Theme
Soft Power as the Driving Force for Sustainability - Co-creation and Evolution of Energy in a Turbulent World
Dates
2026.01.29
Venue
The Okura Tokyo
Overview
The theme of the symposium this year was “Soft Power as the Driving Force for Sustainability – Co-creation and Evolution of Energy in a Turbulent World.” Amid rising global tensions, including regional conflicts, to effectively address the critical global challenge of climate change, soft power which fosters mutual understanding and trust plays an essential role. Furthermore, it is essential for countries and organizations involved in supply chains to work together through co-creation, to further develop and evolve such collaborative efforts.
In this symposium through the keynote speeches and both sessions, approximately 260 participants in attendance were inspired by the extensive and diverse knowledge and experience shared by the oil & gas industry VIP speakers. It provided a valuable opportunity to consider concrete actions toward a sustainable future from the perspectives of soft power, co-creation, and evolution.
In this symposium through the keynote speeches and both sessions, approximately 260 participants in attendance were inspired by the extensive and diverse knowledge and experience shared by the oil & gas industry VIP speakers. It provided a valuable opportunity to consider concrete actions toward a sustainable future from the perspectives of soft power, co-creation, and evolution.
Project Report
Keynote Speeches and Special Speech
Speaker
Tanaka Global, Inc. (Former Executive Director of the IEA) CEO
Mr. TANAKA Nobuo / Japan
Mr. TANAKA Nobuo / Japan
Presentation Title
The New Energy Geopolitics: Petrostates vs Electrostates
Materials
Speaker
Ministry of Energy Deputy Minister for Oil & Gas
H.E.Eng. Majed Hindi sh Aluteibi / Saudi Arabia
H.E.Eng. Majed Hindi sh Aluteibi / Saudi Arabia
Presentation Title
Energy as Soft Power: Saudi Arabia's Leadership in a Changing Global Economy
Speaker
ADNOC Drilling Senior Vice President, Shared Services , Shared Services Function
Ms. Mariam Salem Al Suwaidi / UAE
Ms. Mariam Salem Al Suwaidi / UAE
Presentation Title
A Decade of FCW Impact: Empowering Women Beyond Borders
Speaker
FACTS Global Energy Chairman Emeritus
Dr. Fereidun Fesharaki / USA
Dr. Fereidun Fesharaki / USA
Presentation Title
Evolution of Asian and Global Energy Markets in a Turbulent World
Video
Session 1: Human Capital Strategies for the Future
Chairperson
ENEOS Corporation Senior Vice President
Mr. TERAMOTO Mitsuji / Japan
Mr. TERAMOTO Mitsuji / Japan
Speaker
Japan Economic Foundation (Former Vice-Minister for International Affairs, METI) Advisor
Mr. OKADA Hideichi / Japan
Mr. OKADA Hideichi / Japan
Presentation Title
A Human Resource Development Strategy of an Oil & Gas E&P Company for Business Expansion
Materials
Speaker
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Vice President, Sustainability & ESG
Ms. Eiman Alawadhi / UAE
Ms. Eiman Alawadhi / UAE
Presentation Title
Sustainability- From Commitments to Impact
Materials
Speaker
PETROLIAM NASIONAL BERHAD (PETRONAS) Senior Vice President & Group Chief Human Resources Officer
Mr. Ruslan Halim Islahudin / Malaysia
Mr. Ruslan Halim Islahudin / Malaysia
Presentation Title
Future-Ready Talents : Implementing Flexible Human Capital Strategies in the Energy Sector
Speaker
ENEOS Corporation General Manager, Engineering & Capital Planning Department
Mr. TERASHIMA Fumitaka / Japan
Mr. TERASHIMA Fumitaka / Japan
Presentation Title
Visualizing Potential for the Future: ENEOS's Approach to Strategic Talent Development
Video
Session 2: Breakthrough Net Zero Technologies for Real World Implementation
Chairperson
JGC Corporation Executive Officer, Senior General Manager, Process Technology Division
Mr. KARASAWA Toshiyuki / Japan
Mr. KARASAWA Toshiyuki / Japan
Speaker
Aramco Director, Research & Development Center
Dr. Faisal Al-Otaibi / Saudi Arabia
Dr. Faisal Al-Otaibi / Saudi Arabia
Presentation Title
Innovating for a Low-Carbon Future: Aramco's Sustainable Technologies
Speaker
OQ Senior Advisor to the Group CEO
Mr. Al Muthir Al Kharusi / Oman
Mr. Al Muthir Al Kharusi / Oman
Presentation Title
From Resource Advantage to Net Zero reality: Three Breakthrough Technologies for Oman & OQ
Speaker
PT Pertamina (Persero) Deputy President Director & Deputy CEO
Dr. Oki Muraza / Indonesia
Dr. Oki Muraza / Indonesia
Presentation Title
Shaping Indonesia's Sustainable Energy Future Through Technology and Innovation
Materials
Speaker
JGC Holdings Corporation Team Leader, CO2 Management Team, Incubation Group, Sustainability Co-Creation Unit
Mr. MATSUMOTO Atsushi / Japan
Mr. MATSUMOTO Atsushi / Japan
Presentation Title
JGC Group's Initiatives to Realize Social Implementation of CCUS Technologies
Video