The Future of Community and Mobility Week
Agenda2025 business exchange programme‘Visionary Exchange'
Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition
We are pleased to organise a speech and discussion event, as well as a lunch networking event, on the theme of the Agenda programme ‘The Future of Community and Mobility’, entitled ‘Visionary Exchange’, as part of the Agenda2025 programme.This gathering aims to include business delegations, universities, scientists, government officials, Agenda2025 panelists, and relevant Japanese leaders from government, industry, and academia. Participants will engage in keynote addresses and networking sessions aligned with each Theme's focus.（Invitation only）
Business Exchange
This programme is invitation only.
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Agenda2025
Organised Programme
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
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Date of
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2025.05.16[Fri]
10:30 ～ 13:30
(Venue Open 10:00)
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- Venue
- EXPO Salon
Programme details
‘Visionary Exchange’ is an invitation-only programme that will be held three times, and this is the first programme. To establish a meaningful forum that fosters ongoing collaboration among stakeholders, both during and beyond the Theme Weeks, thereby building shared understanding and connections that contribute to designing the future of society.
10:00 Venue open/Welcome coffee
10:30-12:00 PartⅠ：Speech and discussion
Main Topic:The Future of Community and Mobility(What is a community where we can live as we are?)
1. Community Building through Resilience and Co-Creation
2. Sustainable Urban and Regional Development and Mobility
3. A Society Integrating the Physical and Digital Worlds
4. Inclusive and Digitally-Centric Next-Generation Community
12:00-13:30 Part Ⅱ： Lunch networking
Cast
Moderator
Seiji Inada
Agenda2025Advisor
Seiji Inada blends government insight with global business acumen. After shaping foreign and national security policy at Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Prime Minister’s Office, he honed his commercial edge with a global consulting firm. He then steered high‑level initiatives at the World Economic Forum and became Japan Representative for Eurasia Group, advising C‑suites on geopolitical risk. Now Managing Director at FGS Global, he counsels public institutions and global companies integrate geopolitical realities into long-term business strategy. He also acts as an Agenda 2025 Advisor for Expo 2025 Osaka‑Kansai, driving forward‑looking dialogue on innovation and the future of society. He continues to counsel several private-sector organizations.
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Speakers
Ali Al Madfaei
Abu Dhabi Civil Defense Authority, United Arab Emirates
Ali Almadfai is a strategic advisor and innovation leader in the field of public safety and emergency response at Abu Dhabi Civil Defense. With a background in engineering and a passion for forward-looking solutions, he works at the intersection of technology, policy, and resilience. His portfolio includes overseeing special projects that integrate advanced systems such as AI, UAVs, and autonomous platforms into real-world emergency operations, as well as guiding national-level initiatives that enhance civil protection and disaster preparedness.
Ali is widely recognized for his ability to bridge high-level vision with practical implementation, ensuring that safety strategies remain both future-ready and rooted in local relevance. He actively contributes to shaping long-term frameworks for sustainable development, public safety innovation, and international cooperation. With a commitment to service and progress, Ali continues to play a leading role in fulfilling the mission of positioning the UAE as a global model for resilience and technological excellence in emergency management.
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Clarence Chua
Senior Vice President at the Singapore Economic Development Board
Clarence Chua leads the Business Environment division at the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) which oversees policies related to incentives and trade. He is also Head for Japan and Korea region. After graduating from the University of Tokyo with a Bachelor of Economics, he worked in EDB’s International Policies and Electronics divisions. From 2008 to 2013, Clarence was based in Japan, managing EDB’s operations in Japan and Korea. Upon his return to Singapore, he was appointed as Director for EDB’s Corporate Planning division which oversees EDB’s performance as Singapore’s lead economic development agency. He oversaw the development of the Professional Services cluster from 2015-2018 and Hub Services strategy from 2018-2019, followed by the Strategic Planning division in 2019-20. He was Director Strategic Planning Division in the Ministry of Communications and Information in 2020-22.
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Lukas Savickas
Minister of Economy and Innovation, Republic of Lithuania
Lukas Savickas is Minister of the Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania since November 2024. He has been a member of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania since 2020 currently serving there a Member of the Committee on Human Rights.
His experience includes roles as Deputy Chair of the Committee for the Future and membership in the Committee on Economics and the State Progress Council of the Seimas. Previously, he held leadership positions within the Lithuanian Government, including First Deputy Chancellor of the Government, where he coordinated strategic EU policy implementation, managed budget negotiations, worked on the National Progress Plan and led the Government's COVID-19 response.
Also, Lukas has contributed to fostering economic growth as Adviser to the Prime Minister as well as through roles at Invest Lithuania and the Association Investors’ Forum. He holds a BA in Politics and International Relations from University of York and a MA in European Public Affairs from Maastricht University.
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Ashish Khanna
Director General, International Solar Alliance (ISA)
Mr Ashish Khanna has over 26 years of experience in the energy sector across more than 15 developing countries in South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa. He has worked across the solar value chain—from project conceptualisation to financing and implementation. As former Head of the World Bank’s West and Central Africa Program, he led Mission 300 to expand energy access to 300 million Africans by 2030. In the MENA region, he led a program enabling $20 billion in private energy investment in Egypt.
In India, as Lead Energy Specialist at the World Bank, he supported MNRE on policy reforms for private sector participation in solar. Born and raised in India, he understands the challenges of energy access. He believes that ISA’s success hinges on strong institutional capacity and accountability. Mr Khanna holds dual postgraduate degrees in Management and Public Administration and was named a Littauer Fellow for Global Leadership Potential at Harvard Kennedy School.
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Sarah Sharples
Chief Scientific Adviser at the UK Department for Transport
Professor Sarah Sharples is Chief Scientific Adviser for the Department for Transport. She is a Professor of Human Factors in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Nottingham and from 2018 to 2021 was Pro Vice-Chancellor for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and People.She has led research in transport, manufacturing and healthcare. Her academic work is focused on understanding how to design complex systems that enable both people and technologies to work to their highest potential. In her DfT role she ensures that advice to policy makers and politicians is drawn from the highest quality research from the transport sector, and works closely with academia and industry.
She was President of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors from 2015 to 2016 and was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2024.
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Roberto Braun
President of Toyota Brazil Foundation
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Joshua Tseng
Co-Founder of Blind Mice Media, Singapore
Josh Tseng is the co-founder of Blind Mice Media, a consultancy dedicated to breaking societal barriers through Inclusive Design and Social Impact Storytelling. He works with public and private sectors to create accessible technology and digital infrastructure, ensuring equal access for all, regardless of age, income, or disability. His media campaigns spotlight under-represented voices, using social media to drive awareness and representation.
Josh received the Goh Chok Tong Enable (Promise) Award in 2020 for his advocacy in accessibility and inclusion. In 2024, he represented Singapore at the 17th UN Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. As an iChamp with SG Enable and a Board Member of the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped since 2022, Josh continues to champion inclusivity across all aspects of society.
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Henry Tsang
Associate Professor at Athabasca University, Canada
Chair Elect & Associate Professor, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Centre for Architecture, Athabasca University
Visiting Research Fellow, Institute of Social Science, The University of Tokyo
Dr. Henry Tsang is an acclaimed Canadian architect, professor, and expert in sustainability and IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility) in the built environment. He is the Chair-Elect of the RAIC Centre for Architecture at Athabasca University. Tsang is a registered architect and accessibility designer through the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) program, which aims to "create a world without barriers." Also, he is an appointed advisor and fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, advocating for excellence in the built environment. He has lectured at universities worldwide (including UTokyo, Waseda, McGill, UBC, Hanyang, etc.), and spoken on global stages including academic/industry conferences, TEDx talks, and UN summits. Accolades include the Canadian Educator of the Year, Canadian Architect Award of Excellence, Construction Canada Emerging Leader Award, and Asian Changemaker Award.
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The Future of Community and Mobility Week
Agenda2025 business exchange programme‘Visionary Exchange'
We are pleased to organise a speech and discussion event, as well as a lunch networking event, on the theme of the Agenda programme ‘The Future of Community and Mobility’, entitled ‘Visionary Exchange’, as part of the Agenda2025 programme.This gathering aims to include business delegations, universities, scientists, government officials, Agenda2025 panelists, and relevant Japanese leaders from government, industry, and academia. Participants will engage in keynote addresses and networking sessions aligned with each Theme's focus.（Invitation only）
-
2025.05.16[Fri]
10:30～13:30
(Venue Open 10:00)
- EXPO Salon
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
This programme is invitation only.
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