Date and Time
Thursday, February 20, 2025
12–1:30 p.m. MST
Location
Lobby Training Room
World Trade Center at City Creek
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Did you know Japan ranks #4 globally in R&D spending and #1 in patent applications?
We hosted Hiroyuki Okajima, Japan’s new consul general in Denver, and Akira Kajita, CEO of apan External Trade Organization (JETRO) for a luncheon on accessing this thriving Indo-Pacific market.
Japan’s increasing focus on hydrogen technologies and generative AI, the opportunities for Utah businesses are growing. Thank you to industry experts Kajita, William Myers (Chevron New Energies), Nozomi Markley (Panasonic North America), and Franz Kolb (Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity), for sharing key insights and stressing that success in Japan requires patience, strong relationships, and strategic government alliances — like Chevron and Mitsubishi’s Advanced Clean Energy Storage project in Delta, Utah.
Special thanks to our partners Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, Salt Lake Chamber and Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) for hosting another impactful event!
Crossroads of the World
Join us as we bring together global influencers at our in-person roundtable discussions with top government and business leaders from around the world. Be a part of meaningful conversations and make valuable connections that will expand your perspective and knowledge of the global marketplace. These roundtables are designed for the ambitious and forward-thinking individual who wants to stay ahead of the curve in the world of international trade.
In partnership with the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and Salt Lake Chamber.
