GTF

About the Global Transformation Forum

An impact-driven international platform for shaping new global digital economy, hosted annually in Tokyo.

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Three Pillars. One Global Agenda.

Governance

Data governance, equitable frameworks, and a global “grand bargain” on data

As nations strive to harness the benefits of digital transformation, “data governance” has emerged as a critical theme to address widening economic disparities between developed and developing countries, necessitating a more cooperative, equitable and responsible approach to governance and regulatory frameworks that optimize outcomes of a potential “grand bargain” around data and its use globally.

Trusted Tech

Trusted technology, digital sovereignty, and global standards

As concerns over the concentration of key technologies in a few economies grow, nations are adopting sovereignty-driven policies to preserve autonomy. How can these efforts incorporate trusted technology while maintaining global cooperation on policy, standards, and supply chains that ensure affordability and broader technological access?

International Cooperation

Workforce, inclusion, and multistakeholder cooperation

The rapid pace of digital transformation has direct implications that go beyond the technology that powers it, changing the nature of work, health, and other core pillars of everyday life. Optimizing the outcomes of these changes will depend on strategic partnerships that leverage a multistakeholder approach to both short- and long-term problem solving, focused on shared incentives.

Why Japan

Japan is uniquely positioned to host the GTF, leveraging its diplomatic credibility and strong regional relationships to ensure inclusive participation from both developed and emerging markets. Its legacy of leadership in technology and innovation, combined with trusted relationships across Asia, Europe, and the Americas make Japan an ideal place to enable progress on digital economy challenges.

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GTF at a Glance

Date
1–2 December 2026
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Format
Keynotes, plenaries, panels, closed ministerial roundtables
Participants
250, including 20+ government officials and 50+ speakers
Pillars
Governance, Trusted Tech, International Cooperation

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