The Inaugural Katerva Conference
Innovation in Sustainability
United Nations University Headquarters, Tokyo
March 7, 2012
8:30
Doors open
9:00
Welcome from host Mr. Kenneth Cukier, Tokyo Correspondent, The Economist
9:05
Message from the Prime Minister of Japan
9:10
Opening Remarks – Chair of Katerva Japan Steering Committee and Chief Development Officer Ms. Patricia Bader-Johnston
9:12
Conversation with Katerva Founder / author, Mr. Terry Waghorn and Mr. William Saito, Entrepreneur / author
9:20
Presenting: the 2011 Most Innovative Ideas!
- Barefoot Power, Mr. Rick Hooper, CEO
- Nissan Leaf
- Sanergy, Mr. David Auerbach, CEO
- Solarclave, Ms. Anna Young, Founder
- The China Study, Dr. Mamiko Matsuda
10:35
Video overview of more Katerva Award winning projects
10:50
Davos Report on Innovation in Sustainability – Mr. Kubo Keiichi, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC
11:05
Special Katerva Report on Innovation and Sustainability – Mr. Chandler Mount, The Harrison Group
11:20
“From Social Norm to Social Reality: The Tipping Point Trends Driving Sustainability Mainstream” – Mr. Dominic Harrison, Head of Global Trends, Future Foundation
11:35
Dr. Hiroki Kondo, Principal Scientist Global Warming Research Project for IPCC AR5 Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)
11:50
Remarks by Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado
11:55
Remarks by US Ambassador H.E. John V. Roos
12:00
Networking Lunch (featuring sustainable vegan cuisine by Ginza Dorobushi Chef: Masao Sakai)
1:00
Panel 1: Facing Facts: “Implications for 2049”
Moderator: Kenneth Cukier, Tokyo Correspondent, The Economist
- Mr. Dominic Harrison, Head of Global Trends, Future Foundation
- Mr. Keiichi Kubo, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC
- Dr. Hiroki Kondo, Principal Scientist (GWRP for IPCC AR5), JAMSTEC
- Mr. Chandler Mount, The Harrison Group
1:45
Panel 2: “The Role of Innovation in Achieving a Sustainable Future for Japan and How Can Policy-makers and Governments Enable Innovation?
Moderator: Kenneth Cukier, Tokyo Correspondent, The Economist
- Dr. Jakob Ekberg, Managing Director GR Japan
- The Hon. Mieko Nakabayashi, Member of the House of Representatives for Kanagawa
- Ms. Sachiko Zenyouji, Committee Chair, Japan Eco Cup
2:30
Business Leaders Panel: “Integrating innovation – What Will it Take for Business/Society to Change?”
Moderator: Mr. Kenneth Cukier, Tokyo Correspondent, The Economist
- Mr. Keiichi Ushijima, CSR Strategy Division, Hitachi Corporation
- Mr. Brooks Herring, Vice President Communications and Operations, Solar Frontier
- Mr. William Hall, President, Ipsos Healthcare Japan Ltd and Japan Head, Ipsos Business Consulting
- Ms. Noriko Ikari, Head of CSR, Nissan Motor Company Ltd.
3:30
Katerva Awards for Sustainability in Innovation Award Ceremony
Host Victoria Kamsler: Chief Research Officer, Katerva
Guest Presenters:
- Mr. Mr. Mathew Kaikai, Second Secretary, Embassy of the Republic of Kenya – Sanergy
- Mr. Jason Chai, Embassy of Australia – Barefoot Power
- Dr. Vesselin Popovsky – Vice Rector, United Nations University Headquarters – The China Study
- Mr. Terry Waghorn – Founder Katerva – Nissan LEAF
3:45
Closing Comments
3:50
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