Programs
*The program and speakers may be subject to
change for reasons beyond our control.
Opening Remarks: “Think Big”
Kaori Sasaki
Founder & CEO, ewoman, Inc.
Founder & CEO, UNICUL International, Inc.
Founder & Chair, International Conference
or Women in Business
Dialogue
“Nothing is nothing, but nothing is missing.”
Kaori Sasaki
Founder & CEO, ewoman, Inc.
Founder & CEO, UNICUL
International, Inc.
Founder & Chair, International
Conference or Women in Business
Talk Show
“The future led by male diversity champions"
Talk Show
Making decisions
Sayuri Daimon
Managing Editor,
Executive operating officer/Digital enterprise officer
The Japan Times
Trialogue
“When Japan has a female prime minister”
LUNCHEON
Please enjoy the course lunch that has been specially prepared for Conference participants.
Speech
Shaking the System, Shaping the Future.
Lin Kobayashi
Co-founder and Chair of the Board
at International School of Asia,
Karuizawa (ISAK)
Talk Show
“Women in film”
Andrijana Cvetkovikj
Ambassador Extraordinary
and Plenipotentiary.
Embassy of the republic of
Macedonia in JAPAN
Break
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16:10
Round Tables 101
【in English】Agenda in the world: Work in the world
What are some global issues? And how do we solve them? The speakers will share their experience and tips on tackling a global agenda and team building with multinational staff.
Kenro Oshidari
Japan Association for World Food Program – Board Member
AAR Association for Aid and Relief, Japan – Managing Director
Round Tables 102
【in English】International education matters
Education with an international perspective, which enables students to obtain diverse views and to be able to identify and solve issues, is a must for the future. But, the pursuit of international education brings up various issues. This round table features experts from both Japan and abroad.
Chikara Funabashi
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology-Japan
Project Director Public-Private Joint Project for Overseas Education Promotion "Tobitate! Leap for Tomorrow"
Makiko Takemura
Chair of International Women’s Club
JAPAN Foundation.
Board member of Global
Education Foundation.
Round Tables 103
【in Japanese】How entrepreneurs are creating a new society
Becoming an entrepreneur is one choice. What is the trigger? What is the mission? Why start a new company? What are the issues facing a startup? Entrepreneurs from various industries share their rich experience.
Haruna Sakai
Contents Adviser
Business Development Department Learning
Business Division
Recruit Marketing Partners Co.,Ltd.
Kaori Sasaki（F）
Founder & CEO, ewoman, Inc.
Founder & CEO, UNICUL International,
Inc.
Founder & Chair, International
Conference or Women in Business
Round Tables 104
【in Japanese】Why innovative managers must master financial matters
Money: numbers matter in business. On topics ranging from how to see the numbers and how they reflect the corporate vision, to what an auditor looks for and if Japan adopts IFRS, these professionals share their wealth of experience.
Round Tables 105
【in Japanese】SNS. One message to move the world
Social media influences social movements, such as Arab Spring, and powers marketing efforts such as brand building. Frontrunners in social media will discuss the latest tips and trends.
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17:50
Round Tables 201
【in English】Media and Women
Why do male directors choose which stories make the front page? Why do stories children learn from feature pretty delicate princesses needing to be saved by handsome princes? This round table addresses the changes we’ll see when women have the same opportunities as men in media.
Andrijana Cvetkovikj
Ambassador Extraordinary
and Plenipotentiary.
Embassy of the republic of
Macedonia in JAPAN
Round Tables 202
【in English】Power of executive working mothers
Women can enjoy both childcare and work. Companies need powerful working mothers—not just to fill the headcount—but to enhance their value. In this round table, speakers will share their experience and tips about working as powerful executives while raising children, as well as talk about how leading companies evaluate working mothers.
Claudette M. Byers
Director, Statutory Executive Officer and Executive Vice President,
Human Resources,
Chief Human Resources Officer,
MetLife Japan
Janelle Sasaki（F）
EY Executive Director of Diversity &
Inclusion Services, Ernst & Young
Advisory Co., Ltd. Japan
Round Tables 203
【in Japanese】Run for office. Change policies.
To “think big” in politics, policy making processes need to be reconsidered and more women politicians are needed. This round table will discuss and share the real experience of running for office and the issue of diversity in politics in Japan.
Round Tables 204
【in Japanese】The sharing economy
What is the “sharing economy”? How important is it for our future? This round table will discuss new business models and their impact on the economy as well as the regulatory changes required.
Round Tables 205
【in Japanese】Human Resource Strategies to change management
HR is a key part of corporate management. What is essential when hiring, evaluating, and assigning roles to build healthy and powerful teams? Top HR experts will share their experience and thoughts.
Masato Arisawa
KAGOME CO.,LTD
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT CORPORATE
PLANNING DIVISION
Kaori Sasaki（F）
Founder & CEO, ewoman, Inc.
Founder & CEO, UNICUL
International, Inc.
Founder & Chair, International
Conference or Women in Business
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20:00
NETWORKING PARTY
Party Session
The party at the end of the day features a brief talk session featuring guest speakers who review the day’s theme: Think Big.
- ：Simultaneous interpreting services will be provided.
- (F) refers to the facilitator.
- Negotiations are ongoing for additional speakers. Check the website for further announcements.
- Speakers/instructors are subject to change or addition without notice.
- Interpretation: Speeches in the main hall will be simultaneously interpreted. Interpretation will not be available for round table meetings and the party.
