Events - 12.12.2019

Panel Discussions | The New Era for Japan: Business, Economy and Regional Security

Date: 12.12.2019

Time: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Location: JAPAN HOUSE Salon, Level 5

Fee: Complimentary

The Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles and JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles are co-presenting panel discussions on business, economy and regional security. The event will start off with a keynote from Ambassador Nina Hachigian, Deputy Mayor of International Affairs at the City of Los Angeles. Following the talk, the first panel will be on "Trade & Investment in the Asia Pacific" followed by the second panel on "Changes in Japan's Political Economy and Foreign Policy." Join us for engaging and informative panels with prominent speakers!

Registration

Reserve your seat(s) by emailing japanconsulatela@ls.mofa.go.jp.
Please include name, title and affiliation (company/school/other) of each person attending.
Full parking validation will be provided.

Program Details

1:30 PM \|	Doors Open & Refreshments
2:00 PM \|	Welcome Remarks
2:10 PM \|	Keynote Speaker Ambassador Nina Hachigian, Deputy Mayor of the International Affairs at the City of Los Angeles
2:45 PM \|	Panel 1: Trade & Investment in the Asia Pacific Dr. Fukunari Kimura \| Professor at the Faculty of Economics at Keio University, Chief Economist, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) Dr. Kristi Govella \| Assistant Professor at the School of Pacific and Asian Studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa Ms. Christine Peterson \| Director at the International Trade & Investment at the Mayor's Office at the City of Los Angeles Moderator: Dr. Saori Katada \| Professor and the Chair of Political Science and International Relations Department at the University of Southern California
4:15 PM \|	Panel 2: Changes in Japan’s Political Economy and Foreign Policy Dr. Harukata Takenaka \| Professor at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies in Tokyo Dr. Sheila Smith \| Senior Fellow for Japan Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations Dr. Gene Park \| Associate Professor and Director at the Global Policy Institute at Loyola Marymount University Moderator: Dr. Michael Thies \| Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science at the University of California, Los Angeles
5:30 PM \|	Closing Remarks & Reception
6:30 PM \|	End of Reception

Speaker Profiles

Please find speaker profiles at Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles Website.

1:30 PM \|	Doors Open & Refreshments
2:00 PM \|	Welcome Remarks
2:10 PM \|	Keynote Speaker Ambassador Nina Hachigian, Deputy Mayor of the International Affairs at the City of Los Angeles
2:45 PM \|	Panel 1: Trade & Investment in the Asia Pacific Dr. Fukunari Kimura \| Professor at the Faculty of Economics at Keio University, Chief Economist, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) Dr. Kristi Govella \| Assistant Professor at the School of Pacific and Asian Studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa Ms. Christine Peterson \| Director at the International Trade & Investment at the Mayor's Office at the City of Los Angeles Moderator: Dr. Saori Katada \| Professor and the Chair of Political Science and International Relations Department at the University of Southern California
4:15 PM \|	Panel 2: Changes in Japan’s Political Economy and Foreign Policy Dr. Harukata Takenaka \| Professor at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies in Tokyo Dr. Sheila Smith \| Senior Fellow for Japan Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations Dr. Gene Park \| Associate Professor and Director at the Global Policy Institute at Loyola Marymount University Moderator: Dr. Michael Thies \| Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science at the University of California, Los Angeles
5:30 PM \|	Closing Remarks & Reception
6:30 PM \|	End of Reception