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This panel explores how traditional Japanese management philosophies can be a strategic asset in the modern global economy. Discussion will focus on practices like Kaizen (continuous improvement) and Nemawashi (consensus-building). However, these approaches face challenges such as slow decision-making and a resistance to radical innovation, which can be a liability in fast-paced global markets. We...

The accelerating advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping global power and security. While AI promises extraordinary gains in productivity and innovation, it also introduces new vulnerabilities such as disinformation and autonomous weapons. These shifts directly impact great power competition and alliance structures. This panel will explore the nexus of AI and geopolitics, bringing togeth...

In today’s complex global environment, companies worldwide are navigating challenges such as geopolitical tensions, tariffs, and evolving expectations around DEI and ESG. Often characterized by a more reserved and measured communication style, Japanese firms contrast with the typically direct and proactive approach common in the West. This panel will explore these differing corporate communication...

This panel will delve into the turbulent landscape of US domestic politics. The discussion focuses on key internal pressures, including intensifying political polarization, the rise of economic nationalism, and the contentious debate over federal spending and immigration. Panelists will examine how these domestic factors are now the primary drivers of US foreign policy decisions, often leading to...

In today’s complex global environment, companies worldwide are navigating challenges such as geopolitical tensions, tariffs, and evolving expectations around DEI and ESG. Often characterized by a more reserved and measured communication style, Japanese firms contrast with the typically direct and proactive approach common in the West. This panel will explore these differing corporate communication...

Today, we address a world defined by geopolitical friction and economic uncertainty. As a response to recent developments in AI and shifting global power dynamics, Japan's model of political and economic stability is being re-examined. How did we get to this point? How have Trump’s tariffs, US-China decoupling, and recent developments in the Middle East and Ukraine/Russia contributed to where we a...

Human capital forms an essential pillar of economic growth. What does it take to produce globally minded leaders with skills to match in competitive business environments? Is Japan lagging behind in the globalization of human resources? What are the current hiring trends of Asia-based companies? Three Deans from leading business schools in Asia discuss challenges and opportunities as providers of...

Entrepreneurship and innovation have long been considered to be a crucial component of economic growth. The “third arrow” of Abenomics includes policies intended to restore Japan’s venture spirit, although its true effects may only become visible in the long term. What are the driving forces behind entrepreneurship, and what strategies should be pursued to create an environment that can maximize p...

Japan’s cuisine, fashion, and anime subcultures have already earned some faithful followers in different places of the world. But the multifaceted nature of Japan often seems to go overlooked – while being steeped in deep traditions and customs, Japanese culture is in a continual state of flux, with rapidly shifting fads and trends. How can Japan’s culture, lifestyles and values be effectively com...

Gone are the days when the phrase “Japan passing” was used to imply the lack of outside attention paid to Japan. The international media now seems to embrace all the hype of Abenomics, although it still remains to be seen whether Japan can add substance to the hype and regain its global significance. How are Abe’s leadership and policies viewed by the foreign media, and how should the priorities o...

Japan has been suffering from a very low level of social trust since the aftermath of the 3/11 disaster. Although the decades-long deflation and underlying structural problems pose immense challenges, the Japanese economy is beginning to improve, and there is a general sense that Japan may finally be changing for the better. What can be done to restore public trust in the government and businesses...

Japan has not adopted a new national energy policy after the 3/11 disaster that caused the Fukushima nuclear accidents. What short and long-term strategies should the resource-poor country adopt? How can Japan achieve energy security in the face of changing global supply demand? G1 Global Conference panelists, including a former foreign minister and a former executive director of the IAEA, discuss...

Policies that spur growth through entrepreneurship and innovation are an important part of Abenomics’ ”third arrow.' What are the driving forces behind entrepreneurship, and how can we maximize prospects for innovations in business? What policies should governments pursue to create an environment conducive to innovative ventures? Panelists from China, the US, South Korea, and Japan look at these c...

India and ASEAN countries are important markets and attractive investment destinations for Japanese companies. A wide range of public and private bi and multilateral cooperation frameworks are forming, and there are still untapped opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships. In this session, panelists from Thailand, Singapore and India explore ways to build strategic partnerships between Ja...

The Fifth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in June 2013 closed with Prime Minister Abe’s pledge on a government and private development aid of up to 3.2 trillion yen. What are the keys to forging a mutually beneficial, strategic relationship between Japan and Africa? This session aims to discuss baseline issues critical for sustainable development of African communitie...

The central plank of Abenomics has so far been overwhelmingly focused on the “first arrow” monetary policy to re-boost the Japanese economy. The Bank of Japan’s bold easing strategies have successfully improved economic sentiment and bolstered consumer spending. But as the initial enthusiasm begins to wane, can these reflationary policies really drag Japan out of deflation? What are the repercussi...

"Cool Japan" is a government-backed initiative to promote creative industries at home and abroad. This session sheds light on popular aspects of Japanese culture to examine how the "Cool Japan" strategy can enhance the competitive edge of Japanese cultural industries. This session features panelists from the world of fashion, contemporary art and the "otaku" subcultures of anime, manga and games....

With an emphasis on measures to boost economic growth, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is pressing forward to lift the Japanese economy out of prolonged deflation. Fortified by a resounding victory in July’s Upper House election, is the Abe government now in a position to carry out bold and substantial economic reforms through Abenomics? How do the prospects for a Japanese recovery impact on its relatio...

This high-level interactive session is part of a series of Japan’s global advisory meetings typically held at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. It is attended by the Japanese prime minister and key cabinet ministers, together with top multi-stakeholder global leaders. At the IMF/World Bank Annual Meeting in Tokyo, this special session provided an opportunity for global leaders gath...

This high-level interactive session is part of a series of Japan’s global advisory meetings typically held at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. It is attended by the Japanese prime minister and key cabinet ministers, together with top multi-stakeholder global leaders. At the IMF/World Bank Annual Meeting in Tokyo, this special session provided an opportunity for global leaders gath...

3/11 posed a major challenge for the Japanese economy. This was especially true for the manufacturing sector, where exports still remain the crux of the country’ s economic growth. As the situation improves, how can we assess the economic impact of 3/11? What should companies do? What is the economic blueprint to rebuild the Japanese economy? G1 Global Conference 2011 Closing Plenary Session held...

In the wake of 3/11, how will the Japanese economy recover? How can businesses help, and what’s to be expected of the new economic blueprint for Japan? G1 Global Conference 2011 Special Presentation during the Closing Plenary Session held at Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University in Tokyo, November 3, 2011. » https://g1.org/g1global/ Keynote Speaker: » Toshiyuki Shiga (Representative Dir...

There has been a growing emphasis on “soft power” in Japanese diplomacy. This refers to leveraging cultural or economic influence, as opposed to the “hard power” of military and economic coercion. How can Japan maximize its cultural and communicative assets to persuade others and secure its national interests? G1 Global Conference 2011 Politics Breakout Session held at Graduate School of Managemen...

The Fukushima nuclear accidents brought Japan’s energy issue into the national spotlight. How can Japan achieve energy sustainability and security while remaining heavily dependent on imports? What are the trends and prospects of energy both in the short and long term? G1 Global Conference 2011 Politics Breakout Session held at Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University in Tokyo, November 3,...

The Great Tohoku Earthquake and its aftermath have proven once again the importance of crisis management. What should be done to prepare for future emergency situations? This session promises to be an engaging discussion among world-renowned experts with a wealth of experience in responding to terrorism and natural disasters. G1 Global Conference 2011 Politics Breakout Session held at Graduate Sch...