[Call for Participants] "Asahi Global Conference 2022: Hope and Action Change the World"

The Asahi Shimbun will stream the international symposium "Asahi Global Forum" online over four days from Sunday, October 16 to Wednesday, October 19. Now in its seventh year, this edition features over 20 sessions under the main theme "Hope and Action Change the World."
For speaker and program details, the latest information, and viewing registration, visit the official website.

Message from the Organizers
Approximately two and a half years have passed since the global spread of COVID-19 began. The shape of the post-pandemic world and society remains unclear. Russia's invasion of Ukraine is significantly altering the landscape of the international community, security, and economic spheres. Issues like food and energy security, along with climate change driven by global warming, demand immediate attention. Against this backdrop, the Asahi Global Conference brings together the world's "giants of knowledge" to discuss the future of our planet and seek solutions for a better society. For the first time in three years, some sessions will welcome general attendees to the venue.
The session "Global Intellectuals Interpret the Post-COVID Era" will feature four leading experts representing Europe and America as global "intellectual giants." Branko Milanović (economist), Emmanuel Todd (anthropologist and historian), Jacques Attali (economist and philosopher), and Markus Gabriel (Professor of Philosophy at the University of Bonn) will each be interviewed by an Asahi Shimbun reporter. Amid Ukraine's invasion signaling a turning point in the international order, what is needed to rebuild vibrant capitalism and safeguard democracy? In a two-part panel discussion moderated by Tomoko Nagano, the audience will watch video interviews while deepening the debate.
Additionally, Yuval Noah Harari, the Israeli historian known for global bestsellers like Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind and Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, will take the stage. He will engage in a dialogue with Hiroshi Ishiguro, Professor of Robotics at Osaka University, on the theme "Technology and Society: How to Shape the Future."
Linda Gratton, author of "The 100-Year Life" and a leading researcher on longevity and work practices (Professor of Management at London Business School), will also take the stage. She will discuss "Navigating the 100-Year Life" in a dialogue with an Asahi Shimbun reporter.

<Organizer> The Asahi Sh imbun Company &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; <Co-organizer> TV Asahi
＜Special Sponsors＞Asahi Glass Foundation, Aderans, Suntory Holdings, JT
＜Special Cooperation＞The Imperial Hotel, TV Asahi Visual
＜Cooperation＞Global Compact Network Japan, Japan Marketing Association, Asahi Student Newspaper, CNET Japan, HuffPost Japan, Forest Culture Association
＜Special Co-hosts＞The Japan Foundation, The University of Tokyo Future Vision Research Center
＜Supported by＞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

■Main Session Themes and Scheduled Speakers (Titles Omitted)

【October 16 (Sun)】
◇"Global Knowledge Decodes the Post-COVID Era" [Part 1]
Screening of interview videos with Emmanuel Todd and Markus Gabriel, followed by a panel discussion with Jun Yonaha (Commentator), Maiko Ichihara (Professor, Graduate School of Law, Hitotsubashi University), and others
◇ "Global Perspectives on the Post-COVID Era" [Part 2]
After screening interview videos with Branko Milanović and Jacques Attali at the venue, a panel discussion will follow featuring Sayaka Ogawa (Professor, Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies, Ritsumeikan University) and Hiroki Azuma (Critic/Writer).
◇ "Toward New Care for a Life True to Myself"
Maple Chogokin's Natsu Ando (Comedian), Satoko Hotta (Professor, Keio University Graduate School)
◇ "What Kind of Education Leads to a 'Happy' Life?"
Yoichi Ochiai (Associate Professor, University of Tsukuba), Makiko Nakamuro (Professor, Keio University)
◇"What's Going On? Russia Today"
Yu Koizumi (Security Studies Researcher), Ashiya (Russian YouTuber), and others

【Monday, October 17】
◇"Global Health for Living in the Post-COVID Era"
Asako Tsuji (CEO/Creative Director, arca Inc.), Haruka Sakamoto (Associate Professor, Global Health Division, Tokyo Women's Medical University), Misuzu Chayama (3rd-year Student, Waseda University; Representative, Health for all.jp), Mihoko Kashiwakura (Resident Representative, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Japan)
◇"Global Knowledge Decodes the Post-COVID Era"
Jacques Attali (Economist, Thinker)
◇ "Child Poverty—Is It Acceptable to Have This 100 Years From Now?"
Mikako Brady (UK-based Columnist)

【Tuesday, October 18】
◇"A World Shaken by Climate Crisis and War"
Yukari Takamura (Professor, University of Tokyo) and others
＊Special Co-host: The University of Tokyo Future Vision Research Center
◇"Global Knowledge Decodes the Post-COVID Era"
Branko Milanović (Economist)
◇ "Technology and Society—How to Shape the Future"
Hiroshi Ishiguro (Robotic Engineer, Professor, Osaka University), Yuval Noah Harari (Historian and Philosopher, Professor, Hebrew University)
＊Special Co-organizer: The Japan Foundation

【Wednesday, October 19】
◇"AI Expanding Social Participation: Exciting Technologies to 'Leave No One Behind'"
Chieko Asakawa (Director, National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation; IBM Fellow) and others
◇ "Global Knowledge Decodes the Post-COVID Era"
Emmanuel Todd (Anthropologist and Historian)
◇"Turning 'Too Late' into 'Now Is the Time': Professor Linda Gratton on Navigating the 100-Year Life"
Linda Gratton (Professor of Management, London Business School)
◇"Global Perspectives on the Post-COVID Era"
Markus Gabriel (Professor of Philosophy, University of Bonn)