What are the real issues behind such terms as “data privacy,” “US-Japan trade,” or “drug pricing”? These sessions will help ACCJ members better understand timely business topics, increasing the Chamber-wide knowledge base. Industry experts will lead the briefings, which are designed for a general audience to walk away with five key points summarizing what all the “buzz” is about. The 2019 series will feature sessions on personal information protection, healthcare, and US-Japan trade (topics to be confirmed). The sessions are open to all ACCJ members. More information on the first two sessions in September are below. We look forward to seeing you at these special briefings. ************ Upcoming EA Briefing Sessions: Energy 101 Please join us for the first EA Briefing Series session of 2020 on the energy industry in Japan with Dr. Ken Haig, ACCJ Energy Committee Chair. Ken will give a presentation on energy policy and regulations, and why it is important for members and companies to be aware of recent changes in the energy industry. We look forward to seeing you there! Not familiar with this topic? That's exactly why you should join us! These sessions are designed for a general audience. After this session, you will walk away with five key points summarizing what all the “buzz” is about. Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 Time: 12:00–14:00 Venue: ACCJ Tokyo Office Board Room Member Fee: ¥2300 Guest Fee: ¥3300 Meal: Lunch included Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Friday, February 14, 2020 12:00 (Noon) Registration: Click here to register ************ Competition Policy 101 The ACCJ External Affairs Department is committed to ensuring greater access to and understanding of the ACCJ's advocacy efforts. As part of this mission, we are continuing the EA Briefing Series, featuring “101” sessions on key advocacy topics. Please join us for the third session of this briefing series on Competition Policy with Mr. Eric Sedlak, ACCJ Vice President. He will discuss competition policy, and why it is important for companies of all sizes and across all industries to understand its impact on how they do business in the US, Japan and elsewhere. Not familiar with this topic? That's exactly why you should join us! These sessions are designed for a general audience. After this session, you will walk away with five key points summarizing what all the “buzz” is about. Date: Thursday, November 7, 2019 Time: 12:00–14:00 Venue: ACCJ Tokyo Office Board Room Member Fee: ¥2300 Guest Fee: ¥3300 Meal: Lunch included Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Friday, November 1, 2019 12:00 (Noon) ************ Personal Information Protection (Presentation in Japanese; no translation provided) Megumi Tsukamoto, Co-Chair of the Digital Economy Committee, will provide an overview of personal information protection policy and the ACCJ’s position on the topic. Date: Friday, September 6 Time: 12:00 – 14:00 Venue: ACCJ Boardroom Fee: ¥ 2,000 Guest Fee: ¥ 3,000 Language: Japanese ************ 2. Healthcare Reform 101 (Presentation in English) John W. Carlson III, Chair of the Healthcare Committee, will discuss medical fee and drug pricing reform and its impact on the innovative pharmaceutical & medical device industries. Date: Thursday, September 19 Time: 12:00 – 14:00 Venue: ACCJ Boardroom Fee: ¥ 2,000 Guest Fee: ¥ 3,000 Language: English
Tom was not only well known in Japan for his many contributions to the global business community, but also for his leadership, which was instrumental to the ACCJ's strategic pivot toward external engagement. He was a key driver in building the foundation of the ACCJ's current community service and external advocacy initiatives, which truly set the ACCJ apart from its counterparts in the region and enable more effective pursuit of the ACCJ's mission.
Tom is remembered with great fondness and will be missed by his many friends at the Chamber. We extend our gratitude and condolences to his family at this time. The ACCJ Journal will feature a special tribute to Tom in its October 2019 issue. If would like to contribute your remembrances and thoughts to this tribute, please contact comms@accj.or.jp by September 6. |
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