• Opening Remarks
  • Ms. Ai Sasaki, Chairperson, Asia Women Leaders Forum, Japan
• Keynote Address: The Power of Peace through Empowered Asian Women
  • Dr. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
  • His Excellency Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva, Former Prime Minister of Thailand
  • Her Royal Highness Princess, Norodom Rattana Devi, Cambodian Princess
  • Dr. Ranjana Kumari, Director, Centre for Social Research (CSR), India
  • Mr. Minoru Kiuchi, Member of the Japanese House of Representatives / Former State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Japan
• Panel Discussion 1: Advancing Gender Equality in Asia
  • Hon. Patsarin Ramwong, Member of the House of Representatives, Thailand
  • Dr. Chizu Sekine, Representative Director and President, Sumika Technical Information Service, Inc., Japan
  • Dr. Patra Shovityakool, Founder and Managing Director, TRAPA CO., LTD., Thailand
  • Ms. Linh Hoang, Executive Director, Lead The Change, Vietnam
  • Dr. Constantin Malik, Board Member and Director for Global EcoSystems and Partnerships, Foundation for the Support of the United Nations, United Kingdom
• Panel Discussion 2: Ensuring Quality and Access to Education for All 
  • Dr. Ethel Agnes Pascua-Valenzuela, Commissioner (Vice Minister) , Republic of the Philippines Commission on Higher Education, The Philippines
  • Dr. Tian Belawati, Rector, Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia / President, International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE), Indonesia
  • Dr. Rupa Vasudevan, Founder and Chancellor, Bharatiya Engineering Science and Technology Innovation University (BESTIU), India
  • Ms. Shailaja Adhikary, Founder and Managing Director, IEC Group of Institutions, Nepal
  • Ms. Tomoko Katsurayama, CEO and Founder, T.K. Associates Co., Ltd. / Professor, Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University, Japan
• Lunch
• Panel Discussion 3:  Empowering Diverse Employment and Career Pathways for Economic Growth
  • Ms. Yuki Aizawa, APAC Director, Women in Tech, APAC
  • Ms. Elisa Sarza Nuada, Managing Director and Chief Business Development Officer, Blue Chip Global Development PTY. LTD, The Philippines
  • Ms. Rhea See, Co-founder and Co-CEO, She Loves Tech Singapore
  • Ms. Harasha Bafana, Founder and Director, The Adam & Hawa Network, Singapore
  • Mr. James Skinner, Management Consultant, Bestselling Author, AI Expert, the U.S.A.
• Coffee break 
• Applauding Changemakers: Celebrating Transformative Impact of the Awards conferred on Asia Women Leaders in 2024
• Closing Ceremony
  • Ms. Eilidh Hamilton, Regional Director for Cultural Engagement, British Council, Singapore
  • Ms. Ai Sasaki, Chairperson, Asia Women Leaders Forum (AWLF), Japan
• Dinner

Former Prime Minister of Japan
Chairman, East Asian Community Institute

I am a devoted advocate of “Yuai,” a Japanese term which may be translated as “fraternity.” More specifically, this refers to the need to effectively raise personal dignity (independence), while nurturing respect (coexistence) for others. 

In addressing the numerous shared issues now confronted by all of mankind across Asia and other regions, it is vital for us to assure that the resulting benefits are not limited to any specific party or area. There is a critical need, rather, to forge win-win ties structured to enable such benefits to be widely generated and shared. 

 By fostering a sense of community and recognition of our respective differences, it becomes possible for people, nations and other entities to grow and develop hand in hand. In moving to build such a “Fraternity Community,” it is imperative to take strong steps toward the empowerment of women. 

In that sense, I keenly look forward to the redoubled development of the Asia Women Leaders Forum, while extending my profound prayers for the success of this Summit. 

Former State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Japan
Member of the Japanese House of Representatives, Japan

If we are to create a society that is truly sustainable and peaceful, it is indispensable that women’s rights are protected and that their participation as active members of society is encouraged.
However, much work remains to be done until the concept is develop. Through empowering women, this can be fully be achieve. In this context, I have great expectations for the Asia Women Leaders Forum to be held in Bangkok.There, women leaders from a variety of backgrounds will come together and discuss today’s most pressing issues. Male or female, we all stand to benefit from these great women’s achievements.

Vice Chairperson and Executive Secretary, KEIDANREN (Japan Business Federation)

DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) is the source of innovation that cannot be brought about merely by extending from the past. It is the power that makes organizations and society resilient and sustainable by identifying risks that monocultures do not notice.

Women’s empowerment is at the core of promoting DEI. I hope that many women leaders will share the challenges of solving social issues, advance collaborative efforts, and lead social change at the Asian Women Leaders Forum summit.

President, The Asia-Pacific Ladies Friendship Society Inc. (ALFS)

Honorary Advisor, Asia Women Leaders Forum (AWLF)
Assistant Director General, UNESCO

Women have a strong sense of valuing life. It will be a valuable contribution to world peace. The AWLF will attract leaders like a magnet and lead to peace in Asia and around the world. I am confident that this strong passion and leadership will pave the way for hope and progress in the future. The dialogues and collaborations ahead will be crucial steps towards achieving a better world. Lastly, I extend heartfelt cheers to the Asian Women Leaders Forum for hosting this summit. We anticipate that your efforts will contribute to the peace and prosperity of the Asian region and the world.

Advisor, Asia Women Leaders Forum (AWLF)
CEO, RAUL,inc.
Director, Energy Information Center

I believe that maximizing the power of Asia and women is essential to protecting the future of our planet’s environment. The summit of the Asia Women Leaders Forum will be a significant step towards this vital mission.  To ensure that by 2100, Asia and the world can enjoy  prosperity, we must further strengthen our efforts in combating climate change and decarbonization. I sincerely hope that this summit will serve as a starting point towards achieving these goals.

Founder and Guide, ZenEating

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Tokyo, Japan

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary,
Embassy of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in Japan

It gives me immense pleasure to learn that the Asia Women Leaders Forum (AWLF) is organizing the Asia Women Leaders International Pre-summit 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. Taking this opportunity, I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to AWLF on convening such a platform for women leaders and students from Asian countries to gather, share and learn from each other experiences, lessons and insights on promoting Asian women empowerment, facilitating SDGs implementation and enhancing Public-Private Diplomacy in Asian region. I highly evaluate the work of AWLF in strengthening women’s role in diverse sectors and this has contributed to empowering women and shaping a fairer and just society.

I believe that the Summit will continue contributing to all women across the world, including in Asia to be promoted to higher positions and to be provided wider opportunities to participate in all areas. 

I highly appreciate AWLF for approaching the Embassy of the Lao PDR in Tokyo and myself as a female Ambassador in Japan to be a part of this Pre-summit.  

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary,
Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in Japan

Women are beautiful creatures. Women are creatures that humanize other humans. The beauty and humanity of women give birth to national leadership and unite together views in one voice for one world beauty. Let us unite to unify the beauty of the world.

Honorary Consul-General of Bhutan in Tokyo,
Honorary Consulate-General of the Kingdom of Bhutan in Tokyo

I extend my heartfelt support for the Asia Women Leaders International Pre-Summit 2024.

The Kingdom of Bhutan is a country that prioritizes happiness and sustainable development. When women further expand their roles and have access to their opportunities, it contributes to the overall prosperity and happiness of the Kingdom of Bhutan.

Through this summit, I hope that countries across Asia, including Bhutan, will share their efforts towards women’s empowerment and strengthen collaboration.