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• 日本語
• English

• 13:35

  Opening remarks

  1. 

     Governor of Tokyo

     Yuriko Koike

  2. 

     Governor of Yamagata Prefecture

     Mieko Yoshimura

  3. 

     Japan-Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry President

     Ken Kobayashi

• 13:50

  • Panel discussion①

    Changing Mindsets and Systems: Creating a Workplace Where Men and Women Can Be Themselves ▼Open Overview

    Towards a society where caregiving, household chores, and childcare responsibilities are not disproportionately assigned to a specific gender, enabling everyone to work flexibly—this session explores various countries' approaches, including mandatory women executive quotas, paternity leave policies, and flexible work arrangements, to discuss genuine gender equality and a broader shift in societal mindset.

    Spearkers
    1. 

       Ambassador of the United Mexican States

       H.E. Ms. Melba Pría

    2. 

       Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria

       H.E.Ms. Marieta Arabadjieva

    3. 

       Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany

       H.E. Ms. Petra SIGMUND

    4. 

       Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia

       H.E.Ms. Monika Simonyan

    5. 

       Mayor of Minato-ku

       Ai Seike

    6. 

       Mayor of Kodaira-shi

       Yoko Kobayashi

    7. 

       Mayor of Daito-shi

       Nobuko Ohsaka

    モデレーター
    1. 

       Executive Officer and Web Editor-in-Chief, Forbes JAPAN

       Yuka Tanimoto

• 14:50

  Declaration announcement

• 14:55

  Closing remarks

  1. 

     Governor of Tokyo

     Yuriko Koike

Panel discussion②

• 日本語
• English

• 13:50

  1. Panel discussion②

     Encounters and Learning to Unlock Women’s Potential: Model Cases and Support Methods ▼Open Overview

     In a time when relearning and career rebuilding are essential, women’s growth depends not only on acquiring skills but also on meeting diverse people who encourage them and having role models. This session shares mentoring systems and networking initiatives from various countries, exploring mechanisms that foster learning and connections.

     登壇者
     1. 

        Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia

        H.E. Ms. Aleksandra KOVAČ

     2. 

        Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda

        H.E. Ms. KAAHWA Tophace

     3. 

        Ambassador of Norway

        H.E. Ms. Kristin IGLUM

     4. 

        Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda

        H.E. Ms. Mukasine Marie Claire

     5. 

        Ambassador of the Burkina Faso

        H.E.Mrs. Bibata NEBIE/OUEDRAOGO

     6. 

        Ambassador of the Republic of Costa Rica

        H.E.Ms. Sussi Jiménez Núñez

     7. 

        Mayor of Ohira-Mura

        Hiromi Ogawa

     8. 

        Mayor of Chiryu-shi

        Tomoko Ishikawa

     モデレーター
     1. 

        Head of Product Development, GE Healthcare Japan Corporation

        Naoko Kudo

Panel discussion③

• 日本語

• 13:50

  1. Panel discussion③

     Evolving Career Paths: Support for Unlocking Potential through Reskilling, Side Jobs, and Entrepreneurship ▼Open Overview

     In the era of a 100-year lifespan, women’s careers require continuous reskilling and flexible redesign. This session shares local initiatives supporting women’s relearning, as well as efforts toward side jobs and entrepreneurship, and discusses how municipalities can better support women’s career development.

     登壇者
     1. 

        Mayor of Sotogahama-machi

        Yuiko Yamazaki

     2. 

        Mayor of Sakata-shi

        Akiko Yaguchi

     3. 

        Mayor of Shinagawa-Ku

        Kyoko Morisawa

     4. 

        Mayor of Hekinan-shi

        Yukiko Koike

     5. 

        Mayor of Ikeda-shi

        Tomoko Takizawa

     モデレーター
     1. 

        President & CEO, Surpass Inc.

        Ryoko Ishihara

Panel discussion④

• 日本語

• 13:50

  1. Panel discussion④

     Building the Future of Management Through Dialogue and Empathy: Addressing Health Challenges Together ▼Open Overview

     Traditional top-down leadership is reaching its limits. Now more than ever, we need a new approach to management—one grounded in dialogue, empathy, and flexibility. This session explores how to create inclusive workplaces where people facing diverse circumstances—such as parenting, caregiving, or health challenges—can continue working with peace of mind. It also examines the roles and responsibilities of women mayors in leading this shift.

     登壇者
     1. 

        Mayor of Yuza-machi

        Yumi Matsunaga

     2. 

        Mayor of Hasuda-shi

        Kyoko Yamaguchi

     3. 

        Mayor of Kita-ku

        Kanako Yamada

     4. 

        Mayor of Nagakute-shi

        Sato Yumi

     5. 

        Mayor of Tadaoka-Cho

        Ayako Koreeda

     6. 

        Mayor of Hita-shi

        Michiko Mukuno

     モデレーター
     1. 

        COO & Director, Mentor For Inc.

        Momoko Miyamoto

Panel discussion⑤

• 日本語

• 13:50

  1. Panel discussion⑤

     Creating Cities Where Women Want to Live and Work: Building and Nurturing Communities ▼Open Overview

     As more women are leaving regional areas, creating environments that make them want to stay—or return through U, I, and J turns—is essential for sustainable community development. This session highlights initiatives and success stories from local governments, and explores what makes a city truly appealing to women.

     登壇者
     1. 

        Mayor of Rusutsu Mura

        Hisako Sato

     2. 

        Mayor of Tako Machi

        Tomiko Hirayama

     3. 

        Mayor of Zama-shi

        Mito Sato

     4. 

        Mayor of Kotoura-cho

        Mariko Fukumoto

     5. 

        Mayor of Aso-shi

        Kazuko Matushima

     モデレーター
     1. 

        President & CEO, Will Lab Inc.

        Miwa Koyasu