Keidanren USA and the Japan-America Society of Oregon (JASO) are pleased to invite you to the Keidanren USA Business Speaker Series, supported by the Keizai Koho Center (KKC).
This program is also the inaugural program for JASO’s new committee delivering discussions on contemporary affairs, business, and beyond: The Japan Forum.
The program is designed to highlight the significant contributions of Japanese companies – now the No.1 source of foreign direct investment in the United States – with a special focus on the vibrant Japanese business community in Oregon. We look forward to bringing together leaders from government, industry, academia, and the broader U.S.–Japan community to deepen dialogue on economic partnership and regional growth.
Program Schedule
10:30–12:00 Business Speaker Series Program
12:00–13:00 Networking Lunch Reception (buffet style)
Opening Remarks by Consul General Ken Todoriki, Consular Office of Japan in Portland
Keynote Presentations
Professor Hiro Ito, Economics Department, Portland State University
Ms. Sophorn Cheang, Director, Business Oregon
Panel Discussion Special Guests
Mr. Kazuya Hirai, Vice President & Branch Manager, Sojitz Corporation of America, Portland Branch
Mr. Mark Blythe, Vice President, US Demo Center, Kokusai Electric Corporation
Ms. Sophorn Cheang, Director, Business Oregon
Moderated by Ms. Teruko Wada, Executive Director, Keidanren USA
Concluding Remarks by Graham Morris, Executive Director, Japan-America Society of Oregon
A networking lunch reception will follow the program. There is no charge to attend, but you must register in advance of the event.
We hope you will join us for this opportunity to engage with leaders shaping the future of U.S.–Japan economic relations and to celebrate the strong presence and contributions of Japanese companies in Oregon.
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