For all the progress humankind has achieved, few could have imagined just how rapidly our world is being transformed. While globalization and connectivity have yielded tremendous innovations and ingenuity to the betterment of humanity, some have given rise to crises that have become detrimental to our livelihoods or threaten our very existence. The US Ambassador to Japan, the Hon. Rahm Emanuel, will discuss how leaders can restore the spirit of partnership and collaboration to ensure that current activity and future progress lead us on the right path.