G1 Global Podcast

AI is beginning to have a profound impact on design practice. This session features pioneering leaders from the design industry discussing design methodology and thought changes. Learn about new trends such as AI-driven design tools, virtual and augmented reality applications, and challenges like balancing functionality with aesthetics and ensuring accessibility. Business leaders will gain insights into leveraging these trends to enhance creativity, improve product development cycles, and drive customer engagement. Additionally, the discussion emphasizes the necessity of cross-disciplinary collaboration between technologists and designers to foster innovation and maintain competitive advantage in the market.
G1 Global Conference 2024 Technology Breakout Session held at Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University in Tokyo, October 14, 2024.» https://g1.org/g1global/
[Technology] Tech & Design
Panelists:» Miles Pennington (Professor of Design Led Innovation, University of Tokyo)» Tomoe Hamaguchiya (Japan Representative Director, Kontrapunkt)» Jay Pillai (Director Of  AI, Figma)
Moderator:» Kinya Tagawa (CEO, Takram Japan Inc.)

The panel will explore Japan's economic strategies within the global context, focusing on the interplay between domestic policies and international economic trends. Discussions will cover the Bank of Japan's monetary policies, the effects of globalization on trade, and demographic challenges impacting economic stability. Experts will highlight emerging global trends such as digital currencies, technological innovation, and their relevance to Japan's economy. Business leaders will learn how international market dynamics and policy shifts influence Japan's economic environment, how the new LDP leadership team prioritizes decision making, and how to best design strategies for navigating these global and domestic changes effectively.
G1 Global Conference 2024 Politics Breakout Session held at Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University in Tokyo, October 14, 2024.» https://g1.org/g1global/
[Politics] Japan's Global Economic Priorities and Strategy: New Leaders, New Opportunities
Panelists:» Kirby Daley (STAT Asia Consulting)» Noah Sneider (Tokyo Bureau Chief, The Economist Newspaper Limited)» Keiko Tashiro (Member of the Board, Deputy President, Daiwa Securities Group Inc.)
Moderator:» Jesper Koll (Expert Director, Monex Group)

This panel explores how integrating gender perspectives drives innovation and economic growth in Japan and globally. The discussion addresses issues such as the underrepresentation of women in STEM  fields, gender biases in technology and product design, and the need for inclusive policies that foster diversity. Panelists discuss how gender-inclusive teams lead to better problem-solving and market insights, strategies for overcoming cultural and institutional barriers, and the role of government and private sectors in promoting gender equality. Panelists discuss how gender perspectives can be integrated into R&D processes, what global best practices Japan can adopt, and how businesses can measure the impact of gendered innovations on performance and growth.
G1 Global Conference 2024 Society Breakout Session held at Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University in Tokyo, October 14, 2024.» https://g1.org/g1global/
[Society] Gendered Innovations to Drive Growth
Panelists:» Ari Horie (Representative Director, Women's Startup Lab Impact Foundation Japan/ Founder & CEO, Women’s Startup Lab)» Londa Schiebinger (Prof. History of Science / Director, Gendered Innovations in Science, Health & Medicine, Engineering, and Environment, Stanford University)» Seiji Yasubuchi (President & CEO, AXA Holdings Japan Co., Ltd)» Hidehiko Yuzaki (Governor, Hiroshima Prefecture)
Moderator:» Maiko Todoroki (President & CEO, Poppins Corporation)