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2026.05.12

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Asia's Top International Conference2 DAYS

of insights and fresh perspectives

Providing clarity in uncertain times

SPEAKERS

* As of May 26, 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

Le Tien Chau Deputy Prime Minister, Vietnam

Le Tien Chau

Deputy Prime Minister, Vietnam

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

Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour Governor, Central Bank of Malaysia

Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour

Governor, Central Bank of Malaysia

Korn Chatikavanij Former Minister of Finance, Thailand

Korn Chatikavanij

Former Minister of Finance, Thailand

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

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

Jafri Abdul Jalil Deputy Director General at the Prime Minister's Department, Malaysia

Jafri Abdul Jalil

Deputy Director General at the Prime Minister's Department, Malaysia

Jay Y. Yuvallos Chairman, East Asia Business Council 2026

Jay Y. Yuvallos

Chairman, East Asia Business Council 2026

Arsjad Rasjid Chairman of the Board, Indonesian Business Council

Arsjad Rasjid

Chairman of the Board, Indonesian Business Council

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

Sriparna Pathak Professor, O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU)

Sriparna Pathak

Professor, O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU)

Albert Zhang Member of Intelligence & Investigations Staff, OpenAI

Albert Zhang

Member of Intelligence & Investigations Staff, OpenAI

Maiko Ichihara Professor, Hitotsubashi University

Maiko Ichihara

Professor, Hitotsubashi University

Janne Taalas CEO, CMI (Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation)

Janne Taalas

CEO, CMI (Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation)

Jennifer Soh Head of High Tech Crime Investigation Team, APAC, Group IB

Jennifer Soh

Head of High Tech Crime Investigation Team, APAC, Group IB

David Formula Director, Bank Central Asia (BCA)

David Formula

Director, Bank Central Asia (BCA)

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.

Digital Pass

DETAILS

Free!

Watch the live stream from anywhere

In-Person Pass

DETAILS

79,800

A truly real experience with 7 exclusive benefits!

Students get free admission!

Why attend?

Leader's Real Voices
Leader's Real Voices
Discover Latest Trends
Discover Latest Trends
Quality Networking
Quality Networking

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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
reg_foa2026@creative-net.co.jp
For Press & Media
Registration and permission by the organizer are required
for media coverage. Please contact the Press Desk of
31st FUTURE OF ASIA.
press_foa2026@creative-net.co.jp

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.

Organizer
Nikkei
Special Sponsor
SK hynix
Sponsors*In no particular order
ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) The Sasakawa Peace Foundation PwC Fumakilla