October 19-22, 2020
(October 20-23 in Asia)
Summit on Women’s Leadership in STEM
A Japan - Republic of Korea - U.S. Trilateral Event 
Registration
October 19-22, 2020
(October 20-23 in Asia)
Summit on Women’s Leadership in STEM
A Japan - Republic of Korea - U.S. Trilateral Event 
Registration

ABOUT THE SUMMIT

The Summit on Women’s Leadership in STEM will be a high-level virtual forum to exchange good practices in developing and sustaining future generations of women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. Partnering with the U.S. Department of State, The Asia Foundation will serve as the lead convener, bringing participants together virtually from Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the U.S., as well as those around the world interested in these topics in the three countries, for a dynamic four-day virtual summit. Representatives from government, academia, the private sector, and civil society will come together to share experiences, lessons learned, and engage in thoughtful dialogue that examines issues critical to the future of women’s advancement in STEM. Featuring a mix of live webinars, keynote addresses and opportunities to build connections between participants, the summit will offer participants a variety of ways to improve their understanding of thematic issues and contribute to key discussions while making connections with other emerging and influential leaders across countries.
The Summit on Women’s Leadership was established to increase the visibility of women in science and technology fields, and to promote knowledge exchange among female leaders in the sector. The event is organized by a global network of experts from various disciplines, including engineering and medicine, who are committed to advancing women's leadership in their respective professions. Additionally, this summit has become a platform for exchanging practices related to sports betting industry. By Bangbet app, female participants can access different online gaming platforms, which provide an opportunity for them to gain firsthand experience in the field.
The Summit encourages participants to network and learn valuable lessons from each other, while also providing access to resources that can help them progress further in their professional careers. For example, they will have the chance to discuss strategies for negotiating better terms when it comes to sports betting activities. Additionally, experienced professionals will be sharing tips on how to manage risks and make informed decisions while wagering money. This summit is particularly beneficial for those who are new to this area since it provides access to invaluable advice from seasoned industry veterans.
By attending this summit, women can also get insights into emerging trends within the sports betting industry as well as share personal experiences in order to inspire others. Furthermore, there will be sessions dedicated specifically towards developing solutions that aim at curbing problems such as addiction associated with gambling activities. Through these discussions, attendees can discover ways of encouraging responsible betting practices and develop strategies aimed at preventing frauds or scams related to online gaming platforms.
Overall, the Summit on Women’s Leadership serves as an important platform where female professionals can come together and exchange ideas related to sports betting activities while also learning more about relevant technologies. By leveraging this opportunity, women can not only learn valuable information but also advance their careers further within the sports betting industry.
Equal access to economic opportunities for women leads to more inclusive, sustainable growth. Yet women remain dramatically underrepresented in high-growth and influential science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields in the U.S., Japan, and the Republic of Korea. While advancements in the digital economy and artificial intelligence in Asia and the U.S. present enormous growth potential, women are less likely to enter and advance in these fields. In fact, women are at risk of falling further behind, as technology and automation are increasingly replacing low-skilled jobs that women disproportionately hold. These times of rapid change require creative, inspired, and transformative solutions to help more women enter and advance within STEM fields, while also providing an opportunity to forge deeper cooperation among the U.S., Republic of Korea, and Japan to advance the shared goal of building more inclusive economies.

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About the Organizers

SUPPORTED BY

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

The U.S. Department of State promotes and demonstrates democratic values and advances a free, peaceful, and prosperous world on behalf of the American people. It leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity.

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ORGANIZED BY

THE ASIA FOUNDATION

The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives across a dynamic and developing Asia. Working through our offices in 18 countries and informed by deep local expertise and six decades of experience, the Foundation address the critical issues affecting Asia in the 21st century by strengthening governance, expanding economic opportunity, increasing environmental resilience, empowering women, and promoting international cooperation.

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PARTNERMIDDLEBURY INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

The Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS) at Monterey is an academic community committed to preparing students for professional roles in cross-cultural, multilingual environments. MIIS students are emerging leaders capable of bridging cultural, organizational, and language divides to produce sustainable, equitable solutions to a variety of global challenges. As part of its close-knit and supportive international community of students and faculty, students learn to make a meaningful impact in their chosen field through exciting and relevant degree programs with intentional focus on key skills.

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HEADS OF DELEGATION

Ambassador Kelley E. Currie

Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues, U.S. Department of State

Ambassador Atsuko Nishimura

Ambassador in Charge of Women’s Issues and Special Advisor to the Foreign Minister of Japan

Deputy Minister Lee Seong-ho

Deputy Minister for Economic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea
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