Mr. Takuji Sakai, Executive Director of JETRO Toronto office will be our guest speaker.

JETRO, or the Japan External Trade Organization, is a government-related organization that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. Originally established in 1958 to promote Japanese exports abroad, JETRO’s core focus in the 21st century has shifted toward promoting foreign direct investment into Japan and helping small to medium size Japanese firms maximize their global export potential.

In commemoration of the 90th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Japan, Mr. Sakai will give an overview of business and innovation ties between Canada and Japan and JETRO’s activities.

Date: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, on Thursday, November 15th, 2018
( 11:30 am – 12:00 pm : Registration and Networking )
Venue: Main Boardroom, DLA Piper LLP
2800 Park Place
666 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC

Please refer for the details to our event calendar as follows :

https://canadajapansociety.ca/event/canada-japan-society-luncheon-event-with-mr-sakai-of-jetro/