Date and Time
Thursday, February 20, 2025
12–1:30 p.m. MST
Location
Lobby Training Room
World Trade Center at City Creek
Cost
Free (Registration required)
Utah x Japan: Expand Your business 🇯🇵🏔️
Though worlds apart, Utah and Japan have a lot in common, both are thriving hubs of innovation and business opportunity! Known for tech-driven economies and business-friendly environments, these two regions are paving the way for global success.
A few insights about Japan’s economy and business climate:
Japan ranks No. 4 in the world on R&D expenditures and No. 1 in the world on patent applications.
Japan’s government is advancing a mission-oriented economic and industrial policy, with goals including carbon neutrality by 2050, digital society development, healthcare innovation, disaster resilience, and biomanufacturing advancements.
Japan is actively encouraging highly skilled foreign professionals and entrepreneurs to come to the country by offering favorable visa and residency options, including a start-up visa program for entrepreneurs looking to establish businesses in Japan.
For Utah companies in the life sciences, manufacturing, innovation, and defense sectors, Japan might just present the perfect environment for your next global venture. Last fall, a 47-member delegation from 20 Utah organizations visited Tokyo for a high-impact trade mission focused on finance, aerospace and defense, and life sciences. The result? New partnerships, expanded markets, powerful connections — and over $76.7 million in potential deals for those companies!
Join us on February 20 for a luncheon with Consul General Hiroyuki Okajima and JETRO’s Akira Kajita. Discover how your Utah business can break into the thriving Indo-Pacific market and unlock new opportunities!
This event is hosted in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, the Salt Lake Chamber, and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).
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.
