Former Environment Minister Keiichiro Asao to Speak at Forbes-Coorganized "ASUENE SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT 2026" – Key Sessions Announced

Asuene Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Kohei Nishita, hereinafter "the company") has announced the program for "ASUENE SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT 2026," Japan's largest sustainability conference co-organized by Forbes JAPAN, to be held on July 23, 2026 (Thu) at Toranomon Hills Forum.

The event will feature prominent leaders from policy, research, and corporate management, including former Minister of the Environment and member of the House of Councillors, Keiichiro Asao; Masatoshi Ebi and Kenji Tanaka from the University of Tokyo; and representatives from the Ministry of the Environment, Sony, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Murata Manufacturing, Salesforce, and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. Japan's business environment is undergoing significant changes due to rapid AI advancements, rising geopolitical risks, and evolving GX (Green Transformation) policies and sustainability disclosure requirements. This summit will bring together leaders from industry, government, and academia to share practical insights on addressing corporate challenges and achieving sustainable growth.

The event will be hosted by Natsumi Uga, a freelance announcer and former TV Asahi news anchor.

Registration is available below:

https://event.event-planner.net/event/asuene_2026

Special Session Details Announced

• Special Dialogue: "AI x Energy" and Its Impact on the Japanese Economy and GX

Moderator: Masaharu Fujiki (Editor-in-Chief, Forbes JAPAN)

Speakers:

Kenji Tanaka (Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo)

Kohei Nishita (Founder, Representative Director and CEO, Asuene Inc.)

• Special Panel Discussion: Supply Chain Reconfiguration for Decarbonization and Sustainability

Moderator: Masaharu Fujiki (Editor-in-Chief, Forbes JAPAN)

Speakers:

Masatoshi Ebi (Deputy Center Director and Professor, Research Center for Future Vision, The University of Tokyo)

Masayuki Morioka (Head, Carbon Neutral Promotion Department, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.)

Yasuhiro Morinaga (Senior Manager, Technology and Business Development Division, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.)

Confirmed Prestigious Speakers

In addition to the keynote address by Keiichiro Asao, former Minister of the Environment and member of the House of Councillors, leaders from the University of Tokyo (Masatoshi Ebi and Kenji Tanaka), the Ministry of the Environment, Sony, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Murata Manufacturing, Salesforce, and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group will also speak.

Event Schedule

Event Overview

Event Name: ASUENE SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT 2026

Date and Time: July 23, 2026 (Thu) 12:00–18:30 (Networking Event 19:00–20:30)

Format: Hybrid (Online / In-Person)

Venue: Toranomon Hills Forum (5F, Toranomon Hills Mori Tower, 1-23-3 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

Program: Keynote Speech, Special Sessions, Panel Discussions, Corporate Presentations, Sponsor Sessions, Networking Event

Target Audience: Executives, department heads, and staff responsible for sustainability, decarbonization, and ESG management

Organizer: Asuene Inc.

Co-organizer: Forbes JAPAN

Registration: Pre-registration required (Free of charge)

https://event.event-planner.net/event/asuene_2026

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After registration via the official website, the viewing URL will be sent by email.

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After registration via the official website, an invitation will be sent by email. Please note that applications from competing companies and individuals will not be accepted. A networking event will be held after the conference.

Inquiries: summit2026@asuene.com

Company Overview: Asuene Inc.

Company Name: Asuene Inc.

Business Activities:

• Sustainability AI Platform "ASUENE"

• Supply Chain Management AI Platform "ASUENE SUPPLY CHAIN"

• Sustainability Recruitment AI Platform "ASUENE CAREER"

Group Companies:

• Integrated Carbon Credit AI Platform "Carbon EX"

• Third-Party Assurance/Verification and Disclosure Advisor "ASUENE VERITAS"

• AI Data Integration Platform "Anyflow"

• AI Energy Reduction Platform "NZero"

Capital: 8.3 billion JPY (including capital surplus)

Representative: Founder, Representative Director and CEO Kohei Nishita

Address: 6F, Tokyo Toranomon Global Square, 1-3-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Offices: Japan, Singapore, United States, Thailand, United Kingdom, Philippines

URL: https://corp.asuene.com/