admin The World Economic Forum and the Government of Japan opened the first global summit dedicated to shaping the future of technology. The Summit builds on the work of the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Japan and the Forum’s global Network of Centers in 13 countries.
Details on the Summit
Heads of state and government, chief executives and leaders from civil society gathered at the first Global Technology Governance Summit to shape the Fourth Industrial Revolution.The virtual meeting, hosted by Japan, builds on the work from the Forum’s global network of Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Since its foundation in 2017, the Network has brought together innovators, policy makers and business leaders to develop governance policies and frameworks for emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, autonomous mobility and precision medicine.
The Definitive Role Played by Japan
From the beginning, Japan has taken a leadership role in shaping the trajectory of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The government, in partnership with the Forum and the Asia Pacific Initiative launched the first center outside of the US in Tokyo in 2018.Projects span four portfolios: Autonomous and Urban Mobility; Healthcare Data Policy; Internet of Things, Robotics, and Smart Cities; and Agile Governance. It also participates in Data Free Flow with Trust (DFFT), Data for Common Purpose Initiative (DCPI), Ethical AI facial recognition, Future of Protein, and Circular Economy projects. Jeremy Jurgens, Managing Director and Head of the Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Network stated, “The Fourth Industrial Revolution is moving faster than expected and impacting lives around the world. It is crucial that we ensure all parts of society are working together to shape a future that is inclusive, where everyone can benefit from these technologies. This summit is helping us accelerate and scale the work already in progress. It brings together the international Centre Network and the wider World Economic Forum community to better prepare leaders for the transformations brought by technology’s rapid development.”
Over the past three years, the Centre Network has collaborated with leaders from around the world on solutions that can serve society in equal access to mobility, improved access to health data and agile governance. Projects to develop smart city initiatives, sustainable mobility systems and agile governance models are just some those in progress.
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