The 95th Public Policy Seminar: Lecture and Dialogue Session with Mr. Eduardo Pedrosa, Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat
Details
| Type | Lecture |
|---|---|
| Intended for | Enrolled students / Applying students / International students / University students / Academic and Administrative Staff |
| Date(s) | December 18, 2025 12:30 — 13:30 |
| Location | Hongo Area Campus |
| Venue | SMBC Academia Hall, 4th Floor, International Academic Research Building, The University of Tokyo |
| Entrance Fee | No charge |
| Registration Method | Advance registration required
Please register from the link below: |
| Registration Period | December 2, 2025 — December 18, 2025 |
| Contact | GraSPP Seminar Secretariat graspp_eventinfo@pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
We are pleased to announce that we will hold a special lecture and dialogue session with Mr. Eduardo Pedrosa, Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat, who is visiting Japan under the invitation program of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to promote sustainable growth and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. Since its inception, APEC has engaged in a wide range of activities – including trade and investment liberalization and facilitation, regional economic integration, and the implementation of economic and technical cooperation projects – through close collaboration between government, business, and academia across its 21 member economies. This event is specifically designed for university students in Japan. As outlined below, Mr. Eduardo Pedrosa, Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat, will deliver a lecture and engage in an interactive Q&A session with participants, targeting students belonging to Japanese universities, with the aim of deepening understanding of APEC's role and Japan’s expected role in fostering sustainable growth and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region as well as the significance of youth engagement in APEC activities.
We encourage those of you interested in international economics and regional cooperation to attend this event.
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Date & Time: Thursday, December 18, 2025, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (JST)
Venue: SMBC Academia Hall, 4th Floor, International Academic Research Building, The University of Tokyo
Program:
12:30 – 12:35 | Opening Remarks
Prof. Daiji Kawaguchi, Dean of Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo
Mr. Shige Watanabe, Ambassador in charge of Economic Diplomacy, APEC Senior Official, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
12:35 – 12:55 | Keynote Lecture by Mr. Eduardo Pedrosa, Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat
12:55 – 13:25 | Dialogue with Students & Q&A Session
13:25 – 13:30 | Closing Remarks
Prof. Daiji Kawaguchi, Dean of Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo
Target Audience: University students enrolled in universities in Japan
*Please present your student ID at the reception desk on the day of the event.
APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to promote sustainable growth and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. Since its inception, APEC has engaged in a wide range of activities – including trade and investment liberalization and facilitation, regional economic integration, and the implementation of economic and technical cooperation projects – through close collaboration between government, business, and academia across its 21 member economies. This event is specifically designed for university students in Japan. As outlined below, Mr. Eduardo Pedrosa, Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat, will deliver a lecture and engage in an interactive Q&A session with participants, targeting students belonging to Japanese universities, with the aim of deepening understanding of APEC's role and Japan’s expected role in fostering sustainable growth and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region as well as the significance of youth engagement in APEC activities.
We encourage those of you interested in international economics and regional cooperation to attend this event.
_______________________________
Date & Time: Thursday, December 18, 2025, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (JST)
Venue: SMBC Academia Hall, 4th Floor, International Academic Research Building, The University of Tokyo
Program:
12:30 – 12:35 | Opening Remarks
Prof. Daiji Kawaguchi, Dean of Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo
Mr. Shige Watanabe, Ambassador in charge of Economic Diplomacy, APEC Senior Official, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
12:35 – 12:55 | Keynote Lecture by Mr. Eduardo Pedrosa, Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat
12:55 – 13:25 | Dialogue with Students & Q&A Session
13:25 – 13:30 | Closing Remarks
Prof. Daiji Kawaguchi, Dean of Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo
Target Audience: University students enrolled in universities in Japan
*Please present your student ID at the reception desk on the day of the event.
