Guest Speaker: Ms. Akanea Kato
(CEO, Akane Identities Inc. / Outside Director & Audit Committee Member, Japan Post Bank Co., Ltd. / Human Capital Management Consultant / MBA)
On Friday, March 13, 2026, Asia Women Leaders Forum (AWLF) will host its 8th AWLF Online Summit via Zoom.
AWLF Online Summit is a recurring, dialogue-based series designed as
“A Third Place to Connect with Asian Women Leaders.”
It brings together participants across generations and borders to engage in meaningful conversations, learn from lived experiences, and reflect on leadership and life.
Our special guest for this session is Ms. Akane Kato, a leadership educator and CEO who has dedicated her career to helping people and organizations bring out their true identity and potential.
Drawing from nearly 30 years of frontline and leadership experience in the airline industry, as well as her work with executives and large organizations today, Ms. Kato emphasizes the power of authentic identity as the foundation of sustainable leadership and growth.
Her long-selling book, “The Magic of Speaking That Moves Hearts,” reflects her belief that communication grounded in sincerity can transform how we lead, connect, and create impact.
The AWLF Online Summit is a dialogue-centered gathering, combining a keynote talk from our guest with interactive conversations among participants.
We invite you to join us for a space where new perspectives and cross-border connections can emerge beyond generations and backgrounds.
■ Guest Speaker
Ms. Akane Kato
CEO, Akane Identities Inc.
Outside Director & Audit Committee Member, Japan Post Bank
Human Capital Management Consultant / MBA
- Nearly 30 years of experience in the airline industry
Served in roles including cabin crew, quality control, hiring interviewer, training company secondee, and VIP operations manager - Founded Akane Identities Inc. in 2014; achieved 12 consecutive profitable years
- Serves as outside director for two TSE Prime listed companies, supporting human capital and non-financial value enhancement
- Leads “Akane Academy,” an identity-based leadership program
- Author of the long-selling book “The Magic of Speaking That Moves Hearts”
■ Event Details
Date & Time: Friday, March 13, 2026 | 7:00–8:30 PM (JST)
Platform: Zoom (access link will be sent to registered participants in advance)
Participation Fee: Free
Language: English
■ How to Register
- Add AWLF’s official LINE account
- Register via this form: https://forms.gle/5N5aKMqaN3rtNUpZ6
■ Looking Ahead
We aim to empower 10 million women leaders across Asia by 2030.
In 2026, we are planning to host an international summit at the United Nations ESCAP headquarters in Bangkok, gathering 333 leading women from across the region.
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