May 17, 2024
Sushi Tech Tokyo 2024 City Leaders Program Was Held
From May 15 to 17, 2024, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government hosted City Leaders Program(The 2nd G-NETS Leaders Summit) , one of the events of SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024. Leaders from cities on five continents came together to discuss solutions for realizing a sustainable society and creating new values.
Theme
A better future through innovation for a just and sustainable world
Venue
Hotel New Otani Tokyo (4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) and elsewhere
Date
Wednesday May 15, 2024 – Friday May 17
Outline
Leaders from cities on five continents will come together to discuss solutions for realizing a sustainable society and creating new values
Point
Cities will collaborate in developing new solutions for common urban issues facing cities worldwide through deepened intercity connections, collaborations with startups, and experiences with cutting-edge technologies.
Participating cities 45 cities *Alphabetical order
【Mayor/Governor Level】
Accra, Ahmedabad, Bangkok, Basque, Berlin,
Bishkek, Bologna, Brussels, Buenos Aires,
Dubai, Edinburgh, Helsinki, Manila, Northern Mariana Islands,
Nouakchott, Porto, Taipei, Thinadhoo,
Tirana, Tokyo, Ulaanbaatar
【Deputy Mayor Level etc.】
Amsterdam, Auckland, Baghdad, Brampton, Catalonia,
Davao, Istanbul, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh,
Kampala, Los Angeles, Malmö, Montreal, Nairobi, New Taipei City,
Nice, Paris, Queensland, Reykjavik, Rome, San Salvador,
São Paulo City, Seoul, Sofia(24 cities)
*Underlines indicate online participation
Keynote Speakers
Tshilidzi Marwala
- Rector of the United Nations University, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations
Merit E Janow
- Chair of the Board, Japan Society; Dean Emerita, Professor of Practice, International Economic Law & International Affairs, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University
Ian Bremmer (video message)
- President and Founder, Eurasia group and GZERO Media
Moderators
・Building resilient cities
・Strengthening people and community ties
MIZUTORI Mami
- Former Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, and Head of UNDRR
・Promoting women's empowerment
・Promoting sports and culture
・Promoting wellbeing
YAMAWAKI Keizo
- Professor of School of Global Japanese Studies at Meiji University
・Promoting zero-emissions
・Realizing a circular economy
・Building cities in harmony with nature
・Protecting the natural environment
UCHIDA Togo
- Director of ICLEI Japan
TAKAMURA Yukari
- Professor at the Institute for Future Initiatives, The University of Tokyo
Program
Wednesday, May 15
●Site Visit in Tokyo
Thursday, May 16
*The conference will be held in English. Simultaneous Japanese-English interpretation will be provided.
Time: 9:15-10:20 (JST)
Keynote lecture
Video message from cities
Time: 10:40-11:40 (JST)
- Building resilient cities
Tokyo (Governor), Berlin, Nouakchott, Taipei, Ulaanbaatar
(Moderator: Ms. MIZUTORI Mami)
Time: 12:50-13:50 (JST)
-Promoting zero-emissions
-Realizing a circular economy
Tokyo, Bishkek, Brussels, Los Angeles, Malmö, Queensland
(Moderator: Mr. UCHIDA Togo)
-Building resilient cities
-Strengthening people and community ties
Davao, Manila, Nairobi, Thinadhoo, Seoul
(Moderator: Ms. MIZUTORI Mami)
Time: 14:05-15:05 (JST)
- Promoting zero-emissions
Ahmedabad, Baghdad, Brampton, Istanbul, Reykjavik, São Paulo City
(Moderator: Mr. UCHIDA Togo)
-Promoting women's empowerment
-Promoting sports and culture
Tokyo, Accra, Helsinki, Paris, Tirana
(Moderator: Mr. YAMAWAKI Keizo)
Time: 15:20-16:20 (JST)
-Building cities in harmony with nature
Auckland, Bangkok, Kampala, Basque
(Moderator: Ms. TAKAMURA Yukari)
-Promoting wellbeing
Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Nice, Porto, San Salvador
(Moderator: Mr. YAMAWAKI Keizo)
Time: 16:35-17:35 (JST)
-Protecting the natural environment
Hanoi, Montreal, Northern Mariana Islands, Rome
(Moderator: Ms. TAKAMURA Yukari)
Friday, May 17
*The joint media announcement will be held in English. Simultaneous Japanese-English interpretation will be provided.
Time: 9:00-10:40 (JST)
※a closed session
Time: 10:55-11:35 (JST)
Time: PM
Program: Site Visit in Tokyo
Communiqué
Click here for SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 City Leaders Program Communiqué