From left to right: Dr. Matthias Frey, Fujiyo Ishiguro, Ayano Sasaki, Taisuke Sasanuma, Shunichi Miyanaga, Dr. Hiroshi Yamakawa, Shoukei Matsumoto, Dr. Felix Moesner.
Collaboration for the Intelligent Age
The debriefing event opened with remarks from Alois Zwinggi, Member of the Managing Board at the World Economic Forum, and Fujiyo Ishiguro, Chair of Japan & Chief Representative Officer at the World Economic Forum. They provided a historical perspective on WEF and outlined major themes from this year’s Annual Meeting.
Artificial intelligence took center stage at Davos 2025 as the defining force shaping economies and societies. Discussions also delved into long-term strategies for climate, nature, and energy, with the climate crisis being a focal point. Across more than 220 sessions, nearly 3,000 global leaders from government, business, and civil society engaged in high-level discussions on these urgent topics, highlighting the importance of cross-sector collaboration in addressing today’s most critical issues.
Keynote by Alois Zwinggi, Member of the Managing Board at the World Economic Forum
Introduction by Fujiyo Ishiguro, Chair of Japan & Chief Representative Officer at the World Economic Forum
Insights from Davos
The panel discussion featured esteemed participants who brought diverse insights from the Davos experience:
Ayano Sasaki, Curator, Global Shapers Community Fukuoka (Moderator)
Dr. Hiroshi Yamakawa, President, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Shunichi Miyanaga, Chairman of the Board, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Shoukei Matsumoto, Buddhist Monk and Founder, Interbeing
Dr. Matthias Frey, Technology Exploration Manager, Sony
The discussion covered AI’s transformative potential, Japan’s role in the global energy transition, and the evolving relationship between technology and sustainability. Panelists explored how international cooperation, innovation, and ethical leadership can drive meaningful change in a rapidly shifting global landscape.
The panelists and their insights from Davos
Engaging the Audience
The event concluded with a Q&A session, where the audience engaged deeply with panelists. Adding an artistic dimension to the debriefing, stunning photographs by Cristina Mittermeier, a renowned marine biologist and conservationist, were exhibited at the venue. Commissioned by Joseph Fowler, Head of Art and Culture at the World Economic Forum, the exhibition resonated strongly with the Swissnex for the Planet initiative.
Collaborating for a Sustainable Future
This Davos Debriefing was made possible through the collaboration of Swissnex in Japan, Swiss Business Hub Japan, Suntory Holdings Limited, and the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (SCCIJ). This collaboration underscored a shared commitment to fostering dialogue, innovation, and impactful partnerships between Switzerland and Japan.
As we navigate the challenges and opportunities of the intelligent age, such events serve as vital platforms for international exchange, ensuring that insights from Davos translate into actionable strategies for a more resilient and sustainable future.
