Partners synchronising for big Accountability Summit on Disability Inclusion in Tokyo

Valuable 500, a global organisation of over 500 companies and partners working together to end disability exclusion is to co-host the SYNC25 Accountability Summit with Nikkei and the Nippon Foundation. The summit will take place in Tokyo, 3-4 December 2025, and organisers tell CMW they expect up to 650 attendees. SYNC25 claims to be the world’s first Accountability Summit on Disability Inclusion and the event name is a nod to the concept of Synchronised Collective Action (SCA), which lies at the heart of the Valuable 500’s mission. Organisers say it is a reminder that unstoppable transformation cannot happen alone. The two-day event will bring together Valuable 500 CEOs, C-suite leaders, next-generation leaders, and representatives from the global disability community to review progress, set agendas, and accelerate inclusion for the 1 in 5 people living with a disability worldwide. As the Global Impact Partner of the Valuable 500, The Nippon Foundation has been providing funding since 2021 to further disability inclusion and systemic change within business. To close SYNC25, the Nippon Foundation’s renowned True Colours Festival will serve as the entertainment spotlight. This celebration of diversity and inclusion through the performing arts will provide a powerful and inspiring finale to the summit. “We are thrilled to partner with Nikkei and the Nippon Foundation for SYNC25,” said Katy Talikowska (pictured), CEO of the Valuable 500. “Nikkei’s global reach and influence will help us amplify the urgent need for disability inclusion, while the Nippon Foundation’s unwavering support and advocacy will be crucial in making SYNC25 a resounding success. Together, we will create a truly transformative event that will accelerate progress towards a more inclusive world for the 1.3 billion people living with disabilities.” Mr Kiyoyuki Uchiyama, managing director, Nikkei Inc., commented: “We are very honoured to co-host SYNC25.There is a growing focus on the responsibility and role of the business community for disability inclusion. Through the dissemination of information by our group media, Nikkei Inc. will work with the Valuable 500 and The Nippon Foundation to drive changes in awareness and behaviour among all stakeholders.” SYNC25 will be an accessible, hybrid event with opportunities to participate both in person and online. Find out more about SYNC25: https://www.thevaluable500.com/sync25.