Fellows Festival 2025 Tokyo

Fellows Festival 2025 will bring together visionary thinkers and experts from diverse fields including culture, media, the arts, public policy, civil society, and business.

Immerse yourself in groundbreaking ideas and be part of driving powerful conversations. Kindle new partnerships and engage directly with bold RSA projects designed to create real-world impact.

Embracing the spirit of connection, regions nationwide and internationally will host local events featuring live-streamed keynotes, dynamic discussions, and region-specific content. With opportunities for collaboration at every level, the festival will bring all participants together, no matter where they are in the world.

What to expect from the Tokyo Fellows Festival event

Join us for the RSA Tokyo Fellows Festival, on 21 May from 18:00-21:00 JST to explore the theme of connection through leisure.

Come along for an inspiring evening as three Japan-based RSA Fellows explore how theatre, music, and film can bridge time and place, creating new meaning and beauty through art.

Max Frenzel explores the transformative power of time off. In a world where busyness is worn as a badge of honour, Frenzel challenges the myth that more work equals more success. Drawing from his book Time Off, he reveals how embracing leisure can enhance creativity, well-being, and productivity – giving us a competitive advantage in the age of AI. Discover how history’s greatest minds thrived by doing less and why it’s more relevant than ever. Connect, learn, and rethink success at this thought-provoking event!

We can’t wait to share the full agenda with you in the coming weeks. Updates will be featured in the Fellows Festival 2025 area on the RSA website.

Taking part in RSA in-person events

If you have any questions, or to let us know of any access requirements or reasonable adjustments you require, please email fellowship@rsa.org.uk.

By registering for this event, you consent to receive communications about this event, both before and after, and you agree to the sharing of your name, organisation and title with the Fellow(s) and/or partner organisation(s) hosting this event. If you do not wish this information to be shared, please let us know by emailing fellowship@rsa.org.uk.

The information you provide when registering for an event will be retained by the RSA and will be used to record attendance at the event. To understand more about how the RSA uses your data, please see our privacy policy.

Taking part in online events

For our interactive online events, the RSA uses the platform Zoom. It may be necessary to follow a short set-up process. To understand how Zoom uses your data, please read their privacy policy in advance.

Zoom call joining details will be sent out via email in advance of the event.

At the RSA, we strive to create inclusive and supportive environments for all Fellows. We recognise that individuals may require different forms of support to fully participate in our events and activities. Therefore, we welcome and encourage Fellows to bring the support they feel is necessary, whether it be a carer, an emotional support animal, or any other form of assistance. We aim to ensure that everyone feels comfortable and valued, and we are committed to accommodating diverse needs to foster an inclusive community.

Data: We sometimes record our online RSA Fellowship events for learning purposes, publicity and/or public viewing. By attending this event, you accept that you may appear in RSA videos or images.

By registering for this event, you consent to receive communications about this event, both before and after, and you agree to the sharing of your name, organisation and title with the Fellow(s) and/or partner organisation(s) hosting this event. Attendees also agree to the sharing of their name and organisation with other delegates at the event so that they might contact you through MyRSA. If you do not wish this information to be shared, please let us know by emailing fellowship@rsa.org.uk.

The information you provide when registering for an event will be retained by the RSA and will be used to record attendance at the event. To understand more about how the RSA uses your data, please see our privacy policy.

Please be aware that registrations will close two hours before the event is due to start.