Sunday, November 8, 2009
2:00 - 5:00pm
Ginza Blossom Hall
(2-15-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)

Organized by: The Goi Peace Foundation
Supported by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan

What does New Science tell us about the true nature of human beings and the universe? What implications do they have on our way of life and the future of humanity? We will explore how each of us can unleash our innate power and become creators of our own life and a new viable civilization.

PROGRAM

■Goi Peace Award Ceremony and Commemorative Address / Bruce H. Lipton
The Goi Peace Award is presented annually to honor individuals and organizations in various fields that have made outstanding contributions toward the realization of a peaceful and harmonious world for all life on earth. The 2009 Goi Peace Award will be presented to cell biologist Bruce Lipton.

Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D. is an internationally recognized authority in bridging science and spirit and a leading voice in new biology. A cell biologist by training, he taught at the University of Wisconsin’s School of Medicine, and later performed pioneering studies at Stanford University. Author of The Biology of Belief, he has been a guest speaker on hundreds of TV and radio shows, as well as keynote presenter for national and international conferences.

■Young People’s Vision for the Future of Science
The 2009 International Essay Contest for Young People cosponsored by the Goi Peace Foundation and UNESCO attracted more than 4,500 entries from 134 countries. First prize winners of the children’s and youth categories will receive the Minister of Education Award and recite their essays on the theme “The role of science in building a better world.”

■Talk Session “Toward Our Positive Future”
How can we navigate these turbulent times and give birth to a harmonious new civilization? Panelists will discuss the infinite possibilities of humanity and our planetary future as revealed by new scientific understanding and timeless wisdom.

Panelists:

Bruce Lipton (cell biologist, 2009 Goi Peace Award Laureate)
Hiroshi Tasaka (Founder and President of Think Tank SophiaBank, President of The Japan Social Entrepreneur Forum, Professor at the Graduate School of Tama University)
Masami Saionji (Chairperson of the Goi Peace Foundation)

Coordinator:

Hiroo Saionji (President of the Goi Peace Foundation)

*Japanese-English simultaneous interpretation available.