--Main theme for 2022
Hope with Action Can Change the World
The Asahi World Forum 2022, the seventh in its series, will be held for 4 days from October 16 (Sun) to 19 (Wed) this year, with a main theme, “Hope with Action Can Change the World”.
The Forum is a flagship event of the Asahi Shimbun Company and has served as a platform to explore the paths, together with our readers, to achieve a sustainable Earth and human society where no one will be left behind.
COVID-19 has swept through the world for almost two and a half years, and we are still unsure what the world will be like in the post-COVID era. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a significant shift has been taking place in the international community, the security environment and the global economic balance. Furthermore, global issues such as growing food insecurity, energy shortages and climate change are pressing.
We will discuss with world-class intellectuals what the world will be like and to find the practical pathway to a better, fairer world.
In response to COVID-19, we have held an online forum for the last two years. This year all sessions will be streamed online, while physical audiences will also be back in some sessions.
[ Sub-themes ]
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Decoding the World with World-class Intellectuals
To understand the nature of problems in a world in transformation and to shape a better future.
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Engaging in SDGs
To ask ourselves "what we can do" within our daily lives.
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Facing up to Global Environment
To imagine one step ahead what the global environment will be like and to discuss the vision and action required of us now.
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For the Future of Children
To discuss the challenges and solutions in the effort to leave a better planet for future generations.
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[ Speakers ]
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Hiroshi Ishiguro
Robotics researcher, Distinguished Professor at School of Engineering Science, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University
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Lynda Gratton
Professor of Management Practice at London Business School
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Branko Milanovic
Senior Scholar, Graduate Center, City University of New York
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Shu Tomioka
Mikako Brady
Writer/Columnist
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Yoichi Ochiai
Associate Professor, University of Tsukuba CEO, Pixie Dust Technologies
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Jacques Attali
Writer, Futurologist and President of the Positive Planet foundation
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Ashiya
YouTuber
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Tomoko Nagano
Newscaster and Journalist
[ Special Partners ]
[ Event Summary ]
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Day1
October 16 (Sun), 2022
12:30～
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Day2
October 17 (Mon), 2022
13:30～
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Day3
October 18 (Tue), 2022
13:30～
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Day4
October 19 (Wed), 2022
13:30～
| Host | The Asahi Shimbun Company |
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| Co-host | TV Asahi Corporation |
| Special Partners | The Asahi Glass Foundation, Aderans Co., Ltd., Suntory Holdings Ltd., Japan Tobacco Inc., |
| Special Cooperation | Imperial Hotel, Ltd., TV Asahi Productions Co., Ltd. |
| Cooperation | Global Compact Network Japan, Japan Marketing Association, The Asahi Gakusei Shimbun Company, CNET Japan, HuffPost Japan, The Forest Culture Association |
| Special Co-host | The Japan Foundation, Institute for Future Initiatives, the University of Tokyo |
| Endorsement from | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry; Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism; Ministry of the Environment |
