2025 OYW Nagasaki Peace-preneur Forum

April 11, 2025 – Tokyo, JAPAN: 

The annual Nagasaki forum, in partnership with OYW Nagasaki, aims to cultivate Peace-preneurs. “Peace-preneur” is a term combining Peace and Entrepreneur. It refers to individuals who actively engage with social and global challenges, transcending differences in nationality, race, religion, and gender.

The Peace-preneur Forum, now in its second year, will focus on the theme of “Division and Dialogue.”

Today’s world is often described as an “era of division,” with increasing political and social conflicts, as well as widening economic disparities. Globalization and technological advancements have led to a concentration of wealth, further expanding income and living standard gaps. As a result, economic inequality within societies has become more severe, creating deep divisions between social classes. These disparities, in turn, influence political opinions and values, intensifying conflicts.

At this forum, under the theme of “Division and Dialogue,” we will explore ways to design and facilitate dialogue that bridges societal and global divides. Together, we will seek pathways for people with different perspectives and backgrounds to collaboratively shape the future.