Kosmos Quintet will begin the last day of the summit, followed by the Key Learnings shared with the EMCEES. Alfonso Libano, FBN Chairman will update you with the State of Federation. 

This plenary session would allow all international participants to get into Japanese culture of tradition and innovation in the context of a family business.

In a dialogue, Gonzalo will introduce Nagamitsu, the current Iemoto - head of the 11th generation of his family, that has been practicing the tea ceremony for over 370 years. Nagamitsu will explain that the Iemoto plays a crucial role in passing down the family's art and traditions, while also adapting the business to modern changes, such as the recent division into two separate brands. He will also highlight the challenges faced in ensuring family succession. The education of the next generation is important to keep the family's culture alive. 

Kosmos Quintet will begin the day with classical music, followed by a tribute to Farhad Forbes. The EMCEES will share the key learnings from the first day and update you on what’s coming next.

The discussion will be focused on how Japan, with its rich cultural heritage and sense of harmony and aesthetics, is uniquely positioned to lead the way in transformative growth. It will delve into the strategies for harmonizing traditional values with innovative practices to ensure sustainable progress and long-term resilience. Additionally, the session will feature a cultural comparison between Japan and other countries, such as the United States, to highlight differing perspectives on growth. Join us to explore the future of Japan’s evolving landscape and its potential to set new standards in global transformation.

For the 33rd edition of the FBN Global Summit, we are delighted to welcome you in Tokyo Japan. For this first introduction, you will meet our EMCEES Natsuki Yamada and Navin Amarasuriya who will introduce the theme of "Owning the Unknow" within family businesses, via Japanese Tradition, Innovation and Longevity. Join us for this first session, featuring typical Japanese musical entertainment, as well as a renowned Japanese personality.

After three decades of being "lost", and despite the monumental challenges here and abroad, the sun is rising again with a renewed interest in Japan.  Over the last 150 years, Japan finessed and carved out a space between the East and the West, between tradition and innovation.  Let's think about "Onko-Chishin",  visiting the past to know the future.