Learning and Playing Week 「【Hypothesis of the future in 2050】 Similar to how digital and analog worlds are merging, a future where boundaries between learning and play have dissolved. Join us for an enlightening panel discussion on "What would Liberal Arts education in the world look like after 25 years?," where we will explore how liberal arts education will change or remain similar in the future by delving into the diverse approaches, benefits, and challenges of liberal arts education across different cultures and regions. This event brings together esteemed educators, scholars, and thought leaders from various countries who will share their insights and experiences. There will also be an interactive quiz with prizes!」 （Shape New World Initiative）

【Reservation & Lottery】Yes

【Performers & Organizers Information】
Atoka Jo／Global Shapers
Atoka Jo, born and raised in Osaka, Japan, received her undergraduate degree from New York University Abu Dhabi and her Master’s degree from Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University. During her studies, she was involved in research and projects related to education and development economics in Argentina, Ghana, and Costa Rica, and interned at the United Nations in New York. In Japan, she founded a liberal arts summer program at Himeji Girls’ High School. Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2023. One of the 50 Global Shapers to attend the World Economic Forum Davos Conference 2022. Masayoshi Son Foundation Scholar. G7 Youth 2019 Japan Representative. One Young World 2018 Japan Representative.
Derick Omari（Ghana）／Disability Inclusion Consultant
Derick is a certified accessibility expert and disability inclusion consultant. Prior to joining the World Bank Group, he provided disability inclusion and accessibility consultancy to several institutions including governments, academic institutions, private organisations, and international development organisations. Derick is a leading change scholar from Cambridge University in the UK. He is also a Chevening Scholar and holds an MSc in Disability, Design, and Innovation from the University College of London. He also holds a BSc in Business Administration from Ashesi University. Derick is passionate about accelerating inclusive development to level the playing field without leaving anyone behind.
Yi jun Mock (Singapore)／Co-Founder & President of Advisory Singapore
Mock Yi Jun is Co-Founder and President of Advisory Singapore, a fully youth-led charity dedicated to empowering young people from all walks of life to make informed career and further education choices. Since 2016, Advisory has supported over 212,000 youth through its online repository of interviews with working professionals, learning journeys and industry panels with firms, and in-school career guidance programming. Advisory runs Singapore’s largest pro bono careers-based mentorship program, delivering over 12,000 hours of mentorship. For his work, Yi Jun received the Queen’s Young Leaders Award, the Diana Award, and a Deloitte-One Young World Scholarship. He was named a #Generation17 Young Leader by UNDP and Samsung, and listed in the Forbes 30 Under 30 under the Social Impact category. He is an Advisor to the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust. He holds a Master of Global Affairs from Tsinghua University, where he studied as a Schwarzman Scholar, and a Bachelor of Politics and International Relations from the London School of Economics.
Toshin Sequeira (India)／Associate, Asia Pacific Advisory at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Toshin helps governments across Asia-Pacific deliver transformative reforms that improve the lives of their citizens by advising them on strategy, policy, and delivery. Presently, he’s serving as an embedded advisor to Nobel laureate President Jose Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste. Toshin is passionate about ensuring that young people can play an active role in shaping the future. He previously served as a Global Deputy Project Lead to the United Nations SDG Students Program, expanding their presence into 15 new countries. His public policy work includes advising a large Southeast Asian country on reforming its investment attraction policy and co-authoring the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report (2023). Toshin is dedicated to furthering inclusive socioeconomic development by amplifying youth voice and leadership in shaping public policy.
Jeremy Raguain（Seychelles）／Seychellois conservationist
Jeremy Raguain is a Seychellois conservationist working with the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office as the Senior Programme Officer (BBNJ Treaty). He is also Columbia University's Coastal Resilience Network Coordinator and also advises the Seychelles Government on international environmental law, and has led various environmental projects through the Global Shapers Community, Sustainable Ocean Alliance, and other organizations. Jeremy is an alum of the Alliance of Small Island States Fellowship and has served as the Climate Change and Ocean Advisor to the Seychelles Permanent Mission to the UN, contributing to international climate and ocean law negotiations. Before this, he coordinated projects and communications for the Seychelles Islands Foundation and contributed to national environmental policy. Jeremy holds a B.Sc. in International Relations (Honors) and Environmental Geographical Sciences from the University of Cape Town, a Diploma in Environmental Management from the Technical University of Dresden, and an MPA in Environmental Science and Policy from Columbia University.

【Capacity】105 Persons

【How to participate】In-person participation

【Features】
Theme Weeks

【Important notes】

1.Please check the Theme Weeks official website from the Related Information URL. The latest information on programme changes and cancellations will be posted there. Visitors are advised to read this before coming to the venue. 2.‘Times’ and ‘capacity’ are the most up-to-date on the admission ticket reservation system.