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About the Event
To mark the 160th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce between Germany and Japan in 1861, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and the Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI), in cooperation with the German and Japanese governments and economic organizations, will launch the "German-Japanese Innovation Initiatives 160" to promote interactive innovation to solve recent global issues (declining birthrate and aging population, COVID-19, global warming, SDGs, etc.) . The kick-off event will feature a keynote speech by Ms. Saori Dubourg, Member of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF, Germany's largest chemical company, and Member of the German Council for Sustainable Development , followed by a presentation of the latest corporate examples that will serve as models for Japan-Germany innovation exchange.
Date and Time
Thursday, December 16th, 2021
17:00-19:00 (JST) / 9:00-11:00 (CET)
Format
Online (English, Free of charge)
The event will be held in a hybrid format combining in-person and online sessions. Due to the limited capacity of the venue in relation to COVID-19, participation in the in-person venue will be limited to the speakers and some invited guests.
Organizer
- Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
- Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI)
Cooperation
- Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (METI)
- Federal Ministry for Economy and Energy (BMWi)
- The Embassy of Japan in Germany
- German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (AHK Japan)
- Japanisch-Deutsches Zentrum Berlin (JDZB)
- KEIDANREN（Japan Business Federation）
- The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie (BDI)
- Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis (DJW)
Program
| Time (JST) | Time (CET) | Contents | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17:00 - 17:10 | 9:00 - 9:10 | Formal Welcome | Mr. Nobuhiko Sasaki Dr. Robert Hermann |
| 17:10 - 17:30 | 9:10 - 9:30 | Welcome Speeches | Ms. Yumi Yoshikawa Dr. Andreas Nicolin H.E. Mr. Hidenao Yanagi H.E. Dr. Clemens von Goetze |
| 17:30 - 17:55 | 9:30 - 9:55 | Keynote Speeches | Ms. Saori DUBOURG |
| 17:55 - 18:40 | 9:55 - 10:40 | Introduction of Best Practices of German-Japan Innovation Projects | Mr. Ikuo Hiraishi N.N. VENSYS AG Dr. Yoshihiro Takiguchi Mr. Marcus Schürmann |
| 18:40 - 19:00 | 10:40 - 11:00 | Summary and Closing Remarks | JETRO and GTAI |
The contents are subject to change without notice.
Contact
JETRO Berlin
Mr. Kosuge
info-bln(at)jetro.go.jp