AGENDA
Session slots are still being adjusted and may be updated.
As of October 10, 2025
Day 1: November 4(Tue)
Transformation Never Ends – Exploring the Essence of Leadership in Reinvention
9:30 - 9:50
Introduction
Mikio Sugeno
Chair of Editorial Board, Nikkei Inc.
Day 1-1
9:50 - 10:20
Joaquin Duato
Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson
Moderator
John Aglionby
South-East Asia Editor, Nikkei Asia, Nikkei Inc.
Day 1-2
10:30 - 11:00
Revived Transformation Secrets: 50-Year Challenge
Takeshi Numoto
CMO, Microsoft
Moderator
Kazuyuki Okudaira
Senior Staff Writer, Nikkei Inc.
Day 1-3
11:30 - 12:00
Global Management for Transformation: Collaboration, EVs, and AI
Young Liu
Chairman and CEO, Foxconn
Moderator
Atsushi Nakayama
Commentator, Nikkei Inc.
Day 1-4
12:10 - 12:40
Japan's Longevity Dilemma
Ryan Charland
President and CEO, Manulife Japan
Moderator
Natsuko Nakamura
Senior Staff Writer, Nikkei Inc.
From Followers to Market Makers – Competing on the Global Stage
13:40 - 14:00
Introduction
Kazuo Ichijo
Professor, IMD
Day 1-5
14:00 - 14:30
Regina Mayor
Global Head of Clients and Markets KPMG International
Moderator
Leo Lewis
Tokyo Bureau Chief, Financial Times
Day 1-6
14:40 - 15:10
Ryo Yano
President and CEO, Pigeon
Moderator
Yo Tanaka
Senior Staff Writer, Nikkei Inc.
Day 1-7
15:40 - 16:10
Loh Boon Chye
CEO, Singapore Exchange
Moderator
Ryushiro Kodaira
Senior Staff Writer, Nikkei Inc.
Day 1-8
16:20 - 16:50
Hiro Matsuoka
President, Toho
Moderator
Naofumi Nakamura
Senior Staff Writer, Nikkei Inc.
Day 1-9
17:00 - 17:30
Hello Kitty and Beyond: Evolving into IP Platform Provider
Tomokuni Tsuji
President, Sanrio
Moderator
Sawako Oiwa
Senior Staff Writer, Nikkei Inc.
Day 2: November 5(Wed)
Business Currents You May Not See – Are You Ready for the World’s “New Normal”?
9:30 - 9:50
Introduction
Mark Greeven
Professor, Dean of Asia, IMD
Day 2-1
9:50 - 10:20
Uncovering Japan’s Hidden Potential
Jonathan Gray
President and COO, Blackstone
Moderator
Makoto Kajiwara
Commentator, Nikkei Inc.
Day 2-2
10:30 - 11:00
How AI Is Ushering a New Era of Supply Chains
Duncan Angove
CEO, Blue Yonder
Moderator
Keiichi Murayama
Commentator, Nikkei Inc.
Day 2-3
11:30 - 12:00
Yutaka Sasaki
President and CEO, NTT DATA Group
Kazuo Ichijo
Professor, IMD
Moderator
Toyoki Nakanishi
NIKKEI Digital Governance, Nikkei Inc.
Day 2-4
12:10 - 12:40
Billy Hogan
CEO, Liverpool FC
Moderator
Yukinori Takechi
Senior Staff Writer, Nikkei Inc.
The Frontier at Your Feet – Value Creation in the AI Era and Japan’s Next Potential
13:40 - 14:50
Introduction
Ryosuke Harada
Editorial Board, Nikkei Inc.
Day 2-5
14:00 - 14:30
Tomoko Namba
Founder and Executive Chairman, DeNA
Moderator
Kazuyuki Okudaira
Senior Staff Writer, Nikkei Inc.
Day 2-6
14:40 - 15:10
Niche Top Strategy: The Architecture of Lasting Global Success
Hideo Takasaki
President, Nitto Denko
Moderator
Kazuo Ichijo
Professor, IMD
Day 2-7
15:40 - 16:10
Harvey Schwartz
CEO, Carlyle
Moderator
Akito Tanaka
Editor-in-Chief, Nikkei Asia, Nikkei Inc.
Day 2-8
16:20 - 16:50
Insights from KFC: The Frontline of Chinese Consumption
Joey Wat
CEO, Yum China
Moderator
Kenji Kawase
Senior Staff Writer, Nikkei Inc.
17:00 - 17:20
Summary
Kazuo Ichijo
Professor, IMD
Atsushi Nakayama
Commentator, Nikkei Inc.
Honorifics and titles omitted.
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