LEVERAGING WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP TO DRIVE YOUR COMPANY FORWARD

24 Jan 12, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Corporate Social Responsibility,  Government Relations

Overview: Consider boosting your company's productivity in 2012 by leveraging the power of its diverse human resources, particularly women.

THE ROLE OF LAWYERS IN TIMES OF NEED

20 Jan 12, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Legal Services

Overview: American Bar Association President Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III will discuss the unique role of lawyers in society and the responsibility of the profession to serve communities.

2012 SHINNENKAI NETWORKING MIXER BY ICT COMMITTEE

20 Jan 12, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Information, Communications and Technology

Overview: Come join us in celebrating the New Year at the Information, Communications & Technology Committee's Shinnenkai - setting the stage for a high-energy and vibrant 2012!

ACCJ SPECIAL EVENT: THE 2012 SHINNENKAI

11 Jan 12, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Special Events

Overview: Please join us on January 11 for the ACCJ's very popular Shinnenkai (New Year) celebration. Come meet and hear from the ACCJ's 53rd President Michael Alfant. The ACCJ will host distinguished leaders from the Japanese government and business community, creating the perfect opportunity to meet Japan's leading decision-makers at the start of the year. Last year over 400 members and guests attended, making this one of the best networking events of the year.

BREAKFAST DISCUSSION WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY DEPUTY SECRETARY DANIEL PONEMAN

16 Dec 11, 8:00am to 9:30am
Hosting Committee(s): Energy and Environment

Overview: U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Secretary Daniel Poneman will visit Tokyo in mid-December and would like to meet with ACCJ members to discuss current trends in energy use, green technology, and U.S.-Japan energy cooperation.

ANNUAL JOINT CHAMBER BONENKAI

16 Dec 11, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Hosting Committee(s): Special Events

Overview: The time is once again upon us to announce one of the most popular Joint-Chamber functions of the year!

THE ENTREPRENEURS FORUM/TALKING BUSINESS SERIES

15 Dec 11, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Independent Business

Overview: Originally from New Jersey, David Wouters first came to Japan in 1969 while employed by The Coca-Cola Company. Following ten years of marketing, training and recruiting, he turned down a promotion and transfer back to the soft drink giant's headquarters in Atlanta and soon ventured out to start a consultancy business specializing in human resources and management.

THE BROWN BAG BRIEFINGS #4: DIGITAL TRENDS FOR 2012 - LATEST DIGITAL DEVELOPMENTS IN JAPAN AHEAD OF NEXT YEAR

14 Dec 11, 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Hosting Committee(s): Information, Communications and Technology

Overview: In the year 2011 we have seen many developments in the field of digital communication in Japan. As we near the end of this year, we can now say that there's a social media revolution taking place, a revolution that has prompted many discoveries and opportunities to businesses of all sizes.

POST-3/11: HOW UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS ENABLED BUSINESSES IN JAPAN TO RESPOND IN A CRISIS

9 Dec 11, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Information, Communications and Technology

Overview: In the days following the catastrophe of the March 11 earthquake, companies were forced to examine the best ways to overcome the crisis to continue operating in extreme circumstances. Communicating with customers and employees during this period was of paramount importance.

LEADERSHIP DURING TIMES OF ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE

8 Dec 11, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): B2B Sales

Overview: During times of significant change in an organization, strong leadership, a clear direction and regular communication are essential elements to achieving a successful outcome.

NOMU-NICATION @ CRYSTAL YACHT CLUB, TENNOZ ISLE

8 Dec 11, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Hosting Committee(s): Membership Relations - Membership Expansion

Overview: Don't miss the year's last Nomu-nication, which will be held at the Crystal Yacht Club, Tennoz Isle. The venue for the event will be the luxurious cruise ship, Lady Crystal, which will be docked alongside the Club facilities. Please join us along with other leaders of the American business community for a great networking opportunity.

THE CHALLENGE OF CREATING AN INTERNATIONAL BRAND NAME, WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO PHARMACEUTICALS

7 Dec 11, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Intellectual Property

Overview: In recent years, there have been several notable examples of multinational companies being hauled into court for trademark infringement in countries outside of their home country subsequent to a global product launch.

ONE TOPIC, TWO CHAMBERS, A NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY TO REMEMBER: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF DANONE JAPAN AND FUSION SYSTEMS JAPAN

6 Dec 11, 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Independent Business

Overview: The ACCJ and CCIFJ are organizing a special joint event on the topic of Business Development in Japan. Mike Alfant, President of Fusion Systems & President of ACCJ, and George Zarifi, President & Representative Director of Danone Japan, will share their experiences and business strategies in Japan. The conference will be followed by a cocktail party.

OPEN RECONSTRUCTION IN TOHOKU: HOW FOREIGNERS CAN GET INVOLVED

5 Dec 11, 11:45am to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Government Relations,  Tohoku Revitalization Task Force

Overview: The events of March 11 have devastated the Tohoku Region, but the people are determined to reconstruct and revitalize their communities.

THE MARKET MAY NOT BE WHAT YOU THINK IT IS

30 Nov 11, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Marketing Programs

Overview: Please join us for an insightful and entertaining conversation with one of the U.S.' most respected market intelligence professionals, Seena Sharp, in which she will demonstrate just why "the market may not be what you think it is."

GREEN INNOVATION: THE ROLE OF CLEAN TECHNOLOGY IN THE FUTURE OF JAPAN

30 Nov 11, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Energy and Environment,  Tohoku Revitalization Task Force

Overview: Based on the premise that Japan can best achieve its renewable energy needs through greater cooperation between the public and private sectors, the ACCJ has invited three visionary speakers to share specific ideas on how the government and the private sector can support growth in this area.

REBUILDING THE HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM INDUSTRY IN TOHOKU

26 Nov 11, 10:00am to 5:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Travel Industry,  Tohoku Revitalization Task Force

Overview: The ACCJ Tohoku Disaster Relief Fund decided that this is a worthwhile event to support and has committed a matching grant of two million yen to help TNB organize this symposium.

PREVENTIVE HEALTHCARE IN JAPAN: PUBLIC OPINION & EVIDENCE BASED PROPOSALS

25 Nov 11, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Healthcare

Overview: The ACCJ will hold an exciting kick-off luncheon featuring presentations about the Healthcare Committee national public opinion survey focusing on health and wellness in Japan and highlights of policy proposals from the 2011 edition of the ACCJ Prevention and Early Detection White Paper.

INBOUND M&A AFTER THE TOHOKU DISASTER

22 Nov 11, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosting Committee(s): Banking & Finance,  Foreign Direct Investment

Overview: The triple disaster of earthquake, tsunami and radiation has had a significant impact on the M&A market in Japan, especially when combined with the ever-appreciating yen.