About the Global Transformation Forum
An impact-driven international platform for shaping the new global digital economy, hosted annually in Tokyo.
Three Pillars. One Global Agenda.
Governance
Data governance, equitable frameworks, and a global “grand bargain” on data
As nations strive to harness the benefits of digital transformation, “data governance” has emerged as a critical theme to address widening economic disparities between developed and developing countries, necessitating a more cooperative, equitable and responsible approach to governance and regulatory frameworks that optimize outcomes of a potential “grand bargain” around data and its use globally.
Trusted Tech
Trusted technology, digital sovereignty, and global standards
As concerns over the concentration of key technologies in a few economies grow, nations are adopting sovereignty-driven policies to preserve autonomy. How can these efforts incorporate trusted technology while maintaining global cooperation on policy, standards, and supply chains that ensure affordability and broader technological access?
International Cooperation
Workforce, inclusion, and multistakeholder cooperation
The rapid pace of digital transformation has direct implications that go beyond the technology that powers it, changing the nature of work, health, and other core pillars of everyday life. Optimizing the outcomes of these changes will depend on strategic partnerships that leverage a multistakeholder approach to both short- and long-term problem solving, focused on shared incentives.
GTF at a Glance
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Global Transformation Forum?
The Global Transformation Forum is a new impact-driven international platform launching in Tokyo, Japan on December 1–2, 2026, that convenes policymakers, technology and business leaders, investors, and civil society to produce transformative solutions for the new global digital economy.
Why is GTF held in Japan?
Japan is uniquely positioned to host the GTF, leveraging its diplomatic credibility and strong regional relationships to ensure inclusive participation from both developed and emerging markets. Its legacy of leadership in technology and innovation, combined with trusted relationships across Asia, Europe, and the Americas make Japan an ideal place to enable progress on digital economy challenges.
Who attends GTF?
GTF brings together governments, private sector leaders, investors, academia and civil society as equal agenda-shapers around three core programmatic pillars: Governance, Trusted Tech, and International Cooperation.
How do I get involved with GTF 2026?
GTF 2026 is an invitation-only event. You can express interest in attending, speaking, or partnering with GTF in the future through the Contact section of this website. The GTF team will follow up directly.
What are the GTF working groups?
The GTF Working Groups transform two days of strategic dialogue at the Forum into a full year of coordinated action. Established from the outcomes of the closed-door roundtables at GTF 2026, each Working Group is built around a concrete action mandate agreed by senior leaders, translating discussions into sustained strategic partnerships, jointly developed frameworks, and measurable progress. The Working Groups maintain momentum between Forum editions by advancing these mandates and reporting on results and next steps at the following Forum.
What happens after GTF 2026?
GTF 2026 is the foundation of what will become an impact-driven international platform for the new global digital economy. Solutions produced under GTF 2026, including policy recommendations, partnership announcements, and working group mandates, feed directly into the GTF 2027 program. Year-round working groups maintain engagement between editions.
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info@gtf.jp