Launch Event | J-Bridge - Australia

J-Bridge Launch Event – Building a Bridge Between Japanese Corporations and Innovative Australian Companies

J-Bridge Launch Event –

Building a Bridge Between Japanese Corporations

and Innovative Australian Companies

JETRO held an online launch event to introduce J-Bridge in Australia and talk about cross-border open innovation and digital transformation (DX) practices. The event aims to touch upon the theme from the perspective of various stakeholders (e.g. Govt, Japanese corporations, innovative Australian companies etc.) to give more flavour to our diverse audience. The event was moderated by our supporter – IGPI Australia.

The Launch Event was held on October 6th, 2021

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The event will be held in both English & Japanese (Simultaneous Interpretation)
Agenda and Speakers:
The launch event is scheduled to have:
• Welcome note by JETRO Sydney
• An opening address by The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (METI)
• Business innovation and investment opportunities between Australia and Japan - Presentation by Austrade
• Introducing J-Bridge - Presentation by JETRO’s HQ
• Japanese corporates’ take on open innovation with Australia - Panel discussion with ST Solutions Australia (Softbank) and Sojitz Australia Ltd. (moderated by IGPI Australia)
• Australian startup’s experience in the Japan market - Q&A session with icetana Ltd. and IGPI Australia
• Q&A session by audience - all speakers
• Wrap up and vote of thanks - JETRO Sydney

Masaki Takahara

_{Managing Director}

_{JETRO Sydney}

Kenji Mihara
_Director _{Investment Facilitation Division} _{Trade and Economic Cooperation Bureau}
_{Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry}