Events

Corporate Practices of Human Rights Due Diligence/AI and Human Rights, Tokyo

Date and Time

July 20, 2023
9:30 am-1:00 pm JST

Location

Tokyo

Topic

Human Rights | Technology

BSR will host an event on "Business and Human Rights" In this event, we will focus on “Corporate Practices of Human Rights Due Diligence” and "AI and Human Rights" with speakers from leading companies and the Japanese government, and discuss the latest trends and issues surrounding companies.

This event will be held in Tokyo and in Japanese, by invitation only. More information can be found on the event's Japanese-language page.

Agenda

Part 1: 9:30 a.m.–11 a.m.

Practices of the Japanese Government to Respect Human Rights in Supply Chains, Expectations for Companies, and Human Rights Due Diligence Corporate Practices

  • Opening: Asako Nagai, Managing Director, BSR
  • The Japanese Government's Practices and Expectations for Businesses Regarding Respect for Human Rights in Supply Chains Director, Business and Human Rights Policy Coordination Office, Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
  • Corporate Practices of Human Rights Due Diligence: Jenny Vaughan, Human Rights Managing Director, BSR
  • Human Rights Due Diligence Practice at Bridgestone: Ayako Ito, General Manager, G Sustainability Promotion Department, Bridgestone Co., Ltd.
  • Discussion and Q&A

Part 2: 11:15 a.m.–1 p.m.

Technology (AI) and Human Rights: Latest Legislative Trends and Case Studies of Advanced Companies

  • Opening: Asako Nagai, Managing Director, BSR
  • Legal update and trends on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights: Richard Wingfield, Director for Technology and Human Rights, BSR
  • AI and Human Rights at Microsoft: Yoko Oshima, Assistant General Counsel, Japan Lead, Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs, Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd.
  • Human Rights and AI across Google: Shahla Naimi, Human Rights, Governmental Affairs and Public Policy, Google LLC
  • Discussion and Q&A

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