Asia Pacific Initiative Forum （APIF）

The 3rd Annual General Meeting of APIF (2021)

Intellectual Dialogue

Index

＜Outline of APIF 2021＞
“The Asian path of sustainability and harmony with the environmen”
“Prioritizing innovation as the key to unlocking post-crisis growth"
“What civil society in Afghanistan tells us about sustainable transformation and diversity”
A-2: “Digitalizing Asian financial markets ”
B-1: “Transformation of industrial sectors through Vertical Digital Platforms”
B-2: “Transformation by climate change sustainability standards and rule-making in Asia”
C-1: “Transformation by Start-ups and venture capitalists rising to social challenges”

＜Outline of APIF 2021＞

Date	December 3rd (Fri) – 4th (Sat), 2021
Venue	Hybrid (broadcast headquarters in Yokohama Hotel New Grand)
Host	Asia Pacific Initiative
Acknowledgements	Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) MUFG Bank, Ltd., Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd.

With the vision of “Articulating Asian Ideas”, discussions were held regarding Asia’s multi-dimensional prosperity, as the COVID-19 pandemic has not yet seen its end around the world and further strengthened the need for a fundamental change of existing economic, political as well as social frameworks.

The forum brought together a wide range of Asia’s frontrunners in startup founders, social entrepreneurs, investors and corporate executives, to share ideas on the accelerating digital transformation of various industries, promoting sustainable movements and rule-making in Asia, empowerment of individuals through digitalization and gender equality, utilizing and developing Asian capital and finance, and civil engagement in Afghanistan.

Moreover, we invited Kengo Kuma (Architect, University Professor and Professor Emeritus, the University of Tokyo) and The Honourable Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali (Senior Minister, Minister of International Trade and Industry of Malaysia) to share a vision on sustainable and multilateral peaceful development of Asia.

During the two days in APIF 2021, the idea of collaboration among public, private, academia and other sectors to bring multi-dimensional prosperity in Asia was highlighted. APIF will continue its activities to further advance this momentum.

Click below for the program and speakers.

APIF 2021 ProgramAPIF 2021 Program

APIF2021 Keynote Speech

“The Asian path of sustainability and harmony with the environmen”

Speaker: Kengo KUMA/ Architect, University Professor and Professor Emeritus, the University of Tokyo

APIF2021 Keynote Speech

“Prioritizing innovation as the key to unlocking post-crisis growth"

Speaker: The Honourable Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali/ Senior Minister, Minister of International Trade and Industry of Malaysia

“What civil society in Afghanistan tells us about sustainable transformation and diversity”

Speakers:
YAMAMOTO Eri / Secretary General and Country Director for Afghanistan office, Shanti Volunteer Association
Maria Helen Dabu / Secretary-General, Asia South Pacific Association for Basic and Adult Education (ASPBAE)
Abdul Bashir Khaliqi / Former director, Afghan National Association For Adult Education (ANAFAE)

Moderator:
KOBAYASHI Lin / Co-Founder and Chair of the Board, UWC ISAK Japan

A-2: “Digitalizing Asian financial markets ”

Speakers:
Prasarn Trairatvorakul / Chairman of the Board, The Stock Exchange of Thailand
MIKE Kanetsugu / Chairman, MUFG

Moderator:
MIYAGAWA Makio / President, APIF

B-1: “Transformation of industrial sectors through Vertical Digital Platforms”

Speakers:
MATSUMOTO Yasukane / Founder & CEO, Raksul Inc.
Pamitra Wineka / Co-founder & CEO, Tanihub Group
Tan Yinglan / Founding Managing Partner, Insignia Ventures Partners

Moderator:
SUZUKI Satoko / Associate Professor, Hitotsubashi University Business School

B-2: “Transformation by climate change sustainability standards and rule-making in Asia”

Speakers:
Ravi Chidambaram / CEO, RIMM Sustainability Pte Ltd.
HOSONO Kyohei / Director & COO, Dream Incubator Inc.
Abhilasha Purwar / Founder and CEO, Blue Sky Analytics

Moderator:
MIYAJI Yu / Staff Writer, The Asahi Shimbun

C-1: “Transformation by Start-ups and venture capitalists rising to social challenges”

Speakers:
Mohit Bhatnagar / Managing Director, Sequoia Capital
Prakash Prashanth / Partner, Accel
NAKAMURA Toshi / Co-Founder & CEO, Kopernik

Moderator:
MUKOYAMA Jun / Fellow, Asia Pacific Initiative