Events

Speaker Caravan Visits Nashville: November 20 & 21

"Energy, Economy, and the Environment: Challenges and Opportunities for the U.S.-Japan Relationship"

In a pivotal period of global economic challenges and political change of historic proportion, the Japan-America Society of Tennessee and its community partners are pleased to host this special program featuring the perspectives of top government officials and industry experts from Japan to address some of the most crucial issues facing the U.S. and Japan, both as partners and competitors.

What role does the U.S.-Japan relationship play in transforming the global economy with a view to creating sustainable and secure growth, development and cooperation in the key areas of energy, economy and the environment??



Speakers:
Minister Kenji Goto, Economy, Trade, Industry and Energy, Embassy of Japan - Washington, DC
Mr. Atsushi Yamakoshi, Director, Keidanren (Japanese Business Federation) - Washington, DC
Mr. Masakazu Nonishi, Senior Representative, Corporate International Affairs Group Liaison, Panasonic Corporation - Washington, DC
Moderator: Mr. William R. Farrell, Ph.D., Chairman, Dynamic Strategies Asia and National Association of Japan-America Societies - Washington, DC

Date: Thursday, November 20 - Belmont University Time: 3:30 ? 5:00 p.m. Venue: Library, Lila D. Bunch Multimedia Room (2nd floor)

Date: Friday, November 21 - Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC Time: 8:30 ? 10:00 a.m. Venue: Commerce Center, 8th Floor, 211 Commerce Street


Seating is limited, particularly on Friday (25 attendees only), so advance reservations are requested. There is no charge for these events. Please contact us by email to request a reservation at jastninfo@jastn.com or by telephone at 615-371-6151!

This program was organized by the National Association of Japan-America Societies with the cooperation of the Embassy of Japan, Keidanren-USA, The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership and the Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville.