TOKYO FORUM 2024

In an era marked by profound scientific breakthroughs and economic strides, the world grapples with escalating challenges—environmental degradation, climate change, widening economic divides, and enduring conflicts. Central to addressing these crucial issues is the power of design. This year's Tokyo Forum at the University of Tokyo highlights design as a transformative strategy, essential for envisioning a sustainable and equitable future for our planet and society.

Design stands at the forefront, not only as a creative endeavor but also as a collaborative and integrative practice that sparks innovation and generates opportunities. The concept of design is critical for problem-solving as it brings together diverse perspectives and expertise.

Educational and research institutions are positioned to take the lead during a critical juncture in history, acting as catalysts that unite governments, private sectors, and civil society. We must nurture a new generation of changemakers equipped with a design mindset to lead transformative changes—those who see connections where others see divides and those who are willing to traverse across disciplines where others may hesitate.

The Tokyo Forum 2024 serves as a dynamic platform where thinkers and innovators from varied fields—researchers, artists, public sector specialists, business leaders, and entrepreneurs—converge from across the disciplines and across the globe. Together, they will engage in vital dialogues, share insights, and collaborate on innovative designs that promise to reshape our world.

Join us as we explore the role of design in crafting the future, forging paths through creativity and collective exploration, and driving the kind of change that will define the generations to come.