AI, Innovation, and Beyond

Hiroshi KomiyamaHiroshi Komiyama is President of the Science and Technology in Society (STS) Forum and Professor Emeritus at the University of Tokyo. Formerly the university’s president (2005–2009), he is a leading voice in sustainability and innovation. Komiyama advocates for integrating science, technology, and policy to address global challenges such as energy, environment, and aging societies.Yousif ElsamaniYousif Elsamani is a Project Researcher at the Center for Global Commons, Institute for Future Initiatives (IFI), University of Tokyo. His work focuses on strategies for managing global commons—climate, biodiversity, and oceans—through interdisciplinary research and policy engagement. Elsamani collaborates internationally to align development with planetary boundaries and foster collective action for sustainability.Cristian MeijaCristian Meija is a Project Associate Professor at the Institute for Future Initiatives (IFI), University of Tokyo. His research addresses sustainability transitions and global governance, emphasizing evidence-based strategies to achieve the SDGs. Meija works with international networks to design systemic solutions for climate change, resource management, and socio-economic equity.Yuya KajikawaYuya Kajikawa is a Professor at the Institute for Future Initiatives (IFI), University of Tokyo. He specializes in innovation studies and sustainability science, focusing on technology foresight and knowledge integration. Kajikawa leads projects on energy transitions and circular economy, guiding policy and corporate strategies toward long-term sustainability.Kensuke FukushiKensuke Fukushi is Director and Professor at the Institute for Future Initiatives (IFI), University of Tokyo. His expertise includes urban sustainability, water systems, and resilience planning. Fukushi leads international projects on sustainable cities, advocating for integrated approaches to water, energy, and food systems under climate change.

• Introduction – From STS Forum Dialogue to Global Vision.- Part I: AI and beyond.- AI in 2030 and beyond.- Global impact of AI by 2030 and beyond -- Roadmap for the Next Decade.- AI and the Future University: Strategic Leadership, Culture, Diversity and Global Equity.- Part II: Sustainability and Society.- Path to Sustainability toward a Zero Carbon Society.- Sustainability for Nature Positive Economy.- Brain Health and Brain Augmentation.- Part III: Science, Business, and Policy for Innovation.- Basic Science, Innovation and Policy.- Game-Changing Businesses.- Science Communication.- Science Diplomacy.- Concluding Reflections  – Science and Technology for the Future of Humankind.