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Registration Now Open for the Asahi Earth Conference 2026

The renowned Asahi Shimbun Company, led by its President Katsumi Tsunoda, has officially announced the opening of participant registration for the Asahi Earth Conference 2026. Set to take place from October 23rd to 24th at the Tokyo Midtown Yaesu Conference, the conference's overarching theme is “Let's Talk: The World in the AI Era and Sustainable Happiness.” This forum will gather experts and journalists from various fields to discuss pressing social issues and envision future solutions.

Event Details

The conference will feature a series of engaging sessions at the main venue in Tokyo, followed by online sessions that will be available for viewing starting November 2nd. Attendees can access recorded content until January 18th, 2027. The event will provide Japanese subtitles for both the in-person and online sessions, ensuring accessibility for a wider audience.

Important Dates:

• - Registration Deadline for In-Person Attendance: October 14th at 14:00.
• - Start of Online Sessions: November 2nd.
• - End of Archive Access: January 18th, 2027.

The registration is free of charge and can be completed via the official conference site.

Conference Schedule Highlights

Day 1: October 23rd

• - 14:00 - 15:00: “When the Strongest Judokas Lean on Each Other – Exploring the Border Between Strength and Vulnerability” by Yasuhiro Yamashita, Maho Isono, and Shuhei Nomura
• - 15:30 - 16:30: “How Can We Solve Earth's Environmental Crises? A Quiz on Our Future” featuring Takuya Shimamura, Osamu Tsurusaki, and Nami Sugiura
• - 17:00 - 18:00: “How Can We Find Happiness in the AI Era?” with Kentaro Kawabe, Mirai Hirano, Katsumi Tsunoda, and Tohru Higashika

Day 2: October 24th

• - 10:30 - 11:30: “Living with Memory Loss – Supporting Individuality in the Context of Dementia and AI,” presented by Ayako Onzo, Harry Sugiyama, Miki Sato, and Yuko Matsuura
• - 11:45 - 12:45: “Discussing Anti-Tech Capitalism - Digital Colonialization of Japan” with Kohei Saito and Hiroki Manabe
• - 13:15 - 14:15: “A Future Without Nuclear Weapons – A Dialogue with Global Hibakusha” featuring Michiko Kodama, Sumiko Hatakeyama, Masato Tainaka, and Mizuho Morioka

Moreover, students are encouraged to participate in exclusive workshops taking place on the same floor in the Venue's Panorama Room. These workshops aim at discussing feasible carbon-neutral lifestyles and fostering collaboration among students and journalists.

Additionally, numerous online sessions will include interviews and discussions focusing on significant themes such as AI, democracy, and sustainable practices. The lineup boasts leading figures and experts sharing their insights on essential topics affecting our world today.

For more information, visit the official website of the Asahi Earth Conference 2026 at Asahi Earth Conference Official Website.

Organizer and Sponsors

The conference is organized by the Asahi Shimbun Company, in collaboration with TV Asahi and supported by a variety of foundations and government agencies, all working together for a sustainable future. For press inquiries, contact the conference administration office at [email protected].