Blog Archives

Open Source Software is Taking Over the World (and why you should care)!

5/30/2017

Date: Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Venue: ACCJ Tokyo Office
Speakers: Leon Bian, VP Business Development, Graphite Software
Frank Fletcher, Partner, OutsideGC
Jonathan Hobbs, Founder & Director, Hobbs & Associates
Hosting Committee: Information, Communications and Technology Committee, Intellectual Property Committee
Member Fee: ¥2,500
Guest Fee: ¥3,500
Meal: Bento Box
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Friday, May 26, 12:00

How Foreign Venture Firms Bridge the Gap Between Japanese Startups and Traditional Japanese Companies

5/30/2017

Date: Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Time: 7:30 - 9:00
Venue: Tokyo American Club, B2 M anhattan
Speaker: Akira Kurabayashi, Managing Director, Draper Nexus Ventures
Hosting Committee: Alternative Investment Subcommittee
Member Fee: ¥4,600
Guest Fee: ¥8,000
Meal: Plated Breakfast
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Thursday, May 25, 12:00

Global Trends and Practices in Diversity and Inclusion

5/30/2017

Date: Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Venue: Tokyo American Club, B2 Manhattan
Speakers: Deborah Gillis, President and Chief Executive Officer, Catalyst, Inc. Tsukiko Tsukahara, Vice President, Catalyst Japan.
Hosting Committee: Women in Business
Member Fee: 4,400 yen
Guest Fee: 5,400 yen
Meal: Lunch included
Sign-up: Member Data Center
Registration/Cancellation Deadline:
Thursday, May 25, 17:00

The Role of Technology and Innovative Business Models for Creating a Globalized and Sustainable Economy

5/29/2017

Date: Monday, May 29, 2017
Time: 8:30 - 11:00
Venue: Tokyo American Club, Manhattan III
Opening Remarks: Katsunobu Kato, Minister for Promoting Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens
Andrew Wylegala, Minister-Counselor for Commercial Affairs, U.S. Embassy
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Panel I Speakers: Tatsuyuki Negoro, Professor of Waseda Business School
Simon Rossi, Regional General Manager, UberEATS Australia, New Zealand and Japan
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Panel II Speakers: Anju Ishiyama, Sharing Economy Evangelist, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan, Sharing Economy Association
Ren Ito, Executive Officer, Mercari Inc., and Managing Director and CEO, Mercari Europe Ltd.
Masami Takahashi, President, Uber Japan Co., Ltd.
Toshihiko Yokoo, Mayor of Taku City, Saga Prefecture
Hosting Committee: Information, Communications and Technology Committee
Member Fee: 3,500
Guest Fee: 7,900
Meal: Light Refreshments
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Wednesday, May 24, 12:00

Women’s Powers of Persuasion (Chubu Event)

5/26/2017

Date: Friday, May 26, 2017
Time: 18:30 - 20:30
Venue: Coat of Arms Pub and Restaurant, 2F
Speaker: Dr. Nancy Snow, Pax Mundi Professor of Public Diplomacy, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies
Hosting Committee: Chubu - Women in Business Committee
Member Fee: ¥2,500
Guest Fee: ¥4,000
Meal: Light dinner will be served
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Tuesday, May 23, 18:00

Creating a Company Purpose for a Human-Shaped World: The Advantages of Engaging Internal & External Stakeholders with A Unified Culture & Vision

5/23/2017

Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Venue: Tokyo American Club, Manhattan Room (B2F)
Speaker: Phillip Rubel, Managing & Representative Director, Designit Tokyo
Hosting Committees:
Human Resource Management Committee, Marketing Programs
Member Fee: ¥ 4,000
Guest Fee: ¥ 7,400
Meal: Lunch Included
Registration/Cancellation Deadline:
Thursday, May 18, 17:00

Avoiding and Solving Contractual Problems in International Construction Projects

5/22/2017

Date: Monday, May 22, 2017
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Venue: ACCJ Boardroom
Speaker: Andreas Michael Kaiser, Principal, IPC Consulting LLC
Hosting Committees:
Retail, Intellectual Property,
Legal Services
Member Fee: ¥ 2,000
Guest Fee: ¥ 3,000
Meal: Lunch Included
Registration/Cancellation Deadline:
Thursday, May 18, 17:00

The 26th ACCJ/NIS Chubu Walkathon (Chubu Event)

5/21/2017

Date: Sunday, May 21, 2017
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Venue: Moricoro Park, Global Center
Hosting Committees: Chubu - Community Service Committee

The Pre-Walkathon Board of Governors Cocktail Reception (Chubu Event)

5/20/2017

Date: Saturday, May 20, 2017
Time: 17:00 - 19:00
Venue: Hilton Nagoya 1F, Kiwami Bar
Hosting Committees: External Affairs Committee
Member Fee: ¥6,000
Guest Fee: ¥6,000
Meal: Free-flowing drinks and light buffet included
Dress Code: Casual
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Wednesday, May 17, 18:00

Charity Fun Golf: Drive for Chubu Kids (Chubu Event)

5/19/2017

Date: Friday, May 19, 2017
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Grace Hills Country Club
Hosting Committees: Business Program Committee
Member Fee: ¥30,000
Guest Fee: ¥30,000
Extras: A contribution/donation to the Walkathon, golf play fee, morning coffee, lunch, and party with 1 drink after the game included
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Friday, April 28, 6:00 p.m.

The Future of Finance and Payments – How Blockchain will Revolutionize Trade, Finance, and Society

5/19/2017

Date: Friday, May 19, 2017
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Venue: Tokyo American Club, Manhattan I
Speakers: Jehan Chu, Managing Partner, Jen Advisors
Andy Duan, Senior Project Manager, Wanxiang Blockchain Labs
Makoto Takemiya, CEO, Soramitsu Co., Ltd.
Hosting Committee: Information, Communications and Technology Committee
Member Fee: ¥4,500
Guest Fee: ¥7,900
Meal: Plated Course Lunch
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Tuesday, May 16, 12:00

Joint Committee Luncheon with Banking, Finance and Capital Markets Committee and Alternative Investment Subcommittee

5/18/2017

Date: Thursday, May 18, 2017
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Venue: Tokyo American Club, B2 M anhattan
Speaker: Seth Fischer, Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Oasis Management
Hosting Committees: Banking, Finance and Capital Markets; Alternative Investment Subcommittee
Member Fee: ¥3,800
Guest Fee: ¥7,200
Meal: Plated Lunch
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Monday, May 15, 12:00

Breakfast in the Board Room: How Frozen Yogurt is Impacting Gender Equality Globally

5/17/2017

Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Time: 7:30 - 9:00
Venue: A CCJ Tokyo Office, Board Room
Speaker: Kylie Schuyler, Founder and CEO, Global G.L.O.W.; President/Director, California Bliss.
Hosting Committee: Women in Business
Member Fee: ¥1,000
Guest Fee: ¥2,000
Meal: Breakfast included
Registration/Cancellation Deadline:
Monday, May 15, 17:00

Enhancing Women’s Economic Participation through Better Health, a Discussion on the Role of the Public and Private Sectors (ACCJ-EBC Speaker Series)

5/17/2017

Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Time: 8:00 - 10:00 am
Venue: Grand Hyatt Tokyo,
Tarragon (3F)
Speakers:
1. Dr. Belen Garijo, CEO & Member of the Executive Board, Merck Healthcare;
2. Akiko Matsumoto, President, NPO Fertility Information Network (Fine).
3. Ms. Kiwa Chinen
Director of the Women’s Health Promotion Office, Health Service Division, Health Service Bureau, MHLW

[Cancelled] Honorable Hanako Jimi, Member of House of Councilors, LDP;
Hosting Committees:
Healthcare, Government Relations, Women in Business, Pharmaceuticals
Member Fee: ¥ 4, 200
Guest Fee: ¥ 7,600
Meal: Continental Breakfast included
Registration/Cancellation Deadline:
Thursday, May 11, 12:00
Note: Simultaneous Interpretation will be provided.

Joint Chamber - Sake Night

5/17/2017

Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Time: 18:30 - 21:30
Venue: Tokyo American Club, New York Ball Room
Hosting Committee: Special Events Committee
Member Fee: ¥8,500
Guest Fee: ¥9,500
Meal: Canape Reception
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Wednesday, May 10, 12:00

A New Generation of Leadership: 5 Keys to Unlock Your Career Success

5/15/2017

Date: Monday, May 15, 2017
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Venue: Tokyo American Club, B2 Brooklyn
Speaker: Sarah Liu, Founder and Director, The Dream Collective; Co-Founder, Gemini3.
Hosting Committees: Young Professionals Forum, Women in Business
Member Fee: 4,000 yen
Guest Fee: 5,000 yen
Meal: Lunch included
Registration/Cancellation Deadline:
Wednesday, May 10, 5:00 p.m.

(Kansai Workshop) What is Truly Necessary to be Active Globally?

5/11/2017

Date: Thursday, May 11, 2017
Time: Presentation 18:30 - 21:00 (Registration opens at 18:00)
Venue: International Communication Center, Annex 6, K ansai Gaidai University, Nakamiya Campus
Hosting Committee: External Affairs Committee - Kansai
Member and Non-Member: ¥1,000
Student: ¥500
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Monday, May 8, 17:00

Transportation & Logistics Committee Meeting

5/10/2017

Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Time: 16:00 - 18:00
Venue: ACCJ Tokyo Office
Hosting Committee: Transportation and Logistics
Member Fee: 1,600 yen
Guest Fee: 2,600 yen
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Tuesday, May 9, 5:00 p.m.

Passion Investing, Antique Jewelry

5/10/2017

Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Time: 18:30 - 20:30
Venue: Albion Art Gallery, ARK Mori Bldg., East Wing 13F
Speaker: Kazumi Arikawa, President, Albion Art Co., Ltd.
Hosting Committee: Alternative Investment Subcommittee
Member Fee: ¥4,000
Guest Fee: ¥7,400
Meal: No meal; light beverage will be served
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Tuesday, May 2, 12:00

ACCJ Events

Open Source Software is Taking Over the World (and why you should care)!

How Foreign Venture Firms Bridge the Gap Between Japanese Startups and Traditional Japanese Companies

Global Trends and Practices in Diversity and Inclusion

The Role of Technology and Innovative Business Models for Creating a Globalized and Sustainable Economy

Women’s Powers of Persuasion (Chubu Event)

Creating a Company Purpose for a Human-Shaped World: The Advantages of Engaging Internal & External Stakeholders with A Unified Culture & Vision

Avoiding and Solving Contractual Problems in International Construction Projects

The 26th ACCJ/NIS Chubu Walkathon (Chubu Event)

The Pre-Walkathon Board of Governors Cocktail Reception (Chubu Event)

Charity Fun Golf: Drive for Chubu Kids (Chubu Event)

The Future of Finance and Payments – How Blockchain will Revolutionize Trade, Finance, and Society

Joint Committee Luncheon with Banking, Finance and Capital Markets Committee and Alternative Investment Subcommittee

Breakfast in the Board Room: How Frozen Yogurt is Impacting Gender Equality Globally

Enhancing Women’s Economic Participation through Better Health, a Discussion on the Role of the Public and Private Sectors (ACCJ-EBC Speaker Series)

Joint Chamber - Sake Night

A New Generation of Leadership: 5 Keys to Unlock Your Career Success

(Kansai Workshop) What is Truly Necessary to be Active Globally?

Transportation & Logistics Committee Meeting

Passion Investing, Antique Jewelry

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