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Announcement of the Second Beyond SDGs Public-Private Conference Forum

The Beyond SDGs Public-Private Conference (Chairperson: Kenji Kanai, Professor at Keio University Graduate School of Media and Governance) has confirmed that it will hold its second forum on February 6, 2026.

Forum Overview

The morning session of the forum will be a public discussion focusing on international targets beyond 2030 (Beyond SDGs), featuring inputs and discussions led by scholars and experts in relevant fields. In the afternoon, subcommittee sessions will commence based on the "six entry points" outlined in the UN's Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR), allowing for detailed dialogues under the guidance of co-chairs.

Everyone interested in the future society post-2030 is invited to participate. Registration for the subcommittee sessions will be available from January 5, 2026, on the official website here.

Event Details

• - Date: February 6, 2026 (Friday) 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (tentative)
• - Venue: Keio University, Mita Campus North Annex (1-4-65 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

Access Map

• - Organizer: Beyond SDGs Public-Private Conference Governing Council
• - Co-organizers: Keio University Global Research Institute Keio STAR, Environmental Restoration and Conservation Agency
• - Registration Link: Sign Up

Program Details

Morning Session (9:30 AM - 12:00 PM)

This session will cover topics on sustainability, social models, and international goals beyond 2030 by inviting experts from academia to share insights.

• - Opening Remarks by Organizer
• - Discussion on the Expansion of the Public-Private Conference

- Kenji Kanai, Chairperson & Professor, Keio University Graduate School of Media and Governance

• - Input Talks

- Hiroaki Miyata, Professor, Keio University School of Medicine
- Tomohito Kitamura, Professor, University of Tokyo Graduate School of Education
- Kiyoshi Takahashi, Director of the Social Systems Division, National Institute for Environmental Studies
- Yoko Takimoto, Assistant Professor, Keio University Graduate School of Media and Governance

• - Q&A and Open Discussion

Afternoon Subcommittee Sessions (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

Subcommittees will engage in discussions based on the six entry points, delving into concrete objectives, targets, indicators, and governance structures.

• - Opening Remarks by Secretary General
• - Explanation of Subcommittee Objectives
• - Discussion Introduction by Co-Chairs
• - Discussion Kicking Off in Six Subcommittees
• - Reporting and Summary from Subcommittees

- The discussion results will be reported by co-chairs, followed by a concluding address by Kenji Kanai, highlighting future directions and expectations.

The afternoon session will focus on discussions leading towards Beyond SDGs, sharing directions for subcommittee activities running from 2026 to 2027.

Six Entry Points

The six entry points proposed in the UN's Global Sustainable Development Reports (GSDR) of 2019 and 2023 serve as transformative pillars toward a sustainable future. They are designed to facilitate discussions around future target frameworks without being limited by existing paradigms, while also incorporating interconnections of issues.
1. Human well-being and capabilities
2. Sustainable and just economies
3. Sustainable food systems and nutrition patterns
4. Decarbonizing energy systems and universal energy access
5. Sustainable urban and peri-urban development
6. Global environmental commons

Featured Forum Speakers

• - Hiroaki Miyata (Professor, Keio University)

Hiroaki Miyata specializes in data science and social transformation, focusing on collaborative frameworks to create a