The 30th International Conference
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The 30th International Conference for Women in Business
Date: July 13, 2025 (Sunday) Door Open at 8:30, Opening at 10:00, and ends at 20:30
Venue: Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
Theme: Diversity is the Answer *The program shown below is partial and is subject to updates.
*From 10:00 to 15:00, the plenary program will be held with simultaneous interpretation. A seated course lunch will be served.
*Simultaneous interpretation headsets will be provided on the day to those who have requested them in the registration form.
*There will be 2 sessions consisting of five roundtable discussions each that cover different topics, conducted in Japanese or English. Interpretation will not be provided.
*Please note that program content and speakers are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, the registration fee is non-refundable.

Program

Door Open　8:30

Booths visit

Enjoy the Booths!
Take full advantage of the booths before the conference begins!
At the Nomura Securities booth, drop by the “Ask Nomura About Your Investment Questions” corner — feel free to ask about any doubts you may have about investing, big or small.
The ASICS booth will offer you a chance to try on their latest shoes.
At the LinkedIn booth, in addition to information about LinkedIn Learning, an official photographer has come from the U.S. to take professional profile photos for participants — free of charge (normally $400 value)! Photos will be taken from 8:30–9:00 and again in the afternoon, with images sent directly to your smartphone.
At the ewoman booth, discover the brand-new Action Planner 2026 — a time-management planner with an online course for the coming year, available in all colors. And, of course, you can also pick up Melon Repair!
In the Book Corner, find books by today’s speakers — including works by Yuko Matsumoto, Yoshie Komuro, and Toko Shirakawa.
Make the most of your morning and enjoy all there is to see!

Video Summary

A Look Back at 29 Years of the International Conference for Women in Business

Unlocking Corporate Value Through Diversity

Yasu Higuchi

Yasu Higuchi

CEO, President, Representative Director, Executive Officer
Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd.
Naoyuki Hamada

Naoyuki Hamada

Representative of the Board of Directors, Deputy President
Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd.
Haruki Hayashi

Haruki Hayashi

Member of the Board, Senior Vice President
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation
Kaori Sasaki

Kaori Sasaki

Founder & CEO, ewoman, Inc.
Founder & CEO, UNICUL International, Inc.
Founder and Executive Producer, International Conference for Women in Business Founder, Diversity Index

Enjoy a seated course luncheon!

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Booths visit

Roundtables

After the plenary, we will host two consecutive sessions that feature five themed roundtable discussions in each session. Participants can choose to attend one of the five different topics in each session. Two of the sessions will be conducted in English and three in Japanese. As these are interactive discussions, interpretation will not be provided. Please choose the topic and language you prefer and join in!

Each roundtable session will last for 70 minutes. The panelists will speak for about 30 minutes followed by 30 minutes of discussion and Q&A with the participants. The final 10 minutes will be dedicated to a wrap-up. These lively discussions offer valuable insights and foster engaging exchanges.

Roundtable 1（English）

50:50 – Changing the Narrative

This roundtable is inspired by the BBC’s 50:50, exploring how media creators can achieve gender balance and why diverse voices matter in shaping what we share.
Sayuri Daimon

Sayuri Daimon

Journalist
Visiting professor at Showa Women's University
Part-time lecturer at the University of Tokyo
Kimiko Aoki

Kimiko Aoki

Senior Researcher, NHK Broadcasting Culture Research Institute
River Davis

River Davis

Japan Correspondent, The New York Times

Roundtable 2（English）

The Future Pulse of the Global Economy

Amid shifts in the Trump administration, the Ukraine–Russia situation, and developments in Asia, this session will examine where Japan’s economy is headed and discuss the outlook for the global economy as a whole.
Asako Aoyama

Asako Aoyama

Corporate SVP, Head of FP&A
NEC Corporation
Mari Matthews

Mari Matthews

Director & Vice Chair at Bank of New York Mellon Trust Japan
Miyuki Zeniya

Miyuki Zeniya

Founder & Sustainability Advisor, evergreenp

Roundtable 3

The future of Japan: growth ideas for regional cities

地方に仕事を作る、魅力的な土地にする、など地方の活性化と成長アイディアを経済視点、環境視点、人材視点などから考えます。
Tokutaro Nakai

Tokutaro Nakai

Executive Advisor Nippon Steel Corporation,
Representative Director Millennium Sustainability Foundation
Keiko Yamamoto

Keiko Yamamoto

Journalist
Former NHK Commentator on Gender & Equality
Mana Nakazora

Mana Nakazora

Chief Credit Strategist / Chief ESG Strategist
Vice Chairperson
Global Markets, Japan
Hiroko Nomura

Hiroko Nomura

Journalist
Visiting Professor, Tokyo Kasei Gakuin University

Roundtable 4

Results and steps produced by diversity management

多様性とは何か。企業価値にどんなプラスを生み出しているのか。各組織の事例や海外データを紹介しながら具体的なステップを考えます
Kaori Sasaki

F：Kaori Sasaki

Founder & CEO, ewoman, Inc.
Founder & CEO, UNICUL International, Inc.
Founder and Executive Producer, International Conference for Women in Business Founder, Diversity Index
Touko Shirakawa

Touko Shirakawa

Professor at iU Information Management Innovation University
Journalist
Akihiko Shirahata

Akihiko Shirahata

President Amazon Web Services Japan G.K.
Yayoi Tanaka

Yayoi Tanaka

Visiting Professor, University of Tokyo
Former President, Board of Audit of Japan (current position)
Chie Toriumi

Chie Toriumi

Representative Director, Deputy President, NOMURA SECURITIES
Senior Managing Director (Chief Sustainability Officer), NOMURA HOLDINGS

Roundtable 5

The Geniuses Behind Hit Products

味の素のヒット事例、TV東京「シナぷしゅ」の事例、「無駄」の発明など「多様な視点」からヒット商品を生み出したストーリーから、実はヒット作りのマインドはキャリアの形成に役立つ！？も学びます
Risa Tanaka

F：Risa Tanaka

President
The Graduate school of Project Design
Ikuko MUKAI

Ikuko MUKAI

General Manager of Communication Design Dept
Deputy General Manager of Marketing Design Center
Marina Fujiwara

Marina Fujiwara

Writer / Useless Inventor / Content Creator
CEO of MUDA Ltd.
Iida Kanako

Iida Kanako

Executive producer of “Synapusyu”

Roundtables

Roundtable 6（English）

Expand and Scale Up: Succeeding in Global Markets

Be part of the conversation on what gives companies a global edge — from negotiation mastery and investor insight to actionable M&A and market expansion strategies that earn trust and drive cross-border growth and investment.
Minori Takao

F：Minori Takao

Senior Manager, World News Division of NHK WORLD Department
Miwa Seki

Miwa Seki

General Partner, MPower Partners Fund L.P.
Tamao Sasada

Tamao Sasada

Country Executive for Japan Bank of America
President and Representative Director BofA Securities Japan Co., Ltd
Masami Takahashi

Masami Takahashi

General Partner & COO, Scrum Ventures LLC

Roundtable 7（English）

Shaping the Future: Become a Global Game-Changer

A “Global Game-changer” is someone who goes beyond existing frameworks to create new values and rules.　Join us as we explore the power of energy and human potential to shape the next era with leaders driving the future of AI, culture, sports, and talent.
Wakana Tanaka

Wakana Tanaka

Country Manager, LinkedIn Japan
Yuko Akiyama

Yuko Akiyama

Executive Advisor, Global Branding
Sanrio Co., Ltd.
Kumiko Isono

Kumiko Isono

Director, Shizen Energy Inc.
Miho Tanimoto

Miho Tanimoto

Global CHRO, Dentsu Group INC.

Roundtable 8

Empowering Women through Workstyle Innovation

「労働時間を短縮する」をどんな方法で実現した？それは企業価値につながった？など働き方改革のノウハウ、成果を議論します。
Yoshie Komuro

Yoshie Komuro

Founder and CEO, Work-Life Balance Co., Ltd.
Tomoyasu Ishii

Tomoyasu Ishii

ISHII FOOD CO.,LTD.　CEO
Kunihiro Tanaka

Kunihiro Tanaka

SAKURA internet, Inc. Founder & CEO /President
Michinobu Yasumoto

Michinobu Yasumoto

President and CEO, Onward Holdings Co., Ltd

Roundtable 9

Harnessing Diversity to Drive Organizational Impact

大きな組織で多様性を活かすために有効なダイナミックな改革、経営判断、ステップ、そして、個を生かす組織とは？　具体事例がふんだんにシェアされます。
Aya Ito

F：Aya Ito

Sophiamedi inc. / CEO
Chiharu Takakura

Chiharu Takakura

Co-Chairman of Takakura & Company LLC,
Yosuke Yagi

Yosuke Yagi

people first, Founder
Miki Tsusaka

Miki Tsusaka

Representative Director and President, Microsoft Japan

Roundtable 10

Women's Careers: Mind, Body, and Health

女性がキャリアを進めるときの課題が、妊娠、出産、さらに更年期など。自分自身のこれからをどのように考えるのか。部下や組織を考える時の解決方法は？　課題解決のために具体事例をたくさんシェアします。
Sputniko!

Sputniko!

Artist
Founder and CEO of Cradle Inc.
Mihyon Song

Mihyon Song

Director, Marunouchi no Mori Ladies Clinic
Tomoko Koda

Koda Tomoko

Managing Executive Officer of Asics Corporation
Chairperson of ASICS Foundation

Closing Session & Networking

Messages from our speakers

Messages from our partner companies

Messages from high school and university students

Cheers! 　Enjoy the buffet and networking

Gospel Choir

Gospel Performance by Visionary Gospel Choir
The Visionary Gospel Choir is a group of around 30 remarkable women and men—professionals, managers, and executives, like the inspiring leaders taking the stage at this conference. Founded in 2012 by Kaori Sasaki, the choir was born from the idea that no matter how high you rise in your career, nurturing your personal life and cherishing friendships is essential. With that spirit, the choir will perform heartfelt songs on the day of the conference. Get ready to be inspired!

Networking

Closing Session

Booths visit

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