Welcome to the International Conference for Women in Business!
The International Conference for Women in Business is a productive and rewarding 10-hour event open to anyone who is highly motivated—regardless of profession, age, gender, or nationality. The event's productivity stems from its positive-minded participants. Although most are career women in their 20s to 40s, it is also attended by men (about 5 - 8% each year) and women of all ages from across Japan and the world every year. We've even had a 15–year-old high school students and a senior citizen.
If you are debating on whether to go because you do not want to go alone or do not know anyone else going, there is no need to worry—in fact, most people go alone. From 7 AM when people begin to line up at the door before the Conference starts, you will be surrounded by positive-minded, energetic, friendly people. Seating is not reserved, so participants freely greet each other and start up conversations with others sitting at the same table.
There are four ways to attend: 1) as a General Participant, 2) as a Matching Sponsor for individuals unable to participate for financial reasons (such as people from the areas afflicted by the Great East Japan Earthquake), 3) as a Sponsored Participant (fee paid by a Matching Sponsor, or 4) as a Corporate Sponsor. Read the information below and register today!
We look forward to seeing you there on August 2!
Please read the following before registering:
- How to Participate
- Things to Remember when Registering
- Things to Remember on the Day of the Conference
- Requests to Participants
- Day-care
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ))
There are four ways to register for the 18th International Conference for Women in Business.
The International Conference for Women in Business is open to anyone who is highly motivated-regardless of profession, age, gender, or nationality. Every year 60-70% of participants are first-timers to the Conference, so you are sure to make many new friends. Simultaneous Japanese-English interpretation is provided for the speeches in the morning and many of the interactive discussions in the afternoon will be conducted in English, so you it is easy to participate even if you do not speak Japanese.
Registration Fee
Registration fee includes access to the entire program of the 10-hour Conference as follows:
- 1. Morning speeches
- 2. Hotel's course luncheon
- 3. Two afternoon interactive discussions (You may participate in one discussion per session)
- 4. Buffet-style networking reception
| Registration Period | Fees |
| If registered between July 16 (Tue) and 11:59 PM on July 31 (Wed) | JPY 38,000 |
|---|---|
| If registered after August 1 (Thur) | JPY 40,000 |
- ※ The above fee includes access to the entire program of the 10-hour Conference as follows:
・Morning Speeches
・Full course luncheon
・Two afternoon interactive discussion (Participants may join one discussion each session)
・Buffet-style networking reception - ※ To receive the above discounts for early registration, you must pay the fee within one week of registering.
- ※ If you register after July 28, please send a copy of the bank transfer payment receipt to the email address at the bottom of the page and bring it with you to the Conference.
- ※ Once paid, registration fees cannot be refunded for any reason. However, you can transfer registration to another person. Please contact us beforehand if you wish to do so.
- ※ The program and scheduled speakers are subject to change in the event of unavoidable circumstances. Registration fees cannot be refunded regardless of the changes.
- ※ Registration is complete once payment of fees is confirmed.
- ※ Registration will be accepted in order in which they are received. Registration will close once the maximum number of participants has been reached.
"Matching Sponsor" is a sponsorship program which allows you to provide financial support and share your time and experience with someone who lacks the financial means to come to the Conference on their own. Participants are selected based on their essay and other criteria.
As a Matching Sponsor you pay the fees of one or more people in addition to your own registration fee, who are then invited to attend the Conference free of charge.
Registration Fee
| Registration Period | Fee |
| If registered by 11:59 PM on July 13 (Sat) | JPY 76,000 (Sponsor's fee + fee for one other) |
|---|
- ※ The above fee includes access to the entire program of the 10-hour Conference as follows:
・Morning Speeches
・Hotel's course luncheon
・Two afternoon interactive discussion (Participants may join one discussion each session)
・Buffet-style networking reception - ※ If you wish to sponsor two or more individuals, please add JPY 38,000 for each additional person. (Example: Your fee plus 2 others would be JPY 114,000 for 3 people).
- ※ To receive the above discounts for early registration, you must pay the fee within one week of registering.
- ※ You may use up to 20,000 ewoman points. Please inform us of the number of points you wish to apply to your registration. You will receive cash back on the day of the Conference for the number of points spent.
- ※ Once paid, registration fees cannot be refunded for any reason. However, you can transfer registration to another person. Please contact us beforehand if you wish to do so.
- ※ The program and scheduled speakers are subject to change in the event of unavoidable circumstances. Registration fees cannot be refunded regardless of the changes.
- ※ Registration is complete once payment of fees is confirmed.
- ※ Registration will be accepted in order in which they are received. Registration will close once the maximum number of participants has been reached.
As explained above, Matching Sponsors (individuals) can sponsor participants. In addition, the following individuals are eligible to receive financial support through the 18th International Conference for Women in Business Matching Sponsor program:
１）Persons from areas afflicted by the Great East Japan Earthquake or,
２）Female high school or university students in Japan who wish to attend the Conference.
Selection Process: Persons who wish to be sponsored must fill out the standard registration form and submit an essay on why you want to attend the Conference and what you hope to gain by attending. The selection process will be based on the essay.
The hotel and ewoman, inc. will contribute toward transportation and lodging expenses for persons from disaster-afflicted areas. Sponsored attendees are able to attend the entire 10-hour Conference including morning speeches, interactive discussions, and buffet-style networking reception. At the Conference, you will be given a reserved seat at the front of the venue and will be introduced to your Matching Sponsor.
- Maximum Number of Applicants: Depends on the number of Matching Sponsors
- Website: If you are selected to receive sponsorship, your picture and comments on the Conference may be posted on the website.
- Deadline: Registration will end once the maximum number of participants has been reached.
- Notification of Results: Applicants will be notified by email.
Becoming a Corporate Sponsor is great branding and marketing opportunity for your company. Many of our Corporate Sponsors have shown their satisfaction by renewing their sponsorship year after year. Corporate sponsorship can also be leveraged as part of your diversity efforts, human resource development program, or CSR activities. Please contact us below if you are interested in becoming a Corporate Sponsor.
- The program and scheduled speakers are subject to change in the event of unavoidable circumstances. Registration fees cannot be refunded regardless of the changes.
- Registration is complete once payment of fees is confirmed.
- Registration will be accepted in order in which they are received. Registration will end once the maximum number of participants has been reached.
- Once paid, registration fees cannot be refunded for any reason. However, you can transfer registration to another person. Please contact us beforehand if you wish to do so.
- Bank transfer fees must be paid by the participant.
- Please contact us if you need an invoice. See the FAQ for details.
- Please contact us if you need a receipt. See the FAQ for details.
- Although you are required to indicate which interactive discussion you will attend when you register, this is only for our planning purposes. On the day of the Conference, you are free to attend any session you choose. There is no need to contact us beforehand.
- Although there is no dress code, most attendees come in business or business casual dress.
- There is no reserved seating for General Participants. Please come early if you wish to sit in front.
- There will be many networking opportunities at the Conference, so please remember to bring extra business cards.
- Because it is a large venue, it may take time for the air conditioner to adjust the temperature. We recommend that you bring a light coat or jacket.
- You are free to come and leave at any time. If you do leave in the middle of the Conference you will need your nametag to be re-admitted.
- Giving your nametag to another so they may attend the Conference in your place is prohibited.
The International Conference for Women in Business is a place for mutual learning and enhancement, so the relationships you initiate are something to be cherished. It is our hope that these introductions and brief meetings will be mutually beneficial; however, this applies only when both parties desire this.
We ask that participants refrain from randomly soliciting business, calling, or sending materials to those they exchanged business cards with, especially if the other party has indicated that he or she is not interested.
If you are approached by someone you exchanged business cards with, or someone from the same company, soliciting services or products you do not desire, or if someone presses for a business transaction or conversation you feel uncomfortable with, please clearly decline. You should also decline if something feels suspicious.
Anyone is free to participate in this Conference. The Conference does not guarantee the trustworthiness of any participant. We will not be held liable should any problems arise and ask that participants use their own judgment.
We are unable to recommend any babysitting services near the venue. Thank you for your kind understanding.
