Tech for Impact Summit 2027 Opens Speaker Nomination Submissions — Seeking Global Leaders in AI, Quantum, Web3, Energy, and Impact Investment

Overview

Socious Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Sera Yoon) is pleased to announce that it has begun accepting nominations for speakers for its invitation-only executive summit, "Tech for Impact Summit 2027" (T4IS2027), to be held in Tokyo on May 18-19, 2027.

At T4IS2026, several global leaders graced the stage, including Mr. Taro Kono (Member of the House of Representatives, former Minister for Digital Transformation), Mr. Yoshito Hori (President of GLOBIS University), Ms. Kathy Matsui (MPower Partners), Mr. Yat Siu (Co-founder of Animoca Brands), Dr. Tshilidzi Marwala (Rector of United Nations University / Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations), Mr. Masaaki Taira (former Minister for Digital Transformation), and Ms. Arfiya Eri (Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs).

To continue providing a world-class platform for dialogue at T4IS2027, we are widely soliciting speaker nominations from trusted individuals in the industry.

Nomination Areas

For T4IS2027, we are seeking speakers in the following key areas:

1. AI (Artificial Intelligence)

- AI Governance, Safety, and Alignment - Generative AI, Agentic AI, AGI Pathway Theories - AI Infrastructure (Semiconductors, Data Centers, Energy) - AI and Education, AI and the Labor Market, AI and Healthcare

2. Quantum Computing

- Practical Application of Quantum Advantage, Quantum Chemistry, Quantum Machine Learning - Japan's Quantum Strategy (IOWN, SIP Quantum, Moonshot R&D) - Quantum × AI Fusion - Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Sensing

3. Web3 / On-chain Finance

- Stablecoins, Tokenized Assets - AI Agents × Blockchain - Regulations and Policy, CBDC - DeFi, RWA, Institutional Crypto Adoption

4. Energy

- Nuclear Fusion, Nuclear Power, Renewable Energy - AI Data Centers × Power Demand - Hydrogen, Geothermal, Storage - Energy Security, Decarbonization

5. Impact Investment / ESG

- Catalytic Capital - Blended Finance - Institutional Investor ESG Strategies - Investment in Human Resources, Education, Healthcare

6. Policy / Governance

- AI and Technology Regulation - Digital Democracy - Gender, Diversity, Political Participation - International Cooperation, Diplomacy, Geopolitics

7. Culture / Content / IP

- Globalization of K-Culture, J-Culture - AI × Content Generation - Metaverse, Web3 IP - Sports, Entertainment, Fashion

Speaker Candidate Requirements

For T4IS2027, we kindly request nominations for candidates who meet the following requirements:

- Senior Position — CEO, CTO, CIO, Founder, Institutional Investor, Policymaker, Director-level at Research Institutions - International Track Record — Authorship, Papers, Media Presence, International Conference Speaking Experience - Proactiveness in Dialogue — An attitude that values frank dialogue with participants rather than one-sided presentations - Commitment to Impact — The individual or their organization clearly demonstrates a commitment to creating social and economic impact.

Related Links

- Tech for Impact Summit Official Website: https://tech4impactsummit.com/ja - Socious Co., Ltd. Corporate Website: https://socious.io/ja

Nomination Method and Schedule

- Nomination Acceptance Begins: May 15, 2026 (Today) - Nomination Acceptance Deadline: September 30, 2026 - Curation and Selection: October - December 2026 - Provisional Notification to Speaker Candidates: December 2026 - February 2027 - Official Speaker Announcement: February 2027 onwards (as determined)

Nominations are accepted via a dedicated form: https://tech4impactsummit.com/ja/nominate-a-speaker

This form is intended for third-party nominations. As participation is by invitation only, the candidate's consent is not required for nomination. Please provide the following information on the form:

- Your own name and email address (nominator) - Candidate's name, affiliation, and position (candidate's email address is optional) - Reason for nomination - Candidate's LinkedIn URL (optional)

After your nomination, you will automatically receive an acknowledgment email. If the T4IS Curation Committee decides to proceed, the secretariat will directly contact the candidate to extend an invitation to speak.

Contact Information

Socious Co., Ltd. Tech for Impact Summit 2027 Program Secretariat

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