Date held: 2026/03/04
Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qDWicCX5RBSs0RHWyr0Vkg
Wednesday, 04 March 4, 2026 15:00–16:30 GMT+9 | 14:00–15:30 GMT+8 | 13:00–14:30 GMT+7 Hybrid Zoom webinar English with simultaneous Japanese translation
Introduction
The webinar “ASEAN-Japan AI Collaboration: Implications for Policy, Talent and Industry Partnerships” examines the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence cooperation between ASEAN Member States (AMS) and Japan. Drawing on different perspectives, the session explores how Japan’s shift toward technology-focused statecraft and ASEAN’s digital transformation efforts are shaping opportunities for practical AI collaboration.
The discussion will highlight key enabling factors — including Japan’s strengths in institutional capacity-building, norm-setting, technology transfer, and trusted partnerships — as well as barriers such as regulatory fragmentation, uneven AI readiness, data governance challenges, and intensifying geopolitical and technological competition. It will also examine emerging initiatives in governance cooperation, innovation ecosystems, and co-creation efforts aimed at building an interoperable and context-sensitive regional AI ecosystem.
By bringing together research insights and practitioner perspectives, the webinar aims to identify practical pathways for strengthening ASEAN–Japan AI collaboration and supporting a secure, inclusive, and resilient regional digital future.
Registration is free and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qDWicCX5RBSs0RHWyr0Vkg
Programme as of 13 February 2026 (tentative)
| 15:00-15:02 | Opening |
| 15:03-15:07 | Welcome Remarks Chairat Liengkajornkiet Director of Programme Operations (Trade, Investment, Research and Policy Advocacy), ASEAN-Japan Centre |
| 15:08-15:10 | Introduction of AJC and the ASEAN-Japan Insights Series Ms. Preechaya Kittipaisalsilpa, PhD Program Officer ASEAN-Japan Centre |
| 15:10-15:20 | Catalyzing ASEAN-Japan AI Collaboration: Enablers and Barriers Mark Bryan Manantan ASEAN-Japan Young Experts Research Fellow |
| 15:21-15:30 | ASEAN’s AI Ecosystem: Readiness Gaps, Governance, and Regional Interoperability TBD |
| 15:31-15:40 | ASEAN–Japan Cooperation on AI: Policy Priorities and Practical Pathways TBD |
| 15:41-15:50 | From Policy to Practice: Industry Perspectives on ASEAN–Japan AI Co-Creation Mr. Kotaro ADACHI Co-Founder, TechShake |
| 15:51-16:20 | Panel Discussion Moderator: Ms. Katrina Navallo, PhD Programme Manager, ASEAN-Japan Centre |
| 16:21-16:30 | Q&A from Audience |
| 16:30 | Wrap up and end |
Detailed profiles of the speakers may be viewed at this link: Speakers Biography_ASEAN-Japan AI Collaboration-Implications for Policy, Talent and Industry Partnership.pdf
About the ASEAN-Japan Insights Series
The ASEAN-Japan Insights Series is the Centre’s flagship hybrid, bilingual (English–Japanese) webinar platform designed to provide timely analysis on ASEAN-Japan issues. The Series features emerging topics that shape regional cooperation and supports knowledge sharing among industry, academia, governments, and enterprises across the region.
About the ASEAN-Japan Young Experts Fellowship (AJYEF) Programme
The ASEAN-Japan Young Experts Fellowship (AJYEF) Programme is a pioneering initiative of the ASEAN-Japan Centre that nurtures the next generation of thought leaders and practitioners in ASEAN-Japan relations. Through research, professional development, and engagement in policy dialogues, AJYEF Fellows contribute fresh perspectives on regional cooperation, emerging economic opportunities, and shared challenges.
This webinar is organized as part of the Fellows’ research and policy outreach activities under the 2025 AJYEF cohort.
