Leaders Summit

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 City Leaders Program

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.

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
(21 cities, including Basque and Bologna via video message)

【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)

*As of May 17
*Underlines indicate online participation

Theme

A better future through innovation for a just and sustainable world

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
【Safe and Secure Cities】

・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

【Inclusive and Just Societies】

・Promoting women's empowerment
・Promoting sports and culture
・Promoting wellbeing

YAMAWAKI Keizo
- Professor of School of Global Japanese Studies at Meiji University

【Environment】

・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

Communiqué

Click here for SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 City Leaders Program Communiqué

Click here for details and video archives Learn more about the 1st G-NETS Leaders Summit