UPCOMING EVENTS
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TUESDAY
JUNE 2 14:00 - 17:00 |
The 2nd AnNual ACCJ Shareholder ForumTHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
This year, Japan has adjusted the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law [FEFTA] for reasons of national security. These changes vastly increase the number of listed companies deemed essential to national security, together with new reporting investment rules for these companies.
Come and join us at the second ACCJ Shareholder Forum to hear directly from leading Japanese companies, economists, strategists, and investors – ESG, Long/short, activists -- in the build up to what will be a very interesting shareholder meeting season, virtual or otherwise. The discussion promises to touch on views about the FETFA revisions; the asset managers and owners; and the corporate landscape, as well as key strategies to address investor stewardship in Japan. We are confirming our lineup of prominent speakers, which will be announced soon. In the meantime, we urge you to block time in your diaries. We look forward to welcoming you into what we hope will be an insightful Forum. Virtual Discussion Online With simultaneous interpretation (Japanese and English) ALL MEMBERS & THEIR GUESTS WELCOME |
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FRIDAY
MAY 29 18:00 - 19:30 |
FUN FRIDAY MONTH-END WINE DOWNTHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
HOSTING COMMITTEE: Legal Services & IP Committee
Pour a glass of your favorite beverage and join us for casual conversation with fellow members in this follow-up to our successful April 'Wine Down.' Join the Legal Services & IP Committee for a chance to socialize and share what's on your mind. We'd love to hear your feedback on our live panel discussion on the Legal Landscape n Japan (taking place on May 22). We also welcome discussion on:
Like last time, this will be a “video-on” event, but off the record. We look forward to seeing you! ALL MEMBERS & THEIR GUESTS WELCOME |
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THURSDAY
MAY 28 13:00 - 14:00 |
COVID-19 DERAILS JAPAN'S TOURISM BOOMTHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
SPEAKERS: Timothy Soper, Vice President Operations, Japan, Korea & Micronesia, Hilton
HOSTING COMMITTEE: Tourism Industry COVID-19 has put the brakes on what had been rapid growth for Japan’s tourism industry. Some 32.5 million inbound visitors arrived in 2019—the highest annual number on record. The surge capped a 10-year stretch of rising numbers and the government was eying 40 million for this year on the back of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. But times have changed, and the industry is struggling. Hotels have been especially hard hit, and the ACCJ Tourism Industry Committee has invited Hilton’s Timothy Soper, who is vice president of operations for Japan, Korea, and Micronesia, to share his insight into the current situation and the future.
Soper will cover these questions and more as he discusses the prospects for recovery, what shape it might take, and whether Japan will ever see 30 million inbound visitors in a single year again. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. ALL MEMBERS & THEIR GUESTS WELCOME |
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THURSDAY
MAY 28 09:00 - 10:00 |
U.S. Election 2020 Preview: A Bipartisan PerspectiveTHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
SPEAKERS: Nelson Cunningham, President and Co-Founder
Ambassador Rick Burt, Managing Partner and Eurasia Director HOSTING COMMITTEE: Government Relations Committee While much of the world has come to a standstill in response to the global Coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Presidential Election in the United States is moving ahead full throttle. Join Nelson Cunningham, McLarty President and longtime Biden insider, as well as Amb. Rick Burt, McLarty Managing Partner and well-known Republican foreign affairs strategist, as they break down the US political process, impacts of the pandemic and response, what this means for US foreign policy moving forward, and key implications for businesses. SPEAKERS: Nelson Cunningham, President and Co-Founder, McLarty Associates Nelson Cunningham first worked for Joe Biden over two decades ago, when he came to Washington to serve as Biden's General Counsel on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Over the past year, Nelson has been deeply involved in the Biden campaign, serving as an outside advisor on trade and foreign policy issues. He served on the Obama-Biden transition team in 2008 and has also advised every Democratic presidential campaign since 2004 on foreign policy and trade matters. Prior to co-founding McLarty Associates in 1998, Mr. Cunningham served in the White House as Special Advisor to President Clinton on Western Hemisphere affairs and as General Counsel at the White House Office of Administration. Nelson Cunningham holds a B.A. from Yale University and a J.D. from Stanford University. Amb. Rick Burt, Managing Partner and Eurasia Directorr, McLarty Associates Amb. Rick Burt was a political appointee in senior foreign policy roles in the Reagan and George HW Bush administrations. He served as US Ambassador to Germany and Assistant Secretary of State for Europe under President Ronald Reagan, and under President George H.W. Bush was chief negotiator for the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START I) between the United States and the Soviet Union. Later, Ambassador Burt was a top national security advisor to John McCain's 2000 and 2008 presidential campaigns. He was also a one-time advisor to Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign. Amb. Burt also worked for a decade with McKinsey, and early in his career was a New York Times reporter. He holds a B.A. from Cornell University and an M.A. from the Fletcher School at Tufts University. ALL MEMBERS & THEIR GUESTS WELCOME |
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TUESDAY
MAY 26 16:00 - 17:00 |
WEEKLY SME ROUNDTABLETHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
PRESENTED BY THE ACCJ SME CEO ADVISORY COUNCIL
SPEAKER: Andrew Silberman, President and Chief Enthusiast, AMT Group MODERATORS: Harry Hill, Chair, SME CEO Advisory Council Frank Packard, Jim Weisser, Vice Chairs, CEO Advisory Council Join the ACCJ SME community for a weekly open roundtable discussion focused on issues affecting SME in Japan. In addition to the new information for SMEs, the Council will welcome Andrew Silberman of AMT Group. In a 20-minute, highly-interactive portion of our meeting, Andrew will share his best practices for remote meetings. Andrew has been delivering training to improve professional impact for ACCJ members and leaders for over 25 years. In response to our current challenges, he has recently been focused on helping clients ramp up their game when it comes to video meetings. He will share his favorite practices and observations of "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" he's witnessed in these meetings, all with the purpose of helping all of us manage them better. Be ready to share your examples too! ALL MEMBERS & THEIR GUESTS WELCOME |
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SUNDAY
MAY 24 10:00 - ALL DAY |
29TH ANNUAL CHUBU WALKATHONTHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us for the 29th annual Walkathon, which will be streamed on the Chubu Walkathon Facebook page and will feature both taped and live performances and events. Here is how you can support the Walkathon:
- Buy a T-shirt (designed by a student from Nagoya International School) - Donate directly to the Walkathon - Join us on the day! Enjoy performances and highlights of what Walkathon is all about + participate by walking where you are and sending us your stats or showing off your most creative walk on TikTok and be entered to win a prize! With everyone's contributions, the charities we support will be able to continue their invaluable work in the community. Learn more about the charities here. ALL MEMBERS & THEIR GUESTS WELCOME |
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FRIDAY
MAY 22 14:00-16:00 |
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE JAPANESE LEGAL LANDSCAPETHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
SPEAKERS: Maika Kawaguchi, Squire Patton Boggs
Jeffrey Jackson, Jackson Sogo Gyoseishoshi Law Office Sanae Sekiya, Tri-Star Legal Office HOSTING COMMITTEE: Japan Legal Services and IP Committee Various legal professionals advise and support individuals and business in Japan, but it can be difficult to understand what each of them does and how they can help with your legal needs. The ACCJ Legal Services and IP (LS&IP) Committee will hold an interactive panel discussion with two gyoseishoshi (administrative scriveners) and one bengoshi (lawyer) to help you make sense of the Japanese legal system. The panel will begin with a general introduction to the players in the Japanese legal landscape. The gyoseishoshi will then present a deeper dive into the wide range of services they offer to assist individual and corporate clients in Japan. They will also explain the scope of work of shihoushoshi (preparation of legal document). The panel will be moderated by Catherine O’Connell, a gaiben (foreign-registered attorney) and co-chair of the LS&IP Committee. This will be an interactive event with questions and intel welcome from the audience. ALL MEMBERS & THEIR GUESTS WELCOME |
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THURSDAY
MAY 21 09:00-10:00 |
HOW TO MODERATE A WEBINARTHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
SPEAKERS: Debbie Howard, ACCJ President Emeritus
Deborah Hayden, ACCJ Alternative Investment Committee Vice-Chair; ACCJ Women in Business Committee Vice-Chair Catherine O'Connell, Co-Chair Legal Services & IP Committee HOSTING COMMITTEE: Women in Business Committee and Special Events Committee Struggling with virtual meetings and webinars? Join three ACCJ leaders who are contributing to the ACCJ’s leveraging of the virtual events. The speakers will cover a range of practical tips that will help to set your virtual meetings up for success, including moderator tips and how to organize content for different types of programs. This webinar is for anyone who wants to bring a fresh spark to the way they lead meetings or give presentations online. Please volunteer to practice asking questions in a webinar environment as one of our interactive participants; we will provide you with 3 questions to ask the panelists. The second webinar of the event series on "ACCJ Tips on Running a Webinar." |
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MONDAY
MAY 18 12:15-13:45 |
HOW ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS ARE ADJUSTING TO THE CORONAVIRUS ECONOMY
THIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
SPEAKERS: Anthony Miller, Partner and CEO, PAG Japan
Edward J. Rogers, Founder and CEO, Rogers Investment Advisors K.K. Mio Takaoka, CFO and Managing Director, Medical Note, Inc.; Partner, Arbor Ventures HOSTING COMMITTEE: The Alternative Investment Committee Alternative investment fund managers are facing the same storm from the Coronavirus pandemic as all businesses all over the world, but are forging their own paths towards potentially different destinations. In this webinar, we will hear about how the COVID-19 conditions are affecting the overall businesses of three leaders from the hedge fund, private equity and venture capital space. In terms of existing investments, the speakers will focus on valuations, realizations and liquidity, sustainability of business models, and the need to revise business models. Regarding future investments, the speakers will provide insights on considering new markets and opportunities for improved investment sourcing. Questions this session plans to cover:
This event will be a panel format with each panelist speaking for 20 minutes, followed by 30 minutes for Q&A from the audience. ALL MEMBERS & THEIR GUESTS WELCOME |
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FRIDAY
MAY 15 15:00-15:45 |
ALL MEMBER TOWN HALLTHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
SPEAKERS: Cleatus P. Hunt, Jr., Attaché, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, Embassy of the United States of America
Brian Douglas, Co-Chair, Taxation Committee HOSTED BY THE ACCJ CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM
ALL MEMBERS & THEIR GUESTS WELCOME |
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FRIDAY
MAY 15 09:00-10:00 |
COVID-19 SCIENCE FOR BUSINESS EXECUTIVES: PRACTICAL ADVICE & INSIGHTS FROM LEADING SCIENTISTSTHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
MODERATOR: Jesper Koll, Senior Advisor, WisdomTree Investments; Asia Society Japan Center Founding Member | Policy Committee Chair
SPEAKERS: Peter Gruss, President and CEO, OIST Mary Collins, Provost, OIST Mahesh Bandi, Associate Professor, Nonlinear and Non-equilibrium Physics Unit, OIST The ACCJ and The Asia Society Japan Center is proud to invite you to a joint webinar where leading scientists from one of the top-ten research universities in the world, the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), give their expert assessment and outlook on the COVID-19 pandemic. Presentations will be carried out by OIST President & CEO Dr. Peter Gruss, an internationally recognized researcher in gene regulations and embryonic development; Provost Mary Collins, an immunologist and virologist; and Mahesh Bandi, Associate Professor of Nonlinear and Non-equilibrium Physics. This webinar will offer insights into the actual science driving the virus, the potential for vaccines and treatment, as well as some assessment of potential “new normal” scenarios beginning to emerge. It is designed for senior leaders so they may base their decision making on a more scientifically based foundation. ALL MEMBERS & THEIR GUESTS WELCOME |
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THURSDAY
MAY 14 16:00-17:00 |
PRESENT WITH CONFIDENCE AND ENGAGE YOUR AUDIENCETHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
SPEAKER: Elizabeth Handover, Partner, Lumina Learning Japan and Vice Chair of the Women in Business Committee
HOSTING COMMITTEE: The Women in Business Committee and Special Events Committee [Important Note] This event will be the first webinar in an event series on "ACCJ Tips on Running a Webinar." Struggling with virtual meetings and webinars? Even the most experienced leaders find it difficult to engage their audiences in productive conversations when working online. Join this webinar to get a range of practical tips that will help to set your virtual meetings up for success. We will cover everything from how to effectively leverage the remote environment to how to present with ease and confidence. This webinar is for anyone who wants to bring a fresh spark to the way they lead meetings or give presentations online. ALL MEMBERS & THEIR GUESTS WELCOME |
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WEDNESDAY
MAY 13 16:00-17:00 |
Ensuring IT security while working remotely from Zergsoft and Lockheed MartinTHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
SPEAKERS: Steve Brown, President and Founder, Zergsoft
Benjamin Eichhorn, Cyber Security & COMSEC Manager, Lockheed Martin HOSTING COMMITTEE: The Chubu - Program Committee The current pandemic is forcing many companies to hastily set up remote work environments, in some cases with little regard for security. In this webinar, we will discuss web security in general and what you should consider when setting up a remote work environment. This presentation is geared towards end users and giving practical advice on how to recognize and avoid common pitfalls. Points covered will include an overview of remote working tools such as web conference software, virtual private networks and their related security risks. We will also cover general IT security concepts which can be applied to both remote and local work environments. About the Speakers Steve Brown has been working in IT for 25 years. He has experience in securing networks, servers and designing and building firewalls as well as consulting on Internet security. Benjamin Eichhorn is a cybersecurity specialist working at aerospace company Lockheed Martin in Nagoya, Japan. He has a wide range of IT and security experience, and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), a prestigious certification in the field of cybersecurity. ALL MEMBERS & THEIR GUESTS WELCOME |
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WEDNESDAY
MAY 13 13:00-14:00 |
COVID-19’S EFFECT ON THE JAPANESE AND APAC REAL ESTATE MARKETSTHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
SPEAKERS:
Hiroshi Okubo, Executive Director, Head of Research, CBRE KK Mukesh Hemrajani, Senior Director, Head of Tenant Representation, CBRE KK HOSTING COMMITTEE: The Real Estate Committee The webinar will offer an expert assessment of COVID-19’s effect on the commercial real estate market in Japan and greater APAC region, including direct impacts on the following topics: • Tokyo office market overview and rental trends • Japan nationwide office market trends • APAC office occupier survey results • Forward looking forecasts ALL MEMBERS & THEIR GUESTS WELCOME |
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TUESDAY
MAY 12 16:00-18:00 |
Understanding METI Support Measures for SMESTHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
SPEAKER: Shota Suzuki, Investment Facilitation Division, Trade and Economic Cooperation Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
HOSTING COMMITTEE: The SME CEO Advisory Council Scheduled every Tuesday, the ACCJ SME CEO Advisory Council hosts a conference call for Small and Medium Enterprise, Entrepreneur and Independent Business members on the evolving situation with COVID-19 in Japan. This session, we are pleased to welcome a METI official from the Investment Facilitation Division, Trade and Economic Cooperation Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). He will provide information on METI's Support Measures for SMEs. This session will be a consecutive interpretation webinar. Presentation topics (説明予定の支援内容): - Supporting companies in financing (loans and guarantees) (資金繰り支援) - The COVID-19-related Subsidy Program for Sustaining Businesses (持続化給付金) - Subsidy Project (補助金) - The Employment Adjustment Subsidies (雇用調整助成金) - Tax filings and payments/Contributions to social insurance (税金・厚生年金等関係) Materials: - Brochure on METI Support Measures for SMEs (中小企業向けパンフレット) - The COVID-19-related Subsidy Program for Sustaining Businesses (持続化給付金について) ALL MEMBERS & THEIR GUESTS WELCOME |
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TUESDAY
MAY 12 12:00-13:00 |
A EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVE ON FINTECH THROUGH BERLIN-BASED FINLEAP GMBHTHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
SPEAKER: Max Schoppen, Chief Investment Officer, finleap GmbH
HOSTING COMMITTEE: The Alternative Investment Committee Join us to learn about how the European approach to venture capital, fintech, and company-building may become a larger feature of fintech startups in Japan. Max Schoppen, Chief Investment Officer, finleap GmbH, will discuss how his group has grown into the largest European fintech ecosystem. Founded in Berlin in 2014, finleap has established itself as a “company builder,” in contrast to other models, such as incubators or accelerators. The company has built 19 fintech companies, including three infrastructure platforms, and currently holds 11 portfolio companies along the main financial services verticals. finleap has raised over EUR 420 MM of investments into these companies and has several Japanese partners, including MS&AD, SBI, and Development Bank of Japan. ALL MEMBERS & THEIR GUESTS WELCOME |
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FRIDAY
MAY 8 13:00-14:00 |
Coping with Stress and Building Stronger Families during Covid-19THIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
SPEAKERS: Billy Cleary, TELL Japan Clinical Director
Ai McShane, personal and academic counselor at the American School in Japan (ASIJ) HOSTING COMMITTEES: Human Resources Committee and Special Events Committee The impact of isolation, stress, and uncertainty on families during the coronavirus pandemic can be significant. We’re all being affected by Covid-19, and helping parents regain some confidence and control is important. In this session, parents will gain insight into the feelings behind the behavioral changes they may notice in their children and learn how to help them cope. Ai McShane from ASIJ will give an overview of the feedback she has received from students K–12 and their families on how the pandemic and distance learning are impacting them socially and emotionally. Billy Cleary from TELL Japan will help us focus on our current family context to look at how and why the pandemic stretches and strains our most intimate relationships. If you are feeling stress during this extended period of isolation and disruption to normal life—and need to help your loved ones cope as well—be sure to join this free presentation. ALL MEMBERS & THEIR DELEGATES WELCOME |
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FRIDAY
MAY 1 11:00-12:00 |
「対話で変化を創り出す」
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THURSDAY
APRIL 30 16:00-16:45 |
ALL-MEMBER TOWN HALLTHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
PRESENTED HOSTED BY THE ACCJ CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM
SPEAKERS:
Events in Japan and around the world are having a profound effect on our business community. Recent and anticipated announcements could pose even greater challenges. This is an all-members Q&A session. We encourage you to participate, share your thoughts and comments and ask questions to our community as a whole. Hosts will share their perspectives and open the floor to members. ALL MEMBERS WELCOME |
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THURSDAY
APRIL 30 11:00-12:00 |
コロナウィルスに関する緊急法務ウェビナー
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THURSDAY
APRIL 30 9:00-10:00 |
Tackling COVID-19: The biopharmaceutical industry’s efforts to develop new vaccines and treatmentsTHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
SPEAKER: James Mayne, Ph.D., Vice President, Science Advocacy, PhRMA
HOSTING COMMITTEE: Healthcare Committee Biopharmaceutical companies are in the midst of developing solutions to help diagnose, treat, and prevent COVID-19. Companies are scrutinizing inventories of existing research portfolio libraries of experimental medicines to identify additional potential treatments for investigation and emergency use. As of April 8, nearly 310 clinical trials are testing COVID-19 treatments and vaccines, and 139 unique treatments are undergoing testing globally. The rapid pace at which researchers have been able to understand this novel strain of coronavirus and get medicines into human clinical trials is a testament to the lessons learned by the biopharmaceutical industry from past public health emergencies. Join us as James Mayne, PhD, Vice President of Scientific Advocacy at the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), provides an overview of the therapies in development and explain what it takes to bring a new medicine or vaccine to patients in need. ALL MEMBERS & THEIR DELEGATES WELCOME |
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TUESDAY
APRIL 28 16:00-17:00 |
WEEKLY SME ROUNDTABLETHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
PRESENTED BY THE ACCJ SME CEO ADVISORY COUNCIL AND THE ACCJ REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE Moderators: Harry Hill, Chair, SME CEO Advisory Council Frank Packard, Jim Weisser, Vice Chairs, CEO Advisory Council ACCJ SME CEO Advisory Council GUEST SPEAKERS: James Fink, Halifax Associates Seth Sulkin, Pacifica Capital The global pandemic has upended normal business conditions and created tremendous challenges for landlords and tenants alike. For tenants whose businesses are severely impacted, such as retailers and restaurants, urgent relief is needed. The Japanese government has requested that landlords be flexible about handling requests from tenants. That being said, landlords have large expenses as well, including debt service, maintenance and payroll. Their ability to assist tenants is limited. This event, jointly hosted by the SME CEO Advisory Council and the Real Estate Committee, will feature two speakers with long experience in landlord/tenant relations. James Fink of Halifax Associates, who advises many major international corporations on real estate requirements, will speak to the office market. Seth Sulkin of Pacifica Capital, will address retailers, restaurants and hotels.
ALL MEMBERS & THEIR DELEGATES WELCOME |
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MONDAY
APRIL 27 16:00-17:00 |
COPING WITH COVID-19 STRESS: BUILDING RESILIENCE IN THE WORKPLACETHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
SPEAKER:
Vickie Skorji, TELL Lifeline Director HOSTING COMMITTEES: Human Resource Management Committee and Special Events Committee Vickie Skorji, TELL Lifeline Director, will provide information and strategies to professionals for coping with COVID-19 and building resilience during this time. Topics will include recognizing stress, identifying positive and negative methods of coping, and practicing breathing exercises. TELL has been dedicated to providing effective support and counseling services to Japan's international community and its increasing mental health needs for 47 years. NOTE: Questions will only be accepted in advance. Please submit your questions to programs@accj.or.jp by Noon on April 27. ALL MEMBERS & THEIR DELEGATES WELCOME |
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FRIDAY
APRIL 24 15:30-16:15 |
ALL-MEMBER TOWN HALLTHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
HOSTED BY THE ACCJ CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM
Events in Japan and around the world are having a profound effect on our business community. Recent and anticipated announcements could pose even greater challenges. This is an all-members Q&A session. We encourage you to participate, share your thoughts and comments and ask questions to our community as a whole. Hosts will share their perspectives and open the floor to members. ALL MEMBERS WELCOME |
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FRIDAY
APRIL 24 12:15-13:45 |
japan's new regulatory framework for crypto assetsTHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
SPEAKER:
Mr. So Saito, Partner, So&Sato Law Offices HOSTING COMMITTEE: The Alternative Investment Committee A special focus for the AIC this year will involve events regarding crypto assets in Japan. From May 1, the Japan Financial Services Agency will open a new chapter of regulations on permitting investments in digital assets; guiding primary and secondary market making; defining utility tokens and security tokens; and regulating crypto derivatives and custody services. These regulations are a major addition to financial services, and they position well Japan to become a global leader in applying blockchain technologies to financial services. Saito-sensei is a qualified lawyer in Japan and in the State of New York. He specializes in matters related to laws and regulations governing the sale and distribution of financial products based on crypto assets and that apply blockchain technologies. He last spoke to ACCJ-AIC on July 10, 2018 during the last phase of Japanese regulation of crypto assets and this program will update development from that time. Saito-sensei’s practice more recently is increasingly devoted to cryptocurrency, blockchain, STOs and the sale and distribution of blockchain products and trading through crypto asset exchanges. He serves as auditor to Japan STO Association and legal advisor to the Japan Blockchain Association, and served as external director to bitFlyer. ALL MEMBERS & THEIR DELEGATES WELCOME |
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FRIDAY
APRIL 24 9:00-10:00 |
JAPAN MACRO OUTLOOK: CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND THE
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TUESDAY
APRIL 21 16:00-17:00 |
WEEKLY SME ROUNDTABLETHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
PRESENTED BY THE ACCJ SME CEO ADVISORY COUNCIL Moderators: Harry Hill, Chair, SME CEO Advisory Council Frank Packard, Jim Weisser, Vice Chairs, CEO Advisory Council ACCJ SME CEO Advisory Council Join the ACCJ SME community for a weekly open roundtable discussion focused on issues affecting SME in Japan.
We look forward to another productive discussion. ALL MEMBERS & THEIR DELEGATES WELCOME |
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FRIDAY
APRIL 17 16:00-16:45 |
ALL-MEMBER TOWN HALLTHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
HOSTED BY THE ACCJ CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM
SPEAKERS:
ALL MEMBERS WELCOME |
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FRIDAY
APRIL 17 12:00-12:45 |
LET'S DO LUNCHTHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
Every Friday from noon til 12:45, we're opening our videoconferencing platform to share lunch and enjoy each others' company. No agenda. No dress code. Just a chance to connect with your fellow ACCJ members. Our first session kicks off Friday April 17.
ALL MEMBERS & THEIR DELEGATES WELCOME |
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FRIDAY
APRIL 17 08:30-09:15 |
COVID-19: ORGANIZATIONAL THREATS ON THE HORIZONTHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
Speakers: Dylan Scudder, President & CEO, Milestone Inc. David Wagner, President, David Wagner & Company Moderator: Debbie Howard, ACCJ President Emeritus / Chairman, CarterJMRN K.K. What have we learned so far, and what changes do leaders need to be ready for next? Join scenario planning expert Dylan Scudder, crisis management expert David Wagner and ACCJ President Emeritus Debbie Howard for a live webinar covering practical perspectives on organizational considerations for the upcoming waves of the crisis.
ALL MEMBERS & THEIR DELEGATES WELCOME |
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THURSDAY
APRIL 16 17:00-18:00 |
A PROBLEM SHARED IS A PROBLEM SOLVED: BRAINSTORMING YOUR WAY OUT OF CHALLENGESTHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
Speaker: Mark Hosang,ITO and IT Consultant / Chair, Program Committee - Chubu Hosting Committee: Program Committee - Chubu Many of us are currently struggling to adjust to the various changes in business that Covid-19 has brought about. In earlier times, it would have been easy to casually talk about your difficulties to other members before and after other ACCJ events. However, with the move to online events and social distancing, it has become increasingly difficult to reach out to other members for assistance. We aim to address that with the Brainstorming Event, where we will utilize Zoom's breakout rooms to share with a small group your issue and to provide possible solutions to others in your group. If you have a problem you'd like assistance with or if you enjoy helping your fellow ACCJ members, this event is the one for you.
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THURSDAY
APRIL 16 12:00-13:15 |
IQVIA JAPAN 2020 PHARMA MARKET INSIGHTS: OUTLOOK TO 2024THIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
Speaker: Alan Thomas, Director, Thought Leadership, IQVIA Japan K.K. Hosting Committees: Healthcare; Digital Health; Medical Devices and Diagnostics; Pharmaceuticals; Regenerative Medicine and Bioscience Member Fee: ¥0 Guest Fee: ¥0 Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Wednesday, April 15, (Noon) This event will be hosted as a webinar. Instructions for joining the virtual meeting will be sent to registered attendees after the above stated deadline.
Structural shifts in Japan’s pharmaceutical market are challenging the status quo. Recent advancements in the development of breakthrough therapies are changing the way in which we treat diseases and catalyzing significant reform in government policy. Strategic opportunities—including in specialty and biologics—alongside investment in innovation and launch underline Japan’s position as the second-largest market for R&D-driven pharma companies. However, continued pressure on healthcare spending is impacting both government policy and pharma-company strategy as a balance emerges to support patient access to newer, safer, more effective treatments. While companies that made the shift in strategy reap their rewards, those that did not are now reassessing their position. Join this “must” event for the pharma industry at which Alan Thomas, Director of Thought Leadership at IQVIA Japan K.K., will discuss these and other issues impacting the Japan market today and in the years ahead. John W. Carlson III, Chair William Bishop, Yuko Kidoguchi, Takeo Morooka, Toshio Nagase, R. Byron Sigel, Mika Shirai Vice Chairs ACCJ Healthcare Committee NOTE 1: This event is OFF THE RECORD. NOTE 2: Please note that as with all guest presentations, the content and comments of the speakers reflects their own opinions and do not necessarily represent the opinions or policies of the ACCJ. NOTE 3: ACCJ is aware of emerging concerns regarding use of Zoom and is following best practices to mitigate issues while evaluating other technology solutions. |
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TUESDAY
APRIL 14 16:00-17:00 |
WEEKLY SME ROUNDTABLETHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
PRESENTED BY THE ACCJ SME CEO ADVISORY COUNCIL Moderators: Harry Hill, Chair, SME CEO Advisory Council Frank Packard, Jim Weisser, Vice Chairs, CEO Advisory Council ACCJ SME CEO Advisory Council Join the ACCJ SME community for a weekly open roundtable discussion focused on issues affecting SME in Japan.
We look forward to another productive discussion. ALL MEMBERS & THEIR DELEGATES WELCOME |
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THURSDAY
APRIL 9 12:00-13:00 |
危機的局面における有効なリーダーシップ、創意工夫、行動とは？LEADERSHIP, CREATIVITY AND ACTION IN CRISISTHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
Host: Michael Alfant, Chair, ACCJ Emergency Response Disaster Response Advisory Council Speaker: Jim Weisser, Vice Chair, ACCJ SME CEO Advisory Council Join us for an interview and open discussion among members with Michael Alfant, moderated by Jim Weisser. As an entrepreneur and community leader, Michael will share his hard-earned insights into leadership, creativity and action during crisis, including lessons learned from 3/11 :
ALL MEMBERS AND THEIR DELEGATES WELCOME |
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WEDNESDAY
APRIL 8 09:00-10:00 |
国内の消費動向 - 今後の推移を分析
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TUESDAY
APRIL 7 17:00-17:45 |
UNDERSTANDING & COPING IN A STATE OF EMERGENCYTHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS
Moderator: Christopher J. LaFleur, ACCJ Chairman Speakers:
A roundtable discussion and Q&A session to explore the implications of a State of Emergency declaration in Japan.
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FRIDAY
APRIL 3 15:30-16:15 |
ACCJ オンライン タウンホールミーティング
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THURSDAY
APRIL 2 14:00-15:00 |
日本でのCOVID-19の統計情報を読み解く：Safecastとのウェビナー
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WEDNESDAY
APRIL 1 13:00-14:00 |
Managing the covid-19 Crisis: remote work options for sme and schoolsTHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
Panelists: David DuPouy, Software Engineer, Serial Entrepreneur, and Creator of entrepreneur support network Founder Squad Mark Hosang, IT Consultant and CIO Erik Olson-Kikuchi, Director of Admissions & Development, Nagoya International School Matthew Parr, Head of School at Nagoya International School and President of the Japan Council of International Schools Moderator: Ray Proper, IT Manager, H&R Consultants K.K. HOSTED BY ACCJ CHUBU PROGRAMS From reducing or removing commute times to lowering stress, the benefits of flexible work and remote work are obvious, and the recent pandemic highlights how these options can also impact the bottom line. At a minimum remote work should be considered in the context of your Business Continuity Plan. If you are interested in exploring the options available to your company or school for remote work, we invite you to attend a virtual panel discussion on the topic.
ALL MEMBERS WELCOME |
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WEDNESDAY
APRIL 1 08:30-09:15 |
covid-19 RECOVERY: reHEARSING THE FUTURETHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
Speakers: Dylan Scudder, President & CEO, Milestone Inc. David Wagner, President, David Wagner & Company Moderator: Debbie Howard, ACCJ President Emeritus / Chairman, CarterJMRN K.K. Now really is the time to plan for next steps in the COVID-19 crisis. Join scenario planning expert Dylan Scudder, media management expert David Wagner and ACCJ President Emeritus Debbie Howard for a live webinar to discuss options for moving forward with your planning. Let’s turn ideas into action!
ALL MEMBERS WELCOME |
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TUESDAY
MARCH 31 16:00-17:00 |
3rd SME CEO ADVISORY COUNCIL COVID-19 CONFERENCE CALL: Taxation & economic stimulusHosted by the ACCJ SME CEO Advisory Council
Moderators: Harry Hill, Chair, SME CEO Advisory Council Frank Packard, Jim Weisser, Vice Chairs, CEO Advisory Council ACCJ SME CEO Advisory Council THIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
Join the ACCJ SME community for an update on COVID-19 taxation and economic stimulus programs. We'll be joined by ACCJ Taxation Committee leaders to help draft the ACCJ viewpoint on recommendations for tax relief to the Government of Japan during COVID-19 We look forward to another productive discussion. ALL MEMBERS WELCOME |
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MONDAY
MARCH 30 12:00-13:15 |
COVID-19 Legal Challenges
HOSTED BY THE ACCJ LEGAL SERVICES & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMMITTEE
THIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT This event will present a selection of topics challenging businesses around two principle areas of law: labor law and commercial contacts. Challenges include labor issues such as how to handle employee concerns and questions, and on the commercial side, how to deal with contractual challenges and supply chain risks. The panelists will be considering your questions such as:
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THURSDAY
MARCH 26 14:00-15:00 |
what to do when an employee tests positive: we ask a doctor, a lawyer, a PR EXPERT and a real estate PROFESSIONALCOVID 19 従業員と就労環境 : 医療、法務、広報、不動産の観点から
COVID-19, EMPLOYEES AND WORKSPACES: MEDICAL, LEGAL, PR & REAL ESTATE PERSPECTIVES THIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT Dr. Norifumi Shigemoto, Hiroshima University Eric Sedlak, ACCJ Vice President / Partner, K&L Gates LLP Deborah Hayden, Vice-Chair Alternative Investment and Women in Business Committees / Managing Director, Finsbury Gordon Hatton, Co-Chair ACCJ Real Estate Committee / Vice President, Head of Japan, Pembroke Real Estate Moderated by William J. Swinton, ACCJ Governor / Director International Business Studies, Temple University ALL MEMBERS WELCOME |
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WEDNESDAY
MARCH 18 08:30-09:15 |
Managing the COVID-19 Crisis: Ideas for Management and CommunicationsTHIS IS A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
Speakers: Dylan Scudder, President & CEO, Milestone Inc. David Wagner, President, David Wagner & Company Moderator: Debbie Howard, ACCJ President Emeritus / Chairman, CarterJMRN K.K. ALL MEMBERS & DESIGNATED GUESTS WELCOME |
