The World Economic Forum (WEF) held its Annual Meeting 2008 in Davos, Switzerland, from January 23-27. President Anzai participated in the GULF (Global University Leaders Forum) Winter Meeting, at which presidents/leaders of universities and other institutions of higher learning in both developed and developing countries discussed the future role of universities.
On January 24, Keio University co-hosted the Japan Sushi Reception with the University of Tokyo, Teijin Limited and Sojitz Corporation. The reception, whose theme was “Japan as a Solution Leader for the Environment,” provided a venue for the exchange of views between leaders from political, business and academic arenas.