Tokyo to Host the 8th Meeting of the OECD Champion Mayors for Inclusive Growth in May 2027　Mayors from Around the World to Gather in Tokyo

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have agreed, at the OECD's request, to hold the 8th Meeting of the OECD Champion Mayors for Inclusive Growth in Tokyo.

Mayors from around the world will use the meeting to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation among cities, share knowledge and exchange views. They will also issue a joint statement aimed at advancing practical initiatives.

Through the meeting, TMG will further deepen its cooperation with cities around the world and lead discussions on resolving shared challenges cities face. TMG also aims to enhance Tokyo's presence as an international city and apply insights gained through global city-to-city cooperation to TMG policies, helping make life more comfortable for Tokyo residents.

Event Overview (Planned)

Date

May 20-21, 2027, including related programs

Venue

Hilton Tokyo Odaiba, 1-9-1 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Language

English with simultaneous Japanese-English interpretation

About the OECD Champion Mayors for Inclusive Growth Initiative

The OECD Champion Mayors for Inclusive Growth Initiative (OECD Champion Mayors) is an international network launched by the OECD in 2016. It brings together city leaders to share and promote policies and initiatives aimed at reducing inequality and fostering inclusive economic growth. As of October 2026, the network comprises 60 mayors from OECD member countries, OECD accession candidate countries, and developing economies.

Governor Koike has participated in the network since 2017. In 2025, she was appointed Vice-Chair, with a special responsibility for women and children, and in 2026 she became Chair.

The Meeting of the OECD Champion Mayors for Inclusive Growth brings together mayors from around the world to discuss common challenges cities face, share knowledge and exchange views. The 2027 meeting will be the eighth meeting and the first to be held in Japan.

Official Website: https://www.oecd.org/en/about/programmes/oecd-champion-mayors.html