He is an educator from the Republic of Mali. He received his master’s and doctoral degrees in architecture and architectural planning from Kyoto University’s Graduate School of Engineering, and served as president of Kyoto Seika University from April 2018 to March 2022, becoming the first African-American president of a Japanese university. He currently serves as Vice President of the Japan Association for the 2025 International Exposition, Director of the Tokyo Public University Corporation, and President of the International Metaverse Association. He specializes in architecture and urban planning. He is also a member of the Architectural Association of Mali (OAM), the Architectural Institute of Japan (AIJ), the Architectural Design Association of Japan (ADAN), and the City Planning Institute of Japan (CPIJ).

She is the Vice President of the International Metaverse Association, CEO of Shozui Corporation and President of the NPO International Technology Exchange Association. D. degrees from Kyoto University and Tsinghua University, and has extensive knowledge and experience in the metaverse domain. The International Metaverse Association works with government agencies and related industry associations to participate in the formation of regulations and policies related to the metaverse. It also actively participates in AR, VR, XR, Web 3.0 and other projects in Japan and abroad, contributing to the development of the metaverse and the creation of new businesses.

A pioneering researcher, inventor, practitioner and entrepreneur, he is active in the fields of consumer technology, multimedia IVR/AR, connected/automated vehicles, IoT and digital transformation. He founded 0xsenses Corporation, a multinational technology company specializing in virtual reality. The company is dedicated to “creating a better world” by developing the technology, infrastructure, ecosystems, and resources necessary for large-scale, multi-player, hyper-realistic virtual experiences. Formerly a research scientist at IBM Research, he is also a passionate volunteer in leadership positions in the IEEE and other professional communities.

A technology consultant with more than 40 years of experience in the digital storage industry, as president of Coughlin Associates, he analyzes storage technology and market trends. in 2024, he served as president and CEO of the IEEE, the world’s largest organization of technology professionals, where he was responsible for AI ethics and standards for digital infrastructure. He is also a regular contributor to Forbes and other media outlets, where he communicates about the intersection of technology and society. Mr. Coughlin’s insights are helping to build a technology foundation for the sustainable development of the Metaverse.

After graduating from the University of Tokyo’s Faculty of Law, he worked at the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (now the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) before being first elected to the House of Representatives in 1990. Since then, he has served as Vice Minister of Education and Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, and served as Minister of the Environment in the fourth Abe Cabinet from 2018 to 2019. During his tenure, he worked on nuclear disaster countermeasures and renewable energy policy. Currently, he is also focusing on international infrastructure partnerships, including serving as the head of an organization promoting the Japan-Korea Tunnel Initiative.

The team will research bipedal mouth bots and androids that closely resemble humans in appearance and behavior. Team OSAKA, an industry-academia collaboration, won the humanoid soccer class of the RoboCup World Championships from 2004 to 2007; in July 2007, CNN selected Osaka as one of the “8 Geniuses Who Will Change the World”; in October 2007, a British consultancy ranked Osaka 26th among Japanese in its “100 Living Geniuses” list; in July 2007, Osaka was named one of the “8 Geniuses Who Will Change the World. October 2007: selected by CNN as one of the “8 geniuses who are changing the world” October 2007: selected by a British consultancy as one of the “100 living geniuses” (26th best Japanese). 2011: awarded the Osaka Culture Prize. 2015: awarded the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Prize and the Sheik Muhammad bin Rashid al-Maktoum Knowledge Prize, respectively.

A pioneer in Dubai’s blockchain and AI sector, as CEO of the Dubai Blockchain Center (DBCC), he contributes to the development of the local technology ecosystem through startup support and educational programs. He also serves as CEO of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism’s AI department, where he drives policies aimed at making the city smarter and enhancing the tourism experience. He is a former member of the Global Future Council of the World Economic Forum and was named by CoinTelegraph as one of the 100 most influential people in blockchain and cryptocurrency in 2022. In addition, as a founding member of the Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) and the AI Ethics Committee (AIEC), he is committed to the ethical use and regulation of technology.

He is a technology entrepreneur based in Hong Kong and a proponent of Web3 and digital ownership. Earlier in his career, he worked for Atari Germany and moved to Hong Kong in 1996. He founded Cybercity/Freenation, Asia’s first free web page and email service, and in 1998 founded Outblaze, a pioneer in cloud computing. at Animoca Brands, which he co-founded in 2014, NFT, blockchain games, global leadership in open metaverse, and the democratization of digital assets through investments in The Sandbox, Axie Infinity, and OpenSea. He is also involved in policy development as a member of the Hong Kong government’s Web3 Promotion Task Force.

He is the author of Product Lifecycle Management: Driving the Next Generation ofLean Thinking (McGraw-Hill, 2006) and Virtually Perfect: Driving Innovation ancLean through Product Lifecycle Management (in press). He is an internationally recognized expert in PLM and information systems and has lectured worldwide on product lifecycle management. Dr. Grieves is also co-director of the PLM Center of Excellence at Purdue University and leader and co-director of the PLM Development Consortium at the University of Michigan.

Entrepreneur and technology policy leader from Nigeria. After studying management and international business in the UK, he founded several tech startups. Currently, as Executive Vice President and CEO of the Nigerian Science, Technology and Engineering Infrastructure Development Organization (NASENI), he is working to strengthen the country’s technology and manufacturing infrastructure. He also focuses on technology education and innovation promotion for the youth.

As an innovative leader in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence, he promotes research and development of intelligent robots that coexist with humans. He leads the Institute for Multimodality Intelligent Robotics and Systems (TAMS) at the University of Hamburg, Germany, and is an international pioneer in multi-sensor information processing, human-robot interaction, and autonomous system design. He is an international pioneer in multi-sensor information processing, human-robot interaction, and autonomous system design. He contributes to solving social issues through applications in industry, medicine, and education, and is actively involved in academic collaborations between Europe and Asia.

As a Principal Consultant in the area of Generative AI (AI) at Google Cloud, he is responsible for implementing and optimizing advanced cloud technologies and AI solutions. He is also a visiting professor at the University of Texas at Dallas, where he teaches graduate-level courses in cloud computing and machine learning, bridging academia and practice. As president of the Texas Association for Science and Technology (TAST), he leads local science and technology promotion, community development, and industry-academia collaboration projects to promote science and technology and develop the next generation of talent. He holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering, an MS in Computer Science, and a BS in Electrical Engineering, and combines diverse technical expertise with educational and leadership skills. He has a PhD in Industrial Engineering, an MS in Computer Science, and a BS in Electrical Engineering.

He is the Director of the Metaverse Institute at Waseda University. His research aims to understand the nature of the Metaverse in practical terms, focusing on its applications in the fields of education, communication, and culture. He is also involved in research on e-learning and intercultural communication, contributing to the creation of new learning environments utilizing digital technology. Nishimura’s efforts are an important guide in exploring the social significance and potential of the Metaverse.

He is a leader in the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) based in Shenzhen, China. As Chairman of the Shenzhen Drone Industry Association, he oversees one of the largest industrial clusters in the country, providing support to companies and developing technical standards. He also chairs the World Drone Congress and leads international industry exchanges and policy advocacy. He also focuses on applications of drones in urban utilization, logistics, and agriculture, contributing to the advancement of the industry.

He is a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto and is widely recognized as a pioneer in wearable computing and augmented reality (AR) He began researching wearable computers in the 1970s and developed the world’s first wearable AR device, the EyeTap The company has also been involved in the development of He has had a profound influence on modern AR and AI technologies, including laying the technological foundation for smart glasses and HDR imaging. He is also noted for his research that incorporates ethical perspectives such as “Humanistic Intelligence” and “sousveillance,” and continues to bridge technology and society through collaboration with the MIT Media Lab and private companies. He is a world leader in the field of AR and wearable technology, active in both academia and industry.

As Executive Director and Acting Director of UNESCO’s Social and Humanities Division, Ms. Kathryn Harris leads policy development on the ethics of science and technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI). Under her leadership, UNESCO is strengthening its response to social challenges in the metaverse era, including the ethical framework for AI, human rights, inclusiveness, and multicultural dialogue. It also promotes international cooperation in areas as diverse as youth policy, sports, anti-discrimination, and gender equality.

He is the elected Chairman of the Khronos Group Standards Consortium and has been instrumental in the launch and evolution of royalty-free open standards such as OpenCL, OpenVX.NNEF, OpenXR, Vulkan, OpenGL ES, WebGL and glTF, many of which are widely adopted. He is also the Vice President of NVIDIA’s Developer Ecosystem, working to enable applications to take advantage of advanced silicon acceleration.

A graduate of MIT, he founded and led the successful cloud-based file management service Filestack, and participated in the launch of Postmates, where he helped increase its GMV by $1 billion. After graduating from MIT, he founded and led Filestack, a successful cloud file management service, and participated in the startup phase of Postmates, helping to increase its GMV by $1 billion. He is currently focused on creating new user experiences in the areas of AR/VR apps, mixed reality, and AI.

He is Chairman and CEO of Southport Cement Limited, a leader in cement manufacturing and distribution in Western South Africa, focusing on infrastructure development within Nigeria and to the local community. He is also the founder and CEO of New Energy Services Company (NESSCO), established in 2003, which provides EPC services to the oil and gas sector, crane maintenance and installation, ISO certification, and contracts with ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies, The company has achieved remarkable growth, including ISO certification, ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies contracts, and expansion into international markets. Furthermore, NESSCO is actively promoting technological innovations, such as the establishment of the “NESSCO Lab” within NESSCO to promote online monitoring of cranes and the digitalization of maintenance operations.

As an innovative leader in the environmental field, we promote the realization of a sustainable, recycling-oriented society through the development of recycling and advanced treatment technologies for industrial waste. In particular, our detoxification and resource recovery technologies utilizing gypsum and other by-products, and our sodium carbonate production method using CO? and waste salt are groundbreaking approaches that enable both environmental conservation and industrial competitiveness. The city has achieved environmental industry concentration and technological innovation in cooperation with the local community, and has become a model for the green economy in the western China region.

Raised as an Italian-Japanese, he made his major debut in 1999 as MC and composer for the hip-hop group DELiGHTED MINT. Since then, he has worked as an artist and producer for several units including So’Fly and NERDHEAD. In 2010, he released an album under the name “NERDHEAD,” which won the Nikkei Entertainment “Hit Maker of the Year 2011” award. His versatility in songwriting, composing, arranging, and producing keeps him at the forefront of the music industry.

From 1993 to 2001, he served as President and Representative Director of AIU Insurance Company, and then as Chairman and Chief Advisor of its affiliate, AIG Corporation, from 2003. He then served as President and Chairman of Sta. I Insurance Company in 2017, retiring in 2020. Currently, he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Association and supports various companies in the midst of major changes such as the Corona Disaster, global warming, new IT and DX.

He is a pioneer in human interface technology and the grandfather of virtual reality. He is currently Associate Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Washington, where he is Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Human Centered Design and Engineering. He is the founder and international director of HIT Lab NZ at the University of Canterbury. He is the founder of the Virtual World Association, dedicated to connecting minds and hearts through virtual reality to solve the world’s universal problems.

He is a world authority in the fields of speech technology and artificial intelligence and is a highly regarded member of the National Academy of Engineering. At Microsoft, he oversaw research in speech recognition and machine translation, contributing to the development of Cortana, Skype Translator, and Xbox Kinect. He then moved to Apple, where he led the advancement of speech recognition and natural language processing as Chief Scientist for Siri. In particular, he led the evolution of on-device AI and speech synthesis. With over 250 publications and more than 150 patents, Dr. D. has been a driving force in advanced technologies in both academia and industry.

He is the Executive Director and Senior Technical Officer at the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, where he has headed the Science and Art Research Center since 2000. A graduate of the Fine Arts Department of the Beijing Film Academy, he has been engaged in the research and production of computer-generated images and digital animation technology since 1994. He has been involved in advanced CG art techniques such as plant growth modeling and group animation, and has been involved in the production of China’s first space science fiction animated film, “Moon Liang Zhi Shang”. He has received national and international acclaim for his connection between media art and science and technology, and is an active lecturer as a former expert on space and visual interaction technology.

He holds an EMBA from the Central European International Institute of Industry and Commerce (expected), has a background in pharmacy and marketing, and is the founder and general manager of a biotechnology company, Wuhan Kade Wace Biological Technology Co. He has extensive experience in capital management and technological innovation, and has received several national level projects and awards. He has many research achievements in the medical and diagnostic fields, and is focusing on practical application and commercialization.

An artist, musician, and entrepreneur from Nanjing, China, he moved to New York City in the late 1980s. Since the early 1990s, he has exhibited at prominent contemporary museums in New York City, including the Alternative Museum, the Clocktower, and the White Columns, and has also worked in museums in Europe. 2010 brought him to prominence with his unique “Oil Cube” style, in which RMB bills are pixelated and reconstituted in oil painting. His work has been featured at the Poly Auction, and he has also exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in Europe. His work has received international acclaim, including high bids at Poly Auction and commissions from the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, New York Branch.

While working as a process engineer at AIXTRON, he is a next-generation technical talent currently pursuing an MBA at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland. With a strong background in solid state physics, he is well versed in epitaxial growth technologies for advanced semiconductor materials such as GaAs, InP, and GaN, with a particular focus on the development of optoelectronic devices. In addition to material characterization and process development, I am also involved in research on nanomaterials and nanodevices, and am engaged in multifaceted efforts to realize next-generation applications. In parallel with my technical career, I am also actively involved in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to high-tech industrial and engineering fields.

As the owner of JUST PEAC WOODWORK LTD, a Calgary, Alberta, Canada-based woodworking specialty company established in March 2022, the company is primarily involved in the design and construction of custom furniture, decks and cabinets. The company offers a wide range of woodworking services including Finish Carpentry, Home Renovations, Deck and Cabin Building, and has a reliable construction record and an A+ rating and Accreditation with the BBB (Better Business Bureau). The company has an A+ rating and accreditation from the BBB (Better Business Bureau).

Founder of Virtual Human Technology and Digital Octopus, he is a leading developer of next-generation games that integrate XR (Augmented Reality) and AI, and has over 12 years of game development experience, formerly with the NetEase game team. His representative works include “Three Kingdoms Tiger Generals” and “Polygonal World VR”, and he was also involved in the development and management of large-scale online games “Tenka 2” and “Fuun Tenka”. In the entertainment domain, we are involved in the design and implementation of innovative products.

He is a technology policy expert who serves as Chair (Chair) of the IEEE Metaverse Standards Working Group, which is responsible for the international framework for the next generation virtual space. He applies his extensive knowledge in the fields of computer science, interactive technologies, and digital ecosystem design to promote standardization across industry, academia, and the public sector. His work focuses on overarching topics such as terminology definitions, interoperability, and ethical guidelines for the metaverse, with the goal of creating a safer and more sustainable virtual space.

He is the Chief Sales Officer of the International Metaverse Association. The association’s mission is to promote industrial applications, popularization, and international collaboration of the metaverse, and to serve as a bridge between companies, educational institutions, and governments. As a core member of the association, Mr. Asada leads corporate collaboration, solution proposals to member companies, event planning, and partner development, contributing to the development of the industry as a whole from a practical standpoint. He is also actively involved in the promotion of metaverse-related projects in Japan and abroad through practical sales activities that utilize his diverse industry knowledge and communication skills. He is a key person who is trusted both within and outside the association.

As principal of Springfield Commonwealth Academy (SCA) in Massachusetts, USA, Mr. Krishnamoorthy is working to revitalize education and revitalize the community. After serving as the chief financial officer of a Wall Street hedge fund, he transitioned into the education field, acquiring and restructuring SCA, which was in financial difficulty. Through campus renovations and revamped educational programs, he established SCA as a leading international school of higher education. In addition, as CEO of the non-profit Alliance for Impact, he promoted financial education and social action programs for the Asian community. Based on his experience of overcoming his own difficult upbringing, she is committed to social change through education.

An 18-year-old high school sophomore at Springfield Commonwealth Academy in the U.S., she is a next-generation leader with a strong interest in artificial intelligence and its business applications. She hopes to further his education in this field at MIT in the future. She has developed her leadership and teamwork skills in roles such as Student Body President, Dorm President, and Founder of the Dance Club. The students have also received high praise for both their academic and extracurricular activities, including the COACHES AWARD SPIRIT SQUAD and the Principal’s Award, and have taken seriously issues such as data privacy and algorithmic fairness, as well as the potential of AI. I look forward to the opportunity to exchange ideas with colleagues from around the world and think about how AI can improve business and society.

A 17-year-old high school senior (Grade 12) at Springfield Commonwealth Academy in the U.S., he is a next-generation leader with a strong interest in artificial intelligence. and has now evolved into an interest in how it works and its social applications. While his technical understanding is rudimentary, he is deepening his exploration based on his conceptual grasp, and plans to major in finance in college, where he is fascinated by the intersection of AI and business. While autonomy is a challenge, he believes in the future and potential of AI and nurtures his own vision through interaction with his peers.

He is a 14-year-old eighth grader at Scarsdale Middle School in the U.S. He is a next-generation leader interested in the evolution of artificial intelligence and its impact on society. He is particularly interested in the application of AI to social infrastructure, such as automated driving. In the future, he plans to study business at New York University, where he hopes to work on practical applications of AI and its challenges. She also looks at the potential for AI’s convenience to hinder learning, and values an ethical perspective on how AI should be used as a “partner for learning. I look forward to this participation as a valuable opportunity to consider how AI can contribute to education and society.

A high school freshman at Springfield Commonwealth Academy, she is a next-generation technology leader who became fascinated with the possibilities of artificial intelligence in her high school AI class and has a passion for using AI to solve social problems. She and her team developed a web app called Quitmate, which is already available to the public, that helps people overcome bad habits using AI-powered personalized plans. While facing challenges such as understanding complex algorithms and ensuring data privacy, she learned the importance of using AI in an ethical manner. Going forward, we aim to develop AI solutions that will have a positive social impact in diverse fields such as education and healthcare.

A 16-year-old high school senior attending Scarsdale High School in the United States, I am a next-generation leader interested in creative expression and solving social issues through artificial intelligence. She is attracted to AI as a means of expression, such as story creation and art generation, and is interested in how technology is changing the nature of language and communication. In college, I plan to study computer science, mathematics, or English to explore the possibilities at the intersection of language and technology, and I hope to contribute to using AI to foster creativity, help people communicate, and expand access to education. We envision a future where AI coexists as a “support” rather than a “replacement” for human expression.

She is a 15-year-old high school sophomore at Xaverian High School in Brooklyn, U.S.A. He is a leader of the next generation interested in the convergence of artificial intelligence and biomedical engineering. She is keenly interested in how AI can be structured like human neural circuits to solve problems and make decisions through self-learning. In the future, I would like to attend a university renowned for biomedical engineering and contribute to the development of innovative and affordable technologies that integrate AI and medicine. my goal is to cross the power of AI and medicine to bring quality healthcare to people around the world.

A 16-year-old sophomore at Atholton High School in Maryland, USA, he is a next-generation leader with a strong interest in the convergence of artificial intelligence and engineering. He is fascinated by how AI is being used to solve real-world problems and wants to contribute to society by learning more about how it can be used. In the future, I plan to major in mechanical engineering and aim to develop innovative solutions that incorporate AI. While AI offers convenience, I am also keenly aware of the importance of using it wisely as a tool, taking care not to undermine the ability to think for oneself. Through this participation, we hope to learn about how AI can enrich our lives from multiple perspectives and use this information to help us utilize the technology in the future.

These first-year high school students at Storm King School in New York, USA, are the next generation of leaders who are learning in a global environment. They are broadening their perspectives and fostering their interest in new fields of study while being exposed to diverse cultures and values. In their future studies, they will also develop an interest in artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technologies and social issues, and acquire the ability to pioneer the future. We look forward to gaining new perspectives and inspiration while interacting with our international peers through this participation.

My hobby is creating art and design within the Metaverse. I enjoy creating beautiful landscapes and innovative avatars, which I like to share with other causers. In addition, I excel at communicating with other A! My goal is to contribute to the evolution and growth of Metaverse and to open up new possibilities. I am committed to having fun, learning together, and creating a better future for all of us! I look forward to working with you!