BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://blccj.or.jp X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Tokyo BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0900 TZOFFSETTO:+0900 TZNAME:JST DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240830T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240830T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T221327 CREATED:20240408T010058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T072718Z UID:15068-1725040800-1725040800@blccj.or.jp SUMMARY:Nippon Export Award 2024-2025 DESCRIPTION:The BLCCJ is launching the 12th edition of its Nippon Export Award (NEA)! \nThe NEA is an initiative of the BLCCJ to reward those SMEs or large companies that have made significant achievements in exporting to Japan\, importing into Japan\, or distributing within Japan\, Belgian-Luxembourg products or services. \n  \nThe winning company will receive an award\, will be allowed to mention “Winner of the Nippon Export Award 2024-2025” on their materials\, and will be granted use of the NEA logo. \nThe winner will also benefit from:\n-The possibility to invite guests/business contacts to the award ceremony\n–Media attention: local media are invited to the award ceremony and encouraged to write articles on the NEA and its recipient\n–Special feature coverage on the BLCCJ website and social media \nPrevious winner in 2022 was software company AppTweak Japan (HQ in Brussels). \n  \nIf you want to try your chance this year\, please fill out the attached questionnaire\, and send us a presentation of your company.\nThe application deadline is Friday 30 August 2024. \nYou can find more details in the attached outline and on the website. \n  \nIf you know other Belgian/Luxembourg or Japanese companies that are eligible for participation in the NEA competition\, please do not hesitate to circulate the information to them. This competition is open to BLCCJ members and non-members. \n  \nMay the best one win! URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/nippon-export-award-2024-2025/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blccj.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NEA-2024-2025-logo-resized.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240807T183000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240807T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T221327 CREATED:20240709T055810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T055851Z UID:15529-1723055400-1723059000@blccj.or.jp SUMMARY:Meet the BLCCJ Members DESCRIPTION:We are happy to invite you to a next edition of our online event:\n“Meet the BLCCJ Members” \nThis time we will hear from the following 3 members: individual member Hideki Matsubara\, President and Representative Director\, FLOS Japan K.K.; individual member Abdel el Madrari\, Head of Portfolio Management and Product Marketing\, Daimler Truck Asia; and Starter member Guillaume Nicolas\, Researcher and Master’s student in hydrogen transition systems at Kyoto University. \nThey will not only present you their company and activity in Japan\, but also share a bit about their personal story.\nAfter the presentations we will organize a Q&A session\, allowing you to interact directly with the BLCCJ members. \nJoin us for this casual meet-and-greet and expand your network! \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nWednesday 7 August\n18:30-19:30 Japan time / 11:30-12:30 Belgian-Luxembourg time\nFree of charge\nPresentations will be in English\nMembers-only \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp before 7 August 12:00 JST\, and we will confirm your registration. \nThis webinar will be conducted via Zoom Meetings. \nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive the Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day itself. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing many of you at this online meet-and-greet! URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/meet-the-blccj-members-6/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blccj.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Meet-the-Members-August-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240716T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240716T230000 DTSTAMP:20260430T221327 CREATED:20240624T040433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T040651Z UID:15473-1721156400-1721170800@blccj.or.jp SUMMARY:July beer gathering DESCRIPTION:We are happy to inform you of our July beer gathering\, coming up on TUESDAY 16 July.\nAs usual our friends of the Japan-Belgium Society (JBS) will be joining us. \n  \nWe will be going back to Belgian Brasserie Court ANTWERP PORT. \nThe exact address is as follows:\nBelgian Brasserie Court Antwerp Port\nAkasaka Intercity AIR Bldg. 1F\n1-8-1 Akasaka\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo 107-0052\nTelephone: 03-5570-5557 \nAccess map and other information:\nhttps://www.intercity-air.com/\nhttps://www.intercity-air.com/shoplist/shop/15 \nClosest station are Tameike-sanno (Ginza and Namboku lines\, exit 14) and Kokkaigijido-mae (Chiyoda and Marunouchi lines\, exit 14). Also 10-minutes walking distance from Kamiyacho\, Roppongi-itchome and Toranomon stations. \n  \nYou can find us there from 19:00 onwards (last order will be at 22:30).\nAs always the event is open to everybody\, but for BLCCJ members the first beer is free of charge.  \n  \nWe look forward to seeing many of you there! URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/15473/ LOCATION:BBC Antwerp Port\, Akasaka Intercity AIR Bldg. 1F\, 1-8-1 Akasaka\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 107-0052\, Japan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blccj.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BBC-Antwerp-Port-resized.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240711T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240711T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T221327 CREATED:20240529T050035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T024658Z UID:15367-1720724400-1720731600@blccj.or.jp SUMMARY:Joint Chamber Summer Cocktail 2024 : FULL DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce the Joint Chamber Summer Cocktail 2024 on July 11th! \nHosted at Hilton Tokyo\, this is one of the largest networking events of the year with 13 international chambers incl. BLCCJ and more than 200 guests. It is a perfect occasion to enhance your network\, connect with industry leaders and professionals from various fields\, in an ambience infused with the summer vibes of Ibiza. \nEnjoy a variety of refreshments during the event\, including Spanish wines and cava provided by the Spanish Chamber\, and delightful authentic pinchos and tapas crafted by the culinary team of Hilton Tokyo. Guests will also enjoy a selection of beers and DIY craft gin cocktails at the Hilton Tokyo’s acclaimed ‘Beer Garden in the Sky‘ *. The evening is set in a vibrant open-air club atmosphere\, with a live DJ echoing the sophisticated club culture of Ibiza. \n  \nPlease note that space is limited\, so secure your tickets quickly to avoid missing out on this beautiful opportunity to grow your professional network in a truly memorable setting! \n(*In case of rain the event will be moved to the ZATTA Bar on the 2F\, and the content might see some modifications.) \n  \nEVENT DETAILS:\nDate: Thursday 11 July 2024\nTime: 19:00-21:00 (doors open at 18:30)\nVenue: Hilton Tokyo\, Beer Garden 7F\n6-6-2 Nishi-shinjuku\, Shinjuku\, Tokyo 160-0023\nFee: JPY 8\,000 BLCCJ members / JPY 12\,000 non-members \nBLCCJ spots are limited to 15\, first come first served!\nDue to limited spots\, we limit to max. 2 persons per company. \n  \nTo register\, please send your full name\, company name and position to info@blccj.or.jp We will confirm if you are on the guest list or on the waiting list. \nYou will need to arrange payment in advance by bank transfer (no cash payments). We will send the bank details in the confirmation email. \nDeadline for registration is Friday 28 June 12:00\, or when seats are full.\nAny cancelation after 28 June or no-shows will be charged in full. \n  \nPARTICIPATING CHAMBERS: \n\nAustrian Business Council\nBelgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nBritish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nCanadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nDanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nFinnish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nFrench Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan\nGerman Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nIrish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nItalian Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nSpanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nSwedish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nSwiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan\nAlso supported by the European Business Council URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/joint-chamber-summer-cocktail/ LOCATION:Hilton Tokyo\, 6-6-2 Nishi-shinjuku\, Shinjuku\, Tokyo\, 160-0023\, Japan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blccj.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Summer-cocktail-2024-resized.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240627T183000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240627T213000 DTSTAMP:20260430T221327 CREATED:20240402T023005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T080537Z UID:15148-1719513000-1719523800@blccj.or.jp SUMMARY:Belgian Beer and Food Academy in Osaka DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 10th anniversary of the Belgian Beer and Food Academy\, returning to Osaka this year!  \nWe are honored to welcome H.E. Mr. Antoine Evrard\, Ambassador of Belgium to Japan\, and H.E. Mr. Pieter De Crem\, Belgian Commissioner General for Expo Osaka 2025. \nBeer expert Jan De Bock will share his insights alongside a menu featuring Belgian products\, crafted by the Hilton Osaka Chef and team.  \n  \nJoin this BLCCJ event in Osaka\, and indulge in 4 courses paired with a selection of Belgian beers.  \n  \nThis exclusive fusion of Belgian food and beers is a must for F&B professionals and enthusiasts alike. \nDon’t miss out – invite your business contacts and friends* for an unforgettable evening! \n*We can arrange tables for you and your guests; 1 table seats 8 people. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nDate: Thursday 27 June 2024\nTime: 18:30-21:30 \n\nRegistration and aperitif from 18:30 till 19:15\nPresentations\n4-course dinner from 20:00 till 21:30\n\nLocation: Hilton Osaka\, Windows (35F)\nFee: JPY 16\,800 members and their guests / JPY 18\,800 non-members \nYou can find the menu** and beer selection in attachment. \n**Please inform us in advance if you have any food restrictions. \n  \nTo register\, please send the full name\, company name and function of all attendees to info@blccj.or.jp and we will send a confirmation email.\nDeadline for registration is Thursday 20 June 17:00. \nWe kindly ask you to arrange payment by Thursday 20 June by bank transfer. We will send the bank details in the confirmation email.\n(Cancelations after 20 June or no-shows will be charged in full.) \n  \nWe look forward to welcoming you! \n  \nThis event has the kind support of the Embassy of Belgium in Tokyo\, Flanders Investment and Trade (FIT)\, Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX) and hub.brussels. URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/belgian-beer-and-food-academy-in-osaka-2/ LOCATION:Windows 35F\, Hilton Osaka\, Osaka\, Japan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blccj.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Food-pairing-Osaka-2024-draft-2-resized.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240625T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240625T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T221327 CREATED:20240606T060220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T060434Z UID:15408-1719342000-1719349200@blccj.or.jp SUMMARY:BLMC presentations + networking DESCRIPTION:Our sister organization BLMC (Belgo-Luxembourg Market Council) is holding its AGM on Tuesday 25 June at the Luxembourg Embassy. \nAfter the meeting\, Mr. Daniel Sahr\, Pavilion Director of the Luxembourg Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka\, will give a presentation via Zoom.\nThis will be followed by a talk of Mr. David Goebbels\, Chargé d’Affaires at the Luxembourg Embassy\, about his experiences of living in Japan (in summer he will return to Luxembourg). \nAfter the presentations the guests can enjoy a networking reception. \n  \nThe AGM is open to BLMC members only\, but BLCCJ members are kindly invited to join the presentations and the networking reception.\nSo take this opportunity to expand your network\, and get to know the BLMC members! \n  \nDate: Tuesday 25 June 2024\nTime: 19:00-21:00 (the BLMC AGM is scheduled from 18:30 till 19:00)\nLocation: Embassy of Luxembourg in Tokyo\nFee: free of charge\nFormat: in-person only \nIf you would like to join this event\, please inform our office (info@blccj.or.jp) by Wednesday 19 June 17:00. We need your full name\, company name and title.\nWe will send you a confirmation email.\nBLCCJ seats are limited to 15\, first-come first-served. \n  \nWe hope to welcome several of you at this event! URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/blmc-presentations-networking/ LOCATION:Embassy of Luxembourg in Tokyo\, Luxembourg House 1F\, 8-9 Yonbancho\, Chiyoda-ku\, Tokyo\, 102-0081 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blccj.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/BLMC-logo-resized.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240619T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240619T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T221327 CREATED:20240604T042204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T042240Z UID:15386-1718820000-1718825400@blccj.or.jp SUMMARY:Asian BeLux Chambers Online Networking DESCRIPTION:The BLCCJ – together with 12 other Asian BeLux Chambers of Commerce – has the pleasure to invite you to a next event in the framework of our Asian BeLux network. \nJoin us for an online networking with professionals from the different Chambers\, a unique opportunity to network\, exchange ideas\, and form new business relationships. \n  \nEvent format:\n– The event will be held on Zoom and will feature two breakout rooms\, each focusing on a specific economic sector.\n– Each breakout session will last 30 minutes\, with attendees having the option to switch rooms afterwards. \n  \nThe following 5 sectors will be featured:\n– FINANCE\n– A.I.\n– TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS\n– HR\n– MANUFACTURING \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nDate: Wednesday 19 June 2024\nTime: 18:00-19:30 Japan time / 11:00-12:30 BeLux time\nVenue: Zoom Meeting platform\nIn English\nFree of charge\nMembers-only \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Monday 17 June 17:00\, and we will confirm your registration. We need your full name\, company name and title\, as well as your preferred breakout rooms. \nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day of the event (19 June). \n  \nThis event is a fantastic chance for members of BeLux Chambers in Asia to connect and share insights. \nWe hope to welcome many of you! URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/asian-belux-chambers-online-networking/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blccj.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Asian-BeLux-Networking-resized.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240617T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240617T230000 DTSTAMP:20260430T221327 CREATED:20240522T040021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T040034Z UID:15338-1718650800-1718665200@blccj.or.jp SUMMARY:June beer gathering DESCRIPTION:We are happy to inform you of our June beer gathering\, coming up on Monday 17 June.\nAs usual our friends of the Japan-Belgium Society (JBS) will be joining us. \n  \nWe will be going back to Belgian Brasserie Court ANTWERP PORT. \nThe exact address is as follows:\nBelgian Brasserie Court Antwerp Port\nAkasaka Intercity AIR Bldg. 1F\n1-8-1 Akasaka\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo 107-0052\nTelephone: 03-5570-5557 \nAccess map and other information:\nhttps://www.intercity-air.com/\nhttps://www.intercity-air.com/shoplist/shop/15 \nClosest station are Tameike-sanno (Ginza and Namboku lines\, exit 14) and Kokkaigijido-mae (Chiyoda and Marunouchi lines\, exit 14). Also 10-minutes walking distance from Kamiyacho\, Roppongi-itchome and Toranomon stations. \n  \nYou can find us there from 19:00 onwards (last order will be at 22:30).\nAs always the event is open to everybody\, but for BLCCJ members the first beer is free of charge.  \n  \nWe look forward to seeing many of you there! URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/june-beer-gathering-3/ LOCATION:BBC Antwerp Port\, Akasaka Intercity AIR Bldg. 1F\, 1-8-1 Akasaka\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 107-0052\, Japan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blccj.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BBC-Antwerp-Port-resized.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240603T183000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240603T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T221327 CREATED:20240402T022617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T071202Z UID:15144-1717439400-1717448400@blccj.or.jp SUMMARY:Delighting Customers in Japan XX : FULL DESCRIPTION:Our flagship seminar “Delighting Customers in Japan” is celebrating its 20th edition! \nKnown as one of the most challenging markets globally\, navigating Japan’s business landscape requires innovative strategies and keen insights into customer preferences. \n“Delighting Customers in Japan” has been bringing together numerous esteemed executives to share their experiences and strategies for success in this complex market. \nTo celebrate the 20th edition we will welcome the following 3 distinguished speakers (profiles in attachment): \n\nMs. Nathalie Oosterlinck\, Managing Executive Officer\, JERA Co. Inc. & CEO\, JERA Nex Limited\nMr. Martin Steenks\, CEO\, DOMINO’S PIZZA JAPAN\nMr. Philipp von Witzendorff\, President & CEO\, PORSCHE JAPAN\n\nThe presentations will be followed by a Q&A and a networking cocktail.\nThis event will be open to other chambers of commerce too. \nDon’t miss this chance to gain actionable strategies for success in Japan! \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \n\n\nDate: Monday 3 June 2024 \nTime: 18:30-21:00 (doors open at 18:00) \n\nregistration from 18:00\npresentations + Q&A 18:30 – 20:00\nnetworking cocktail 20:00 – 21:00\n\nVenue: L’espace @ CCIFJ\nNihonbashi Honcho Ys Bldg. 1F\, 2-2-2 Nihonbashi Honcho\, Chuo-ku\, Tokyo 103-0023 \nFee: JPY 6\,000 members / JPY 8\,000 non-members\n(this includes drinks and finger food) \nSeats are limited to 80\, first come first served. \n  \nTo register\, please send the full name\, company name and title of all your attendees to info@blccj.or.jp and we will send a confirmation email.\nDeadline for registration is Wednesday 29 May 17:00\, or when seats are full. \nWe kindly ask you to arrange payment by 29 May by bank transfer. We will send the bank details in the confirmation email.\n(Any cancelation after 29 May or no-shows will be charged in full.) \n  \nWe hope to see many of you at the seminar! URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/delighting-customers-in-japan-xx/ LOCATION:L Espace @ CCIFJ\, Nihonbashi Honcho YS Bldg. 1F\, 2-2-2 Nihonbashi Honcho\, Chuo-ku\, Tokyo\, 103-0023\, Japan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blccj.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DCIJ-2024-visual-Facebook-Post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240530T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240530T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T221327 CREATED:20240401T060308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T073605Z UID:15138-1717092000-1717097400@blccj.or.jp SUMMARY:A.I.\, a threat or asset for cybersecurity? DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to the next online event in the framework of the BLCC Collective in Asia\, and a next one in our series on A.I.:\n“A.I.\, a threat or asset for cybersecurity?” \nWe will welcome 3 esteemed speakers with abundant expertise in the field of cybersecurity:\n1) Mr. Bernard R. Collin\, Chief Executive Officer\, Safecoms Thailand and Myanmar\n2) Mr. Abbas Kudrati\, Lead Chief Cybersecurity Advisor for the Security Solutions Area\, Microsoft Asia\n3) Mr. Mohamed Ourdane\, Chief Security Officer\, POST Luxembourg\n(profiles attached) \n  \nCybersecurity is more and more driven by artificial intelligence and machine learning technics\, and has captivated the digital landscape with its ability to create realistic yet deceptive content. \nDuring the presentations and Q&A panel several topics will be addressed: \n\nHow to gain better visibility: machine learning applied to detect smishing attacks and automate response?\nSeeing is not believing: the intriguing world of deepfake technology.\nExplore how AI technologies are being used to gather and analyze threat intelligence data\, enabling organizations to proactively identify and respond to cyber threats.\n\n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nDate: Thursday 30 May 2024\nTime: 18:00-19:30 JST / 11:00-12:30 CET\nPlatform: Zoom Meeting\nFree-of-charge\, members-only \nTo register\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp before 29 May 12:00 JST. \nThis webinar will be conducted via Zoom Meeting. \nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive the Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day itself. \n  \nThis webinar is a collaboration of the BeLux Chambers in Hong Kong\, Japan\, Thailand and Singapore\, and will be hosted by the Chamber in Vietnam.  \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-a-i-in-cyber-security/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blccj.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Cyber-security-visual_resized.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240529T183000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240529T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T221327 CREATED:20240401T055058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T022200Z UID:15130-1717007400-1717014600@blccj.or.jp SUMMARY:Starters event: Meet the Boss with Karine Colyn\, HSBC DESCRIPTION:Dear Starters and friends\, \n  \nWe hope you are doing well. \nWe are pleased to extend an invitation to you for our first Meet the Boss of 2024 with Karine COLYN\, the Chief Operating Officer of HSBC Japan (and BLCCJ member). \nThis event will take place on Wednesday May 29th\, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the HSBC offices in Nihonbashi. \n  \nDuring this exclusive session\, she will share insights from her extensive experience and discuss her responsibilities as COO of HSBC Japan. \nThere will be ample opportunity for open discussion and exchange\, allowing you to gain valuable insights and ask any questions you may have. \n  \nKindly fill in the following form if you wish to participate: https://forms.gle/mGjCcZxaf6nweUGS9 \n  \nFollowing the discussion\, we invite you to join us for drinks and pizza\, providing an informal setting for further networking and conversation. \nNon-Starter members will be required to pay a participation fee of 3\,000 JPY to cover the cost of drinks\, pizza\, and venue. \n  \nPlease note that this event is on a first-come\, first-served basis\, so be sure to secure your spot early. More details will be provided upon registration\, which closes on May 22nd. \n  \nWe look forward to your participation in this enriching event. \n  \nBest regards\, \nYour Starter Directors\, \nMaxim Luxen\, \nSandrine Monette\, \nSamuel Blondel \n  URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/starters-event-meet-the-boss-with-karine-colyn-hsbc/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blccj.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Starters-resized.png ORGANIZER;CN="BLCCJ Starters":MAILTO:starters@blccj.or.jp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240528 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240529 DTSTAMP:20260430T221327 CREATED:20240304T030030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T091405Z UID:14651-1716854400-1716940799@blccj.or.jp SUMMARY:BLCCJ-CCIFJ-SCCIJ Golf Tournament 2024 DESCRIPTION:The 18th edition of our Joint Golf Tournament with the French and Swiss Chambers of Commerce will take place on Tuesday 28 May at the Taco Country Club in Chiba. \nMany of our members look forward to this annual event: a great opportunity to invite and meet friends\, colleagues and business partners out on the greens\, an exciting challenge for golfers of all levels of experience. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS:\nDate: Tuesday 28 May 2024\nTime: from 8:00 to 17:00 (approx.)\nLocation: Taco Country Club\nAddress: 1315 Iizasa\, Tako City\, Katori District\, Chiba 289-2231 \n  \nWe hereby want to express our gratitude to the event sponsors\, including: \n\nTako CC\nShonan Trading\nGodiva Japan\nHilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk\nA. Global The New Otani Tokyo\nBrussels-Nagoya-Languages\nMoulinsart (Tintin Japan)\nDecathlon Japan\nTagore Harbor Hostel URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/blccj-ccifj-sccij-golf-tournament/ LOCATION:Taco Country Club\, 1315 Iizasa\, Taco-cho\, Katori-gun\, Chiba-ken\, 289-2231\, Japan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blccj.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Taco-CC-resized.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240520T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240520T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T221327 CREATED:20240424T023951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T060529Z UID:15232-1716228000-1716231600@blccj.or.jp SUMMARY:What awaits Belgium and the Regions after the 2024 Elections? Analysis and Scenarios DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to the next BLCC Collective in Asia webinar\, this time about the upcoming Belgian elections. Join us for a comprehensive analysis with Belgian political expert Ivan De Vadder​\, journalist at VRT NWS\, who will outline for us possible scenarios on how\, once again\, we are going to piece out this Belgian\, Regional and European puzzle after the 2024 Elections. \n2024 is an important election year in Belgium. On June 9 we will elect the Belgian\, Brussels\, Flemish\, Walloon and European parliamentarians\, and on October 13 there will be municipal and provincial council elections. These elections are now subject to the “paradox of democracy”. According to this paradox\, over the years\, politicians have done everything they can to allow as many citizens as possible to participate: women were admitted in 1948\, EU citizens and migrants are allowed to vote\, and in 2023 the age limit has even been lowered to 16 years\, although only for the European parliamentary elections. \nNow that the group of citizens who have been the opportunity to vote has become as large as it possible could\, the citizens themselves are threatening to drop out\, even in an electoral system with mandatory vote. \nMoreover\, in Flanders\, this compulsory attendance will disappear in October 2024 at the local elections. That may be the biggest political experiment in years. Do we know who will drop out? What will be the consequences of that political experiment? And aren’t elections the ultimate means for citizens to express themselves politically and adjust policy? Who no longer wants to seize that opportunity\, and thus risks no longer having any influence on their political future \nA webinar you do not want to miss! \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nDate: Monday 20 May 2024\nTime: 18:00 – 19:00 Japan time / 11:00 – 12:00 BeLux time\nPlatform: Zoom Meeting\nFree of charge\, members only \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Friday 17 May 17:00 JST\, and we will confirm your registration.\nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link on the day of the event. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing many of you at this inter-chamber webinar!\nThe event will be led by the Belgium Luxembourg Chamber in Singapore. URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/what-awaits-belgium-the-regions-after-elections-in-2024/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blccj.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Webinar-Ivan-De-Vadder-resized.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240516T160000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240519T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T221327 CREATED:20240314T091003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T012228Z UID:15030-1715875200-1716148800@blccj.or.jp SUMMARY:Belgian shop @ BBW Yokohama DESCRIPTION:Belgian Beer Weekend 2024 Yokohama is coming up soon! \nBBW is the finest occasion to explore the Belgian beer culture. In 2024 the festival is celebrating its 15th anniversary in Japan!\nIt is a place to share great beer experiences and stories with friends\, to make new friends\, just hang around\, grab a concert\, enjoy crunchy Belgian fries\, or really work on your Belgian beer mastery. \nBBW will be setting up its tents in Yokohama 16-19 May with no less than 88 different Belgian beers. \nVenue\nYamashita Park \nDate\n16 May (Thu) – 19 May (Sun) \nOpening hours\nThursday 16:00 – 21:00\nFriday & Saturday 11:00-21:00\nSunday 11:00 – 20:00\n(last order 30min before closing time) \nMore information on the website:\nhttps://belgianbeerweekend.jp/en/yokohama \n  \nAlso this year the BLCCJ will be present with the “Belgian Marché”\, our shop selling a wide variety of Belgian products: \n\nRoyco instant soups (Zero-Nana-Hachi Limited)\nJules Destrooper cookies (Americo)\nPipaillon jams (DeCima Japan)\nchocolate cookies (Godiva Japan)\nnuts mix (Grand Place Corporation)\nBelgian beer goods (Konishi Brewing)\nTintin goods (Moulinsart Japan)\nManneken waffles (Rosen)\nBelgian non-alcohol wine (Shonan Trading)\nTrefin candy (Tomoe Corporation)\nVermeiren cookies (Yutaka Trading)\n\nSo come and visit us!\nWe will be at the end of the park\, next to the Konishi beer shop. \n  \nThe Belgian shop in Yokohama has the support of BLMC (Belgo-Luxembourg Market Council)\, ITIC (The Foundation for International Trade and Industrial Co-operation)\, the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs of Belgium\, Flanders Investment & Trade\, hub.brussels\, and the Walloon Export-Investment Agency. URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/belgian-shop-bbw-yokohama/ LOCATION:Yamashita Park\, Yokohama\, 279 Yamashitacho\, Naka Ward\, Yokohama\, Kanagawa\, 231-0023\, Japan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blccj.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-4-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240424T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240424T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T221327 CREATED:20240327T021456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T075105Z UID:15096-1713985200-1713992400@blccj.or.jp SUMMARY:CLIC Networking Event: Tetra Pak DESCRIPTION:The BLCCJ is happy to announce a next networking event in the “CLIC” series. CLIC stands for “Creative Linking of International Chambers” and is a loose organization of 12 smaller European Chambers of Commerce in Japan (Austrian\, Belgian-Luxembourg\, Danish\, Dutch\, Finnish\, Greek\, Icelandic\, Irish\, Norwegian\, Spanish\, Swedish and Swiss). \n  \nWe are pleased to invite you to an inspiring evening of dialogue and connections on Wednesday 24 April\, at the Steelcase showroom in Hiro-o\, featuring our keynote speaker Alejandro Cabal\, President of Tetra Pak Japan & Korea. \nTetra Pak is  a  world leading food processing and packaging solutions company. Working closely with customers and suppliers\, the company provides safe\, innovative and environmentally sound products that each day meet the needs of hundreds of millions of people in more than 160 countries. With more than 25\,000 employees around the world\, Tetra Pak believes in responsible industry leadership and a sustainable approach to business.\nThe promise\, “PROTECTS WHAT’S GOOD™\,” reflects the vision to commit to making food safe and available\, everywhere.  \n  \nFollowing Mr. Cabal’s presentation\, we encourage you to engage in meaningful conversations with industry peers during the networking session. \nTo complement the evening’s focus on environmental responsibility\, the food served will be a selection of vegan delights. \n  \nThis gathering is a great opportunity for those dedicated to sustainable practices and eager to establish new connections! \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nDate: Wednesday 24 April\nTime: 19:00-21:00 (doors open at 18:30)\nVenue: Steelcase WorkLife Tokyo showroom\nKowa Hiroo Bldg. 4F (same building as the McClaren showroom)\n5-2-32 Minamiazabu\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo 106-0047\nClosest subway station is Hiro-o on the Hibiya line\, exit 3.\nFee: JPY 5\,000 members / JPY 7\,000 non-members (incl. vegan finger food and drinks) \n  \nTo register\, please send your full name\, company name and title to info@blccj.or.jp and we will send a confirmation email.\nDeadline for registration is Friday 19 April 17:00\, or when slots are full. \nWe kindly ask you to arrange payment by 19 April 17:00 via bank transfer. We will send the bank details in the confirmation email.\n(Any cancelations after 19 April or no-shows will be charged in full.) \n  \nWe hope to welcome many guests from BLCCJ at the event! URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/clic-networking-event-tetra-pak/ LOCATION:Steelcase showroom\, Kowa Hiroo Bldg. 4F\, 5-2-32 Minamiazabu\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 106-0047\, Japan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blccj.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Clic-TetraPack-resized-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240417T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240417T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T221327 CREATED:20240227T090213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T035300Z UID:14951-1713373200-1713376800@blccj.or.jp SUMMARY:ChatGPT for enterprises: How should companies best leverage this powerful tool? DESCRIPTION:With a strong emphasis on a business-oriented approach\, the BLCCJ is organizing 2 webinars on the latest A.I. technology: generative A.I. and its specific application\, ChatGPT. \nAfter a first webinar on Generative A.I.\, we now invite you for an insightful second webinar on the current state and future of Conversational A.I. in the corporate world\, with a special focus on ChatGPT. \nThis session will provide a comprehensive overview of where corporations stand today in terms of adoption and policies\, showcase concrete examples of how businesses are leveraging ChatGPT\, and give you an overview of what the next 2-3 years hold for Conversational A.I. in the enterprise environment. \n  \nAs a speaker we will welcome Stuart Pinchen\, seasoned IT professional and project manager at Altera Consulting\, a Tokyo-based consulting firm specialised in Digital Transformation (DX). \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nDate: Wednesday 17 April 2024\nTime: 17:00-18:00 JST / 10:00-11:00 CET\nOnline (Zoom Webinar)\nIn English\nFree-of-charge\nMembers-only \n  \nTo register\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp before 17 April 12:00 JST. \nThis webinar will be conducted via Zoom Webinar. \nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive the Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day itself. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing many of you at this exciting webinar! URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/chatgpt-for-enterprises-how-should-companies-best-leverage-this-powerful-tool/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blccj.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ChatGPT-visual-resized.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240416T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240416T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T221327 CREATED:20240312T041844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T022255Z UID:15010-1713286800-1713290400@blccj.or.jp SUMMARY:Japanese webinar on the BeLux pavilions at Expo 2025 Osaka DESCRIPTION:We are happy to invite you to a webinar in Japanese about the Belgian and Luxembourg pavilions at the upcoming Expo 2025 Osaka. \nAs a BeLux Chamber we are proud that both countries will have their own pavilion\, and we invite you to hear directly from the people behind the scenes how preparations are going\, what you can expect from both pavilions\, and how your company could get involved. \nAs speakers we will welcome:\n-(ADDITIONAL SPEAKER) Mr. Manatsu Ichinoki\, Deputy Secretary General (Executive Board Member)\, Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition\n-Ms. Ayae Hoshi\, Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office Tokyo\n-Mr. Hänsel Van Boxstael and Mr. Arnaud Biot\, BelExpo \nThe presentations will be followed by a Q&A. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS:\nDate: Tuesday 16 April\nTime: 17:00-18:00 Japan time / 10:00-11:00 BeLux time\nFormat: online (Zoom)\nLanguage: Japanese\nFree-of-charge\nMembers-only (also open to guests from the BeLux embassies\, trade offices and BLMC) \nTo register\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Tuesday 16 April 12:00 JST. We will send you a confirmation email. \nThis webinar will be conducted via Zoom Webinar.\nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive the Zoom invitation link\, meeting ID and passcode on the day itself. \n  \nWe look forward to welcoming many of you at this Japanese webinar! URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/japanese-webinar-on-the-belux-pavilions-at-expo-2025-osaka/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blccj.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Japanese-webinar-Expo-Osaka-resized-rev-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240412T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240412T220000 DTSTAMP:20260430T221327 CREATED:20240314T041522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T041602Z UID:15018-1712948400-1712959200@blccj.or.jp SUMMARY:April beer gathering DESCRIPTION:On 5 April Belgian Beer Weekend 2024 will kick off in Toyosu! \nCITABRIA BAYPARK \n4.5 (Fri.) – 4.7 (Sun.)\n4.12 (Fri.) – 4.14 (Sun.) \nweekdays 16:00 – 22:00\nSaturday 11:00 – 21:00\nSunday 11:00 – 20:00 \nhttps://belgianbeerweekend.jp/en/toyosu \n  \nThe BLCCJ will hold its April beer gathering at BBW Toyosu on Friday 12 April from 19:00 (exact location on the attached map). \nIf you plan to join us\, please email “I plan to join” to info@blccj.or.jp so we can have an idea of the number of people to expect.\nOur friends of the BLCCJ Starters\, the Japan-Belgium Society (JBS) and the Belgium-Luxembourg Market Council (BLMC) will be joining us! \nYou will need to purchase a BBW 2024 Starter Set (BBW 2024 glass and tokens).\nTo minimize the wait time at the ticket counters\, we advise that you buy your Starter Set in advance online. \nAll BLCCJ members will receive 2 tokens for free – please ask BLCCJ office’s Sophie or Akiko at the venue. \n  \nCome join us for a great selection of Belgian beers and food with a wonderful view on Tokyo Bay! URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/april-beer-gathering-2/ LOCATION:BBW Toyosu\, 6-4-26 Toyosu\, Koto-ku\, Tokyo\, 135-0061\, Japan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blccj.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240410T120000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240410T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T221327 CREATED:20240227T063921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T035613Z UID:14931-1712750400-1712757600@blccj.or.jp SUMMARY:BeLux Business Talk with the European Business Council (EBC) DESCRIPTION:BLCCJ is a founding and long-time member of the European Business Council (EBC). \nBut what is the EBC? What do they do?\nHow can the European lobby from EBC help Belgian and Luxembourg companies expand in Japan?\nHow can the 22 sectoral and transverse EBC committees help European\, Belgian and Luxembourg companies solve problems related to Japanese regulations? \n  \nTo get an answer on all these questions and more\, please join us for a lively discussion over lunch.\nWe are delighted to invite as speakers new EBC Chairman Laurent Depus (Belgian and former BLCCJ Vice President) and EBC Executive Director & COO Valerie Moschetti. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nDate: Wednesday 10 April 2024\nTime: 12:00-14:00 (doors open at 11:45)\nVenue: Le Rire\, Sendagaya\nLanguage: English\nMembers-only\nMenu: a light fish lunch\, incl. salad or soup\, rice or bread\, coffee or tea\nFee: JPY 3\,000 (incl. lunch) \n  \nTo register\, please send your full name\, company name and title to info@blccj.or.jp. We will send a confirmation email. \nWe prefer payment in advance by bank transfer but can accept cash payment on the spot. We will send the bank details in the confirmation email.\nWe do not provide an invoice\, but will prepare a receipt – to be handed over at the event. \nDeadline for registration is Thursday 4 April\, 17:00 or when seats are full (max. 30 people).\nAny cancelation after 4 April or no-shows will be charged in full. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing many of you there! URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/belux-business-talk-with-the-european-business-council-ebc/ LOCATION:Le Rire\, Sendagaya\, Monparte Kitasando Bldg. B1\, 4-19-12 Sendagaya\, Shibuya-ku\, Tokyo\, 151-0051\, Japan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blccj.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/BeLux-Business-Talk-with-EBC-REV-2-resized.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240325T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240325T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T221327 CREATED:20240226T040202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T064431Z UID:14919-1711386000-1711389600@blccj.or.jp SUMMARY:Generative A.I. Demystified: A Business-Focused Webinar by BLCCJ DESCRIPTION:With a strong emphasis on a business-oriented approach\, the BLCCJ is organizing two webinars on the latest A.I. technology: generative A.I.\, and its specific application\, ChatGPT. \nWe’re kicking off with a webinar on the hot topic of Generative A.I.\, presented by Michel Herquet\, founding partner of B12 Consulting\, the Belgian company at the forefront of A.I. \n  \nSince the recent revolution in generative AI over the past few months\, companies have a multitude of opportunities at their grasp to significantly evolve their productivity\, business and innovation like never before. With its potential to revolutionize operations\, the impact of this technology goes far beyond the bounds of science fiction. \nShould we be excited about recent advancements or should we be concerned? What are the implications for the global and local economy? How to embark on the AI journey to enhance the performance of my business? \n  \nJoin us for an insightful discussion led by Michel Herquet\, co-Founder and Managing Partner of one of Belgium’s most innovative companies in this field. Learn about the practical business implications of generative AI and how it is shaping our business landscape. \n  \nOpen to anyone interested in the potential of A.I. in business. \n  \nB12 Consulting\, one of Belgium’s foremost companies in AI\, transforms businesses by driving organizational performance\, growth and competitiveness through customized technological solutions. Drawing upon a wealth of expertise spanning software development\, data science\, artificial intelligence and innovation\, B12 Consulting consistently delivers transformative and impactful results for its clients. \n  \n\n\nEVENT DETAILS \nDate: Monday 25 March 2024\nTime: 17:00-18:00 JST / 9:00-10:00 CET\nOnline (Zoom Webinar)\nIn English\nFree of charge for members / JPY 2\,000 for non-members (will be waived if you sign up as a member) \nTo register\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp before Friday 22 March 18:00 JST. We will send you a confirmation email.\nPayments by bank transfer have to be confirmed by 22 March 18:00 JST. We will send the payment details in the confirmation email. \nThis webinar will be conducted via Zoom Webinar. \nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive the Zoom invitation link\, meeting ID and passcode on the day itself. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing many of you at this exciting webinar! URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/generative-a-i-demystified-a-business-focused-webinar-by-blccj/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blccj.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Generative-AI-resized.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240318T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240318T230000 DTSTAMP:20260430T221327 CREATED:20240226T025127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T025152Z UID:14912-1710788400-1710802800@blccj.or.jp SUMMARY:March beer gathering DESCRIPTION:We are happy to inform you of our March beer gathering\, coming up on Monday 18 March.\nAs usual our friends of the Japan-Belgium Society (JBS) will be joining us. \n  \nWe will be going back to Belgian Brasserie Court ANTWERP PORT. \nThe exact address is as follows:\nBelgian Brasserie Court Antwerp Port\nAkasaka Intercity AIR Bldg. 1F\n1-8-1 Akasaka\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo 107-0052\nTelephone: 03-5570-5557 \nAccess map and other information:\nhttps://www.intercity-air.com/\nhttps://www.intercity-air.com/shoplist/shop/15 \nClosest station are Tameike-sanno (Ginza and Namboku lines\, exit 14) and Kokkaigijido-mae (Chiyoda and Marunouchi lines\, exit 14). Also 10-minutes walking distance from Kamiyacho\, Roppongi-itchome and Toranomon stations. \n  \nYou can find us there from 19:00 onwards (last order will be at 22:30).\nAs always the event is open to everybody\, but for BLCCJ members the first beer is free of charge.  \n  \nWe look forward to seeing many of you there! URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/march-beer-gathering-2/ LOCATION:BBC Antwerp Port\, Akasaka Intercity AIR Bldg. 1F\, 1-8-1 Akasaka\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo\, 107-0052\, Japan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blccj.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BBC-Antwerp-Port-resized.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240313T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240315T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T221327 CREATED:20240220T025143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T025430Z UID:14877-1710324000-1710518400@blccj.or.jp SUMMARY:Smart Manufacturing Summit in Aichi DESCRIPTION:The first edition of the Smart Manufacturing Summit (SMS) is coming up soon\, from 13 till 15 March\, at Aichi Sky Expo.\nBLCCJ is an official partner of this new event devoted to Japanese & European innovations for Industry 5.0. \nThe SMS event will enable you to expand your network by meeting the key players in the European and Japanese manufacturing industry.\nExhibitors\, startups\, c-level speakers for panel discussions and keynote speeches\, demonstrations and factory tours…they will all be part of this innovative event. \n  \nFor more detailed information\, check out the dedicated website and the attached newsletters. \n  \nIf you are interested to become an exhibitor\, you can find all details and the application form here.\nStartups can join the Innovation Showcase.\n(please inform the BLCCJ office if your company becomes an exhibitor) \nIf you are interested to visit the event\, please register here. \n  \nAs BLCCJ we are happy to inform that the SMS will have a Belgian presence. \n-3 Walloon organizations (2 SME and 1 research center) will be represented in the AWEX booth (as part of the larger EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation booth): \n\nIONICS\, surface technologies\nMateria Nova\, R&D center\nPEPITe\, advanced analytics\n\n-Furthermore a spotlight will be put on Belgium during the panel session on Industrial cooperation between EU members and Japan\, on 14 March at the Business Summit. \n  \nWe hope many of you will take part in this new event! URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/smart-manufacturing-summit-in-aichi/ LOCATION:Aichi Sky Expo\, 5-10-1 Centrair\, Tokoname\, Aichi\, 479-0881\, Japan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blccj.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SMS-revised.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240228T183000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240228T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T221327 CREATED:20240116T070246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T023139Z UID:14660-1709145000-1709148600@blccj.or.jp SUMMARY:Meet the new BLCCJ Members DESCRIPTION:We are happy to invite you to a next edition of our online event:\n“Meet the BLCCJ Members”\n\nThis time we will hear from 3 new members: corporate member Azelis Japan\, represented by Hirotaka Kawano; corporate member Scania Japan\, represented by Alain Soudan; and individual member Daniel Kwintner (Supa Ninki LLC.). \nThey will not only present you their company\, but also share a bit about their personal story.\nAfter the presentations we will organize a Q&A session\, allowing you to interact directly with the BLCCJ members. \nJoin us for this casual meet-and-greet and expand your network! \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nWednesday 28 February\n18:30-19:30 Japan time / 10:30-11:30 Belgian-Luxembourg time\nFree of charge\nPresentations will be in English\nMembers-only \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp before 28 February 12:00 JST\, and we will confirm your registration. \nThis webinar will be conducted via Zoom Meetings.\nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive the Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day itself. \n\n\n  \nWe look forward to seeing many of you at this online meet-and-greet! URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/meet-the-new-blccj-members-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blccj.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Meet-the-Members-Feb-2024-resized.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240221T184500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240221T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T221327 CREATED:20240118T053313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T064103Z UID:14677-1708541100-1708547400@blccj.or.jp SUMMARY:Towards Gender Equality and Women Empowerment: Insights from the GEAC 2023 Report DESCRIPTION:The Gender Equality Advisory Council (GEAC) released its Recommendations in December 2023 during the G7 Hiroshima Summit Follow-up at the United Nations University Headquarters. The report outlines concrete measures for gender mainstreaming in ‘economic empowerment\,’ ‘education\,’ ‘peace-building\,’ and ‘data\,’ sharing best practices and actionable solutions. \nDuring this seminar\, we will explore key insights\, focusing on the recommendations to address gender gaps in these areas. Our objective is to be updated on the latest frameworks and recommendations\, fostering women’s leadership and engagement. \n  \n