Minister Sanae Takaichi to present the Distinguished Global Enlightenment Speech and former Prime Minister of Italy Enrico Letta to present the keynote speech at BGF High-level Conference

Apr 23, 2023News

Cambridge, Massachusetts – On April 26, 2023, the Boston Global Forum (BGF) will host the High-level Conference on AI Assistant Regulation Summit at the Harvard University Faculty Club. The event featured several distinguished speakers from around the world, including Sanae Takaichi, the Economic Security Minister of Japan, and Enrico Letta, the former Prime Minister of Italy.

Minister Takaichi will deliver a Distinguished Global Enlightenment Speech, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in the development and regulation of artificial intelligence. Sanae Takaichi is a Japanese politician who has served as the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, Minister of State for Okinawa and Northern Territories Affairs, and most recently, the Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy and Minister of State for Economic Security. She has been a member of the House of Representatives since 1993 and is affiliated with the Liberal Democratic Party.

As the Minister of State for Economic Security, Takaichi has made significant contributions to Japan’s national security and economic policies. She has been instrumental in strengthening Japan’s cybersecurity measures and protecting critical infrastructure, such as power grids and financial systems, from cyberattacks. She has also been actively involved in developing Japan’s economic policies, including initiatives to promote investment in technology and innovation, and measures to address the country’s aging population and labor shortages. Under Takaichi’s leadership, Japan has taken steps to improve its economic security, including the establishment of a new agency dedicated to cybersecurity and the development of a comprehensive strategy for promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. Takaichi has also played an important role in Japan’s relations with other countries, including the United States, and has worked to enhance cooperation on economic and security issues. Overall, Takaichi’s achievements and contributions as the Minister of State for Economic Security have been focused on ensuring Japan’s long-term economic growth and stability, while also addressing the challenges posed by evolving security threats in the digital age.

Former Prime Minister of Italy Enrico Letta will present keynote speech “Building Global Enlightenment Mountain and tech economic alliance between US, Japan, India and Europe.”