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Akie Abe

Akie Abe

Chairperson, Foundation for Encouragement of Social Contribution

Akie Abe is the widow of the late former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe. Born in Tokyo, she began her professional career at Dentsu Inc. after graduating from Sacred Heart Professional Training College.

Thoughtful Leaders. Decision Makers. Activists and Experts.

The Sedona Forum is the McCain Institute’s annual, high-level gathering of national and international leaders held each spring in the red rock country of Sedona, Arizona. Starting from the assumption of character-driven leadership and core democratic values, The Sedona Forum convenes thought-leaders, decision makers, activists and diverse experts to discuss approaches and solutions to real-world problems.