The Tokyo Conference 2026 opened in Tokyo on March 11, gathering representatives from think tanks and research institutes worldwide to discuss international affairs. Amid a disrupted global order where major powers prioritize their own interests, the main focus is on promoting multilateralism for addressing common issues.
The Tokyo Conference 2026, hosted by The Genron NPO and supported by The Yomiuri Shimbun, opened on Tuesday, March 11, 2026, in Tokyo and will continue through Thursday, March 13. It brings together representatives from think tanks and research institutes around the world to discuss international affairs.
On the opening day, the inaugural Asian Leaders Roundtable took place, attended by former ministers from Asian countries. Former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and former Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono were appointed as cochairs.
Kishida noted that Asia is the region most strongly affected by the actions of major powers and their conflicts. “Keeping silent doesn’t mean you are neutral. It leads to the acceptance of a system where the world moves solely based on the decisions of major powers,” he warned.
Yudhoyono stated that the rules-based world order is facing new challenges and stressed the importance of dialogue.
The roundtable serves as a platform for Asian leaders to discuss rebuilding multilateralism amid global shifts.
