development and access to medicines and vaccines.
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S.-China relations represented the major geopolitical challenge in Asia. While the pandemic seems to have unleashed China’s aggressiveness in areas such as the status of Hong Kong and the South China Seas, the current US administration seems to be doubling-down on its “America First” policy, seeking to intensify the strategic competition with China. In the midst of this, how can Japan, India, and ASEAN pursue their own interests while responding to the US-China situation? What would be Japan’s own security strategy with its new Prime Minister? How do we envision the Post-COVID international order? Our panelists offer their thoughts on policy directions as well as potential disruptive evolution in coordination among the U.S., Japan, India and ASEAN on China policy and other geopolitical agendas.
During the last major recession, the 2008 financial crisis, angel investing and funding for startups declined into 2009 and 2010. Will the startup industry experience a similar fate in 2020 and beyond? Or will COVID-19 lead to a new disruptive evolution in new types of startups and tech companies? What can entrepreneurs do to innovate and find new opportunities? On the funding side, in what ways might venture capital (VCs) support them? Where is the growth potential of the VC market, and how will VCs evaluate ventures in this time of uncertainty? We bring entrepreneurs and investors from Silicon Valley and Tokyo to discuss the current and future state of the startup industry.
The COVID-19 lockdowns across the globe gave society the opportunity to question its assumptions and rebuild communities, including a new role for cities. How does COVID-19 impact how people live, work and play? What are the key implications for urban planning and development? In particular, what will be the key magnet for a city center to attract people, assuming that remote work becomes a norm, retail outlets disappear, and large events become unpopular? On a deeper level, what will determine the attractiveness of a city in the new paradigm? Furthermore, as COVID-19 seems to be contained, what aspects of our life will return to the old normal, and what will remain as new normal? Our panelists explore these topics and consider how cities may change--and not change--going forward.
For our lunch program, we welcome Shinoharu Tatekawa to present “English Rakugo.” Rakugo is a traditional Japanese storytelling entertainment that has been passed on for more than 300 years. It takes a unique style, where one performer sits on a stage, and acts out all the characters that appear in the story. Some stories are classical, some are original, but they are both quite hilarious. Shinoharu, who lived in the U.S. for seven years, brings this entertainment to non-Japanese speakers and first-timers, as well as Rakugo fans who are eager to experience this art with a different twist. Enjoy!
Global monetary policy has evolved most radically. Traditionally, central banks were the proud guardians of sound money, famous for taking the punch bowl away before the party got out of control. Now, Central banks everywhere are focused on pumping-up liquidity; with every crisis triggering new creative ways to buy public and private assets in the pursuit of stopping deflation; and the very attempt at ‘normalization’ or “exit” quickly raising recession fears. How sustainable are these new and radical policies? Are they adding to a rising gap between have and have-nots? Are they the root-cause for the growing disconnect between asset prices rising and the real economy stagnating? Where are the boundaries between fiscal and monetary policy, and how can they evolve further to ensure sustainable prosperity? Japan has been a pioneer of this disruptive evolution of monetary policy; is Japan special, or does Japan offer lessons for global policy makers? Our panelists confront these important questions as the world seeks to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns globally forced companies to change their business models to survive. Yet at the same time, it can be argued that the demand for corporate sustainability—in the broad sense—has never been higher. How can companies continue to maintain shareholder value while considering the needs of all stakeholders? What aspects has the COVID-19 disruption sped up (e.g., digital transformation?) and slowed down (e.g., investments in SDG?) This panel looks at how corporations are reacting to the pandemic, including new initiatives and opportunities, such as workplace diversity, ecological sustainability & potentially useful technology. As we hope to move forward into a Post-COVID-19 world, we ask our panelists what businesses (and leaders) should keep in mind going forward.
Necessity is the mother of invention. At the heart of invention is creativity, which often flourishes in challenging times like COVID-19. How is COVID-19 changing the way of "creatives" work, as well as businesses and the industry? Are companies looking for new types of creativity? Are there new creative ways that people can communicate (with employees, customers, and other stakeholders)? Is creative collaboration feasible online? Or what are the essential differences between online and offline in creative work? In Post-COVID-19, what type of new creative businesses and art will emerge? Our panel will discuss the types of Disruptive Evolution that will be necessary to breed new forms of creative industries and give advice for business professionals as well.
For the last few years, Eurasia Group has identified the US-China tech rivalry as one of the top global risks, not only for government but companies as well. Both countries are increasingly using cyber-related threats to express their displeasure, and COVID-19 seems to be accelerating this phenomenon. What is the current situation, and how can third parties such as Japan, Europe and ASEAN respond? As data security comes to be treated more and more like traditional military and economic security, the strategic statecraft involved becomes even more complex. Europe is seeking to establish a "digital single market," or digital COCOM, while Japan sought to lead with "Data Free Flow with Trust" (DFFT). Other countries may need to choose between US or Chinese technology, as can be seen with Huawei. Our panelists discuss what can be done to protect our data security in these uncertain times.
The last 20 years has seen the rise of a vibrant commercial space sector propelled by a combination of traditional aerospace giants, a few successful start-ups and many venture companies that are on the cusp of disruptive breakthroughs. All of this activity is supported by increased government spending and growing global understanding about the importance of space exploration and utilization to our daily lives and to future generations. The coming decade will be a pivotal one for taking the next steps toward exploring, utilizing, working, and eventually living, in space. This panel is made up of a diverse group of experts that will address the role of government, industry, entrepreneurs and investors in this exciting market.
Will the COVID crisis help unite the divided world we live in? For years before COVID-19 rocked our lives, the world was struggling to tackle deep social divides and inequalities. With the unprecedented public health and economic crisis brought on by the pandemic, these divisions seem to have become even more intensified. They have manifested themselves in various forms, including racial tensions, rising global nationalism as well as widening income discrepancies. At the same time, the COVID crisis could fast track us to a better world—one where, for example, digitization can be promoted across societies or environmental awareness is shared irrespective of political views. On this panel, we will discuss how the COVID-19 induced crisis can potentially create opportunities to address these social challenges in Japan, Asia, Europe and the U.S.
A day’s worth of discussion winds down in this closing session. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives on every level, but with this pandemic, we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to truly evolve from this disruption. We can virtually start over from scratch, question all our assumptions, and decide what type of society and world we want to live in. Building on the discussions throughout the day, our panelists discuss these possibilities and actions we can take to make them a reality, both in Japan and globally. We look forward to hearing ideas from the audience about how we, the G1 Community, can move forward together and take actions to create the Disruptive Evolution we need to build a better world post-COVID-19.
Congratulations! You made it through a full day of the G1 Global Conference. If you attended in-person, enjoy your trip home. If you are in Japan, please enjoy some tsumami (Japanese snacks) generously provided by Glico. Then, join your fellow participants who attended online in a relaxed, small group to discuss your thoughts on today’s conference. What opportunities for Disruptive Evolution do you see? What panels did you miss? This is an opportunity to network and hear new perspectives. Please share your reflections and how they might affect your daily life. Through these discussions, we hope you can deepen your connections in the G1 Global community, in order to create a better Japan and a better world!
Conference Theme:
"Pax Japonica: Japan as a Role Model in a Chaotic New World"
Advancements in AI, Trump’s tariffs, US-China decoupling, and sporadic Middle East and Ukraine/Russia peace talks have all contributed to a chaotic new world.
Meanwhile, Japan remains stable economically and politically. It could use this opportunity to be a role model and global stabilizer, even setting the foundation for a “Pax Japonica.” How might it do so? How would other countries respond?
We'll discuss this and more in the fields of business, politics, technology and society. We will invite wisdom from around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions to help stabilize this chaotic new world, with Japan as a role model in a potential Pax Japonica, to create a brighter future.
Expected speakers include (alphabetical order, subject to change):
[Plenary Speakers]
-Dr. Bill Emmott, Chair, International Institute for Strategic Studies; Chair, Japan Society of the UK
-Mr. Jesper Koll, Expert Director, Monex Group
-Sir Robin Niblett, Distinguished Fellow and former Director/CEO, Chatham House
-Prof. Ulrike Schaede, Professor of Japanese Business, School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California, San Diego
-Dr. Gillian Tett, Provost of King’s College, Cambridge and former Chairman of the US Editorial Board, Financial Times
[Business]
-Mr. Stephen Barnham, Group CIO and CDO, Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.
-Ms. Mitsuru Claire Chino, Managing Executive Officer, ITOCHU Corporation
-Mr. Joe Daly, Global Managing Partner of Public Sector, Gallup
-Mr. Ken Isono, Representative Director, Shizen Energy
-Mr. Tomoya Nakamura, Managing Partner, KIBOW Social Impact Investment Fund; Former Dean of English Programs, GLOBIS University
-Mr. Teruaki Nakatsuka, President & CEO, ALTEMIRA Holdings
-Ms. Vickie Skorji, Director at TELL Lifeline
-Mr. Yoshinami Takahashi, Cooperate Executive Officer, Cooperate Vice President, COO (in charge of Solution Services), Head of Global Solutions, Fujitsu
-Ms. Wakana Tanaka, Country Manager, LinkedIn Japan
-Ms. Miki Tsusaka, President, Microsoft Japan
-Dr. Tadahiro Wakasugi, Professor and Director, GLOBIS University; Director, Japan Positive Psychology Association
-Mr. Bob Willen, Managing Partner and Chairman, Kearney
[Politics]
-Dr. Robert Alan Feldman, Senior Advisor, Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities
-Mr. Glen S. Fukushima, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress
-Dr. Ken Jimbo, Managing Director, International House of Japan
-Hon. Mark R. Kennedy, Founding Director, Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition (WISC), Wilson Center
-Hon. Rui Matsukawa, Liberal Democratic Party, Member of the House of Councilors
-Prof. Kazuto Suzuki, Professor of Science and Technology Policy, Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo
-Mr. Toru Takahashi, Global Chief Strategy Officer, GLOBIS Europe BV
-Dr. Joshua Walker, President & CEO, Japan Society
[Technology]
-Prof. Richard Dasher, Director, US-Asia Technology Management Center; Founding Partner, Global Hands-On Venture Capital (GHOVC), Stanford University
-Mr. Shane Gu, Research Scientist & Manager, Google DeepMind
-Prof. Miles Pennington, Professor of Design Led Innovation, University of Tokyo
-Ross Rowbury, Senior Managing Director, Co-head of Group Corporate Communications, Nomura Holdings
-Mr. Kinya Tagawa, CEO, Takram Japan Inc.
-Mr. Emre Yuasa, Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners
[Society]
-Ms. Yuko Akiyama, Executive Advisor, Global Branding, Sanrio
-Mr. Ken Chan, CEO, Patience Capital Group
-Mr. Tony Elison, Managing Director, Spotify Japan
-Rev. Daiko Matsuyama, Deputy Head Priest, Taizoin Temple
-Ms. Yumiko Murakami, General Partner, MPower Partners
-Mr. Noah Sneider, Tokyo Bureau Chief, The Economist Newspaper Limited
-Mr. Tak Umezawa, Japan Chairman and Senior Partner, A.T. Kearney, Chairperson, CIC Japan
-Ms. Ema Ryan Yamazaki, Documentary Filmmaker, Cineric Creative
Conference Theme:
"Human Evolution with AI: How Humans Can Grow by Utilizing this Technology in Business, Politics, and Society."
The growth of AI brings new opportunities and risks. It can help us cure diseases, fight climate change, and increase overall productivity. On the other hand, there may also be widespread job displacement, misinformation and manipulation, privacy concerns, and a sense of eroding social trust. Every industry seems to be considering how AI affects them and how to respond.
For humans to survive, we must evolve, but how? What are the various ways humans should advance with AI? The US election, the situation in the Middle East, relations with China and Russia, and the fragile economy are among the major issues which can all be affected by AI. At the 14th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss these issues in the fields of politics, business, technology and society. We will invite wisdom from around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions we can take to advance human evolution, utilizing AI and other ways to contribute to a better world and a brighter future.
This year's G1 Global theme is "Roaring Twenties 2.0! ~Crafting a Grand Design for a Post-COVID World." The 1920s was a decade of booming economic growth, advances in new technologies and personal freedoms, and a renaissance in art and culture. It also emerged from a pandemic and a world war.
The 2020s face similar, but more complex challenges: recovery from COVID-19, a war in Ukraine, an energy and supply-chain crisis, economic stagnation, and threats to the environment. Meanwhile, 5G, AI, NFTs, Web 3.0, and other technologies are transforming almost every industry. Populism and fragmented societies continue to challenge our politics.
Can we craft a grand design for a Roaring Twenties 2.0? What changes and new forms of leadership lie ahead? At the 12th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss obstacles and opportunities in the fields of politics, business, technology, and society post-COVID-19. We will invite wisdom from all around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss the actions we can take together to design a roaring new decade.
This year's theme is "Innovative Resilience in Politics, Business, Technology, and Society." As our global society gradually recovers from COVID-19, we face great chances to apply innovation and resilience to societies ravaged by the pandemic.
How shall we cope with climate change, cybersecurity, and geopolitical issues in the Middle East and Asia? What will arise from the US after COVID-19 and Trump's volatile presidency? What will be the effect of the US-China relationship? How will leadership transitions in Europe affect the world? What is the role of Japan in the international order?
Innovative resilience is how we endured the pandemic, and it is how we will move beyond it. But none of us can do it alone. Political and societal leaders, businesses, and technologies must collaborate to shift priorities toward a better future.
At the 11th G1 Global Conference, we will ignite that collaboration and innovative resilience to rebuild our world. We will invite wisdom from all around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions we can take together as a new society. See report here.
This year's theme is "Disruptive Evolution Post-COVID-19: Geopolitics, Business and Society." COVID-19 may represent the most disruptive event of our lifetimes, as the pandemic has infected millions and threatens to be the worst economic recession since the Great Depression. Social fractures that emerged with Brexit and US President Trump have been exacerbated, amplifying isolationist tendencies when the world craves for collaboration.
With disruption comes opportunities for evolution. History has been accelerated, as online technologies are changing the ways we live, work, and interact. Businesses and organizations that survive will need to be able to adapt in real time. With US-China tensions rising, a pivotal US election in November, and more potential waves of COVID-19, many disruptions await.
At the 10th G1 Global Conference, we will reflect on how the coronavirus has changed our geopolitics, business and society. Then, by utilizing the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe, we will discuss the ways we can evolve towards a post-COVID-19 world together. See report here.
This year's theme is “Sustainable Innovation in Times of Disruption.” Social fractures that emerged with Brexit and US President Trump are deepening and expanding globally, with populism being one of many factors disrupting the post-WWII international order.
Meanwhile, Industry 4.0 technologies such as AI, Big Data, and IoT are transforming politics, business, and society.
At the 9th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss these disruptions in politics, business, and society by bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
This year's theme is “Connecting a Fractured World.” As US President Donald Trump pursues an “America First” policy, traditional alliances are becoming challenged. Japan and other allies carefully balance their interests with the US while building up relations with other countries. At the same time, new technological breakthroughs in AI, IoT, and blockchain are upending our traditional notions of trust, productivity, and privacy.
In this fractured world, new connections in politics, business, society, and technology will be needed to survive. At the 8th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss “Connecting a Fractured World,” bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
This year's theme is “Creative Evolution in a Volatile World.“ Deep social divides in the US and Europe can be seen in Brexit and President Donald Trump. Europe and the US are questioning globalization, turning inward and embracing populism that has lead to a volatile world. However, Japan, in contrast, is surprisingly stable economically and politically, with few social divisions. Meanwhile, developments in technology bring new threats and breakthroughs. New, creative actions are needed to evolve in Politics/Foreign Affairs, Economics/Business, and Technology. At the 7th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss “Creative Evolution in a Volatile World,“ bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
The theme this year is “Leadership: Thinking the Unthinkable,” based on the research by G1 Global main facilitator and former BBC Presenter Nik Gowing. Brexit and the popularity of Donald Trump have confirmed the unthinkable that many political and corporate leaders would not even accept: the scale of public disillusionment at leaders' assumptions that they know what is best for their people and customers. Brexit showed how out of touch the UK government was, and the strategic error of believing they held the high ground of political wisdom. To respond effectively to events like this, a new type of leadership is required. G1 Global participants will discuss “Thinking the Unthinkable” and taking action, with focus on the realms of business, technology, and diplomacy, and with special attention on the role of Japan. See report here.
Trump. Brexit. The geopolitical fractures that emerged in 2016 seem to be deepening every day, aspopulism disrupts the post-WWII international order. Tensions over tariffs flare between the US andChina. Brexit forges ahead, leading to a new era for Europe. Iran, Russia, and North Korea areexercising new influence on the global stage. Amidst all this, global and regional institutions suchas the UN, the EU, and military and trade regimes must adapt or risk becoming obsolete. For somecountries, there are opportunities: Japan’s standing seems to be growing, emerging from thedisruption of allies and neighbors. How do we take advantage of such opportunities via ourcountries, our organizations, and ourselves in a disrupted geopolitical landscape? The panelists willdiscuss what measures can be taken to create sustainable innovation in these uncertain times,setting the stage for today’s conference.
Disruptions such as design thinking have helped every industry focus on people-centric innovations and more efficient business processes. Generally, this has resulted in more satisfied customers and more fulfilled employees. In the most successful cases, designers and traditional business people have come to respect each other and collaborate, though it wasn’t always easy. How will developments in technology impact these delicate relationships? What existing practices will be disrupted, and what innovations will emerge? Will the current trends become mainstream, or will they be swept away by new techniques bolstered by digital advancements? Our panelists will discuss the challenges, pitfalls and opportunities of the future of technology, design, and business.
To meet the demands of the global agenda, businesses and societies need to create disruptivesolutions. However, many business people continue to rely on empirical ideation and existing datasets in the innovation processes. The arts have the power to change this, to move us beyond logic, tocome up with unique questions and designs to generate solutions. In the first half of this session,panelists will focus on the unique characteristics of art and how to leverage them for disruptiveinnovation. However, many artists exist outside of the lucrative, insider circle of galleries, curators, andcritics. To harness the full potential of art, a sustainable, inclusive ecosystem is indispensable. In thesecond half of this session, panelists will tackle this conundrum and suggest concrete actions togenerate innovation in a healthy, forward-thinking, and global art ecosystem.
Japan has passed laws to open up immigration as part of its strategy to balance demographics anddeal with a labor shortage. While net immigration to Japan has increased for six consecutive years,the 2.22 million foreign residents still represent a mere 1.76% of the population. Japan is said to beone of the most homogeneous and high-context cultures in the world. How can Japan successfullyintegrate immigrants into its society? What are the key issues and problems surrounding large scaleimmigration? Will the new laws help Japan create a diverse society, even a new definition of what itmeans to be Japanese? This panel will seek to cover key issues surrounding immigration andsuggest what should happen next.
At the dawn of the Reiwa Era, Japan stands at a crossroads. On one side, the relative domestic calmand stability provided by “Abenomics.” On the other side, increasingly turbulent external threats,global political tensions, and accelerating technological change. This panel aims to provide focusand spark ideas on how to turn threats into opportunities. Experts will offer insights and examplesfrom first-hand experience with local political and economic initiatives. How can we bringsustainable growth and revitalization? What can AI can do to boost productivity employeehappiness? Where does Japan offer opportunities? What potential does “Reiwanomics” have tore-define global best-practices for both private- and public-sector leaders?
Across the world, social and digital media have transformed not only the way we distribute, receive,and send information, but the ways in which we inhabit the world and understand ourselves. Thedigital revolution has already engendered profound change, from influencing the outcome ofelections to supporting social movements and new kinds of businesses. It has also thrown updiverse challenges, including the perpetuation of fake news and the violation of individual privacy.How can we best regulate and harness the powerful forces unleashed by digital media to benefitsociety? Our panel will examine the possibilities and perils of this dynamic, brave new world.
With more Michelin stars than any other city, Tokyo is the food capital of the world. Leadingrestaurants attract foodies from across the globe, as some chefs uphold traditional aesthetics andtechniques while others experiment with new ideas to innovate. Meanwhile, with the world'spopulation expected to grow to 9.6 billion by 2050, food security is now one of the most importantglobal issues. However, multiple forces such as climate change, overfishing, marine pollution, andland degradation are negatively impacting agriculture and fisheries. How can chefs continue topursue innovation in gastronomy while supporting food sustainability, and what can consumers doto help? Our panel brings together the world’s No. 1 foodie, two of the most forward-thinkingTokyo-based chefs, and a food journalist/activist to discuss the latest trends in food sustainabilityand gastronomy.
The Middle East is clearly in the process of massive change. Put mildly, the landscape is clouded:Iran, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia are emerging (and competing) as regional powers; US presence maybe declining; and there is increased involvement from revisionist powers such as Russia and China.A potential determinant to all of this turmoil is cyber technology. With Israel as an outlier and Turkey,Saudi Arabia, and Iran as emerging investors in cyber warfare, the field could become a gamechanger in the longstanding confrontations of the Middle East. How would each country’s domesticpolitics be affected? How would the region’s relationship with the rest of the world change? Whatrole would China play? Or Japan? Our panelists shed light on these developments.
Digital technologies are revolutionizing the way people live and work. Technology has been thedriver of growth and prosperity for centuries, but today’s speed and scope are qualitatively differentfrom past advances. This panel will discuss how new technologies make millions of lives easier,cheaper, and more prosperous, but also disrupt both labor markets and social stability. Aregovernments and businesses re-writing the rules fast enough to keep up? Will monopoliesundermine competition—an essential component of capitalism? Where does Japan stand in thebalance between realizing the benefits of new technology and avoiding disruption?
With the emergence of new technologies, diverse “Silicon Valleys” are popping up all around theworld, from China to the US and Israel to Southeast Asia. What is the driving force behind thesehotbeds of innovation? How are unicorns transcending national borders to go global? As techstartups play a more prominent role in society, the old mindset (coined by Facebook) to “move fastand break things” seems less appropriate. Companies are expected to bear increasingresponsibility for data management, sustainable business models, and job opportunities. What arethe social and economic ramifications for Technovate entrepreneurs? Our panelists will discussbest practices they have witnessed in their respective markets, as well as what society can do toensure that Technovate wealth is shared by all.
The Rugby World Cup…the Olympics and Paralympics… Global sporting events are coming toJapan, and the people here are uniting to elevate the country’s global standing, a symbol of itsrecovery from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Japanese are welcoming the world, breaking downlanguage barriers, making the subway easier to use, and even upgrading anti-smoking laws. Othernations and athletes, too, are excited to make their mark during these events…but there is a fine linebetween a festival of nations and a festival of nationalism. As Japan globalizes, its traditions,reputation, and even identity change. How will Japan, as the host, be perceived during and afterthese events? How will its status as a global leader be when the games are through? Can thegovernment and event organizers leverage today’s momentum to achieve wider social goals andambitions tomorrow? Panelists will discuss how hosting global sporting events may transformJapanese society and its image in the world.
Strategic competition between the U.S. and China continues to be a major geopolitical challenge in Asia. What are the core strategies in the region for each of these superpowers? How does the competition play out in the security, trade, and technology domains? Will the U.S. seriously pursue economic decoupling with China? Does China have policy alternatives? How can Japan, India, and ASEAN pursue their own interests while responding to the US-China situation? Our speakers tackle these disruptions and look for insights on innovation and sustainability for peace and stability in the region.
Until recently ESG (environment, sustainability and governance) frameworks were a way for corporations to fulfill their “responsibility” towards society, which often demanded social and ethical leadership from leading corporations. The UN has since upped the ante to a more comprehensive list of sustainable development goals (SDGs). Great companies, leaders and investors now know that there is not a trade-off between doing "good" for the world and doing "well" financially. Additionally, the best talent in the world looks to join enterprises that have a clarity of vision and mission on these issues. How do CEOs balance these interests in their companies? How do investors direct their money towards companies that have successfully incorporated SDGs in their business? In this session, panelists will discuss strategies on how they see these issues playing out in their own corporations and clients as well as in best practice companies.
Since the beginning of human history, technology has had the power to improve people’s lives.Oftentimes, however, it is also used for destruction, from the invention of weaponry to thedevelopment of hazardous chemical compounds. Today, new technologies such as AI, IoT, bigdata, and machine learning are opening a new world of possibilities for human development.How can they be used for good, to make us happier, personally and professionally? Ishappiness what we as a society really want and need? What does happiness mean exactly?Can it be defined universally? Is it lasting? This panel will discuss the potential of newtechnologies and what we seek from them as a society.
Japan has seen a five-fold increase of inbound tourists in 5 years. In 2020, it will likely achieve itstarget of 40 million visitors, thanks to the Olympic Games. However, another key target for thesame year—tourist consumption of 8 trillion yen—will see a wide miss. Average consumption perinbound tourist has stagnated at 150K yen. Further, increasing dependency on visitors from EastAsia (China, South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong) accounts for three-quarters of inboundvisitors, adding the sector’s vulnerability to regional diplomatic tensions. To meet its goals, Japanneeds to attract more affluent tourists and a more diversified portfolio of countries. This meansimproved quality of tourist destinations and experiences, both of which call for the right balanceof traditional uniqueness and infrastructure development. The panelists, who have led the tourismindustry’s transformation and helped the government shape its policy, will discuss how Japanmay realize itself as a sustainable tourism superpower.
Three years after the Brexit vote and election of President Donald Trump, the waves of populism show no signs of slowing down. Issues that once simmered below the surface—immigration, health care, job creation—have boiled over to disrupt traditional political alliances, divide societies, and even rattle families at the dinner table. As each side becomes more extreme, compromised levels of politeness and decency erode political discourse, centrism, and collaboration. What are the issues driving this populism? Is it too late to turn back? Will this happen to Japan, too, or can Japan avoid it? Our panelists share their insights.
Social debate often sees a trade-off between fairness and efficiency, but gender equality in entrepreneurship offers a unique opportunity to improve both. By eliminating gender bias in entrepreneurship, society can not only use business talent more efficiently, but also accelerate the creation of such talent. A distinguished panel of entrepreneurs and experts come together to discuss how barriers to gender equality have been broken, how new entrepreneurs can replicate successes, and how companies and societies have gained.
A day’s worth of discussion winds down in this closing session. Despite disruptions, there areopportunities for progress in all sectors of society. The key is to harness those opportunitiessustainably, without turning our backs on innovation. To help us identify the wisest and most effectivepaths toward this goal, we welcome keynote speaker Prof. Sheena Iyengar. Then, in our final panel,we’ll bring global and domestic perspectives to these challenges, building on the day's progress. Welook forward to hearing ideas from the audience about how we, the G1 Community, can move forwardtogether and take action to create a more sustainable, innovative world.
Conference Theme:
"Pax Japonica: Japan as a Role Model in a Chaotic New World"
Advancements in AI, Trump’s tariffs, US-China decoupling, and sporadic Middle East and Ukraine/Russia peace talks have all contributed to a chaotic new world.
Meanwhile, Japan remains stable economically and politically. It could use this opportunity to be a role model and global stabilizer, even setting the foundation for a “Pax Japonica.” How might it do so? How would other countries respond?
We'll discuss this and more in the fields of business, politics, technology and society. We will invite wisdom from around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions to help stabilize this chaotic new world, with Japan as a role model in a potential Pax Japonica, to create a brighter future.
Expected speakers include (alphabetical order, subject to change):
[Plenary Speakers]
-Dr. Bill Emmott, Chair, International Institute for Strategic Studies; Chair, Japan Society of the UK
-Mr. Jesper Koll, Expert Director, Monex Group
-Sir Robin Niblett, Distinguished Fellow and former Director/CEO, Chatham House
-Prof. Ulrike Schaede, Professor of Japanese Business, School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California, San Diego
-Dr. Gillian Tett, Provost of King’s College, Cambridge and former Chairman of the US Editorial Board, Financial Times
[Business]
-Mr. Stephen Barnham, Group CIO and CDO, Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.
-Ms. Mitsuru Claire Chino, Managing Executive Officer, ITOCHU Corporation
-Mr. Joe Daly, Global Managing Partner of Public Sector, Gallup
-Mr. Ken Isono, Representative Director, Shizen Energy
-Mr. Tomoya Nakamura, Managing Partner, KIBOW Social Impact Investment Fund; Former Dean of English Programs, GLOBIS University
-Mr. Teruaki Nakatsuka, President & CEO, ALTEMIRA Holdings
-Ms. Vickie Skorji, Director at TELL Lifeline
-Mr. Yoshinami Takahashi, Cooperate Executive Officer, Cooperate Vice President, COO (in charge of Solution Services), Head of Global Solutions, Fujitsu
-Ms. Wakana Tanaka, Country Manager, LinkedIn Japan
-Ms. Miki Tsusaka, President, Microsoft Japan
-Dr. Tadahiro Wakasugi, Professor and Director, GLOBIS University; Director, Japan Positive Psychology Association
-Mr. Bob Willen, Managing Partner and Chairman, Kearney
[Politics]
-Dr. Robert Alan Feldman, Senior Advisor, Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities
-Mr. Glen S. Fukushima, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress
-Dr. Ken Jimbo, Managing Director, International House of Japan
-Hon. Mark R. Kennedy, Founding Director, Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition (WISC), Wilson Center
-Hon. Rui Matsukawa, Liberal Democratic Party, Member of the House of Councilors
-Prof. Kazuto Suzuki, Professor of Science and Technology Policy, Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo
-Mr. Toru Takahashi, Global Chief Strategy Officer, GLOBIS Europe BV
-Dr. Joshua Walker, President & CEO, Japan Society
[Technology]
-Prof. Richard Dasher, Director, US-Asia Technology Management Center; Founding Partner, Global Hands-On Venture Capital (GHOVC), Stanford University
-Mr. Shane Gu, Research Scientist & Manager, Google DeepMind
-Prof. Miles Pennington, Professor of Design Led Innovation, University of Tokyo
-Ross Rowbury, Senior Managing Director, Co-head of Group Corporate Communications, Nomura Holdings
-Mr. Kinya Tagawa, CEO, Takram Japan Inc.
-Mr. Emre Yuasa, Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners
[Society]
-Ms. Yuko Akiyama, Executive Advisor, Global Branding, Sanrio
-Mr. Ken Chan, CEO, Patience Capital Group
-Mr. Tony Elison, Managing Director, Spotify Japan
-Rev. Daiko Matsuyama, Deputy Head Priest, Taizoin Temple
-Ms. Yumiko Murakami, General Partner, MPower Partners
-Mr. Noah Sneider, Tokyo Bureau Chief, The Economist Newspaper Limited
-Mr. Tak Umezawa, Japan Chairman and Senior Partner, A.T. Kearney, Chairperson, CIC Japan
-Ms. Ema Ryan Yamazaki, Documentary Filmmaker, Cineric Creative
Conference Theme:
"Human Evolution with AI: How Humans Can Grow by Utilizing this Technology in Business, Politics, and Society."
The growth of AI brings new opportunities and risks. It can help us cure diseases, fight climate change, and increase overall productivity. On the other hand, there may also be widespread job displacement, misinformation and manipulation, privacy concerns, and a sense of eroding social trust. Every industry seems to be considering how AI affects them and how to respond.
For humans to survive, we must evolve, but how? What are the various ways humans should advance with AI? The US election, the situation in the Middle East, relations with China and Russia, and the fragile economy are among the major issues which can all be affected by AI. At the 14th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss these issues in the fields of politics, business, technology and society. We will invite wisdom from around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions we can take to advance human evolution, utilizing AI and other ways to contribute to a better world and a brighter future.
This year's G1 Global theme is "Roaring Twenties 2.0! ~Crafting a Grand Design for a Post-COVID World." The 1920s was a decade of booming economic growth, advances in new technologies and personal freedoms, and a renaissance in art and culture. It also emerged from a pandemic and a world war.
The 2020s face similar, but more complex challenges: recovery from COVID-19, a war in Ukraine, an energy and supply-chain crisis, economic stagnation, and threats to the environment. Meanwhile, 5G, AI, NFTs, Web 3.0, and other technologies are transforming almost every industry. Populism and fragmented societies continue to challenge our politics.
Can we craft a grand design for a Roaring Twenties 2.0? What changes and new forms of leadership lie ahead? At the 12th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss obstacles and opportunities in the fields of politics, business, technology, and society post-COVID-19. We will invite wisdom from all around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss the actions we can take together to design a roaring new decade.
This year's theme is "Innovative Resilience in Politics, Business, Technology, and Society." As our global society gradually recovers from COVID-19, we face great chances to apply innovation and resilience to societies ravaged by the pandemic.
How shall we cope with climate change, cybersecurity, and geopolitical issues in the Middle East and Asia? What will arise from the US after COVID-19 and Trump's volatile presidency? What will be the effect of the US-China relationship? How will leadership transitions in Europe affect the world? What is the role of Japan in the international order?
Innovative resilience is how we endured the pandemic, and it is how we will move beyond it. But none of us can do it alone. Political and societal leaders, businesses, and technologies must collaborate to shift priorities toward a better future.
At the 11th G1 Global Conference, we will ignite that collaboration and innovative resilience to rebuild our world. We will invite wisdom from all around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions we can take together as a new society. See report here.
This year's theme is "Disruptive Evolution Post-COVID-19: Geopolitics, Business and Society." COVID-19 may represent the most disruptive event of our lifetimes, as the pandemic has infected millions and threatens to be the worst economic recession since the Great Depression. Social fractures that emerged with Brexit and US President Trump have been exacerbated, amplifying isolationist tendencies when the world craves for collaboration.
With disruption comes opportunities for evolution. History has been accelerated, as online technologies are changing the ways we live, work, and interact. Businesses and organizations that survive will need to be able to adapt in real time. With US-China tensions rising, a pivotal US election in November, and more potential waves of COVID-19, many disruptions await.
At the 10th G1 Global Conference, we will reflect on how the coronavirus has changed our geopolitics, business and society. Then, by utilizing the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe, we will discuss the ways we can evolve towards a post-COVID-19 world together. See report here.
This year's theme is “Sustainable Innovation in Times of Disruption.” Social fractures that emerged with Brexit and US President Trump are deepening and expanding globally, with populism being one of many factors disrupting the post-WWII international order.
Meanwhile, Industry 4.0 technologies such as AI, Big Data, and IoT are transforming politics, business, and society.
At the 9th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss these disruptions in politics, business, and society by bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
This year's theme is “Connecting a Fractured World.” As US President Donald Trump pursues an “America First” policy, traditional alliances are becoming challenged. Japan and other allies carefully balance their interests with the US while building up relations with other countries. At the same time, new technological breakthroughs in AI, IoT, and blockchain are upending our traditional notions of trust, productivity, and privacy.
In this fractured world, new connections in politics, business, society, and technology will be needed to survive. At the 8th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss “Connecting a Fractured World,” bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
This year's theme is “Creative Evolution in a Volatile World.“ Deep social divides in the US and Europe can be seen in Brexit and President Donald Trump. Europe and the US are questioning globalization, turning inward and embracing populism that has lead to a volatile world. However, Japan, in contrast, is surprisingly stable economically and politically, with few social divisions. Meanwhile, developments in technology bring new threats and breakthroughs. New, creative actions are needed to evolve in Politics/Foreign Affairs, Economics/Business, and Technology. At the 7th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss “Creative Evolution in a Volatile World,“ bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
The theme this year is “Leadership: Thinking the Unthinkable,” based on the research by G1 Global main facilitator and former BBC Presenter Nik Gowing. Brexit and the popularity of Donald Trump have confirmed the unthinkable that many political and corporate leaders would not even accept: the scale of public disillusionment at leaders' assumptions that they know what is best for their people and customers. Brexit showed how out of touch the UK government was, and the strategic error of believing they held the high ground of political wisdom. To respond effectively to events like this, a new type of leadership is required. G1 Global participants will discuss “Thinking the Unthinkable” and taking action, with focus on the realms of business, technology, and diplomacy, and with special attention on the role of Japan. See report here.
Strong societal divisions can be seen around the world today. US President Donald Trump's “America First” policy challenges America's traditional alliances and domestic tensions remain high. Meanwhile, China's state capitalism seems to challenge the 70 years of postwar balance in East Asia, as other nations are increasingly forced to ally with China or the US, or forge a new path. In the midst of all this, Japan seems to remain relatively stable and connected in this fractured world. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's close relationship with President Trump has helped balance support for the US while maintaining its own interests. Is Japan's strategy a role model for others? In what spaces might Japan be able to exercise further global leadership and create more connections? This session lays out the theme of today’s conference and how to think about possible next steps.
The June meeting between North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un and US President Donald Trump seemed to signify a new momentum in the geopolitical balance in East Asia. A few months later, the warm feelings have cooled off, and the status quo seems to have returned. What will happen next? What does it mean for relations among the US, China, Japan, and South Korea? Meanwhile, China's military buildup on artificial islands in the East China Sea continues, leading to potential conflicts with nations including the Philippines. Flashes of unrest between India and China occur infrequently along their border, while China continues its development with its One Belt One Road Initiative. With a stronger China and an unpredictable US, countries are looking to balance themselves in this potentially new military and economic framework. This panel explores these timely topics in this important region of the world.
Within the first weeks taking office in late 2012, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe implemented his two arrows of Abenomics, with a ¥10.3 trillion fiscal stimulus bill, and a 2 percent target inflation rate through quantitative easing. The third arrow of structural reform was always the most ambitious and has been the most difficult to implement. How has it progressed? What challenges remain? Will the consumption tax be raised? What can be achieved while he is still Prime Minister? How will Japan's neighbors and allies be affected? Much debate remains on this pivotal policy in Japanese history, and our panel takes a look at the main policy legacy of someone who may become Japan's longest-serving Prime Minister.
Thanks to the growing Asian middle class and to favorable policy changes such as the easing of visa conditions, Japan’s inbound tourism is booming. The government seems to be leading Japan into “Kanko Rikkoku” or a tourism-based country, but is it actually possible for tourism to drive economic growth? Travel consumption in Japan peaked in 2006 at around 30 trillion yen and the current figure, despite an impressive growth of inbound travelers, is in the 24-25 trillion yen range. Also, the travel industry has a very high ratio of part-time workers with low salaries. How can we change this contradictory picture and bring real prosperity through inbound growth?
Japan may not recognize the America it sees today: issues over immigration, racism, nominations to the Supreme Court, taxation, Obamacare, guns and many more have spurred division and unrest. Businesses, hardly immune, are taking sides on issues that a few years ago would have been considered too sensitive. This panel looks at the fractures in the US at both the social and political levels, and in particular how these fractures may impact̶and be impacted by̶the mid-term elections coming in November. Is there a path for the country to live up to its motto: "E pluribus unum (out of many, one)”? What lessons should Japan draw? What might Japan contribute?
Technologies and business models are destroying some jobs and creating new ones. What will the world of work look like in 3 years, 5 years, or 10 years? What skills will workers need? What should companies and governments do to bring income stability to workers without slowing innovation and diffusion of new ideas? What macroeconomic policies are needed to allow and encourage faster productivity growth? Our panelists explore ways to understand the future of work.
In 2017, the Monocle named Tokyo the world's most livable city for the third year in a row. It helped signify a rejuvenation, with record numbers of tourists, the coming Olympics, and a new sense of post-modern cool popping up in different neighborhoods around the city. It exemplified a “Creative City,” where creativity and cultural industries are at the heart of sustainable urban development. In light of this, how does Tokyo compare to other creative cities, such as Portland, now known as one of the top places to live in the US, or New York, or London? What should Tokyo do to evolve further as creative city, while addressing its challenges? Our panel includes the former Art Director/Thing Maker for the trendy Ace Hotel in Portland, a world-renowned Japanese architect based in New York, the founder of a leading creative design agency, and the leader of the NEXTOKYO Project. Together they share their insights into leading creative cities and expertise on developing creative hubs.
Under President Donald Trump's "America First" policy, the US has sought to renegotiate major trade deals, including with the EU, China, and NAFTA. Many traditional alliances are becoming fractured. Is a trade war inevitable, or has it already started? What would it look like, and what could be done to prevent it from worsening? Should we promote bilateral deals or multilateral frameworks? How would the global value chain be affected with more protectionism? Japan has the potential to lead a TPP, which, even without the US, could be a potential solution. Is this still realistic? How would business be affected? We gather experts from the US, China, the EU, and Japan to discuss this important issue.
Is the fintech revolution already dead? Technological breakthroughs in AI, Big Data, and blockchain have revolutionized finance, giving rise to alternatives to traditional banking, cross-border flows, and even currencies. But recent scandals in cryptocurrencies, as well as bans on cryptocurrencies in many countries, have seemed to halt the excitement. What are the risks and opportunities in Fintech? How will businesses use them? How will these new technologies be regulated and what global frameworks will be created? New automation will help cuts costs, but will they be passed on to consumers? How will the rise of big data affect protection of consumer privacy and financial data? Can we avoid another financial bubble and recession? Global leaders in business gather to share what's new in fintech, what it means for business, and what's in store for the future.
When Christel Takigawa gave her famous "Omotenashi" speech to help Tokyo win the 2020 Summer Olympics bid in 2013, it signaled the start of a shift in the way Japan communicates its image of itself globally. Japan has become a model of soft power, with its culture spreading in diverse ways few other countries can, from anime and otaku culture, to gourmet food, to postmodern art and architectural design. Has something changed? Is this a hint of "Cool Japan 2.0"? A fortunate result of this renaissance is that Japan now means many different things to many different people. What is the best way to continue this positive trend? On this panel, we bring the consultant behind Tokyo’s successful Olympic bid, and other international perspectives on how Japan can help shape its image globally.
One of the top risks set out for 2018 by Eurasia Group is that of a "Global Tech Cold War." As the pace of technological breakthroughs increase, people become more connected than ever, and the efforts to protect privacy become more and more difficult. AI, Big Data, and IoT are enabling greater access to information. Companies in the US and China are racing to utilize this information and dominate the market, and other countries may be forced to choose their country's standards, infrastructure, hardware and software. Consumers may one day have to choose between Baidu or Google, WeChat or WhatsApp, Weibo or Twitter, Paypal or Alipay. On a government level, countries that want more control of information flows may choose to fashion themselves after the Great Firewall of China. These are some of the elements that the Fourth Industrial Revolution brings forward to us both as challenges and opportunities. The panel will discuss how we can seize the opportunities in this dramatic time that we live in.
Is Tokyo the next Silicon Valley? New policies by the Abe administration have led to more opportunities for entrepreneurs, including one-year startup visas for non-Japanese to immigrate to Japan and start their own businesses. The BBC says Japan is on "the brink of a major cultural shift," as the environment for Japanese and non-Japanese entrepreneurs has warmed, with more incubators, more funding for start-ups, and greater networking among people in the start-up industry. What has been successful for entrepreneurs in the past few years, and what challenges still remain? On this panel, we bring in successful entrepreneurs̶all of whom are non-Japanese̶who were inspired in Japan and are now looking to expand globally
The recent waves of globalization since the end of the Cold War have resulted in fractures throughout the world. In response, we emphasize concepts such as "sustainability" and "impact." However, these have come to have different levels of importance to different people: CSR and ESG for businesses, economic growth and environmental protection for governments, and social justice and human rights for non-profits and individuals. While much of humanity is committed to making the world a better place, answers remain elusive and require coordination and creativity. How do we know when we have made a difference? What challenges are next, and where should we focus? Where can Japan take leadership? This panel will explore how to achieve sustainable impact through business, technology, governments and civil society.
A day’s worth of discussion is brought to a conclusion in this closing session. Despite many fractures, there are opportunities for connections. How can we create them, and how would these connections shape Japan? What would the country look like in 2030, ten years after the success of the Tokyo Olympics? How would Japanese be connected with others around the world? Our panel brings global and domestic perspectives to these questions, and looks on how to build on the day's progress. We look forward to hearing from the audience about how we as a G1 Community can move forward together and take action to create friendly and positive relationships in a more connected world.
Conference Theme:
"Pax Japonica: Japan as a Role Model in a Chaotic New World"
Advancements in AI, Trump’s tariffs, US-China decoupling, and sporadic Middle East and Ukraine/Russia peace talks have all contributed to a chaotic new world.
Meanwhile, Japan remains stable economically and politically. It could use this opportunity to be a role model and global stabilizer, even setting the foundation for a “Pax Japonica.” How might it do so? How would other countries respond?
We'll discuss this and more in the fields of business, politics, technology and society. We will invite wisdom from around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions to help stabilize this chaotic new world, with Japan as a role model in a potential Pax Japonica, to create a brighter future.
Expected speakers include (alphabetical order, subject to change):
[Plenary Speakers]
-Dr. Bill Emmott, Chair, International Institute for Strategic Studies; Chair, Japan Society of the UK
-Mr. Jesper Koll, Expert Director, Monex Group
-Sir Robin Niblett, Distinguished Fellow and former Director/CEO, Chatham House
-Prof. Ulrike Schaede, Professor of Japanese Business, School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California, San Diego
-Dr. Gillian Tett, Provost of King’s College, Cambridge and former Chairman of the US Editorial Board, Financial Times
[Business]
-Mr. Stephen Barnham, Group CIO and CDO, Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.
-Ms. Mitsuru Claire Chino, Managing Executive Officer, ITOCHU Corporation
-Mr. Joe Daly, Global Managing Partner of Public Sector, Gallup
-Mr. Ken Isono, Representative Director, Shizen Energy
-Mr. Tomoya Nakamura, Managing Partner, KIBOW Social Impact Investment Fund; Former Dean of English Programs, GLOBIS University
-Mr. Teruaki Nakatsuka, President & CEO, ALTEMIRA Holdings
-Ms. Vickie Skorji, Director at TELL Lifeline
-Mr. Yoshinami Takahashi, Cooperate Executive Officer, Cooperate Vice President, COO (in charge of Solution Services), Head of Global Solutions, Fujitsu
-Ms. Wakana Tanaka, Country Manager, LinkedIn Japan
-Ms. Miki Tsusaka, President, Microsoft Japan
-Dr. Tadahiro Wakasugi, Professor and Director, GLOBIS University; Director, Japan Positive Psychology Association
-Mr. Bob Willen, Managing Partner and Chairman, Kearney
[Politics]
-Dr. Robert Alan Feldman, Senior Advisor, Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities
-Mr. Glen S. Fukushima, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress
-Dr. Ken Jimbo, Managing Director, International House of Japan
-Hon. Mark R. Kennedy, Founding Director, Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition (WISC), Wilson Center
-Hon. Rui Matsukawa, Liberal Democratic Party, Member of the House of Councilors
-Prof. Kazuto Suzuki, Professor of Science and Technology Policy, Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo
-Mr. Toru Takahashi, Global Chief Strategy Officer, GLOBIS Europe BV
-Dr. Joshua Walker, President & CEO, Japan Society
[Technology]
-Prof. Richard Dasher, Director, US-Asia Technology Management Center; Founding Partner, Global Hands-On Venture Capital (GHOVC), Stanford University
-Mr. Shane Gu, Research Scientist & Manager, Google DeepMind
-Prof. Miles Pennington, Professor of Design Led Innovation, University of Tokyo
-Ross Rowbury, Senior Managing Director, Co-head of Group Corporate Communications, Nomura Holdings
-Mr. Kinya Tagawa, CEO, Takram Japan Inc.
-Mr. Emre Yuasa, Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners
[Society]
-Ms. Yuko Akiyama, Executive Advisor, Global Branding, Sanrio
-Mr. Ken Chan, CEO, Patience Capital Group
-Mr. Tony Elison, Managing Director, Spotify Japan
-Rev. Daiko Matsuyama, Deputy Head Priest, Taizoin Temple
-Ms. Yumiko Murakami, General Partner, MPower Partners
-Mr. Noah Sneider, Tokyo Bureau Chief, The Economist Newspaper Limited
-Mr. Tak Umezawa, Japan Chairman and Senior Partner, A.T. Kearney, Chairperson, CIC Japan
-Ms. Ema Ryan Yamazaki, Documentary Filmmaker, Cineric Creative
Conference Theme:
"Human Evolution with AI: How Humans Can Grow by Utilizing this Technology in Business, Politics, and Society."
The growth of AI brings new opportunities and risks. It can help us cure diseases, fight climate change, and increase overall productivity. On the other hand, there may also be widespread job displacement, misinformation and manipulation, privacy concerns, and a sense of eroding social trust. Every industry seems to be considering how AI affects them and how to respond.
For humans to survive, we must evolve, but how? What are the various ways humans should advance with AI? The US election, the situation in the Middle East, relations with China and Russia, and the fragile economy are among the major issues which can all be affected by AI. At the 14th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss these issues in the fields of politics, business, technology and society. We will invite wisdom from around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions we can take to advance human evolution, utilizing AI and other ways to contribute to a better world and a brighter future.
This year's G1 Global theme is "Roaring Twenties 2.0! ~Crafting a Grand Design for a Post-COVID World." The 1920s was a decade of booming economic growth, advances in new technologies and personal freedoms, and a renaissance in art and culture. It also emerged from a pandemic and a world war.
The 2020s face similar, but more complex challenges: recovery from COVID-19, a war in Ukraine, an energy and supply-chain crisis, economic stagnation, and threats to the environment. Meanwhile, 5G, AI, NFTs, Web 3.0, and other technologies are transforming almost every industry. Populism and fragmented societies continue to challenge our politics.
Can we craft a grand design for a Roaring Twenties 2.0? What changes and new forms of leadership lie ahead? At the 12th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss obstacles and opportunities in the fields of politics, business, technology, and society post-COVID-19. We will invite wisdom from all around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss the actions we can take together to design a roaring new decade.
This year's theme is "Innovative Resilience in Politics, Business, Technology, and Society." As our global society gradually recovers from COVID-19, we face great chances to apply innovation and resilience to societies ravaged by the pandemic.
How shall we cope with climate change, cybersecurity, and geopolitical issues in the Middle East and Asia? What will arise from the US after COVID-19 and Trump's volatile presidency? What will be the effect of the US-China relationship? How will leadership transitions in Europe affect the world? What is the role of Japan in the international order?
Innovative resilience is how we endured the pandemic, and it is how we will move beyond it. But none of us can do it alone. Political and societal leaders, businesses, and technologies must collaborate to shift priorities toward a better future.
At the 11th G1 Global Conference, we will ignite that collaboration and innovative resilience to rebuild our world. We will invite wisdom from all around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions we can take together as a new society. See report here.
This year's theme is "Disruptive Evolution Post-COVID-19: Geopolitics, Business and Society." COVID-19 may represent the most disruptive event of our lifetimes, as the pandemic has infected millions and threatens to be the worst economic recession since the Great Depression. Social fractures that emerged with Brexit and US President Trump have been exacerbated, amplifying isolationist tendencies when the world craves for collaboration.
With disruption comes opportunities for evolution. History has been accelerated, as online technologies are changing the ways we live, work, and interact. Businesses and organizations that survive will need to be able to adapt in real time. With US-China tensions rising, a pivotal US election in November, and more potential waves of COVID-19, many disruptions await.
At the 10th G1 Global Conference, we will reflect on how the coronavirus has changed our geopolitics, business and society. Then, by utilizing the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe, we will discuss the ways we can evolve towards a post-COVID-19 world together. See report here.
This year's theme is “Sustainable Innovation in Times of Disruption.” Social fractures that emerged with Brexit and US President Trump are deepening and expanding globally, with populism being one of many factors disrupting the post-WWII international order.
Meanwhile, Industry 4.0 technologies such as AI, Big Data, and IoT are transforming politics, business, and society.
At the 9th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss these disruptions in politics, business, and society by bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
This year's theme is “Connecting a Fractured World.” As US President Donald Trump pursues an “America First” policy, traditional alliances are becoming challenged. Japan and other allies carefully balance their interests with the US while building up relations with other countries. At the same time, new technological breakthroughs in AI, IoT, and blockchain are upending our traditional notions of trust, productivity, and privacy.
In this fractured world, new connections in politics, business, society, and technology will be needed to survive. At the 8th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss “Connecting a Fractured World,” bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
This year's theme is “Creative Evolution in a Volatile World.“ Deep social divides in the US and Europe can be seen in Brexit and President Donald Trump. Europe and the US are questioning globalization, turning inward and embracing populism that has lead to a volatile world. However, Japan, in contrast, is surprisingly stable economically and politically, with few social divisions. Meanwhile, developments in technology bring new threats and breakthroughs. New, creative actions are needed to evolve in Politics/Foreign Affairs, Economics/Business, and Technology. At the 7th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss “Creative Evolution in a Volatile World,“ bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
The theme this year is “Leadership: Thinking the Unthinkable,” based on the research by G1 Global main facilitator and former BBC Presenter Nik Gowing. Brexit and the popularity of Donald Trump have confirmed the unthinkable that many political and corporate leaders would not even accept: the scale of public disillusionment at leaders' assumptions that they know what is best for their people and customers. Brexit showed how out of touch the UK government was, and the strategic error of believing they held the high ground of political wisdom. To respond effectively to events like this, a new type of leadership is required. G1 Global participants will discuss “Thinking the Unthinkable” and taking action, with focus on the realms of business, technology, and diplomacy, and with special attention on the role of Japan. See report here.
Conference Theme:
"Pax Japonica: Japan as a Role Model in a Chaotic New World"
Advancements in AI, Trump’s tariffs, US-China decoupling, and sporadic Middle East and Ukraine/Russia peace talks have all contributed to a chaotic new world.
Meanwhile, Japan remains stable economically and politically. It could use this opportunity to be a role model and global stabilizer, even setting the foundation for a “Pax Japonica.” How might it do so? How would other countries respond?
We'll discuss this and more in the fields of business, politics, technology and society. We will invite wisdom from around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions to help stabilize this chaotic new world, with Japan as a role model in a potential Pax Japonica, to create a brighter future.
Expected speakers include (alphabetical order, subject to change):
[Plenary Speakers]
-Dr. Bill Emmott, Chair, International Institute for Strategic Studies; Chair, Japan Society of the UK
-Mr. Jesper Koll, Expert Director, Monex Group
-Sir Robin Niblett, Distinguished Fellow and former Director/CEO, Chatham House
-Prof. Ulrike Schaede, Professor of Japanese Business, School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California, San Diego
-Dr. Gillian Tett, Provost of King’s College, Cambridge and former Chairman of the US Editorial Board, Financial Times
[Business]
-Mr. Stephen Barnham, Group CIO and CDO, Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.
-Ms. Mitsuru Claire Chino, Managing Executive Officer, ITOCHU Corporation
-Mr. Joe Daly, Global Managing Partner of Public Sector, Gallup
-Mr. Ken Isono, Representative Director, Shizen Energy
-Mr. Tomoya Nakamura, Managing Partner, KIBOW Social Impact Investment Fund; Former Dean of English Programs, GLOBIS University
-Mr. Teruaki Nakatsuka, President & CEO, ALTEMIRA Holdings
-Ms. Vickie Skorji, Director at TELL Lifeline
-Mr. Yoshinami Takahashi, Cooperate Executive Officer, Cooperate Vice President, COO (in charge of Solution Services), Head of Global Solutions, Fujitsu
-Ms. Wakana Tanaka, Country Manager, LinkedIn Japan
-Ms. Miki Tsusaka, President, Microsoft Japan
-Dr. Tadahiro Wakasugi, Professor and Director, GLOBIS University; Director, Japan Positive Psychology Association
-Mr. Bob Willen, Managing Partner and Chairman, Kearney
[Politics]
-Dr. Robert Alan Feldman, Senior Advisor, Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities
-Mr. Glen S. Fukushima, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress
-Dr. Ken Jimbo, Managing Director, International House of Japan
-Hon. Mark R. Kennedy, Founding Director, Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition (WISC), Wilson Center
-Hon. Rui Matsukawa, Liberal Democratic Party, Member of the House of Councilors
-Prof. Kazuto Suzuki, Professor of Science and Technology Policy, Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo
-Mr. Toru Takahashi, Global Chief Strategy Officer, GLOBIS Europe BV
-Dr. Joshua Walker, President & CEO, Japan Society
[Technology]
-Prof. Richard Dasher, Director, US-Asia Technology Management Center; Founding Partner, Global Hands-On Venture Capital (GHOVC), Stanford University
-Mr. Shane Gu, Research Scientist & Manager, Google DeepMind
-Prof. Miles Pennington, Professor of Design Led Innovation, University of Tokyo
-Ross Rowbury, Senior Managing Director, Co-head of Group Corporate Communications, Nomura Holdings
-Mr. Kinya Tagawa, CEO, Takram Japan Inc.
-Mr. Emre Yuasa, Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners
[Society]
-Ms. Yuko Akiyama, Executive Advisor, Global Branding, Sanrio
-Mr. Ken Chan, CEO, Patience Capital Group
-Mr. Tony Elison, Managing Director, Spotify Japan
-Rev. Daiko Matsuyama, Deputy Head Priest, Taizoin Temple
-Ms. Yumiko Murakami, General Partner, MPower Partners
-Mr. Noah Sneider, Tokyo Bureau Chief, The Economist Newspaper Limited
-Mr. Tak Umezawa, Japan Chairman and Senior Partner, A.T. Kearney, Chairperson, CIC Japan
-Ms. Ema Ryan Yamazaki, Documentary Filmmaker, Cineric Creative
Conference Theme:
"Human Evolution with AI: How Humans Can Grow by Utilizing this Technology in Business, Politics, and Society."
The growth of AI brings new opportunities and risks. It can help us cure diseases, fight climate change, and increase overall productivity. On the other hand, there may also be widespread job displacement, misinformation and manipulation, privacy concerns, and a sense of eroding social trust. Every industry seems to be considering how AI affects them and how to respond.
For humans to survive, we must evolve, but how? What are the various ways humans should advance with AI? The US election, the situation in the Middle East, relations with China and Russia, and the fragile economy are among the major issues which can all be affected by AI. At the 14th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss these issues in the fields of politics, business, technology and society. We will invite wisdom from around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions we can take to advance human evolution, utilizing AI and other ways to contribute to a better world and a brighter future.
This year's G1 Global theme is "Roaring Twenties 2.0! ~Crafting a Grand Design for a Post-COVID World." The 1920s was a decade of booming economic growth, advances in new technologies and personal freedoms, and a renaissance in art and culture. It also emerged from a pandemic and a world war.
The 2020s face similar, but more complex challenges: recovery from COVID-19, a war in Ukraine, an energy and supply-chain crisis, economic stagnation, and threats to the environment. Meanwhile, 5G, AI, NFTs, Web 3.0, and other technologies are transforming almost every industry. Populism and fragmented societies continue to challenge our politics.
Can we craft a grand design for a Roaring Twenties 2.0? What changes and new forms of leadership lie ahead? At the 12th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss obstacles and opportunities in the fields of politics, business, technology, and society post-COVID-19. We will invite wisdom from all around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss the actions we can take together to design a roaring new decade.
This year's theme is "Innovative Resilience in Politics, Business, Technology, and Society." As our global society gradually recovers from COVID-19, we face great chances to apply innovation and resilience to societies ravaged by the pandemic.
How shall we cope with climate change, cybersecurity, and geopolitical issues in the Middle East and Asia? What will arise from the US after COVID-19 and Trump's volatile presidency? What will be the effect of the US-China relationship? How will leadership transitions in Europe affect the world? What is the role of Japan in the international order?
Innovative resilience is how we endured the pandemic, and it is how we will move beyond it. But none of us can do it alone. Political and societal leaders, businesses, and technologies must collaborate to shift priorities toward a better future.
At the 11th G1 Global Conference, we will ignite that collaboration and innovative resilience to rebuild our world. We will invite wisdom from all around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions we can take together as a new society. See report here.
This year's theme is "Disruptive Evolution Post-COVID-19: Geopolitics, Business and Society." COVID-19 may represent the most disruptive event of our lifetimes, as the pandemic has infected millions and threatens to be the worst economic recession since the Great Depression. Social fractures that emerged with Brexit and US President Trump have been exacerbated, amplifying isolationist tendencies when the world craves for collaboration.
With disruption comes opportunities for evolution. History has been accelerated, as online technologies are changing the ways we live, work, and interact. Businesses and organizations that survive will need to be able to adapt in real time. With US-China tensions rising, a pivotal US election in November, and more potential waves of COVID-19, many disruptions await.
At the 10th G1 Global Conference, we will reflect on how the coronavirus has changed our geopolitics, business and society. Then, by utilizing the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe, we will discuss the ways we can evolve towards a post-COVID-19 world together. See report here.
This year's theme is “Sustainable Innovation in Times of Disruption.” Social fractures that emerged with Brexit and US President Trump are deepening and expanding globally, with populism being one of many factors disrupting the post-WWII international order.
Meanwhile, Industry 4.0 technologies such as AI, Big Data, and IoT are transforming politics, business, and society.
At the 9th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss these disruptions in politics, business, and society by bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
This year's theme is “Connecting a Fractured World.” As US President Donald Trump pursues an “America First” policy, traditional alliances are becoming challenged. Japan and other allies carefully balance their interests with the US while building up relations with other countries. At the same time, new technological breakthroughs in AI, IoT, and blockchain are upending our traditional notions of trust, productivity, and privacy.
In this fractured world, new connections in politics, business, society, and technology will be needed to survive. At the 8th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss “Connecting a Fractured World,” bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
This year's theme is “Creative Evolution in a Volatile World.“ Deep social divides in the US and Europe can be seen in Brexit and President Donald Trump. Europe and the US are questioning globalization, turning inward and embracing populism that has lead to a volatile world. However, Japan, in contrast, is surprisingly stable economically and politically, with few social divisions. Meanwhile, developments in technology bring new threats and breakthroughs. New, creative actions are needed to evolve in Politics/Foreign Affairs, Economics/Business, and Technology. At the 7th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss “Creative Evolution in a Volatile World,“ bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
The theme this year is “Leadership: Thinking the Unthinkable,” based on the research by G1 Global main facilitator and former BBC Presenter Nik Gowing. Brexit and the popularity of Donald Trump have confirmed the unthinkable that many political and corporate leaders would not even accept: the scale of public disillusionment at leaders' assumptions that they know what is best for their people and customers. Brexit showed how out of touch the UK government was, and the strategic error of believing they held the high ground of political wisdom. To respond effectively to events like this, a new type of leadership is required. G1 Global participants will discuss “Thinking the Unthinkable” and taking action, with focus on the realms of business, technology, and diplomacy, and with special attention on the role of Japan. See report here.
Conference Theme:
"Pax Japonica: Japan as a Role Model in a Chaotic New World"
Advancements in AI, Trump’s tariffs, US-China decoupling, and sporadic Middle East and Ukraine/Russia peace talks have all contributed to a chaotic new world.
Meanwhile, Japan remains stable economically and politically. It could use this opportunity to be a role model and global stabilizer, even setting the foundation for a “Pax Japonica.” How might it do so? How would other countries respond?
We'll discuss this and more in the fields of business, politics, technology and society. We will invite wisdom from around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions to help stabilize this chaotic new world, with Japan as a role model in a potential Pax Japonica, to create a brighter future.
Expected speakers include (alphabetical order, subject to change):
[Plenary Speakers]
-Dr. Bill Emmott, Chair, International Institute for Strategic Studies; Chair, Japan Society of the UK
-Mr. Jesper Koll, Expert Director, Monex Group
-Sir Robin Niblett, Distinguished Fellow and former Director/CEO, Chatham House
-Prof. Ulrike Schaede, Professor of Japanese Business, School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California, San Diego
-Dr. Gillian Tett, Provost of King’s College, Cambridge and former Chairman of the US Editorial Board, Financial Times
[Business]
-Mr. Stephen Barnham, Group CIO and CDO, Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.
-Ms. Mitsuru Claire Chino, Managing Executive Officer, ITOCHU Corporation
-Mr. Joe Daly, Global Managing Partner of Public Sector, Gallup
-Mr. Ken Isono, Representative Director, Shizen Energy
-Mr. Tomoya Nakamura, Managing Partner, KIBOW Social Impact Investment Fund; Former Dean of English Programs, GLOBIS University
-Mr. Teruaki Nakatsuka, President & CEO, ALTEMIRA Holdings
-Ms. Vickie Skorji, Director at TELL Lifeline
-Mr. Yoshinami Takahashi, Cooperate Executive Officer, Cooperate Vice President, COO (in charge of Solution Services), Head of Global Solutions, Fujitsu
-Ms. Wakana Tanaka, Country Manager, LinkedIn Japan
-Ms. Miki Tsusaka, President, Microsoft Japan
-Dr. Tadahiro Wakasugi, Professor and Director, GLOBIS University; Director, Japan Positive Psychology Association
-Mr. Bob Willen, Managing Partner and Chairman, Kearney
[Politics]
-Dr. Robert Alan Feldman, Senior Advisor, Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities
-Mr. Glen S. Fukushima, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress
-Dr. Ken Jimbo, Managing Director, International House of Japan
-Hon. Mark R. Kennedy, Founding Director, Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition (WISC), Wilson Center
-Hon. Rui Matsukawa, Liberal Democratic Party, Member of the House of Councilors
-Prof. Kazuto Suzuki, Professor of Science and Technology Policy, Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo
-Mr. Toru Takahashi, Global Chief Strategy Officer, GLOBIS Europe BV
-Dr. Joshua Walker, President & CEO, Japan Society
[Technology]
-Prof. Richard Dasher, Director, US-Asia Technology Management Center; Founding Partner, Global Hands-On Venture Capital (GHOVC), Stanford University
-Mr. Shane Gu, Research Scientist & Manager, Google DeepMind
-Prof. Miles Pennington, Professor of Design Led Innovation, University of Tokyo
-Ross Rowbury, Senior Managing Director, Co-head of Group Corporate Communications, Nomura Holdings
-Mr. Kinya Tagawa, CEO, Takram Japan Inc.
-Mr. Emre Yuasa, Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners
[Society]
-Ms. Yuko Akiyama, Executive Advisor, Global Branding, Sanrio
-Mr. Ken Chan, CEO, Patience Capital Group
-Mr. Tony Elison, Managing Director, Spotify Japan
-Rev. Daiko Matsuyama, Deputy Head Priest, Taizoin Temple
-Ms. Yumiko Murakami, General Partner, MPower Partners
-Mr. Noah Sneider, Tokyo Bureau Chief, The Economist Newspaper Limited
-Mr. Tak Umezawa, Japan Chairman and Senior Partner, A.T. Kearney, Chairperson, CIC Japan
-Ms. Ema Ryan Yamazaki, Documentary Filmmaker, Cineric Creative
Conference Theme:
"Human Evolution with AI: How Humans Can Grow by Utilizing this Technology in Business, Politics, and Society."
The growth of AI brings new opportunities and risks. It can help us cure diseases, fight climate change, and increase overall productivity. On the other hand, there may also be widespread job displacement, misinformation and manipulation, privacy concerns, and a sense of eroding social trust. Every industry seems to be considering how AI affects them and how to respond.
For humans to survive, we must evolve, but how? What are the various ways humans should advance with AI? The US election, the situation in the Middle East, relations with China and Russia, and the fragile economy are among the major issues which can all be affected by AI. At the 14th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss these issues in the fields of politics, business, technology and society. We will invite wisdom from around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions we can take to advance human evolution, utilizing AI and other ways to contribute to a better world and a brighter future.
This year's G1 Global theme is "Roaring Twenties 2.0! ~Crafting a Grand Design for a Post-COVID World." The 1920s was a decade of booming economic growth, advances in new technologies and personal freedoms, and a renaissance in art and culture. It also emerged from a pandemic and a world war.
The 2020s face similar, but more complex challenges: recovery from COVID-19, a war in Ukraine, an energy and supply-chain crisis, economic stagnation, and threats to the environment. Meanwhile, 5G, AI, NFTs, Web 3.0, and other technologies are transforming almost every industry. Populism and fragmented societies continue to challenge our politics.
Can we craft a grand design for a Roaring Twenties 2.0? What changes and new forms of leadership lie ahead? At the 12th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss obstacles and opportunities in the fields of politics, business, technology, and society post-COVID-19. We will invite wisdom from all around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss the actions we can take together to design a roaring new decade.
This year's theme is "Innovative Resilience in Politics, Business, Technology, and Society." As our global society gradually recovers from COVID-19, we face great chances to apply innovation and resilience to societies ravaged by the pandemic.
How shall we cope with climate change, cybersecurity, and geopolitical issues in the Middle East and Asia? What will arise from the US after COVID-19 and Trump's volatile presidency? What will be the effect of the US-China relationship? How will leadership transitions in Europe affect the world? What is the role of Japan in the international order?
Innovative resilience is how we endured the pandemic, and it is how we will move beyond it. But none of us can do it alone. Political and societal leaders, businesses, and technologies must collaborate to shift priorities toward a better future.
At the 11th G1 Global Conference, we will ignite that collaboration and innovative resilience to rebuild our world. We will invite wisdom from all around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions we can take together as a new society. See report here.
This year's theme is "Disruptive Evolution Post-COVID-19: Geopolitics, Business and Society." COVID-19 may represent the most disruptive event of our lifetimes, as the pandemic has infected millions and threatens to be the worst economic recession since the Great Depression. Social fractures that emerged with Brexit and US President Trump have been exacerbated, amplifying isolationist tendencies when the world craves for collaboration.
With disruption comes opportunities for evolution. History has been accelerated, as online technologies are changing the ways we live, work, and interact. Businesses and organizations that survive will need to be able to adapt in real time. With US-China tensions rising, a pivotal US election in November, and more potential waves of COVID-19, many disruptions await.
At the 10th G1 Global Conference, we will reflect on how the coronavirus has changed our geopolitics, business and society. Then, by utilizing the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe, we will discuss the ways we can evolve towards a post-COVID-19 world together. See report here.
This year's theme is “Sustainable Innovation in Times of Disruption.” Social fractures that emerged with Brexit and US President Trump are deepening and expanding globally, with populism being one of many factors disrupting the post-WWII international order.
Meanwhile, Industry 4.0 technologies such as AI, Big Data, and IoT are transforming politics, business, and society.
At the 9th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss these disruptions in politics, business, and society by bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
This year's theme is “Connecting a Fractured World.” As US President Donald Trump pursues an “America First” policy, traditional alliances are becoming challenged. Japan and other allies carefully balance their interests with the US while building up relations with other countries. At the same time, new technological breakthroughs in AI, IoT, and blockchain are upending our traditional notions of trust, productivity, and privacy.
In this fractured world, new connections in politics, business, society, and technology will be needed to survive. At the 8th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss “Connecting a Fractured World,” bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
This year's theme is “Creative Evolution in a Volatile World.“ Deep social divides in the US and Europe can be seen in Brexit and President Donald Trump. Europe and the US are questioning globalization, turning inward and embracing populism that has lead to a volatile world. However, Japan, in contrast, is surprisingly stable economically and politically, with few social divisions. Meanwhile, developments in technology bring new threats and breakthroughs. New, creative actions are needed to evolve in Politics/Foreign Affairs, Economics/Business, and Technology. At the 7th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss “Creative Evolution in a Volatile World,“ bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
The theme this year is “Leadership: Thinking the Unthinkable,” based on the research by G1 Global main facilitator and former BBC Presenter Nik Gowing. Brexit and the popularity of Donald Trump have confirmed the unthinkable that many political and corporate leaders would not even accept: the scale of public disillusionment at leaders' assumptions that they know what is best for their people and customers. Brexit showed how out of touch the UK government was, and the strategic error of believing they held the high ground of political wisdom. To respond effectively to events like this, a new type of leadership is required. G1 Global participants will discuss “Thinking the Unthinkable” and taking action, with focus on the realms of business, technology, and diplomacy, and with special attention on the role of Japan. See report here.
Conference Theme:
"Pax Japonica: Japan as a Role Model in a Chaotic New World"
Advancements in AI, Trump’s tariffs, US-China decoupling, and sporadic Middle East and Ukraine/Russia peace talks have all contributed to a chaotic new world.
Meanwhile, Japan remains stable economically and politically. It could use this opportunity to be a role model and global stabilizer, even setting the foundation for a “Pax Japonica.” How might it do so? How would other countries respond?
We'll discuss this and more in the fields of business, politics, technology and society. We will invite wisdom from around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions to help stabilize this chaotic new world, with Japan as a role model in a potential Pax Japonica, to create a brighter future.
Expected speakers include (alphabetical order, subject to change):
[Plenary Speakers]
-Dr. Bill Emmott, Chair, International Institute for Strategic Studies; Chair, Japan Society of the UK
-Mr. Jesper Koll, Expert Director, Monex Group
-Sir Robin Niblett, Distinguished Fellow and former Director/CEO, Chatham House
-Prof. Ulrike Schaede, Professor of Japanese Business, School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California, San Diego
-Dr. Gillian Tett, Provost of King’s College, Cambridge and former Chairman of the US Editorial Board, Financial Times
[Business]
-Mr. Stephen Barnham, Group CIO and CDO, Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.
-Ms. Mitsuru Claire Chino, Managing Executive Officer, ITOCHU Corporation
-Mr. Joe Daly, Global Managing Partner of Public Sector, Gallup
-Mr. Ken Isono, Representative Director, Shizen Energy
-Mr. Tomoya Nakamura, Managing Partner, KIBOW Social Impact Investment Fund; Former Dean of English Programs, GLOBIS University
-Mr. Teruaki Nakatsuka, President & CEO, ALTEMIRA Holdings
-Ms. Vickie Skorji, Director at TELL Lifeline
-Mr. Yoshinami Takahashi, Cooperate Executive Officer, Cooperate Vice President, COO (in charge of Solution Services), Head of Global Solutions, Fujitsu
-Ms. Wakana Tanaka, Country Manager, LinkedIn Japan
-Ms. Miki Tsusaka, President, Microsoft Japan
-Dr. Tadahiro Wakasugi, Professor and Director, GLOBIS University; Director, Japan Positive Psychology Association
-Mr. Bob Willen, Managing Partner and Chairman, Kearney
[Politics]
-Dr. Robert Alan Feldman, Senior Advisor, Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities
-Mr. Glen S. Fukushima, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress
-Dr. Ken Jimbo, Managing Director, International House of Japan
-Hon. Mark R. Kennedy, Founding Director, Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition (WISC), Wilson Center
-Hon. Rui Matsukawa, Liberal Democratic Party, Member of the House of Councilors
-Prof. Kazuto Suzuki, Professor of Science and Technology Policy, Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo
-Mr. Toru Takahashi, Global Chief Strategy Officer, GLOBIS Europe BV
-Dr. Joshua Walker, President & CEO, Japan Society
[Technology]
-Prof. Richard Dasher, Director, US-Asia Technology Management Center; Founding Partner, Global Hands-On Venture Capital (GHOVC), Stanford University
-Mr. Shane Gu, Research Scientist & Manager, Google DeepMind
-Prof. Miles Pennington, Professor of Design Led Innovation, University of Tokyo
-Ross Rowbury, Senior Managing Director, Co-head of Group Corporate Communications, Nomura Holdings
-Mr. Kinya Tagawa, CEO, Takram Japan Inc.
-Mr. Emre Yuasa, Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners
[Society]
-Ms. Yuko Akiyama, Executive Advisor, Global Branding, Sanrio
-Mr. Ken Chan, CEO, Patience Capital Group
-Mr. Tony Elison, Managing Director, Spotify Japan
-Rev. Daiko Matsuyama, Deputy Head Priest, Taizoin Temple
-Ms. Yumiko Murakami, General Partner, MPower Partners
-Mr. Noah Sneider, Tokyo Bureau Chief, The Economist Newspaper Limited
-Mr. Tak Umezawa, Japan Chairman and Senior Partner, A.T. Kearney, Chairperson, CIC Japan
-Ms. Ema Ryan Yamazaki, Documentary Filmmaker, Cineric Creative
Conference Theme:
"Human Evolution with AI: How Humans Can Grow by Utilizing this Technology in Business, Politics, and Society."
The growth of AI brings new opportunities and risks. It can help us cure diseases, fight climate change, and increase overall productivity. On the other hand, there may also be widespread job displacement, misinformation and manipulation, privacy concerns, and a sense of eroding social trust. Every industry seems to be considering how AI affects them and how to respond.
For humans to survive, we must evolve, but how? What are the various ways humans should advance with AI? The US election, the situation in the Middle East, relations with China and Russia, and the fragile economy are among the major issues which can all be affected by AI. At the 14th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss these issues in the fields of politics, business, technology and society. We will invite wisdom from around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions we can take to advance human evolution, utilizing AI and other ways to contribute to a better world and a brighter future.
This year's G1 Global theme is "Roaring Twenties 2.0! ~Crafting a Grand Design for a Post-COVID World." The 1920s was a decade of booming economic growth, advances in new technologies and personal freedoms, and a renaissance in art and culture. It also emerged from a pandemic and a world war.
The 2020s face similar, but more complex challenges: recovery from COVID-19, a war in Ukraine, an energy and supply-chain crisis, economic stagnation, and threats to the environment. Meanwhile, 5G, AI, NFTs, Web 3.0, and other technologies are transforming almost every industry. Populism and fragmented societies continue to challenge our politics.
Can we craft a grand design for a Roaring Twenties 2.0? What changes and new forms of leadership lie ahead? At the 12th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss obstacles and opportunities in the fields of politics, business, technology, and society post-COVID-19. We will invite wisdom from all around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss the actions we can take together to design a roaring new decade.
This year's theme is "Innovative Resilience in Politics, Business, Technology, and Society." As our global society gradually recovers from COVID-19, we face great chances to apply innovation and resilience to societies ravaged by the pandemic.
How shall we cope with climate change, cybersecurity, and geopolitical issues in the Middle East and Asia? What will arise from the US after COVID-19 and Trump's volatile presidency? What will be the effect of the US-China relationship? How will leadership transitions in Europe affect the world? What is the role of Japan in the international order?
Innovative resilience is how we endured the pandemic, and it is how we will move beyond it. But none of us can do it alone. Political and societal leaders, businesses, and technologies must collaborate to shift priorities toward a better future.
At the 11th G1 Global Conference, we will ignite that collaboration and innovative resilience to rebuild our world. We will invite wisdom from all around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions we can take together as a new society. See report here.
This year's theme is "Disruptive Evolution Post-COVID-19: Geopolitics, Business and Society." COVID-19 may represent the most disruptive event of our lifetimes, as the pandemic has infected millions and threatens to be the worst economic recession since the Great Depression. Social fractures that emerged with Brexit and US President Trump have been exacerbated, amplifying isolationist tendencies when the world craves for collaboration.
With disruption comes opportunities for evolution. History has been accelerated, as online technologies are changing the ways we live, work, and interact. Businesses and organizations that survive will need to be able to adapt in real time. With US-China tensions rising, a pivotal US election in November, and more potential waves of COVID-19, many disruptions await.
At the 10th G1 Global Conference, we will reflect on how the coronavirus has changed our geopolitics, business and society. Then, by utilizing the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe, we will discuss the ways we can evolve towards a post-COVID-19 world together. See report here.
This year's theme is “Sustainable Innovation in Times of Disruption.” Social fractures that emerged with Brexit and US President Trump are deepening and expanding globally, with populism being one of many factors disrupting the post-WWII international order.
Meanwhile, Industry 4.0 technologies such as AI, Big Data, and IoT are transforming politics, business, and society.
At the 9th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss these disruptions in politics, business, and society by bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
This year's theme is “Connecting a Fractured World.” As US President Donald Trump pursues an “America First” policy, traditional alliances are becoming challenged. Japan and other allies carefully balance their interests with the US while building up relations with other countries. At the same time, new technological breakthroughs in AI, IoT, and blockchain are upending our traditional notions of trust, productivity, and privacy.
In this fractured world, new connections in politics, business, society, and technology will be needed to survive. At the 8th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss “Connecting a Fractured World,” bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
This year's theme is “Creative Evolution in a Volatile World.“ Deep social divides in the US and Europe can be seen in Brexit and President Donald Trump. Europe and the US are questioning globalization, turning inward and embracing populism that has lead to a volatile world. However, Japan, in contrast, is surprisingly stable economically and politically, with few social divisions. Meanwhile, developments in technology bring new threats and breakthroughs. New, creative actions are needed to evolve in Politics/Foreign Affairs, Economics/Business, and Technology. At the 7th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss “Creative Evolution in a Volatile World,“ bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
The theme this year is “Leadership: Thinking the Unthinkable,” based on the research by G1 Global main facilitator and former BBC Presenter Nik Gowing. Brexit and the popularity of Donald Trump have confirmed the unthinkable that many political and corporate leaders would not even accept: the scale of public disillusionment at leaders' assumptions that they know what is best for their people and customers. Brexit showed how out of touch the UK government was, and the strategic error of believing they held the high ground of political wisdom. To respond effectively to events like this, a new type of leadership is required. G1 Global participants will discuss “Thinking the Unthinkable” and taking action, with focus on the realms of business, technology, and diplomacy, and with special attention on the role of Japan. See report here.
Conference Theme:
"Pax Japonica: Japan as a Role Model in a Chaotic New World"
Advancements in AI, Trump’s tariffs, US-China decoupling, and sporadic Middle East and Ukraine/Russia peace talks have all contributed to a chaotic new world.
Meanwhile, Japan remains stable economically and politically. It could use this opportunity to be a role model and global stabilizer, even setting the foundation for a “Pax Japonica.” How might it do so? How would other countries respond?
We'll discuss this and more in the fields of business, politics, technology and society. We will invite wisdom from around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions to help stabilize this chaotic new world, with Japan as a role model in a potential Pax Japonica, to create a brighter future.
Expected speakers include (alphabetical order, subject to change):
[Plenary Speakers]
-Dr. Bill Emmott, Chair, International Institute for Strategic Studies; Chair, Japan Society of the UK
-Mr. Jesper Koll, Expert Director, Monex Group
-Sir Robin Niblett, Distinguished Fellow and former Director/CEO, Chatham House
-Prof. Ulrike Schaede, Professor of Japanese Business, School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California, San Diego
-Dr. Gillian Tett, Provost of King’s College, Cambridge and former Chairman of the US Editorial Board, Financial Times
[Business]
-Mr. Stephen Barnham, Group CIO and CDO, Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.
-Ms. Mitsuru Claire Chino, Managing Executive Officer, ITOCHU Corporation
-Mr. Joe Daly, Global Managing Partner of Public Sector, Gallup
-Mr. Ken Isono, Representative Director, Shizen Energy
-Mr. Tomoya Nakamura, Managing Partner, KIBOW Social Impact Investment Fund; Former Dean of English Programs, GLOBIS University
-Mr. Teruaki Nakatsuka, President & CEO, ALTEMIRA Holdings
-Ms. Vickie Skorji, Director at TELL Lifeline
-Mr. Yoshinami Takahashi, Cooperate Executive Officer, Cooperate Vice President, COO (in charge of Solution Services), Head of Global Solutions, Fujitsu
-Ms. Wakana Tanaka, Country Manager, LinkedIn Japan
-Ms. Miki Tsusaka, President, Microsoft Japan
-Dr. Tadahiro Wakasugi, Professor and Director, GLOBIS University; Director, Japan Positive Psychology Association
-Mr. Bob Willen, Managing Partner and Chairman, Kearney
[Politics]
-Dr. Robert Alan Feldman, Senior Advisor, Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities
-Mr. Glen S. Fukushima, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress
-Dr. Ken Jimbo, Managing Director, International House of Japan
-Hon. Mark R. Kennedy, Founding Director, Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition (WISC), Wilson Center
-Hon. Rui Matsukawa, Liberal Democratic Party, Member of the House of Councilors
-Prof. Kazuto Suzuki, Professor of Science and Technology Policy, Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo
-Mr. Toru Takahashi, Global Chief Strategy Officer, GLOBIS Europe BV
-Dr. Joshua Walker, President & CEO, Japan Society
[Technology]
-Prof. Richard Dasher, Director, US-Asia Technology Management Center; Founding Partner, Global Hands-On Venture Capital (GHOVC), Stanford University
-Mr. Shane Gu, Research Scientist & Manager, Google DeepMind
-Prof. Miles Pennington, Professor of Design Led Innovation, University of Tokyo
-Ross Rowbury, Senior Managing Director, Co-head of Group Corporate Communications, Nomura Holdings
-Mr. Kinya Tagawa, CEO, Takram Japan Inc.
-Mr. Emre Yuasa, Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners
[Society]
-Ms. Yuko Akiyama, Executive Advisor, Global Branding, Sanrio
-Mr. Ken Chan, CEO, Patience Capital Group
-Mr. Tony Elison, Managing Director, Spotify Japan
-Rev. Daiko Matsuyama, Deputy Head Priest, Taizoin Temple
-Ms. Yumiko Murakami, General Partner, MPower Partners
-Mr. Noah Sneider, Tokyo Bureau Chief, The Economist Newspaper Limited
-Mr. Tak Umezawa, Japan Chairman and Senior Partner, A.T. Kearney, Chairperson, CIC Japan
-Ms. Ema Ryan Yamazaki, Documentary Filmmaker, Cineric Creative
Conference Theme:
"Human Evolution with AI: How Humans Can Grow by Utilizing this Technology in Business, Politics, and Society."
The growth of AI brings new opportunities and risks. It can help us cure diseases, fight climate change, and increase overall productivity. On the other hand, there may also be widespread job displacement, misinformation and manipulation, privacy concerns, and a sense of eroding social trust. Every industry seems to be considering how AI affects them and how to respond.
For humans to survive, we must evolve, but how? What are the various ways humans should advance with AI? The US election, the situation in the Middle East, relations with China and Russia, and the fragile economy are among the major issues which can all be affected by AI. At the 14th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss these issues in the fields of politics, business, technology and society. We will invite wisdom from around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions we can take to advance human evolution, utilizing AI and other ways to contribute to a better world and a brighter future.
This year's G1 Global theme is "Roaring Twenties 2.0! ~Crafting a Grand Design for a Post-COVID World." The 1920s was a decade of booming economic growth, advances in new technologies and personal freedoms, and a renaissance in art and culture. It also emerged from a pandemic and a world war.
The 2020s face similar, but more complex challenges: recovery from COVID-19, a war in Ukraine, an energy and supply-chain crisis, economic stagnation, and threats to the environment. Meanwhile, 5G, AI, NFTs, Web 3.0, and other technologies are transforming almost every industry. Populism and fragmented societies continue to challenge our politics.
Can we craft a grand design for a Roaring Twenties 2.0? What changes and new forms of leadership lie ahead? At the 12th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss obstacles and opportunities in the fields of politics, business, technology, and society post-COVID-19. We will invite wisdom from all around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss the actions we can take together to design a roaring new decade.
This year's theme is "Innovative Resilience in Politics, Business, Technology, and Society." As our global society gradually recovers from COVID-19, we face great chances to apply innovation and resilience to societies ravaged by the pandemic.
How shall we cope with climate change, cybersecurity, and geopolitical issues in the Middle East and Asia? What will arise from the US after COVID-19 and Trump's volatile presidency? What will be the effect of the US-China relationship? How will leadership transitions in Europe affect the world? What is the role of Japan in the international order?
Innovative resilience is how we endured the pandemic, and it is how we will move beyond it. But none of us can do it alone. Political and societal leaders, businesses, and technologies must collaborate to shift priorities toward a better future.
At the 11th G1 Global Conference, we will ignite that collaboration and innovative resilience to rebuild our world. We will invite wisdom from all around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions we can take together as a new society. See report here.
This year's theme is "Disruptive Evolution Post-COVID-19: Geopolitics, Business and Society." COVID-19 may represent the most disruptive event of our lifetimes, as the pandemic has infected millions and threatens to be the worst economic recession since the Great Depression. Social fractures that emerged with Brexit and US President Trump have been exacerbated, amplifying isolationist tendencies when the world craves for collaboration.
With disruption comes opportunities for evolution. History has been accelerated, as online technologies are changing the ways we live, work, and interact. Businesses and organizations that survive will need to be able to adapt in real time. With US-China tensions rising, a pivotal US election in November, and more potential waves of COVID-19, many disruptions await.
At the 10th G1 Global Conference, we will reflect on how the coronavirus has changed our geopolitics, business and society. Then, by utilizing the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe, we will discuss the ways we can evolve towards a post-COVID-19 world together. See report here.
This year's theme is “Sustainable Innovation in Times of Disruption.” Social fractures that emerged with Brexit and US President Trump are deepening and expanding globally, with populism being one of many factors disrupting the post-WWII international order.
Meanwhile, Industry 4.0 technologies such as AI, Big Data, and IoT are transforming politics, business, and society.
At the 9th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss these disruptions in politics, business, and society by bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
This year's theme is “Connecting a Fractured World.” As US President Donald Trump pursues an “America First” policy, traditional alliances are becoming challenged. Japan and other allies carefully balance their interests with the US while building up relations with other countries. At the same time, new technological breakthroughs in AI, IoT, and blockchain are upending our traditional notions of trust, productivity, and privacy.
In this fractured world, new connections in politics, business, society, and technology will be needed to survive. At the 8th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss “Connecting a Fractured World,” bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
This year's theme is “Creative Evolution in a Volatile World.“ Deep social divides in the US and Europe can be seen in Brexit and President Donald Trump. Europe and the US are questioning globalization, turning inward and embracing populism that has lead to a volatile world. However, Japan, in contrast, is surprisingly stable economically and politically, with few social divisions. Meanwhile, developments in technology bring new threats and breakthroughs. New, creative actions are needed to evolve in Politics/Foreign Affairs, Economics/Business, and Technology. At the 7th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss “Creative Evolution in a Volatile World,“ bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
The theme this year is “Leadership: Thinking the Unthinkable,” based on the research by G1 Global main facilitator and former BBC Presenter Nik Gowing. Brexit and the popularity of Donald Trump have confirmed the unthinkable that many political and corporate leaders would not even accept: the scale of public disillusionment at leaders' assumptions that they know what is best for their people and customers. Brexit showed how out of touch the UK government was, and the strategic error of believing they held the high ground of political wisdom. To respond effectively to events like this, a new type of leadership is required. G1 Global participants will discuss “Thinking the Unthinkable” and taking action, with focus on the realms of business, technology, and diplomacy, and with special attention on the role of Japan. See report here.
Conference Theme:
"Pax Japonica: Japan as a Role Model in a Chaotic New World"
Advancements in AI, Trump’s tariffs, US-China decoupling, and sporadic Middle East and Ukraine/Russia peace talks have all contributed to a chaotic new world.
Meanwhile, Japan remains stable economically and politically. It could use this opportunity to be a role model and global stabilizer, even setting the foundation for a “Pax Japonica.” How might it do so? How would other countries respond?
We'll discuss this and more in the fields of business, politics, technology and society. We will invite wisdom from around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions to help stabilize this chaotic new world, with Japan as a role model in a potential Pax Japonica, to create a brighter future.
Expected speakers include (alphabetical order, subject to change):
[Plenary Speakers]
-Dr. Bill Emmott, Chair, International Institute for Strategic Studies; Chair, Japan Society of the UK
-Mr. Jesper Koll, Expert Director, Monex Group
-Sir Robin Niblett, Distinguished Fellow and former Director/CEO, Chatham House
-Prof. Ulrike Schaede, Professor of Japanese Business, School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California, San Diego
-Dr. Gillian Tett, Provost of King’s College, Cambridge and former Chairman of the US Editorial Board, Financial Times
[Business]
-Mr. Stephen Barnham, Group CIO and CDO, Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.
-Ms. Mitsuru Claire Chino, Managing Executive Officer, ITOCHU Corporation
-Mr. Joe Daly, Global Managing Partner of Public Sector, Gallup
-Mr. Ken Isono, Representative Director, Shizen Energy
-Mr. Tomoya Nakamura, Managing Partner, KIBOW Social Impact Investment Fund; Former Dean of English Programs, GLOBIS University
-Mr. Teruaki Nakatsuka, President & CEO, ALTEMIRA Holdings
-Ms. Vickie Skorji, Director at TELL Lifeline
-Mr. Yoshinami Takahashi, Cooperate Executive Officer, Cooperate Vice President, COO (in charge of Solution Services), Head of Global Solutions, Fujitsu
-Ms. Wakana Tanaka, Country Manager, LinkedIn Japan
-Ms. Miki Tsusaka, President, Microsoft Japan
-Dr. Tadahiro Wakasugi, Professor and Director, GLOBIS University; Director, Japan Positive Psychology Association
-Mr. Bob Willen, Managing Partner and Chairman, Kearney
[Politics]
-Dr. Robert Alan Feldman, Senior Advisor, Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities
-Mr. Glen S. Fukushima, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress
-Dr. Ken Jimbo, Managing Director, International House of Japan
-Hon. Mark R. Kennedy, Founding Director, Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition (WISC), Wilson Center
-Hon. Rui Matsukawa, Liberal Democratic Party, Member of the House of Councilors
-Prof. Kazuto Suzuki, Professor of Science and Technology Policy, Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo
-Mr. Toru Takahashi, Global Chief Strategy Officer, GLOBIS Europe BV
-Dr. Joshua Walker, President & CEO, Japan Society
[Technology]
-Prof. Richard Dasher, Director, US-Asia Technology Management Center; Founding Partner, Global Hands-On Venture Capital (GHOVC), Stanford University
-Mr. Shane Gu, Research Scientist & Manager, Google DeepMind
-Prof. Miles Pennington, Professor of Design Led Innovation, University of Tokyo
-Ross Rowbury, Senior Managing Director, Co-head of Group Corporate Communications, Nomura Holdings
-Mr. Kinya Tagawa, CEO, Takram Japan Inc.
-Mr. Emre Yuasa, Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners
[Society]
-Ms. Yuko Akiyama, Executive Advisor, Global Branding, Sanrio
-Mr. Ken Chan, CEO, Patience Capital Group
-Mr. Tony Elison, Managing Director, Spotify Japan
-Rev. Daiko Matsuyama, Deputy Head Priest, Taizoin Temple
-Ms. Yumiko Murakami, General Partner, MPower Partners
-Mr. Noah Sneider, Tokyo Bureau Chief, The Economist Newspaper Limited
-Mr. Tak Umezawa, Japan Chairman and Senior Partner, A.T. Kearney, Chairperson, CIC Japan
-Ms. Ema Ryan Yamazaki, Documentary Filmmaker, Cineric Creative
Conference Theme:
"Human Evolution with AI: How Humans Can Grow by Utilizing this Technology in Business, Politics, and Society."
The growth of AI brings new opportunities and risks. It can help us cure diseases, fight climate change, and increase overall productivity. On the other hand, there may also be widespread job displacement, misinformation and manipulation, privacy concerns, and a sense of eroding social trust. Every industry seems to be considering how AI affects them and how to respond.
For humans to survive, we must evolve, but how? What are the various ways humans should advance with AI? The US election, the situation in the Middle East, relations with China and Russia, and the fragile economy are among the major issues which can all be affected by AI. At the 14th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss these issues in the fields of politics, business, technology and society. We will invite wisdom from around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions we can take to advance human evolution, utilizing AI and other ways to contribute to a better world and a brighter future.
This year's G1 Global theme is "Roaring Twenties 2.0! ~Crafting a Grand Design for a Post-COVID World." The 1920s was a decade of booming economic growth, advances in new technologies and personal freedoms, and a renaissance in art and culture. It also emerged from a pandemic and a world war.
The 2020s face similar, but more complex challenges: recovery from COVID-19, a war in Ukraine, an energy and supply-chain crisis, economic stagnation, and threats to the environment. Meanwhile, 5G, AI, NFTs, Web 3.0, and other technologies are transforming almost every industry. Populism and fragmented societies continue to challenge our politics.
Can we craft a grand design for a Roaring Twenties 2.0? What changes and new forms of leadership lie ahead? At the 12th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss obstacles and opportunities in the fields of politics, business, technology, and society post-COVID-19. We will invite wisdom from all around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss the actions we can take together to design a roaring new decade.
This year's theme is "Innovative Resilience in Politics, Business, Technology, and Society." As our global society gradually recovers from COVID-19, we face great chances to apply innovation and resilience to societies ravaged by the pandemic.
How shall we cope with climate change, cybersecurity, and geopolitical issues in the Middle East and Asia? What will arise from the US after COVID-19 and Trump's volatile presidency? What will be the effect of the US-China relationship? How will leadership transitions in Europe affect the world? What is the role of Japan in the international order?
Innovative resilience is how we endured the pandemic, and it is how we will move beyond it. But none of us can do it alone. Political and societal leaders, businesses, and technologies must collaborate to shift priorities toward a better future.
At the 11th G1 Global Conference, we will ignite that collaboration and innovative resilience to rebuild our world. We will invite wisdom from all around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions we can take together as a new society. See report here.
This year's theme is "Disruptive Evolution Post-COVID-19: Geopolitics, Business and Society." COVID-19 may represent the most disruptive event of our lifetimes, as the pandemic has infected millions and threatens to be the worst economic recession since the Great Depression. Social fractures that emerged with Brexit and US President Trump have been exacerbated, amplifying isolationist tendencies when the world craves for collaboration.
With disruption comes opportunities for evolution. History has been accelerated, as online technologies are changing the ways we live, work, and interact. Businesses and organizations that survive will need to be able to adapt in real time. With US-China tensions rising, a pivotal US election in November, and more potential waves of COVID-19, many disruptions await.
At the 10th G1 Global Conference, we will reflect on how the coronavirus has changed our geopolitics, business and society. Then, by utilizing the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe, we will discuss the ways we can evolve towards a post-COVID-19 world together. See report here.
This year's theme is “Sustainable Innovation in Times of Disruption.” Social fractures that emerged with Brexit and US President Trump are deepening and expanding globally, with populism being one of many factors disrupting the post-WWII international order.
Meanwhile, Industry 4.0 technologies such as AI, Big Data, and IoT are transforming politics, business, and society.
At the 9th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss these disruptions in politics, business, and society by bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
This year's theme is “Connecting a Fractured World.” As US President Donald Trump pursues an “America First” policy, traditional alliances are becoming challenged. Japan and other allies carefully balance their interests with the US while building up relations with other countries. At the same time, new technological breakthroughs in AI, IoT, and blockchain are upending our traditional notions of trust, productivity, and privacy.
In this fractured world, new connections in politics, business, society, and technology will be needed to survive. At the 8th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss “Connecting a Fractured World,” bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
This year's theme is “Creative Evolution in a Volatile World.“ Deep social divides in the US and Europe can be seen in Brexit and President Donald Trump. Europe and the US are questioning globalization, turning inward and embracing populism that has lead to a volatile world. However, Japan, in contrast, is surprisingly stable economically and politically, with few social divisions. Meanwhile, developments in technology bring new threats and breakthroughs. New, creative actions are needed to evolve in Politics/Foreign Affairs, Economics/Business, and Technology. At the 7th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss “Creative Evolution in a Volatile World,“ bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
The theme this year is “Leadership: Thinking the Unthinkable,” based on the research by G1 Global main facilitator and former BBC Presenter Nik Gowing. Brexit and the popularity of Donald Trump have confirmed the unthinkable that many political and corporate leaders would not even accept: the scale of public disillusionment at leaders' assumptions that they know what is best for their people and customers. Brexit showed how out of touch the UK government was, and the strategic error of believing they held the high ground of political wisdom. To respond effectively to events like this, a new type of leadership is required. G1 Global participants will discuss “Thinking the Unthinkable” and taking action, with focus on the realms of business, technology, and diplomacy, and with special attention on the role of Japan. See report here.
Conference Theme:
"Pax Japonica: Japan as a Role Model in a Chaotic New World"
Advancements in AI, Trump’s tariffs, US-China decoupling, and sporadic Middle East and Ukraine/Russia peace talks have all contributed to a chaotic new world.
Meanwhile, Japan remains stable economically and politically. It could use this opportunity to be a role model and global stabilizer, even setting the foundation for a “Pax Japonica.” How might it do so? How would other countries respond?
We'll discuss this and more in the fields of business, politics, technology and society. We will invite wisdom from around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions to help stabilize this chaotic new world, with Japan as a role model in a potential Pax Japonica, to create a brighter future.
Expected speakers include (alphabetical order, subject to change):
[Plenary Speakers]
-Dr. Bill Emmott, Chair, International Institute for Strategic Studies; Chair, Japan Society of the UK
-Mr. Jesper Koll, Expert Director, Monex Group
-Sir Robin Niblett, Distinguished Fellow and former Director/CEO, Chatham House
-Prof. Ulrike Schaede, Professor of Japanese Business, School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California, San Diego
-Dr. Gillian Tett, Provost of King’s College, Cambridge and former Chairman of the US Editorial Board, Financial Times
[Business]
-Mr. Stephen Barnham, Group CIO and CDO, Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.
-Ms. Mitsuru Claire Chino, Managing Executive Officer, ITOCHU Corporation
-Mr. Joe Daly, Global Managing Partner of Public Sector, Gallup
-Mr. Ken Isono, Representative Director, Shizen Energy
-Mr. Tomoya Nakamura, Managing Partner, KIBOW Social Impact Investment Fund; Former Dean of English Programs, GLOBIS University
-Mr. Teruaki Nakatsuka, President & CEO, ALTEMIRA Holdings
-Ms. Vickie Skorji, Director at TELL Lifeline
-Mr. Yoshinami Takahashi, Cooperate Executive Officer, Cooperate Vice President, COO (in charge of Solution Services), Head of Global Solutions, Fujitsu
-Ms. Wakana Tanaka, Country Manager, LinkedIn Japan
-Ms. Miki Tsusaka, President, Microsoft Japan
-Dr. Tadahiro Wakasugi, Professor and Director, GLOBIS University; Director, Japan Positive Psychology Association
-Mr. Bob Willen, Managing Partner and Chairman, Kearney
[Politics]
-Dr. Robert Alan Feldman, Senior Advisor, Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities
-Mr. Glen S. Fukushima, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress
-Dr. Ken Jimbo, Managing Director, International House of Japan
-Hon. Mark R. Kennedy, Founding Director, Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition (WISC), Wilson Center
-Hon. Rui Matsukawa, Liberal Democratic Party, Member of the House of Councilors
-Prof. Kazuto Suzuki, Professor of Science and Technology Policy, Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo
-Mr. Toru Takahashi, Global Chief Strategy Officer, GLOBIS Europe BV
-Dr. Joshua Walker, President & CEO, Japan Society
[Technology]
-Prof. Richard Dasher, Director, US-Asia Technology Management Center; Founding Partner, Global Hands-On Venture Capital (GHOVC), Stanford University
-Mr. Shane Gu, Research Scientist & Manager, Google DeepMind
-Prof. Miles Pennington, Professor of Design Led Innovation, University of Tokyo
-Ross Rowbury, Senior Managing Director, Co-head of Group Corporate Communications, Nomura Holdings
-Mr. Kinya Tagawa, CEO, Takram Japan Inc.
-Mr. Emre Yuasa, Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners
[Society]
-Ms. Yuko Akiyama, Executive Advisor, Global Branding, Sanrio
-Mr. Ken Chan, CEO, Patience Capital Group
-Mr. Tony Elison, Managing Director, Spotify Japan
-Rev. Daiko Matsuyama, Deputy Head Priest, Taizoin Temple
-Ms. Yumiko Murakami, General Partner, MPower Partners
-Mr. Noah Sneider, Tokyo Bureau Chief, The Economist Newspaper Limited
-Mr. Tak Umezawa, Japan Chairman and Senior Partner, A.T. Kearney, Chairperson, CIC Japan
-Ms. Ema Ryan Yamazaki, Documentary Filmmaker, Cineric Creative
Conference Theme:
"Human Evolution with AI: How Humans Can Grow by Utilizing this Technology in Business, Politics, and Society."
The growth of AI brings new opportunities and risks. It can help us cure diseases, fight climate change, and increase overall productivity. On the other hand, there may also be widespread job displacement, misinformation and manipulation, privacy concerns, and a sense of eroding social trust. Every industry seems to be considering how AI affects them and how to respond.
For humans to survive, we must evolve, but how? What are the various ways humans should advance with AI? The US election, the situation in the Middle East, relations with China and Russia, and the fragile economy are among the major issues which can all be affected by AI. At the 14th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss these issues in the fields of politics, business, technology and society. We will invite wisdom from around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions we can take to advance human evolution, utilizing AI and other ways to contribute to a better world and a brighter future.
This year's G1 Global theme is "Roaring Twenties 2.0! ~Crafting a Grand Design for a Post-COVID World." The 1920s was a decade of booming economic growth, advances in new technologies and personal freedoms, and a renaissance in art and culture. It also emerged from a pandemic and a world war.
The 2020s face similar, but more complex challenges: recovery from COVID-19, a war in Ukraine, an energy and supply-chain crisis, economic stagnation, and threats to the environment. Meanwhile, 5G, AI, NFTs, Web 3.0, and other technologies are transforming almost every industry. Populism and fragmented societies continue to challenge our politics.
Can we craft a grand design for a Roaring Twenties 2.0? What changes and new forms of leadership lie ahead? At the 12th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss obstacles and opportunities in the fields of politics, business, technology, and society post-COVID-19. We will invite wisdom from all around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss the actions we can take together to design a roaring new decade.
This year's theme is "Innovative Resilience in Politics, Business, Technology, and Society." As our global society gradually recovers from COVID-19, we face great chances to apply innovation and resilience to societies ravaged by the pandemic.
How shall we cope with climate change, cybersecurity, and geopolitical issues in the Middle East and Asia? What will arise from the US after COVID-19 and Trump's volatile presidency? What will be the effect of the US-China relationship? How will leadership transitions in Europe affect the world? What is the role of Japan in the international order?
Innovative resilience is how we endured the pandemic, and it is how we will move beyond it. But none of us can do it alone. Political and societal leaders, businesses, and technologies must collaborate to shift priorities toward a better future.
At the 11th G1 Global Conference, we will ignite that collaboration and innovative resilience to rebuild our world. We will invite wisdom from all around the globe, think beyond our existing roles, and discuss actions we can take together as a new society. See report here.
This year's theme is "Disruptive Evolution Post-COVID-19: Geopolitics, Business and Society." COVID-19 may represent the most disruptive event of our lifetimes, as the pandemic has infected millions and threatens to be the worst economic recession since the Great Depression. Social fractures that emerged with Brexit and US President Trump have been exacerbated, amplifying isolationist tendencies when the world craves for collaboration.
With disruption comes opportunities for evolution. History has been accelerated, as online technologies are changing the ways we live, work, and interact. Businesses and organizations that survive will need to be able to adapt in real time. With US-China tensions rising, a pivotal US election in November, and more potential waves of COVID-19, many disruptions await.
At the 10th G1 Global Conference, we will reflect on how the coronavirus has changed our geopolitics, business and society. Then, by utilizing the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe, we will discuss the ways we can evolve towards a post-COVID-19 world together. See report here.
This year's theme is “Sustainable Innovation in Times of Disruption.” Social fractures that emerged with Brexit and US President Trump are deepening and expanding globally, with populism being one of many factors disrupting the post-WWII international order.
Meanwhile, Industry 4.0 technologies such as AI, Big Data, and IoT are transforming politics, business, and society.
At the 9th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss these disruptions in politics, business, and society by bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
This year's theme is “Connecting a Fractured World.” As US President Donald Trump pursues an “America First” policy, traditional alliances are becoming challenged. Japan and other allies carefully balance their interests with the US while building up relations with other countries. At the same time, new technological breakthroughs in AI, IoT, and blockchain are upending our traditional notions of trust, productivity, and privacy.
In this fractured world, new connections in politics, business, society, and technology will be needed to survive. At the 8th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss “Connecting a Fractured World,” bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
This year's theme is “Creative Evolution in a Volatile World.“ Deep social divides in the US and Europe can be seen in Brexit and President Donald Trump. Europe and the US are questioning globalization, turning inward and embracing populism that has lead to a volatile world. However, Japan, in contrast, is surprisingly stable economically and politically, with few social divisions. Meanwhile, developments in technology bring new threats and breakthroughs. New, creative actions are needed to evolve in Politics/Foreign Affairs, Economics/Business, and Technology. At the 7th G1 Global Conference, we will discuss “Creative Evolution in a Volatile World,“ bringing together the wisdom from various sectors and regions from around the globe. See report here.
The theme this year is “Leadership: Thinking the Unthinkable,” based on the research by G1 Global main facilitator and former BBC Presenter Nik Gowing. Brexit and the popularity of Donald Trump have confirmed the unthinkable that many political and corporate leaders would not even accept: the scale of public disillusionment at leaders' assumptions that they know what is best for their people and customers. Brexit showed how out of touch the UK government was, and the strategic error of believing they held the high ground of political wisdom. To respond effectively to events like this, a new type of leadership is required. G1 Global participants will discuss “Thinking the Unthinkable” and taking action, with focus on the realms of business, technology, and diplomacy, and with special attention on the role of Japan. See report here.
TEL：+81-3-5275-3681 FAX：+81-3-5275-3890
E-Mail：g1global@globis.co.jp
