JBusiness Forum 2024

An excellent opportunity for students to share their projects with peers in a non-competitive environment!

Event Description

The JBusiness Forum is an event for students to share their Japanese business-related projects and presentation given by Japanese business insiders. We invite those who are interested in learning Japanese business culture and considering employment at a Japanese-related firm in the future. The theme this year is Global Talents in Japanese Employments.

In addition to two guest speakers, four student projects will be selected for the event, and they will present their undergraduate research at the JBusiness Forum.

Time & Date: Friday at 3:30-5:00 PM EST. November 22nd, 2024

Location: Virtual Platform. (The link will be provided later).

Application for Student Presenters

Accepting presenter applications starting Tuesday, September 3.

The deadline to apply will be Sunday, November 3.

Apply here

Registration for Attendees

Attendee registration is open now! The Virtual Event link for the event will be sent at a later date 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.

Attendee Registration

Event Schedule

TimeSpeakers and presenters
3:30pmStay tuned
4:00pmStay tuned
4:30pmStay tuned
5:00pmStay tuned

EVENT SPONSORS

To be announced.

Event Organizers

Organizer: The Japanese Studies Program at UNC Charlotte

Featured Guest Speakers

Ayako Yasuda: Managing director, Seiho Co.,ltd

She is an accomplished international business professional with extensive experience in bridging markets between the U.S. and Japan. As the Managing director at Seiho Co., Ltd., She develops and executes sales strategies, overseas market research, and manages e-commerce initiatives for Japanese food products. Her role involves recruiting and training staff, analyzing sales data, and promoting Japanese culinary traditions in the U.S.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Tokyo Woman’s Christian University, where she also studied International Relations and Geopolitics. Her career includes impactful roles such as Consul at the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta, where she advanced U.S.-Japan relations and promoted Japanese food exports. Additionally, she has held positions at JETRO, where she honed her skills in market expansion and international trade.

With a deep understanding of cross-cultural business dynamics, She brings valuable insights into global business strategies and international market development. Her expertise provides a practical perspective on navigating the complexities of international business and fostering global partnerships. 

Questions and Contact

For questions or information, please contact: Ms. Enika Banerjee ebanerje@charlotte.edu, The Japanese Studies Program at UNC Charlotte.

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