DAY1 Programs

Opening speeches by the organizers: The University of Tokyo and the Chey Institute of Advanced Studies

In this session, alongside our Keynote Speakers, we will delve further into interdisciplinary discussions on creating our future society, joined by Professor CHOI Junho of Yonsei University and moderated by AOKI Naomi, Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Public Policy, UTokyo.

Gendered Innovations Shaping the Future: Changes in Evaluation, Funding and Education for Science

This session will discuss the importance of Gendered Innovations (GI) and its impact on science and technology. With key contributions from GI pioneer Professor Londa Schiebinger, along with experts from South Korea, Japan, and an international journal editor, the session will explore the future of science shaped by GI, focusing on the need for research evaluation and gender education in STEM fields.

Designing New Solutions for Social and Environmental Challenges

This session will explore concrete actions that business leaders can take to address social and environmental challenges, and discuss "outcome-based funding," a measure implemented in both South Korea and Japan, and explore ways for business leaders from both countries to collaborate on implementing these new solutions.