NIKKEI FORUM FUTURE OF ASIA 2026 | June 10 (Wed)

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SPEAKERS

* As of April 30, 2026
* Honorific titles omitted, in no particular order.
* Please be advised that speakers and programs are subject to change.

Jose Ramos-Horta President, Timor-Leste

Jose Ramos-Horta

President, Timor-Leste

Sonexay Siphandone Prime Minister, Laos

Sonexay Siphandone

Prime Minister, Laos

Anwar Ibrahim Prime Minister, Malaysia

Anwar Ibrahim

Prime Minister, Malaysia

Sihasak Phuangketkeow Deputy Prime Minister, Thailand

Sihasak Phuangketkeow

Deputy Prime Minister, Thailand

Sun Chanthol Deputy Prime Minister, Cambodia

Sun Chanthol

Deputy Prime Minister, Cambodia

Maria Theresa Lazaro Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Philippines

Maria Theresa Lazaro

Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Philippines

Batmunkh Battsetseg Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mongolia

Batmunkh Battsetseg

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mongolia

Ong Ye Kung Minister for Health, Singapore

Ong Ye Kung

Minister for Health, Singapore

Chea Serey Governor, National Bank of Cambodia

Chea Serey

Governor, National Bank of Cambodia

Yoko Kamikawa, Former Minister for Foreign Affairs, Japan

Yoko Kamikawa

Former Minister for Foreign Affairs, Japan

Masato Kanda President, Asian Development Bank

Masato Kanda

President, Asian Development Bank

Korn Chatikavanij Former Minister of Finance, Thailand

Korn Chatikavanij

Former Minister of Finance, Thailand

Yasuto Watanabe, Director and CEO, ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO)

Yasuto Watanabe

Director and CEO, ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO)

Akiko Horiba Director of the Center for Mediation Support, The Sasakawa Peace Foundation

Akiko Horiba

Director of the Center for Mediation Support, The Sasakawa Peace Foundation

Kazuhiro Hayashi Cybersecurity & Digital Operational Resilience Leader, PwC Japan Group

Kazuhiro Hayashi

Cybersecurity & Digital Operational Resilience Leader, PwC Japan Group

Nuki Agya Utama Director for Energy Policy, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)

Nuki Agya Utama

Director for Energy Policy, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)

Sumiko Takeuchi Member of the Board, International Environment and Economy Institute

Sumiko Takeuchi

Member of the Board, International Environment and Economy Institute

Eve Chiu Chairperson, The Association of Quality Journalism

Eve Chiu

Chairperson, The Association of Quality Journalism

Maiko Ichihara Professor, Hitotsubashi University

Maiko Ichihara

Professor, Hitotsubashi University

Darshana Joshi Co-founder, VigyanShaala International

Darshana Joshi

Co-founder, VigyanShaala International

31st FUTURE OF ASIA

FUTURE OF ASIA is an international gathering where political, economic, and academic leaders from the Asia-Pacific region offer their opinions frankly and freely on regional issues and the role of Asia in the world. Held by Nikkei every year since 1995, it is considered to be one of the most important global forums in Asia.

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History of FUTURE OF ASIA

Inaugurated in 1995, the event has
welcomed many distinguished speakers.

Outline

Date: June 10 (Wed), 11 (Thu), 2026

Venue: Tokyo (Specific venue will be announced to in-person pass holders only)

Organizer: Nikkei Inc.

Special Sponsor: SK hynix

Sponsors: ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) The Sasakawa Peace Foundation PwC Fumakilla

Supported by: ASEAN-Japan Centre

Official Media: Nikkei Asia

Media Partner: Financial Times (U.K.), Yicai Media Group (China), People's Daily (China), Hindustan Times (India), Kompas (Indonesia), JoongAng Ilbo (South Korea), Maeil Business Newspaper (South Korea), New Straits Times (Malaysia), CNBC Asia Pacific (Singapore), The Straits Times (Singapore), Bangkok Post (Thailand), Vietnam News Agency (Vietnam)

Contact: Secretariat of 31st FUTURE OF ASIA
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For Press & Media: Registration and permission by the organizer are required
for media coverage. Please contact the Press Desk of
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Theme of 31st FUTURE of ASIA "Working together for a more resilient and prosperous Asia"

The world has entered a volatile period of transition. The post-war global order faces multiple challenges, and Asia must find its own answers to navigate through rough waters. The 31st Future of Asia will discuss and offer valuable ideas on how we can work closely together for a much more resilient and prosperous Asia.