The New Context Conference Tokyo 2022 Fall is an event organized by Digital Garage, Inc. and DG Lab, an open innovation R&D organization. The conference aims to discuss the evolving digital society under the theme "Designing Our New Digital Architecture."
Key topics include the transition from Web 1.0 to Web 3.0, the impact of blockchain technology, and the emergence of digital communities. The event will feature discussions on the future of digital architecture with experts from various fields.
Notable speakers include Lawrence Lessig, Professor at Harvard Law School; Pplpleasr, a leading NFT artist; and Ariel Ekblaw, Founder and Director of the MIT Space Exploration Initiative. The conference will also host a presentation and award ceremony for startups participating in "onlab web3," a global incubation program focused on next-generation web3 businesses.
The conference is designed for professionals and enthusiasts interested in the future of digital society, including technologists, designers, and business leaders. Attendees will gain insights into emerging technologies and their potential societal impacts.
Speakers(12)
Ariel Ekblaw
Founding CEO at Aurelia Institute
Dr. Ariel Ekblaw is the Founding CEO of the Aurelia Institute and Director of the MIT Space Exploration Initiative, leading a team to build advanced technologies for space exploration.
HIRAI Takuya
Member of the House of Representatives at Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)
HIRAI Takuya is a member of Japan's House of Representatives and serves as the Liberal Democratic Party's Digital Society Promotion Headquarters Chief.
Joichi Ito
Board Member and Senior Managing Executive Officer Chief Architect at Digital Garage, Inc.
Joichi Ito is a Board Member and Senior Managing Executive Officer Chief Architect at Digital Garage, Inc., with a background in internet and technology development.
Kaoru Hayashi
Representative Director, President Executive Officer and Group CEO at Digital Garage, Inc.
Kaoru Hayashi is the Representative Director, President Executive Officer, and Group CEO of Digital Garage, Inc., leading the company in various digital initiatives.
Ken Hasebe
Mayor at Shibuya City
Ken Hasebe is the Mayor of Shibuya City, known for his initiatives in urban development and community engagement.
Kim Polese
Executive Chairman at CrowdSmart
Kim Polese is the Executive Chairman of CrowdSmart, co-founder of Marimba, and was the founding product manager for Java at Sun Microsystems. She has been recognized by Time magazine as one of the '25 Most Influential Americans'.
Lawrence Lessig
Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School
Lawrence Lessig is the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School, founder of Equal Citizens, and a founding board member of Creative Commons. He has received numerous awards, including a Webby and the Free Software Foundation’s Freedom Award.
Mayumi Hara
CEO at FRAME00, Inc.
Mayumi Hara is the CEO of FRAME00, Inc., focusing on developing platforms that support open-source projects and communities.
Pplpleasr
Digital Artist
Pplpleasr is a digital artist known for her work in the NFT space, creating visual art that has garnered significant attention in the digital art community.
Sputniko!
Artist and Associate Professor at Tokyo University of the Arts
Sputniko! is an artist and Associate Professor at Tokyo University of the Arts, creating works that explore the intersection of technology and society.
Takuya Hirai
Member of the House of Representatives at Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)
Takuya Hirai is a Member of the House of Representatives in Japan and serves as the head of the LDP's Digital Society Promotion Headquarters.
Tim Mansfield
Core Contributor at Macro
Tim Mansfield is a core contributor at Macro, involved in developing decentralized technologies and platforms.
Event Details
- Date
- November 4, 2022
- Location
- 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan
- Online
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Professionals and enthusiasts interested in the future of digital society, including technologists, designers, and business leaders.