Venue: Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay

Registration Welcome Coffee

Opening and Welcome Remarks

Global State of Tech Leadership

This opening panel examines how traditional power structures in technology are being challenged and transformed through new approaches to AI development, investment patterns, talent development, and innovation priorities.

Women on Boards and Their Impact on Corporate Governance and Innovation

Coffee break

Forging New Paths: Pioneers rewriting Tech’s Future

Ignite Talk - Bridging Generations: The Future of Wealth Transfer in the Digital Age

Redefining Financial Services: Innovation Leaders Shaping Tomorrow's Financial Landscape

Oxford Style Debate: This House Believes That AI and Automation Will Lead to a Net Increase in Global Employment by 2030

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies has sparked widespread debate about their impact on the global workforce. Proponents argue that these technologies will create new job opportunities, enhance productivity, and drive economic growth. Opponents, however, fear that AI and automation will lead to significant job displacement and exacerbate inequality. This Oxford style debate will delve into the complexities of this issue, exploring the potential benefits and drawbacks of AI and automation on employment.

Networking Lunch

Panel: Mapping the Global Tech Digital Gap

Drawing from multiple international datasets and recent research, this panel examines current patterns in digital access and participation across gender and socioeconomic dimensions. Expert panelists will analyze key metrics including digital skills development, technology adoption rates, and representation in tech leadership positions across different demographics and regions.

Fireside Chat

Panel - Space Economy 2.0: Opportunities in the New Frontier

As space technology becomes increasingly accessible, new players are transforming the economics of space exploration. This session delves into how the democratization of space is creating unprecedented business opportunities across various sectors, including satellite communications and Earth observation.

Coffee Break

PANEL: IOWN Revolutionary Infrastructure for a Connected Future

This panel will explore the groundbreaking potential of the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) initiative. The discussion will focus on the technological advancements, applications, and future prospects of IOWN, which aims to revolutionize global communication infrastructures by leveraging state-of-the-art optical and wireless technologies.

AI Regulation

Keynote - Designing the Future: Building a Society That Works for All

Gala dinner: Tech Blossoms: An Evening of Innovation and Tradition in Osaka

The gala dinner will blend the rich cultural heritage of Japan with the forward-looking spirit of technological innovation. This unique theme, "Tech Blossoms," will create an atmosphere that celebrates both the advancements in technology and the timeless traditions of Japan. The evening will be a harmonious blend of elegance, innovation, and cultural appreciation.

Venue: Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay

Welcome Coffee

I am WOMAN

Leaders Talk: Tech Diplomacy in Action

Keynote Adress

Artistic Performance

The Osaka Protocol Launch Ceremony

A milestone moment where Governments, major tech companies, venture capital firms, and institutions formally commit to measurable actions advancing women's leadership in technology. The protocol introduces specific targets, accountability frameworks, and collaborative mechanisms for achieving gender equity in tech. The ceremony features the symbolic signing and the unveiling of the digital tracking platform that will monitor progress and impact.

Fireside chat with IEEE

Coffee Break

Blockchain and AI: Shaping the Future of Digital Trust

The convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology is creating unprecedented opportunities to reshape industries. This session explores applications that transform sectors such as finance, supply chain, and digital identity.

The Wisdom of our scars

Strategies for Sustaining Diversity and Inclusion in the Modern Workforce

Networking Lunch

AI, Creativity, and the Future of Art: Bridging Human Expression and Technological Innovation

Ignite Talk: Executive Presence

Technology as a Catalyst for Women's Empowerment in the Global South

Energy Break

Workshops

Late Night Show

Closing Ceremony

Closing Cocktail