41st Annual Joint Meeting of
The Midwest U.S. - Japan Association and
The Japan - Midwest U.S.
Association
Challenges and Changes in an Expanding Global Economy
Date: 9/13/09 – 9/15/09
Location: Imperial Hotel,
Tokyo, JAPAN
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Please visite Midwest U.S. - Japan Association Website for more detail and registration.
2009 Conference Agenda
Sunday, September 13th
Tour I: Tokyo Asakusa & Museum Tour (incl. lunch)
Tour II: Grand Sumo Tournament (limited seats)
MWJA Morning Board Meeting - Imperial Hotel
Four Seasons Chinzan-so Garden (late afternoon/evening)
Chairman’s Meeting & Joint Executive Meeting
Welcome Reception (all delegates)
Monday, September 14th
Spouse Program (for Japan & U.S. participants):
Teien Art Museum – Formal lunch &
Incense-smelling Ceremony, Afternoon Tea
Conference Morning Program:
Opening Remarks by Chairmen
Welcome Remarks: Consul General of Japan
Guest Speeches: Japanese & U.S. Governors
Keynote Addresses: U.S. and Japanese Senior Government Officials
Luncheon Program with Keynote Address
Japanese Financial Leader
Conference Afternoon Program:
Plenary Session I:
“Innovation Strategies for the Future” (U.S. and Japanese Keynote Presentations)
Executive Session 1-A:
“Technological Innovation for the Future
Strategy” (Manufacturing innovation in the
Environment/Green, IT, Biotech, Bio Medical,
New Materials)
Executive Session 1-B:
“Innovative Business Strategies for the Future”
(Innovative partnerships, Strategic Alliances,
M&A, R&D Strategies, Corporation Citizenship)
Plenary Session II - Executive Panel Discussion:
“Strategies for the Sustainable Energy and
Environmental Protection” (Environment,
Energy, Corporate Social Responsibility)
Gala Dinner at the Imperial Hotel
Tuesday, September 15th
Conference Morning Program:
Plenary Session III - Executive Panel Discussion:
“Turning Challenges into Opportunities in an
Expanding Global Economy”(The impact of
the financial crisis on Japan-U.S. business relations, future investment strategies, New
Business Opportunities)
Closing Ceremony:
Adoption of Joint Statement
Guest Speeches:
Lt. Governors
Michigan representative
(2010 Joint Meeting Host State)
Closing Remarks by Chairmen
Buffet Lunch