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German-Japanese Innovation Initiatives 160 Online Seminar

To mark the 160th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce between Germany and Japan in 1861, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and the Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI), in cooperation with the German and Japanese governments and economic organizations, will launch the "German-Japanese Innovation Initiatives 160" to promote interactive innovation to solve recent global issues (declining birthrate and aging population, COVID-19, global warming, SDGs, etc.) . The kick-off event will feature a keynote speech by Ms. Saori Dubourg, Member of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF, Germany's largest chemical company, and Member of the German Council for Sustainable Development , followed by a presentation of the latest corporate examples that will serve as models for Japan-Germany innovation exchange. We look forward to your participation.

Outline of Forum

Date December 16th, 2021 17:00-19:00(JST) / 9:00-11:00(CET)
Location Online, Germany
Organizer
  • Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
  • Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI)
Cooperation
  • Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (METI)
  • Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action(BMWi)
  • The Embassy of Japan in Germany
  • German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (AHK Japan)
  • KEIDANREN（Japan Business Federation）
  • The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  • Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie (BDI)
  • Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis (DJW)
  • Japanisch-Deutsches Zentrum Berlin (JDZB)
Agenda
  1. December 16th :
    17:00 - 17:10（JST）/ 9:00 - 9:10(CET)
    Formal Welcome
    • Mr. Nobuhiko Sasaki, CEO and Chairman of JETRO
    • Dr. Robert Herrmann, CEO GTAI
  2. 17:10 - 17:30 / 9:10 - 9:30
    Welcome Speeches
    • Ms. Yumi Yoshikawa, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) – video message
    • Dr. Andreas Nicolin, DDG, Asia Representative of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action(BMWi)
    • H.E. Mr. Hidenao Yanagi, Ambassador of Japan to the Federal Republic of Germany
    • H.E. Dr. Clemens von Goetze, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to Japan
  3. 17:30 - 18:10 / 9:30 - 10:10
    Keynote speeches
    • Ms. Saori Dubourg, Member of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF/Member of the German Council for Sustainable Development
    • Dr. Yoshihiro Takiguchi, President, The Graduate School for the Creation of New Photonics Industries
      Promoting regional industry cooperation between Hamamatsu and Germany in photonics
  4. 18:10 - 18:45 / 10:10 - 10:45
    Introduction of best practices of German-Japan Innovation Projects
    • Mr. Ikuo Hiraishi, Managing Director, Infarm-Indoor Urban Farming Japan Inc.
      A startup from Berlin that operates "smart farming units" (self-production for self-consumption type) in stores such as supermarkets
    • Mr. Michael Keller ,CEO Vensys Japan KK, Deputy Head of Sales Vensys Energy AG
      A major wind turbine manufacturer in Germany which just started the first wind firm project in Tsuyama , Okayama in Sep.2021
    • Mr. Marco R. Majer, 5-HT Digital HUB Chemistry & Health Ludwigshafen, Head of Ecosystems – Scouting & Programs
      Supporting Start-Ups in Chemical Health industries in cooperation with Japanese companies
    Comments
    • Mr. Marcus Schürmann, Delegate of German Commerce and Industry in Japan | CEO AHK Japan
  5. 18:45 – 19:00 / 10:45 -11:00
    Summary and closing remarks of JETRO and GTAI

    M.C.

    • Mr. Toshiki Wani, Director General, JETRO Berlin
    • Mr. Achim Haug, Director East Asia, GTAI
Format
Online (MLD Live Streaming)
English, Free of charge
Live from Japanisch-Deutsches Zentrum Berlin (JDZB)
The event will be held in a hybrid format combining in-person and online sessions. Due to the limited capacity of the venue in relation to COVID-19, participation in the in-person venue will be limited to the speakers and some invited guests.
Registration:
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Your participation is free of charge. Pre-register is required on the following website. (Deadline: 15th December 2021)

Contact Us
JETRO Berlin(Mr.Kosuge)
E-mailinfo-bln@jetro.go.jp