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The ANZCCJ extends a warm welcome to members and guests to the "Kiwi Aussie Mixer - Tokyo Edition" - a networking gem, celebrating the spirit of camaraderie and the joy of coming together.
Join us at YOTEL Tokyo Ginza for this evening dedicated to honouring the sense of community, friendship, and bond shared among our Kiwi and Aussie members!
Date: Thursday, 03 September 2026
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Venue: YOTEL Tokyo Ginza 1 Chome-7-7 Shinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0004
Menu: Free-flow drinks and finger food
Price: ¥7,500
Registrations Close: 5:00PM Thursday, 27 August 2026
The Australia-Japan Research Centre (AJRC), the official research partner of the Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ), is hosting the Japan Update 2026 on Wednesday 9 September, 9am–5pm AEST at the Australian National University with a simultaneous livestream for online audiences.
As Australia’s preeminent conference this complimentary event brings together leading experts from Australia and Japan to explore the current state and future of the Australia-Japan relationship - from economic, political and foreign policy trends in an era of normalisation, to the next 50 years of the bilateral relationship.
Hear from distinguished keynote speakers including:
- Koji Nakumara - Executive Director, Bank of Japan
- Professor Sawako Shirahase - Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University of Tokyo
- Emeritus Professor Peter Drysdale - Head of the East Asian Bureau of Economic Research
- Professor Shiro Armstrong - Director, Australia-Japan Research Centre (AJRC)
Join online or in person to connect with others interested in Japan’s evolving role in the region and the world.
Date: Wednesday, 09 September 2026
Venue: Australian National University Research School of Physics, 60 Mills Road, Acton, ACT 2601 / Online
Time: 09:00 - 17:00 AEST / 08:00 - 16:00 JST (Online)
Cost: Complimentary
Conference Agenda & Registration: Click Here
Meet the winemakers behind some of Australia's most celebrated wineries as they visit Japan following the Wine Australia Japan Roadshow. Enjoy a curated selection of premium South Australian wines, paired with a light buffet, while discovering the stories, regions, and craftsmanship behind each bottle. Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or simply looking for a memorable evening out, this is a unique opportunity to experience South Australia's world-renowned wine culture in a relaxed and intimate setting.
Date: Wednesday, 9 September, 2026
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Venue: Apero Aoyama 3-8-5 The City Minami Aoyama Fiore Bdg 2F Minato-ku, 107-0062
Tickets: ¥8,000
Registrations Close: 5:00PM Friday, 04 September 2026
Note: Capacity is limited to 50 people
Meet the winemakers behind some of Australia's most celebrated wineries as they visit Japan following the Wine Australia Japan Roadshow. Sample a curated selection of premium South Australian wines, enjoy a light buffet, and hear firsthand from the people behind the labels. It's a rare chance to explore the diversity, quality and character of South Australia's renowned wine regions while enjoying a relaxed evening of food, wine, and conversation.
Date: Friday, 11 September 2026
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Venue: Noku Kyoto 205-1 Okura-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0861
Tickets: ¥8,000
Registrations Close: 5:00PM Friday, 04 September 2026
Note: Capacity is limited to 50 people
After several years of disruption, Australia’s office sector is entering a new phase. Leasing momentum is strengthening across prime assets, return-to-office trends are stabilising, and investors are increasingly differentiating between premium-grade buildings and assets facing capital expenditure, repositioning, or obsolescence challenges. At the same time, occupier expectations continue to evolve, with workplace quality, sustainability, flexibility and tenant experience increasingly shaping demand.
For Japanese investors and corporates, understanding the practical realities of office leasing, incentives, repositioning opportunities and workplace fitout economics has never been more important.
This timely session will provide a practical and investor-focused update on the forces reshaping Australia’s office markets across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, and what they mean for landlords, tenants, developers and offshore capital.
Speakers include:
- Cameron Williams - Managing Director, Office Leasing, Colliers Australia
- Andrew Beasley - Regional Director, Office Leasing, Colliers Australia
- Ai Nakagawa - Director, Tenant Advisory, Group Leader, Occupier Services, Colliers Japan
- Russell Grady - Chief Executive Officer, FDC Construction & Fitout
- Julian Anderson - Director, Bates Smart
- Tom Faulkner - Partner, Align Property Partners
Agenda items include:
- Australian Office Leasing Fundamentals - Overview of market dynamics, rental structures, incentives, reviews, and need to know across the Australian markets
- Market Overview & State-by-State Breakdown - Vacancy rates, leasing trends and economic drivers across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane
- New Supply, Refurbishments & Future Forecasts - Major development pipelines and co-investment opportunities
- Fitout & Design: Futureproofing the Workplace – Building design, commercial fit-out innovation and best practice for tenant attraction.
- Investment Landscape: What’s Changing in 2026? A personalised approach to investing in real estate and unlocking the highest quality investment opportunities.
- Panel Discussion: Is Now the Time to Enter or Expand?
Date: Thursday, 17 September 2026
Venue: Conrad Tokyo, 1 Chome-9-1 Higashishinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo 105-7337
Time: 14:30 - 17:30 Panel Discussion & Networking (Doors open 14:00)
RSVP: 17:00 Thursday, 10 September 2026
Cost: Complimentary
Note #1: Capacity is limited to 50 people - tickets allocated via a lottery system on Friday, 11 September 2026
Note #2: ANZCCJ members will receive priority access
The Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ), in partnership with the Japan Australia Business Co-operation Committee (JABCC) and Australia Japan Business Co-operation Committee (AJBCC), and supported by the Australia-Japan Foundation (AJF), is honoured to invite members and distinguished guests to a special commemorative evening celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Australia–Japan Basic Treaty of Friendship and Co-operation.
On Friday, 2 October 2026 at Meiji Kinenkan join Australian Ambassador to Japan, H.E. Mr Andrew Shearer; Japanese Ambassador to Australia H.E. Mr Suzuki Kazuhiro; Chairman of the JABCC, Mr Michiaki Hirose; and Mr Peter Grey, President of the AJBCC for this landmark gathering bringing together leaders from government, business and the broader community to commemorate five decades of one of the world’s most enduring and trusted bilateral partnerships.
Signed in 1976, the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Co-operation laid the foundation for the deep economic, political and people-to-people ties that continue to define the Australia–Japan relationship today. Over the past five decades, the partnership has evolved into one of the most significant bilateral relationships in the Indo-Pacific - spanning trade, investment, energy security, innovation, and cultural exchange.
Guests will join senior government and business leaders from across the Australia–Japan community to reflect on the achievements of the past five decades and look ahead to the future of this remarkable relationship. The evening will be accompanied by a buffet and a curated selection of premium wines from Vinarchy.
Date: Friday, 02 October 2026
Time: 18:30 - 21:00 (Doors open at 18:00)
Venue: Meiji Kinenkan - Horai Ballroom - 2-2-23 Moto-Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Price: ¥18,000 for ANZCCJ/JABCC/AJBCC - Members | ¥20,000 for Non-members
RSVP: 17:00 Friday, 25 September 2026
Format: Standing buffet reception
The event serves as a precursor to the 63rd Annual Australia–Japan Joint Business Conference, to be held in Chiba from 5 - 6 October 2026.
Notes
#1: Capacity is limited to 350 people.
#2: Platinum and Gold Members may redeem one complimentary ticket per organisation.
#3: Payment is required at the time of registration. Unpaid registrations will not be added to the guest list. Cancellations and no-shows cannot be refunded due to limited capacity.
#4: Please direct dietary requirements to [email protected]
#5: ANZCCJ will be photographing the event. Images may be used on our website and in related materials. If you have any concerns, please contact us in advance or speak with our team at the registration desk on the day.
Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ)は、Japan Australia Business Co-operation Committee (JABCC)およびAustralia Japan Business Co-operation Committee (AJBCC)との共催、ならびにAustralia-Japan Foundation (AJF)の支援のもと、オーストラリア・日本友好協力基本条約締結50周年を記念する特別記念イベントに、会員およびご来賓の皆様をご招待できることを光栄に存じます。
2026年10月2日（金）、明治記念館にて開催される本記念イベントにぜひご参加ください。
本イベントには、駐日オーストラリア大使 Andrew Shearer閣下、駐オーストラリア日本国特命全権大使 Suzuki Kazuhiro閣下、日豪経済委員会（JABCC）委員長 Michiaki Hirose氏、豪日経済委員会（AJBCC）委員長 Peter Grey氏をはじめ、政府、経済界、そして幅広いコミュニティのリーダーが一堂に会します。
この節目となる集いでは、世界でも最も長く、信頼関係の深い二国間パートナーシップの一つである日豪関係の50周年を記念し、その歩みをともに祝います。
1976年に締結された日豪友好協力基本条約は、現在に至るまで続く強固な経済的・政治的、そして人的交流の基盤を築きました。この50年の間に、両国の関係は、貿易、投資、エネルギー安全保障、イノベーション、文化交流など多岐にわたる分野において、インド太平洋地域における最も重要な二国間関係の一つへと発展してきました。
当日は、日豪関係に携わる政府およびビジネス界のリーダーの方々とともに、これまでの50年の歩みを振り返るとともに、今後の関係のさらなる発展について展望いたします。また、ビュッフェとともに、Vinarchy厳選のプレミアムワインもお楽しみいただけます。
日付：2026年10月2日（金）
時間：18:30～20:30
会場：Meiji Kinenkan 蓬莱の間
（東京都港区元赤坂2-2-23）
料金：¥18,000（ANZCCJ／JABCC／AJBCC 会員）｜¥20,000（非会員）
申込締切：2026年9月25日（金）17:00まで
形式：スタンディング
本イベントは、2026年10月5日～6日に千葉で開催される第63回日豪合同ビジネス会議に先立つプレイベントとして位置付けられています。
注意事項
#1：定員は350名となっております。
#2：プラチナおよびゴールドスポンサーの皆様は、1名分の無料招待チケットをご利用いただけます。
#3：お申込み時にお支払いが必要となります。未払いの場合、ゲストリストへの登録は行われません。定員に限りがあるため、キャンセルおよび無断欠席による返金はいたしかねます。
#4：食事制限等のご要望は、[email protected] までご連絡ください。
#5：当日はANZCCJにて写真撮影を行います。撮影された写真は、当会ウェブサイトや関連資料に使用される場合がございます。ご懸念がある場合は、事前にご連絡いただくか、当日受付にてスタッフまでお知らせください。
For more than fifty years, Australia and Japan have built one of the Indo-Pacific's most important energy partnerships. As both countries pursue ambitious decarbonisation and energy security objectives, the focus is rapidly shifting from policy ambition to project delivery, investment and commercial execution.
The ANZCCJ Sustainability Committee in partnership with the Ashurst, ANZ and Endgame Analytics invites members and guests to Powering the Next 50 Years: Australia, Japan & the Future of Energy Security on Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at the Conrad Tokyo.
Bringing together senior leaders from government, industry, finance and academia, the discussion will examine where the next generation of Australia–Japan energy opportunities are emerging, the barriers to commercial deployment, and how both countries can work together to finance, build and scale the infrastructure needed to deliver long-term energy security, industrial competitiveness and decarbonisation.
Drawing on recent research from the Net Zero Institute, speakers will explore the concept of an Asia-Pacific Super Energy Highway - a proposed network of renewable electricity, hydrogen, critical minerals and low-emissions industrial supply chains connecting Australia with the broader region - and what it could mean for future investment and regional energy markets.
Discussion topics include:
- The future of the Australia–Japan energy partnership in a decarbonising world
- The Asia-Pacific Super Energy Highway and its implications for regional energy markets
- Renewable electricity exports, HVDC transmission and new cross-border energy links
- Hydrogen and ammonia: scaling commercially viable low-carbon supply chains
- Critical minerals, supply chain resilience and industrial competitiveness
- Certification frameworks, carbon accounting and standards harmonisation
- Financing large-scale energy infrastructure and attracting long-term capital
- Accelerating bankable projects: the role of government, industry and investors
- Energy security, economic resilience and the next phase of Australia–Japan cooperation
Why attend?
- Hear directly from senior leaders shaping Australia's energy transition.
- Gain practical insights into emerging investment and commercial opportunities.
- Understand the policy, financing and market developments influencing future projects.
- Network with senior representatives from government, industry, finance and academia.
This event forms part of the ANZCCJ Sustainability Committee's Energy Transition Series, a growing programme of Australia–Japan dialogue exploring energy security, critical minerals, industrial decarbonisation, economic resilience and the next generation of bilateral energy cooperation.
Speakers include:
- Helen Stylianou - Australian Charge d`affaires to Japan, Australian Embassy Tokyo
- Bill Townsend - Senior Vice President, Corporate, INPEX
- Damian Dwyer - Director, External Affairs, Low Emissions Technology Australia (LETA)
- Hayato Ono - Japan Country Head, Endgame Analytics
- Professor Penelope Crossley - Sydney Law School and Net Zero Institute (NZI) member
- Peter Metcalfe - Vice President, Climate, Sustainability and Energy Policy: Woodside Energy
- Roland Thompson - Co-Chair, ANZCCJ Sustainability Committee & Senior Advisor, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
- Sam Maresh - Partner, Bluesphere Pacific Partners
- Stella Saris Chow - Head of Sustainable Finance, International, ANZ
- Teruma Naito - Partner, Ashurst Perkins Coie (*Moderator)
- Tomoyuki Miyaguchi - Deputy Director General, Energy Transformation Strategy, JBIC
Date: Wednesday, 07 October 2026
Time: 2:30PM - 6:00PM (Doors open at 2:00PM) - Networking follows the presentations & panel discussion
Venue: Conrad Tokyo - Hamarikyu Ballroom, 1-9-1 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku Japan 105-7337
Cost: Free
RSVP: 5:00pm Tuesday, 29 September 2026
Note #1: Capacity is limited to 100 people - tickets allocated via lottery on Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Note #2: ANZCCJ members receive priority access
Australia and Japan have long shared one of the region's most significant strategic and investment partnerships. As critical minerals become increasingly important to the global energy transition, Japanese investors, financiers and government stakeholders continue to play a pivotal role in supporting exploration, project development, processing, downstream investment and strategic offtake arrangements across Australia's critical minerals sector.
Against a backdrop of evolving regulation, geopolitical considerations and increasing capital requirements, investors are navigating a rapidly changing landscape while balancing security of supply, regulatory risk and long-term value creation.
The ANZCCJ Sustainability Committee - in partnership with Ashurst Perkins Coie - are pleased to invite you to an exclusive roundtable bringing together a select group of senior commercial and legal professionals leading Australia-Japan critical minerals transactions for a candid discussion on the legal, regulatory and commercial issues shaping Japanese investment into Australia's critical minerals sector.
The discussion will focus on issues including:
- The outlook for Japanese investment in Australia's critical minerals sector.
- Evolving investment structures, including minority investments, joint ventures, strategic alliances and integrated offtake arrangements.
- FIRB, national interest and national security considerations in critical minerals investment.
- Government policy developments in Australia, Japan and other key jurisdictions influencing investment decisions.
- Access to tenure, project approvals and development pathways.
- First Nations partnerships and community engagement as drivers of project certainty and long-term value creation.
- ESG, sustainability and supply chain considerations influencing investment decisions.
- Funding strategies for capital-intensive projects, including project finance and government support.
- Lessons from recent Australia–Japan critical minerals transactions and strategic partnerships.
Ashurst Perkins Coie will chair the discussion, drawing on the collective experience of participants to explore practical approaches, emerging market trends and lessons from recent projects and transactions. Rather than formal presentations, the session will be highly interactive, encouraging an open exchange of perspectives among peers.
Limited to a small group, the session is designed to encourage an open exchange of perspectives among peers in a confidential setting. As places are limited, we encourage you to confirm your attendance at your earliest convenience.
We hope you will be able to join us for what promises to be a timely and engaging discussion.
The roundtable will bring together participants including:
- Helen Stylianou - Australian Charge d`affaires to Japan, Australian Embassy Tokyo
- Natsuko Ogawa - Partner, Ashurst Perkins Coie
- Ratha Nabanidham - Partner, Ashurst Perkins Coie
- Carl Della-Bosca - Partner, Ashurst Perkins Coie
- Teruma Naito - Partner, Ashurst Perkins Coie
- Roland Thompson - Co-Chair, ANZCCJ Sustainability Committee & Senior Advisor, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
Date: Thursday, 08 October 2026
Time: 16:00PM - 18:00PM (Doors open at 15:30PM) - Refreshments and networking follow the discussion
Venue: TBA - Tokyo
Cost: Free
RSVP: 17:00PM Tuesday, 29 September 2026
Note: This is an invite-only event.
The ANZCCJ is pleased to support the Japan CCUS Summit 2026, taking place in Tokyo on 19–20 October 2026.
Held under the theme "From Blueprint to Bankable: Japan's CCUS Moment," the summit will bring together more than 600 senior stakeholders and 80 expert speakers to explore the next phase of carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) commercialisation in Japan and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
Discussions will focus on Japan's transition from policy to project delivery, cross-border CO₂ transport and storage, investment opportunities, and the development of regional CCUS infrastructure and partnerships.
As a supporting organisation, ANZCCJ members are eligible for an exclusive 15% discount on delegate passes when registering with the promotional code below.
Date: Monday, 19 October - Tuesday 20 October 2026
Venue: Hamamatsucho Convention Hall, 2-3-1 Hamamatsucho, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0013, Japa
Promotional Code: CCUSJAPAN15ANZCCJ
Further information & registration: Click Here
The Japan–Australia Sports & Health Innovation Exchange (JASHIE), in partnership with the Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ) and Baker McKenzie, is pleased to co-host a reception to mark the beginning of the JASHIE 2026 Japan Delegation and welcome the Australian delegation to Japan.
The reception will bring together Australian and Japanese business and government leaders, innovators, investors and industry stakeholders for an evening of networking and exchange.
It will provide an opportunity to build new connections and explore opportunities for Australia-Japan collaboration across sport, health, wellness and active lifestyle innovation, as we work together towards Brisbane 2032 and beyond.
Date: Monday, 09 November 2026
Venue: Baker McKenzie - Ark Hills Sengokuyama Mori Tower 28F, 1-9-10 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Time: 18:00 - 20:00 JST
Cost: Complimentary
Registration: Click here
Past Events
Following the rapid change and disruption of the past few years, the "future of work" and need for greater workplace flexibility is a key topic of conversation for employers and employees alike, highlighting the need for business leaders to prioritise people through their HR practices, as a valuable tool to future-proof their organisation.
Human Resources professional and Founder of Elsyung Consulting Elsie Yung joins ANZCCJ and AustCham Korea for a joint-Chamber webinar to discuss what HR can do for your company's business success while having a meaningful impact for your employees.
Topics covered will include:
- Why people are your top priority
- Why HR is important for a successful business
- How HR is your best partner to drive success
- Vitality and Business Continuity
- Productivity and Efficiency
- Cost Reduction
- How to start with limited resources – HR Excellence Benchmark Report
The year 2021 saw an unprecedented amount of attention around COP26, the United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Glasgow, Scotland, from key stakeholders around the world and in Japan. We can safely say that sustainability is more mainstream than ever. From regulators to civil society to businesses, there is clearly buzz around themes such as environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, and human rights, to name a few.
What key trends will shape the sustainability agenda in 2022? Join us for this virtual event to hear from a distinguished group of panelists. During a discussion moderated by ACCJ Sustainability Committee Co-chair Heather McLeish, the panelists will share their perspectives on the sustainability outlook for 2022 and the implications for businesses and society. They will also address the key points of how to turn sustainability ambitions into reality.
Date: Tuesday 29 March 2022
Location: Online
ANZCCJ Member Fee: ¥600
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Monday, March 28, noon
About the Speakers
Alexander Dmitrenko
A partner in the Tokyo dispute resolution practice of international law firm Ashurst LLP, Alexander Dmitreko has practiced in New York and Tokyo over the past 15 years and is a gaikokuho jimu bengoshi (registered foreign lawyer) in Japan. His expertise spans sanctions and export controls, anti-bribery and corruption, ESG, human rights and forced labor, and other compliance-related matters. He frequently writes and conducts media interviews related to sanctions developments, and teaches international compliance at the Beasley School of Law at Temple University, Japan Campus, where he is also chair of the Compliance Advisory Subcommittee.
Trista Bridges
A sustainable business expert who is passionate about changing business for good, Trista Bridges strongly believes that sustainable business equals smart business. She co-founded Read the Air to shift mindsets, business strategies, and ways of working towards models that put sustainability at the core, and works with companies across various sectors to achieve this objective. Bridges is co-author of Leading Sustainably: The Path to Sustainable Business and How the SDGs Changed Everything, published by Routledge in 2020.
Angela Yuen
Deputy General Counsel of JERA Co., Inc., Japan’s largest power generator and a global energy company, Angela Yuen oversees the entire Legal Group and advises on projects and transactions that are strategically important to JERA’s corporate mission. JERA owns businesses across the entire supply chains for fuel and thermal power, from fuel upstream business (gas field development) to fuel transportation and storage (fuel terminal operation) to power generation and wholesaling. Yuen is an expert in major projects in energy, resources, and infrastructure sectors, and has diverse experience in large-scale international transactions, including joint ventures, project development, construction, asset acquisition and disposal, procurement, and marketing arrangements across the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, and the Americas. She has more than 20 years of combined experience gained at iconic Japanese trading companies, Australia’s largest gold miner, and top-tier private practice.
Heather McLeish (Moderator)
Heather McLeish is a Director at EY Japan focused on the global business development for one of Japan’s biggest Insurance companies. She connects and empowers the global EY team to bring the best EY services to the client their group companies. Heather started her career in EY Japan by helping to build the Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) practice in 2015 and was involved in the overall management, development and market impact of this business. In CCaSS Heather built a business service which focuses on helping Japanese companies understand and mitigate their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks.
Heather serves as the ACCJ Sustainability Chair (2021) and is an Executive Committee member with the BCCJ since 2018.
Co-hosts: American Chamber of Commerce in Japan; Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan; British Chamber of Commerce in Japan; Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan, German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan
NOTE 1: This event is OFF THE RECORD.
NOTE 2: Please note that, as with all guest presentations, the content and comments of the speakers reflect their own opinions and do not necessarily represent the opinions or policies of the ACCJ or co-hosting Chambers.
NOTE 3: If you cancel after the stated deadline, the full meeting fee will be charged to your account.
ANZCCJ invites members and friends to join us in celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8 at Conrad Tokyo. International Women’s Day is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the contributions of women and girls around the world, while calling for progress and social change to ensure greater diversity and equal opportunity. With the 2022 theme of “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”, we are delighted to welcome a panel of leaders highlighting the importance of harnessing women’s skills in order to build a sustainable future for all.
Date: Tuesday 8 March, 2022
Time: 8am - 9.30am (Doors open at 7.30am)
Venue: Hamarikyu Ballroom, Conrad Tokyo
Price: ANZCCJ Member ¥8,000 | Non-Member ¥9,500
[Registration for this event has now closed]
MC: Kanna Mihara - Senior Vice President, Macquarie Capital | ANZCCJ Executive Council
Speakers:
- Dr. Lena Okajima - Founder & CEO, ALE Co., Ltd.
- Melissa Kuwahara - GM, Global Talent Acquisition, Rakuten
- Amy Fischer - Regulatory Compliance Officer, Aesop
Moderator: Gerard Adams - General Manager, Corporate Strategy, Kyowa Hakko Bio | ANZCCJ Executive Council
*Note: In accordance with the Tokyo Metropolitan guidelines, guests will be asked to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination at the door.
Thank you for your cooperation.
The ANZCCJ Technology, Innovation, Education and Research (TIER) Committee was formed in July 2020 with a mission to create, identify and connect new networks through appropriately enhanced communication and engagement, that will enable members to modernise the perception of Australia and New Zealand in Japan and that of Japan in Australia and New Zealand, across the four TIER pillars.
In February 2022, the TIER Committee will host “Down to Earth: Creating opportunities in space through tech collaboration and innovation” to discuss how rapid innovation in robotics and automation is creating greater accessibility to new technologies, addressing issues currently impacting our life on earth, and broadening the realm of possibility for future exploration of space.
Date: Thurs 24 February, 2022
Time: 12:00 – 13:15 JST
Location: Zoom (online)
Speakers:
- Kaho Sakakibara – Founder and CEO, Space Entertainment
- Dr. Catherine Grace – Assistant Director, South Australian Space Industry Centre (SASIC)
- Dr. Sandy Tirtey – Director, Global Commercial Launch Services, Rocket Lab
Moderator: Sally Townsend - Commissioner, South Australia – Japan and Korea (Tokyo)
After many months of fanfare, COP26 concluded on November 13 2021 with the nearly 200 Parties agreeing on the Glasgow Climate Pact. But what does this agreement actually entail and how will its contents impact business? Does the GCP meet, exceed or fall short of expectations? Now that its “wheels up” for COP26 delegates, what will the actual market response be (if any)? How will countries turn these promises into action, and what will be the role of the private sector in achieving these targets?
On the morning of Tuesday 22 February, BCCJ Executive Committee Responsible Business taskforce leader Tove Kinooka will sit down with industry leaders to review the key outcomes of COP26, and share takeaways from the private and public sectors.
Date: Tues 22 February
Time: 8:30AM - 9:30AM JST
Location: Online
Speakers:
- Alistair Dormer | Representative Executive Officer, Hitachi, Ltd
- Jenifer Rogers | General Counsel Asia, Asurion
- Aragon St-Charles | Global Head of ESG, Dentons
Moderator: Tove Kinooka | Co-Founder, Global Perspectives K.K. / BCCJ Responsible Business taskforce
About
This “Beyond COP” series of events is being convened by a coalition of international Chambers of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ, ANZCCJ, BCCJ, CCCJ, IJCC) with the aim of promoting understanding of and action on critical climate issues. Pre-COP26, the coalition’s aim was to build awareness and engagement ahead of the conference; the group now moves into review mode, to provide helpful analysis of key conference outcomes, and co-create practical, industry-specific action points for businesses of all sizes.