Japan-Canada Innovation Partnership Forum in Vancouver
Japan-Canada 90th anniversary of diplomatic relations
JETRO is pleased to host a Forum to commemorate the 90th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Canada. The main theme of the event is innovation and how Canada and Japan can work together to advance innovation to the benefit of both Canadian and Japanese companies.
To set the scene, we will have a presentation by JETRO to give a broad overview of business and innovation ties between Japan and Canada, after which we will hear from one of the leading players, Fujitsu Intelligence Technology, who have recently established their AI headquarters in Vancouver. We will also hear from a panel of B.C. companies that have either established operations in Japan or have formed partnerships with Japanese firms to hear how they have achieved their success and what advice they can give to other B.C. companies looking to partner with Japan.
We are also greatly honoured to have a number of special VIP guests in attendance: Takashi Hatori, Consulate-General of Japan in Vancouver; The Hon. Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion; and The Hon. Bruce Ralston, B.C. Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology.
Date:
Friday, November 16th, 2018
10:00 am to 1:00 pm (registration starting at 9:30 am)
Venue:
Simon Fraser University - Vancouver Campus
Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6B 5K3
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Organizer:
- Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
Supporting Organizations:
- Consulate-General of Japan in Vancouver
- Global Affairs Canada (Trade Commissioner Service)
- Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Jobs, Trade and Technology
- Western Economic Diversification Canada
- National Research Council – Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP)
- DigiBC, The Interactive & Digital Media Industry Association of BC
- Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
- Canada Japan Society of British Columbia
AGENDA:
SPEAKER BIOS
9:30 am – 10:00 am: REGISTRATION / NETWORKING
10:00 am – 12:15 pm: FORUM
Welcome Remarks:
- Address by Guest of Honour: The Honourable Bruce Ralston, Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology
- Address by Guest of Honour: Takashi Hatori, Consulate-General of Japan in Vancouver
- Address by Organizer: Takuji Sakai, Executive Director, JETRO Toronto PRESENTATION
Keynote Speech:
-Naoko Yoshizawa, CEO, Fujitsu Intelligence Technology PRESENTATION
PRESS RELEASE (November 6th, 2018)
Panel Presentation and Open Q&A:
- Address by Guest of Honour: The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business and Export
Promotion
Moderator: John Tak, Strategic Advisor-Cleantech, Western Economic Diversification Canada
- 1Qbit ( 1qbit.com )
- CadMakers ( www.cadmakers.com )
- LOOPShare ( loopshareltd.com )
- Unifiller Systems Inc. ( www.unifiller.com )
Introduction of JETRO Services:
PRESENTATION
Closing Remarks:
- Christian Hansen, Director, Senior Trade Commissioner, British Columbia and Yukon
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm: NETWORKING RECEPTION
REGISTRATION PAGEClosed
If you have any other questions, please contact JETRO Vancouver
T: 604-684-4174;
E: info_vancouver@jetro.go.jp
