Event
Weather & Climate Forecast Conference 2026 June
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 10:00 ～ 17:30 (Reception opens at 09:00) Venue: Tokyo International Forum, Hall D7 (3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) Reception for this event will be held at D6. Please kndly proceed to the D6 reception desk upon arrival.
This conference serves as an international platform to realize the founding philosophy of the WNI Weather Culture Creation Center: the development of meteorological infrastructure and the advancement of forecasting technologies across the Asia-Pacific region. At our inaugural conference in December 2025, we shared cutting-edge technologies under the theme, "The New Value AI Brings to the Meteorological Industry." For this second edition, we are broadening the scope of our discussions beyond "Tech" to encompass "Society." Faced with increasingly severe meteorological disasters in Asia driven by climate change, how can we implement AI technologies in the real world to drive concrete disaster mitigation actions? With Early Warning Systems (EWS) at its core, this conference will delve into the "frontlines of implementation," where technology and society intersect. Through collaborative co-creation transcending the boundaries of industry, government, and academia, this conference aims to chart a clear path from forecasting to action, ultimately contributing to enhanced resilience across the entire Asian region.
Speaker *Order of listing: presentation order and alphabetical order
Mr. Yuichiro NISHI
Technical Director, Weathernews Inc.
Ms. Mami MIZUTORI
Former Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, and Head of UNDRR Tohoku University, Specially Appointed Professor/ Strategic Management Advisor
Mr. Stan Posey
NVIDIA, Program Manager, Earth System Science Domain
Mr. Yoshua Ade Nugroho
The Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics of the Republic of Indonesia (BMKG) Project Management Officer
TBD
Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), Nepal
TBD
India Meteorological Department (IMD)
Mr. Muhammad Aleem ul Hassan
Pakistan Meteorological Department(PMD) Director, Flood Forecasting Division, Lahore
Mr. Muhammad Irfan Virk
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Deputy Director
TBD
Thai Metrological Department (TMD)
TBD
Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration (VNMHA)
TBD
Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE), Thailand
TBD
Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), Thailand
Ms. Kanjanawan Nilklud
Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR), Thailand Director of Water Analysis and Monitoring Sub-Division
Mr. Yoichi HIRAHARA
Japan Meteorological Agency Senior Coordinator for AI Strategy
Dr. Le Minh Nhat
Viet Nam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority (VDDMA) Deputy Director of Department of Database Management
Mr. Withit Pansuk
Chulalongkorn University Professor
Mr. Pham Hong Tinh
Hanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment Deputy Head, Department of Science, Technology and International Cooperation
Mr. Thanh Ngo-Duc
University of Science and Technology of Hanoi Assoc. Professor
Dr. Pinit Tanachaichoksirikun
King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) Assistant Professor
Mr. Yoo-Geun Ham
Seoul National University Associate Professor
Mr. Koji NAKATA
WNI Data Store, Weathernews Inc.
Ms. Mayuko YOSHIKAWA
WNI Forecast Center, Weathernews Inc.
Event Overview (Tentative)
| Title | Weather & Climate Forecast Conference 2026 June |
| Organizer | WNI WxBunka Foundation https://www.wxbunka.com/ |
| Supported | The Meteorological Society of Japan (a Public Interest Incorporated Association) https://www.metsoc.jp/en/ Weathernews Inc. https://global.weathernews.com/ |
| Date & Time | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 10:00 ～ 17:30 (Reception opens at 09:00) |
| Program Overview | (Japanese/English: Simultaneous interpretation provided) We are expecting presentations from meteorological agencies across Asia, government and municipal disaster management officials, research institutions, tech companies, and enterprises in sectors such as infrastructure and logistics that are focused on weather-related risks. |
| Admission | Free |
| Venue | Tokyo International Forum, Hall D7 (3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) https://www.t-i-forum.co.jp/en/access/ (Accessible from Yurakucho, Tokyo, Nijubashimae, Ginza, and Hibiya Stations) |
| Notes on Registration | ・Please note that presentation topics and speakers are subject to change without prior notice. We will update the site as soon as details are finalized. ・The dress code for the event is business casual. ・Personal information provided during registration will be used strictly for communications and operational purposes related to this conference. By registering, you agree to the foundation's privacy policy. https://www.wxbunka.com/privacypolicy/ |