Please note this event has been postponed.

Japanese Business Experiences & Innovation  

Implementing New Management Systems in U.S.

Japan and Oregon have built a long-lasting relationship based on trust and cooperation. In an effort to continue strengthening our relationship, we would like to invite you to attend the upcoming Japan Business Experiences & Innovation program conducted by the Center for Professional Exchange Japan (CEPEX).  CEPEX focuses on providing support and collaboration at the professional level for cultural, interpersonal exchange and study between the U.S. and Japan.  The program will focus on ways entrepreneurs in the greater Portland region and business leaders can benefit from learning about how change, driven by the implementation of IoT and robotics, is (1) impacting the corporate culture in Japan, and (2) promoting the next generation of HR and workforce development.  The presentation on this topic will be conducted by Mr. Yukio Tada, Chairman of the Board, CEPEX, Chairman of Keizai Doyukai Americas Japan relations committee (2013-2017).

Date:           Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Time:          8:00am – 10:00am

Location:    Prosper Portland, Commission Room

Address:     222 NW 5^th Ave., Portland, OR 97209

Program Overview

8:00am       Welcome Remarks

• Kevin Johnson, Metals & Machinery Cluster & Japan Initiative Liaison

8:10am        Presentation

• Yukio Tada, Chairman of the Board, CEPEX

9:00am       Panel Presentation

•    Yoshihiro Sasaki, Founder, RL Institute, President & CEO, R-Cubes
•    Herbert Yamamoto, VP, Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs, CEO, CADD & BIM Connections, LLC
•    Atsunobu Kasagi, Innovation Specialist, Kobe City Government
•    Nim Chen, Director of Return Center /Logistics of Funai Service Corporation

Please RSVP by sending an email to bunkaportland@se.mofa.go.jp