Geoeconomics Summit 2026 -Geoeconomics in Times of Geopolitical Turbulence-
The Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) is pleased to announce the “Geoeconomics Summit 2026 -Geoeconomics in Times of Geopolitical Turbulence” will take place on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The event will be held at a venue in Tokyo (on-site participation is by invitation only) and will also be streamed live online. The live webcast is open to anyone who registers. Pre-registration is required, so please register using the link below. We look forward to your participation.
| Date and Time | Wednesday, May 13, 2026 2:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
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| Format | ・In-person: Venue in Tokyo (participation by invitation only) ・Online: Zoom webinar with simultaneous Japanese-English interpretation |
| How to Register | ・In-Person: only by invitation ・Online:Pre-registration is required. Upon registration, you will receive a viewing guide and connection details via email. |
| Host | Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG), International House of Japan |
| Contact | Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) |
Programs (Live Webcast)
*Please note that the program is subject to change without prior notice.
| 2:00pm-2:05pm | Opening Remarks (Kazuto Suzuki, Director of the Institute of Geoeconomics) |
| 2:05pm-3:25pm | Panel Session 1:Asia and the Global Order: Navigating the New Era of Energy and Supply Chains Moderator: Cheol Hee Park, Special Advisor, International House of Japan Panelists: - Mr. Nobuo Tanaka, CEO, Tanaka Global Inc. - Ms. Jane Nakano, Senior Fellow, Energy Security & Climate Change, CSIS - Dr. Saleh Al Khulaifi, Deputy Undersecretary for Industry and Business Development, State of Qatar Amid rising geopolitical tensions, volatile energy markets, and the rapid reconfiguration of supply chains, Asia is becoming a primary arena where the future of the international order and the global economy is contested and shaped. As nations grapple with diverse challenges, their policy choices in the Indo-Pacific are fundamentally reshaping the global balance of power and the international order. In this new geoeconomic era, this panel examines how key actors across Asia and its neighboring regions navigate the tension between international cooperation and strategic autonomy, and how they seek to define the future architecture of the international order. |
| 3:20pm-3:45pm | Keynote Speech ① (Dr. Joshua Walker, President & CEO, Japan Society) |
| 3:45pm-4:30pm | Dialogue with the Keynote speaker (Moderator: Ken Jimbo, Managing Director, International House of Japan) |
| 4:30pm-5:50pm | Panel Session 2: Strategies Amidst Weaponized Economics Moderator: TBC Panelists: - Dr. Taeho Bark, President, Seoul Forum for International Affairs - Amb. Carla A. Hills, Chair, Hills and Company International Consultants - TBCFrom the resurgence of strategic tariffs to the intensifying race for technological primacy, recent shifts in global trade policy have forced economic security to the top of national agendas. As export controls and “economic statecraft” become increasingly prevalent, nations, including Japan, face a complex challenge: how to safeguard national interests while preserving a stable, open international business environment. This panel will examine the diverse economic security strategies emerging in this era of “weaponized economics,” exploring how global business can navigate the realities of great power competition and evolving geoeconomic dynamics. |
| 6:05pm-6:20pm | Keynote Speech ② (Guest: The Hon. Carl Bildt, Co-Chair ECFR. Former Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sweden) |
| 6:20pm-6:55pm | Dialogue with the Keynote Speaker (Moderator: Kazuto Suzuki, Director of the Institute of Geoeconomics) |
| 6:50pm-6:55pm | Closing remarks (James Kondo, Chairman, International House of Japan) |
| 7:00pm-8:30pm | Dinner Reception |
News List News List 
Rintaro Inoue will be participating in the “Nikkei Asia Forum Perth 2026” event.
2026.04.17
Satoshi Yamada appeared on The International Institute for Strategic Studies’ “Japan Memo” podcast.
2026.04.15
Hirohito Ogi was quoted in the Spanish language newspaper: “Infobae”
2026.04.15
Andrew Capistrano was quoted in the Wall Street Journal article: “Iran Shows You Don’t Have to Be a Superpower to Wage Economic Warfare”
2026.04.10
The JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development is co-hosting an event together with IOG titled; “Knowledge Forum: Reconsidering the Role of ODA from the Perspective of Mutual Benefit” on April 13th. (Ken Jimbo, Yoshiyuki Sagara scheduled to appear)
2026.04.08
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Geoeconomics Summit 2025 -The Changing Dynamics of Statecraft –
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Geoeconomics Summit 2024
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Booklet “Third Survey Results of 100 Japanese Companies on Economic Security”
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Rintaro Inoue will be participating in the “Nikkei Asia Forum Perth 2026” event.
2026.04.17
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Geoeconomics Summit 2025 -The Changing Dynamics of Statecraft –
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Geoeconomics Summit 2024
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Rintaro Inoue will be participating in the “Nikkei Asia Forum Perth 2026” event.
2026.04.17 -
The JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development is co-hosting an event together with IOG titled; “Knowledge Forum: Reconsidering the Role of ODA from the Perspective of Mutual Benefit” on April 13th. (Ken Jimbo, Yoshiyuki Sagara scheduled to appear)
2026.04.08 -
Hirohito Ogi and Rintaro Inoue’s press conference at The Foreign Correspondence Club of Japan, “Building Up Japan’s Defense Industry”
2026.04.02 -
Kota Umeda and Kazuto Suzuki will be participating in the “11th National Space Policy Secretariat Symposium on Ensuring the Safe and Sustainable Use of Outer Space”
2026.02.02 -
Event Report: The Institute of Geoeconomics Held Its Annual Forum and Geoeconomics Summit 2025
2025.11.05 -
Hirohito Ogi Will be Joining the “Future of Regional Security Partnership Architecture” Event Being Held by the Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific Studies
2025.09.29 -
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“The Transformation of the Liberal International Order” Book Launch Event
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