JBusiness Forum 2025
The JBusiness Forum is an event for students to share their Japanese business-related projects and presentations given by Japanese business insiders. We invite those interested in learning Japanese business culture and considering employment at a Japanese-related firm in the future. This year’s theme is “Navigating Globalization and Maintaining Cultural Identity.” However, we invite many topics related to Japanese business culture. Join us in exploring the unique intersections and dynamics within this vibrant field.
Alongside our esteemed guest speakers, selected student projects will also be featured. These students will have the opportunity to showcase their undergraduate research at the JBusiness Forum.
Time & Date: Friday, November 21, 2025 at 3:30-5:00 PM EST.
Location: Virtual Platform. (The link will be provided later).
Application for Student Presenters
The application is now open and will close on Sunday, November 2, 2025. You can access the application link here.
Registration for Attendees
The Attendee registration is now open and will close on Thursday, November 20, 2025! The Virtual Event link for the event will be sent later to your email address. Please visit the following link to register for this event. It will remain open until one day prior to the event.
Event Schedule
| Time | Speakers and presenters |
| 3:30 pm | Opening Enika Banerjee Dr. Anabel Aliaga-Buchenau |
| 3:35 pm | Guest Speaker Jordan Brecker |
| 3:50 pm | Student Presentations Brooke Cote Baylor University Jerell Bell & Ashley McRae UNC Charlotte Joshua Browder Baylor University Gabriel Cabezas UNC Charlotte Esther Tong Baylor University |
| 4:45 pm | Q&A |
| 4:55 pm | Closing |
EVENT SPONSORS
Sponsor: The Office of International Programs
This event is part of 2025 International Education Week.
Event Organizers
Organizer: The Japanese Studies Program at UNC Charlotte
Featured Guest Speaker
Jordan Brecker: Business/Profit Planning Specialist, Denso Manufacturing North Carolina
Jordan Brecker is a Business/Profit Planning Specialist at DENSO Manufacturing North Carolina, where he has been contributing since November 2024. In his role, he supports business and profit planning initiatives that align with DENSO’s global strategies and operational goals.
A non-traditional student, Jordan graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in May 2025 with a degree in International Business. During his studies, he also focused on Japanese language and business culture, driven by his long-term interest in working with a Japanese corporation and fostering cross-cultural collaboration.