This year, in addition to topics such as politics and economics, the lecture series will feature cutting-edge themes like AI and quantum computing, delivered by world-renowned experts at the forefront of their fields.

The lecturer, who has been called ‘France’s greatest intellectual’, will unravel the Ukrainian crisis in an effort to promote mutual understanding and negotiations based on cultural conflicts that will one day restore peace to our daily lives.

The author of the international bestseller ‘Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind’ will join Governor Koike to discuss the future of humanity with lessons from the coronavirus crisis!

Additionally, there will be a session with Prof. Onuki Toshio and Takuma Kayo for the students of Tokyo Metropolitan University and Tokyo Metropolitan University.