[Event] Japan Update Symposium on U.S.-Japan Relations: One Year into the Trump Administration
Feb 01, 2018
Hear Japan-US relations experts discuss
how the Trump administration affects business in North Texas.
DATE & TIME
Tuesday
February 27, 2018
12:00-3:30 PM CST
VENUE
Renaissance Dallas
Richardson Hotel
900 East Lookout,
Richardson, TX 75082
COST
$50 Members
$65 Public
$80 New Membership + Ticket
OVERVIEW
This annual program brings leading thinkers from both Japan and the U.S. to explore current and looming issues that affect the critically important bilateral relationship.
During the luncheon, experts from both countries will examine the state of the relationship one year into the Trump administration. The Panel session highlights the commercial relationship between Japan and the North Texas region, focusing on specific industries and collaborative projects.
AGENDA
11:30-12:00 PM | Registration |
12:00-1:30 PM | Luncheon Program |
2:00-3:30 PM | Panel Session |
LUNCHEON SPEAKERS
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Dr. Toshihiro Nakayama | Dr. Sheila A. Smith |
Professor, Faculty of Policy Management, Keio University |
Senior Fellow for Japan Studies, Council on Foreign Relations |
PANEL SESSION/SPEAKERS
Technology & Innovation in North Texas/Japan Business Relations
Girish Nazhiyath
Solutions Architect Director, Retail Solutions, NEC Corporation of America
Rod Naphan
CTO & SVP, Solutions, Planning and Portfolio Management Fujitsu Network Communications
Dr. Hiroki Takeuchi, Moderator
Associate Professor and Director, Sun & Star Program on Japan and East Asia, Tower Center for Political Studies, SMU
IN COLLABORATION WITH
National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS), and the John G. Tower for Political Studies at SMU
SUPPORTED BY
The Sasakawa Peace Foundation
SPONSORED BY
American Airlines