The Asia Future Conference (AFC) is international and interdisciplinary at its core and encourages diverse approaches to global issues that are mindful of the advancement of science, technology and business while taking into consideration issues of the environment, politics, education, the arts, and culture. The aim of the AFC is to provide a space to discuss these multifaceted issues. The AFC is hosted by the Sekiguchi Global Research Association (SGRA) with the support and cooperation of a number of institutions and organizations. The conference takes place biannually and is held in a different location in Asia each time. To date, each conference has seen over 500 participants from over 20 countries take part. The conference hosts symposiums and roundtable sessions based on a specific theme and provides a space for young scholars to present their research in parallel sessions. Best Papers are selected from the papers submitted and published in an edited volume, and AFC scholarships are also provided to give young scholars from various Asian countries the opportunity to participate in the conference.