GSG Impact Conference | Impact Investment & Impact Economy Event in Kyoto

About Taking impact investment and impact economy
initiatives to the "Next Step"
through networking with pioneers
and learning from every participants

We are pleased to announce the GSG Impact Conference, an event designed to explore the latest trends in impact investment and the impact economy in Japan and around the world. This conference will also serve as a platform to connect with a diverse range of stakeholders active in the field.

Hosted by GSG Impact JAPAN National Partner (GSG Impact JAPAN) , this open forum aims to foster deeper learning and engagement among participants from over 50 countries, contributing to the growth of global and local impact initiatives.

Whether you’re newly interested in impact investing or already actively engaged and seeking to broaden your activities, the conference will feature global leaders and pioneers who will share current initiatives, success stories, and practical insights to guide your journey.

Take this opportunity to expand your network internationally, and join us in shaping the future of impact investment and the impact economy.

The conference will be held in parallel with the Global Leadership Meeting (GLM), a separate event organized by GSG Impact.

Learn about trends in Japan and overseas how we can expand the "Impact economy"

Connect with leaders and players from various countries

Going to the next step with reference to practical insights from various countries

Program

The GSG Impact Conference offers a valuable opportunity to gain the latest insights and build connections with practitioners in the field of impact investment and the impact economy, both from Japan and around the world.

Held in parallel with the Global Leadership Meeting (GLM), the conference will bring together leaders from over 50 countries who are driving change through impact investing and the impact economy.

Hosted by GSG Impact Japan the National Partner of GSG Impact that has been working to develop and expand the field in Japan for nearly a decade, the conference will showcase a wide range of sessions featuring cutting-edge initiatives and global trends.

Whether you’re simply curious or already active in the field, we welcome all those interested in shaping the future of impact investing and the impact economy!

About

20th May 2025 13:00 - 18:00

Venue: Ritsumeikan University
Language: English (Simultaneous interpretation to Japanese)
Ticket price: Free

Deadline: 19th May 2025 at noon
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Session

※There may be changes to the schedule in the future.

Opening Remark / Video Message / Keynote Speech

13:00 ~ 13:30

Opening & Keynote

Speaker
GSG Impact & ITF Chair

Nick Hurd
Speaker
President, GSG Impact / Chair of the International Foundation for Valuing Impacts (IFVI)

Sir Ronald Cohen
Speaker
CEO, GSG Impact

Elizabeth Boggs Davidsen

※Sir Ronald Cohen will participate via video message.

The Japanese Impact Revolution

13:30 ~ 14:00

Keynote

EY Japan, Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS)
Impact Investing and Accounting Lead

David Freiberg

United for the Impact Economy: Voices from Around the World

14:04 ~ 14:54

Plenary 1

Moderator
GSG Ambassador

Rosemary Addis AM
Chair, GSG Impact JAPAN National Partner

Ken Shibusawa
Panelists
President of the U.S. Impact Investing Alliance (US NP)

Fran Seegull
Panelists
Founder and Chair of Impact Finance Belgium (Belgium NP); Trustee of GSG Impact's board; Trustee of Impact Investment Institute’s board (UK NP)

Steven Serneels
Panelists
Chair of Nigerian National Partner (Nigeria NP); Trustee of GSG Impact; Founder, The Chair of Centre Group, Nigeria

Ibukun Awosika
Panelists
Co-Chair of GSG Impact Central American Regional Partner (PiiC) ; Trustee of GSG Impact's board

Shannon Music

Supporting Blue economy with Impact

14:58 ~ 15:48

Plenary 2

Panelists
Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income Division, T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

Matt Lawton

Accelerating Impact Economy Growth: Insights from Southeast Asia and Japan

16:08 ~ 16:38

Short Plenary 1

Greeting
Sasakawa Peace Foundation Executive Director

Itsu Adachi
Moderator
Vice Chair of Japan and Ambassador, GSG Impact, CEO Japan Fundraising Association

Masataka Uo
Panelists
Senior Market and Investment Manager, Khmer Enterprise

Somphyvatanak Kong
Panelists
Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia Impact Alliance(MyImpact)

Melissa Foo
Panelists
Senior Research Fellow, Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI)

Boonwara Sumano (Yui)

Breaking Silos of Impact and Corporate Value Creation by Utilizing Capital Markets

16:42 ~ 17:22

Plenary 3

Japan Social Innovation and Investment Foundation (SIIF), SIIF Global, Head of SIIF Global

Fumi Sugeno
Panelists
Representative Director, Phronesis Partners / GSG Impact JAPAN National Partner, Board member

Tomoya Shiraishi

From the Ground Up: Creating Social Impact in Local Japan

17:26 ~ 17:56

Short Plenary 2

Coming Soon

Greeting

18:00 ~ 18:05

Greeting

Director of Sustainable Finance Office, Strategy Development Division Strategy Development and Management Bureau, Financial Services Agency, Government of Japan

Fuminori Takaoka

Closing

18:05 ~ 18:10

Closing

Chair, GSG Impact JAPAN National Partner

Ken Shibusawa

Access

Hall at the Ritsumeikan University

1 Nishinokyo-Suzaku-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8520

From Kyoto station by JR or Metro
Take the JR to Nijo-Station(10min) and walk for 2 min.
Take the Kyoto City Subway's Karasuma Line(Metro) to Karasuma-Oike Station,
then transfer to the Kyoto City Subway's Tozai Line, get off at Nijo Station and walk for 2 min.
From Osaka Umeda Station by Hankyu Railway
Take the Hankyu railway to the Omiya station(40 min) and walk for about 10 min.

Contact

Deadline: 19th May 2025 at noon
Apply