RIGSS Past Events
Showcasing transformative leadership moments and insightful dialogues from RIGSS past events shaping Bhutan’s governance journey.
Book Launch
Topic: THE CONTRACTUAL MONARCHY: Modern Buddhist Kingship in BhutanSpeaker: Dasho Dr. Sonam KingaDate: 26 April
RIGSS Friday Forum
Topic: Japan-Bhutan Partnership and Indo-Pacific in Today’s WorldSpeaker: H.E. Mr. ONO Keiichi, Ambassador of Japan
RIGSS Lecture Series
Topic: In Search of Preemptive Development: How to Go Beyond “Problem Solving”?Speaker: Professor Jin Sato,
RIGSS Friday Forum – Eminent Speaker Series (12th Anniversary Special)
Topic: Brand Bhutan
Speaker: H.E. Dasho Tshering Tobgay, Hon’ble Prime Minister of Bhutan
Date: 17th, October 2025
Time: 4.00 PM
Venue: RUB Convention Hall, Thimphu
Creativity in Leadership
The RIGSS LECTURE on “Creativity in Leadership” by Mr. Fredrik Haren. The World of Creativity
Japan’s Road to Constitutional Monarchy: Lessons for Trust Building
Professor Kaoru Lokibe will be speaking at the RIGSS Friday on Friday, 13th December, 2023
Sino-Indian Relations: Fundamentals, Dynamics and Trajectories.
Registrations are open for the upcoming RIGSS Friday Forum on “SINO-INDIAN RELATIONS: FUNDAMENTALS, DYNAMICS AND
A RIGSS 11th Anniversary Special
A RIGSS 11th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL A panel discussion on “Bridging Happiness and Prosperity: Experiences and
How Can Bhutan Become an Innovation Leader?
Explore more with Saul Singer, co-author of the New York Times bestseller “Start-Up Nation” during
Transformation: Values, Spirituality, and Progress
The RIGSS Dialogue His Eminence Gyalwa Dokhampa will be speaking at the RIGSS Dialogue on
RIGSS Friday Forum – Japan’s Development Journey: Lessons for Bhutan’s Transformation Vision
RIGSS FRIDAY FORUM- JAPAN’S DEVELOPMENT JOURNEY: LESSONS FOR BHUTAN’S TRANSFORMATION VISION Speaker: Dr. Shinichi KitaokaVenue:
From Never Eat Alone to Leading Without Authority: A Journey of Awakening Leadership
THE RIGSS DIALOGUE Keith Ferrazzi, an American entrepreneur and New York Times best selling author,
A Special RIGSS Panel Session – “Neither Civil Nor Servant”
A Special RIGSS Panel Session – “Neither Civil Nor Servant”.Panelist: Mr Philip Yeo in conversation
Global Economic Outlook and Implications for Bhutan
A MUST-LISTEN TALKWe are happy to make available the video recording of the recent RIGSS
Driving Transformational Change
RIGSS Friday Forum Eminent Speaker Series- 10th Anniversary Special. “Driving Transformational Change” by Dr. Karthik
Bhutan’s LDC Graduation: Ensuring a Smooth, Successful and Sustainable Transition
RIGSS Friday Forum Eminent Speakers Series Ambassador Rabab Fatima will be speaking on “Bhutan’s LDC
What Does the Future Hold And How Do We Prepare As A Nation To Succeed?
AND HOW DO WE PREPARE AS A NATION TO SUCCEED? WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD