We are entering an "Age of Power," where military force and coercion are once again discussed as realistic options, and dialogue and international consensus are often sidelined. In an era where information travels the globe in an instant, complex events are often reduced to oversimplified narratives of "good vs. evil" or "winner vs. loser," stripping away the essential, long-term discourse required for true resolution.
Yet, looking back at history, the most profound conflicts have been moved not by mere idealism, but by grounded, persistent dialogue. When individuals with differing backgrounds and values face one another and slowly build trust over time, they create the power to shift reality. What we may be losing today is not dialogue itself, but the courage and imagination to persist with it, even in the most difficult circumstances.
The Nagasaki Peace-preneur Forum (NPPF) is an international platform held in Nagasaki—a city that knows the weight of history—to nurture "Peace-preneurs." A Peace-preneur is a leader who combines a commitment to Peace with the spirit of Entrepreneurship.
We bring together "Global Citizens" across borders of nationality, race, and creed to generate the wisdom and action necessary to move reality through dialogue.
Nagasaki is a city that has experienced destruction by the extreme exercise of state power, yet it is also a place where diverse cultures have intersected and fostered dialogue for centuries. Over 80 years since the atomic bombing, this forum marks a turning point: a mission to pass on the culture of peace nurtured in Nagasaki to the next generation as a sustainable social framework.
At NPPF 2026, we redefine dialogue as "a force that moves reality." In a world where different versions of "justice" clash, how can international rules and dialogue play a functional role? Researchers, practitioners, citizens, and entrepreneurs will gather to transcend their respective positions and share concrete wisdom and experience.
"Dialogue in an Age of Power."
We will not let these words end as a mere slogan. We aim to transform them into tangible actions that rebuild trust and cooperation in a fragmented world. We invite you to join this next-generation movement to build a lasting peace.
Speaker details will be released soon. Program content is subject to change.
Details regarding guests for DAY 1 and DAY 2, as well as fieldwork options for DAY 2, will be announced sequentially.
Prices listed are per person.
The secretariat can recommend accommodations for 12,500 JPY/night (tax & breakfast included, includes a dedicated networking lounge for forum participants). Please contact us by May 2nd if interested.
Please note that we cannot offer refunds for cancellations made for personal reasons.
As a city that experienced the atomic bombing 81 years ago, Nagasaki has positioned peace as its most vital value, achieving remarkable recovery and development.
For over 450 years, it has thrived as a port city with a culture of embracing diversity and creating new value from it. Even during Japan’s period of national isolation, Nagasaki remained the country's sole window to the world through Dejima, contributing to the cultural evolution of both Japan and the globe.
The OYW Nagasaki Council, responsible for operating this forum, is a collaboration between Nagasaki’s industry, government, and academia. This forum is merely a spark for creating new ideas and a network for global transformation. To turn these ideas into reality, we continue to support Peace-preneurs after the event in collaboration with OYW through expert mentoring, connections with partner companies, and fundraising support.
