Venue: Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay

Registration Welcome Coffee

Opening and Welcome Remarks

Panel - Tech Diplomacy in Action

This panel explores how nations navigate the complex intersection of technology and international relations in today's interconnected world. This session examines real-world cases where digital policy, cybersecurity, and technological innovation have become critical tools of statecraft and diplomatic engagement.

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.

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

In an era of profound transformation marked by technological acceleration and social evolution, Caroline Codsi's keynote will examine how we can shape an equitable and sustainable future. Drawing from real-world examples, she will analyze the forces reshaping our world - from AI and automation to demographic shifts - while demonstrating how thoughtful leadership and commitment to social responsibility can ensure progress benefits all of society. Through her exploration of leadership and innovation, Codsi will present a vision for building a human-centered future that prioritizes inclusion.

Coffee Break

Panel - Forging New Paths: Pioneers rewriting Tech's Future

A dynamic panel featuring groundbreaking leaders who represent different aspects of transformation in tech

Ignite Talk - The Wisdom of our scars

The biggest wins in life and business rarely come from where you expect. This session shifts perspectives on adversity, reframing challenges as catalysts for creativity, resilience, and unexpected success. Drawing from his own journey as an entrepreneur, creative leader, and business advisor, Clive Burcham, shares hard-earned lessons on embracing setbacks, forging new opportunities, and building a legacy through bold thinking and fearless leadership.

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 - 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.

From Rubble to Resilience: Rebuilding with Innovation

In this inspiring session, Majd Mashharawi, a pioneering civil engineer from Gaza, will share her remarkable journey of turning destruction into construction. Mashharawi will discuss how she developed "Green Cake," an eco-friendly building material made from recycled rubble and ash, in response to the severe shortage of construction materials in her war-affected homeland.

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Panel - Women on Boards and Their Impact on Corporate Governance and Innovation

This panel will delve into the critical role of women on corporate boards and their influence on governance, innovation, and company performance. As the push for gender diversity in boardrooms gains momentum, this discussion will explore the challenges, successes, and strategies for increasing female representation at the highest levels of corporate leadership.

Energy 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.

 Interactive session: Executive Presence for women

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

Venue: Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay

Welcome Coffee

Welcome Adresses

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.

Debate - Global AI Governance: Harmonizing Regulation and Innovation

As artificial intelligence reshapes societies globally, nations are developing diverse regulatory frameworks to ensure responsible development. This session explores different regional approaches to AI governance and ethics while examining opportunities for international collaboration. Experts will discuss navigating the complex landscape of AI regulation while promoting responsible innovation.

Coffee Break

Panel: Truth in the Digital Storm – Empowering Media Integrity Against Disinformation

Explore the dual role of media as both a vector for misinformation and a defender of truth, emphasizing strategies to harness technology for ethical storytelling and counter disinformation through technological innovation, cross-sector collaboration, and policy development.

Fireside chat with Nicol David Datuk

A dynamic panel featuring three groundbreaking leaders who represent different aspects of transformation in tech

Panel: 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.

Networking Lunch

Afternoon at the World Expo

Disrupting Leadership Norms: Women Shaping the Future of Tech
Location: French Pavilion, Expo 2025

Closing Ceremony

Farewell Cocktail

Afterparty