Tokyo governor to attend top women鈥檚 summit in Riyadh

Yuriko Koike will discuss the role of female leaders in the public sector. (Reuters)
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  • Yuriko Koike will discuss role of women in public leadership positions
  • Fortune Magazine鈥檚 conference features outstanding female leaders from Fortune 500 and Global 500 companies

TOKYO: Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike will attend Fortune magazine鈥檚 Most Powerful Women International Summit in Riyadh on May 20 and 21.

Koike, who will be in the country until May 23, will speak at the closing main-stage session and also participate in a panel discussion titled 鈥淟eadership: Women in Public Service.鈥�

The theme of the conference this year is 鈥淎 New Era for Business: Partnering for Global Prosperity.鈥�

Koike will discuss the role of female leaders in the public sector and talk about Tokyo鈥檚 advanced initiatives for female leaders and government officials.

She will also have discussions with representatives of local government agencies, and conduct site visits to pursue collaboration on ways to develop city governance.

Fortune Magazine鈥檚 conference features outstanding female leaders from Fortune 500 and Global 500 companies, as well as from sectors including government, philanthropy, education, sports, and the arts.