[Notice] 10th Anniversary of Asia Women Leaders Forum Kicks Off on the 27th

Sohail Inayatullah, Inaugural Chair of the UNESCO Futures Committee

"Eliminating gender inequality would bring an additional economic benefit of $47 billion (approximately 55.23 trillion KRW) annually to the Asia region. Gender equality is becoming an increasingly preferred future."

Sohail Inayatullah, the inaugural chair of the UNESCO Futures Literacy Network and keynote speaker at the upcoming ‘2021 Asia Women Leaders Forum’ opening on the 27th, emphasized this in his book Future of Korea and Asia 2040. He points out that COVID-19 will undoubtedly change Asia’s future, making leaders’ reflections on major issues including gender essential. As a futurist active on the global stage, he presents future leadership that will change the world.

Marking its 10th anniversary this year, the Asia Women Leaders Forum has firmly established itself as Korea’s representative platform for women’s networking. This year, under the broad theme ‘Era of Transition: Change of Leaders,’ about 30 prominent female mentors from various fields and around 70 mentees preparing to become next-generation leaders will gather for lively discussions. Gina Young, a professor of child psychiatry at the Johns Hopkins Kennedy Krieger Institute, will visit Korea to attend the forum.

Jung Hee-sun, president of the Korean Federation of Women’s Science and Technology Associations and a leader in Korea’s science and technology sector, will share stories about the power of science to reveal truth based on her long experience. Kim Moon-jung, a music director known as the ‘godmother of musicals,’ will pose questions about the essential qualities of leaders through characters appearing in numerous musicals she has participated in. Dennis Hong, a robotics professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, known as the ‘Leonardo da Vinci of robotics,’ will explore the direction of leadership in the era of artificial intelligence (AI). The forum will conclude with Seoul National University President Oh Se-jung presenting the profile of future talents who will lead innovation in this era of transition. To celebrate the forum’s 10th anniversary, a special mentor dialogue chaired by Yoon Yeo-soon, former LG Arts Center director, has also been arranged.

On the same day, Asia Economy will hold the ‘6th Asia Gender Equality Index’ awards ceremony. This event encourages companies leading the cultivation of female leadership and the establishment of gender-equal organizational cultures, sharing their success DNA. The Minister of Gender Equality and Family Award goes to Kakao, the Minister of Employment and Labor Award to Hyosung, and the Seoul Mayor’s Award to Lotte Duty Free. Additionally, GC Green Cross, Shinhan Financial Investment, and Netmarble will receive Asia Economy representative awards in the categories of work-family balance, workforce and personnel, and organizational culture, respectively.

◆ Date & Time: October 27 (Wed), 9:20 AM ? 5:30 PM

◆ Venue: Lotte Hotel, Sogong-dong, Seoul (2nd floor)

◆ Organizer: Asia Economy

◆ Sponsors: Ministry of Employment and Labor, Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, Seoul Metropolitan Government, Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Korea Women’s Venture Association

◆ Registration & Inquiries: Asia Women Leaders Forum Secretariat (www.asiae.co.kr/event/2021/wforum · Tel. 070-5101-1077)

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