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Transforming Society Through Technology: Code for Japan Summit 2025

The highly anticipated Code for Japan Summit 2025 is set to take place on November 29, 2025, at the United Nations University in Shibuya, Tokyo. This conference aims to bring together individuals passionate about leveraging technology to address social challenges.

The theme for this year's event is “Social R&D,” focusing on how technology impacts societal advancement. Attendees will engage in discussions on collaboratively thinking and creating a better society through Social R&D. The summit can bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical implementations.

Keynote Speakers

One of the highlights of the summit is keynote speaker Cheryl Ng, an Adviser on Digital Public Goods at UNICEF. With a wealth of experience working in over 15 countries, Cheryl specializes in capacity building. She collaborates with youth, universities, and governments to establish inclusive digital ecosystems. Leveraging her background from organizations ranging from global tech giants like Microsoft to community-focused initiatives, she promotes digital sovereignty, equity, and innovation led by youth.

Engaging Sessions to Look Forward To

The summit will feature an array of sessions that delve into pressing issues surrounding Social R&D.

1. Reflecting on the Surge of Digital Democracy
This session will examine the achievements and challenges of technology's role in social participation, looking at how we can envision the future of democracy itself. Speakers will include Ken Suzuki from the University of Tokyo and Yasuyoshi Nishio from Cybozu Lab.

2. Integrating Research and Societal Implementation
This discussion will center on how civil society can confront security and misinformation issues beyond national obstacles. It will spotlight innovative ways research and practice can intersect, featuring Yuu Koizumi from the University of Tokyo.

3. Prototyping Life in the Web3 Era
Participants will explore the potential of Web3 for empowering civic engagement, drawing on experimental case studies within communities. This session will feature Atsushi Hayashi from Paramita.

4. Town Development DX: Co-creation from Work and Life Perspectives
Examining the experience in Toyooka City, this session will discuss the partnerships between government entities, residents, and intermediary support organizations. Participants such as Fumiko Ichikawa from Republic will provide insights into how technology and design can contribute.

Who Should Attend

This summit is an invaluable opportunity for:

• - Engineers, designers, and product managers seeking to contribute to socially meaningful projects through technology and design.
• - Municipalities and public service stakeholders interested in advancing open data and DX.
• - Media professionals focused on combating misinformation and fostering better information reliability through technology.
• - Individuals, including students and professionals eager to make impactful contributions to society utilizing IT skills.

Event Overview

• - Event Name: Code for Japan Summit 2025
• - Date: November 29, 2025, 10:30 AM - 5:35 PM (Doors open at 10:00 AM)
• - Networking Session: 5:45 PM - 7:25 PM
• - Location: United Nations University, 5-53-70 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo (Google Map: link)
• - Capacity: 300 participants

Participate via ticket purchase on the Luma platform linked on the summit's official page.

Organizing Body

The event is organized by Code for Japan, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering civic technology and developing open-source software. Our mission is to collaboratively create and share ideas that lead to a brighter future. For more details, visit our website at Code for Japan.