May 22, 2025
3rd G-NETS Senior Officials Meeting was held as part of SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025
As part of its efforts to create new, sustainable innovation and value, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) hosted SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025, one of Asia’s largest startup conferences. From May 7 to 9, 2025, Tokyo welcomed senior officials from 61 global cities to the 3rd G-NETS Senior Officials Meeting. The meeting provided a platform for participants to exchange views on urban policies and discuss solutions to common urban challenges. The program included reports from working groups, thematic sessions on topics such as climate change measures and well-being, as well as a visit to the SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 Startup Conference.
Dates
May 7 (Wed) – 9 (Fri), 2025
Participating Cities
Amman*, Amsterdam, Auckland, Baghdad*, Bangkok, Beijing*, Berlin, Bologna, Brampton, Brisbane*, Brussels, Catalonia, Chicago, Christchurch, Detroit, Durban*, Davao*, Lancaster*, Lazio*, Espoo, Helsinki, Hong Kong, Illinois, Istanbul, Jakarta, Kigali, Kuala Lumpur, Kulhudhuffushi, Los Angeles, Malmö, Manila, Melbourne*, Montreal, Moreton Bay, Munich, Nairobi, New South Wales*, New Taipei, New York, Niagara, Paris, Phnom Penh, Queensland, Riga, Rome, Rotterdam*, San Salvador, São Paulo, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Suva, Taipei, Tartu, Thinadhoo, Vienna*, Vientiane, Vilnius, Wellington, Zapopan, Tokyo
*indicates online participation
Program
9:00
Opening Ceremony and Introduction
11:00
Courtesy Call on the Governor of Tokyo
12:00
Welcome Luncheon
Site Visits in Tokyo
- Tokyo’s initiatives for promoting cultural and sports activity
・Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
・Ariake Urban Sports Park
- Smart agriculture and climate change initiatives
・NTTe-City Labo
19:00
Welcome Reception
Governor of Tokyo Koike Yuriko delivering remarks during the courtesy visit
Participants engage with a tactile model at the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
Highlights from the site visit to Ariake Urban Sports Park
Site visit to the ultra-compact biogas plant at NTTe-City Labo
9:00
Sessions
- Responding to Climate Change: Net-Zero Emissions
- Promoting Well-Being: Digital Technologies
12:00
Lunch
Visit to SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 Startup Conference (Tokyo Big Sight)
- Reverse pitch events by Jakarta and Malmö
- Panel discussions featuring startups and cities (New York & Tokyo)
18:00
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 Reception
Highlights from the sessions
At the SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 Startup Conference
9:00
Sessions
- Responding to Climate Change: Disaster Resilience Measures
- Promoting Well-Being: Child-and Senior-Oriented Policies
12:00
Farewell Lunch
13:15
Sessions
- Responding to Climate Change: Environmental Conservation
- Promoting Well-Being: Promotion of Culture and Sport
