The Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan is delighted to welcome members and friends to attend A Fireside Chat with Michael Smith, Australian Financial Review North Asia Correspondent and ANZCCJ Chair Emeritus Melanie Brock, CEO of Melanie Brock Advisory.

Before his current position in Tokyo, Michael Smith gained 25 years reporting experience covering Hong Kong, China and business in Australia and the United Kingdom. After an abrupt departure from Shanghai in September 2020, Michael wrote his first book, “The Last Correspondent, Despatches from the Frontline of Xi's China”, which was published in April, 2021. Michael moved to Tokyo in October 2021 to continue covering regional economic and security issues in his new role as North Asia correspondent for The Australian Financial Review.

Melanie Brock is Chair Emeritus of the Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan having completed over six years as Chair. She is also a member of the ‘Australia Japan Business Co-operation Committee’ (AJBCC), and writes the regular Australian Financial Review column, "Postcard from Tokyo".

Join us at the Rooftop Studio at Andaz Tokyo on Monday June 6 for a insightful discussion between these two leading APAC experts, touching on Michael's time in China as it went through major economic and social upheaval and his abrupt dramatic departure from the country.

Date: Monday 6 June, 2022

Time: 6.30PM - 8.30PM

Venue: Andaz Tokyo, Rooftop Studio

Price: ANZCCJ Member ¥11,000 | Non-Member ¥12,500

*Platinum and Gold Sponsors are entitled to use one complimentary pass per company/organisation.

Registration Deadline: Tuesday 31 May, 2022

Note:

1. Payment is required at time of purchase of tickets. Please note that unpaid registrations will not be added to the guest list. No shows/cancellations will not be refunded as places are limited.

2. If you have any dietary restrictions, please email us at Akihiro.ito@anzccj.jp before 30th May.

3. Health and safety precautions will be taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Please cooperate with requests to sanitise hands and maintain social distancing during this event. Please refrain from participating in this event if you have a fever or feel unwell.

ANZCCJ will be taking photos throughout the event, which may include faces of guests. These photos will be used by ANZCCJ on our website and other material. By participating in this event, we wish to let you know that your photo may be taken. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please email us or let us know at the event registration desk on the day.

For those in the Food and Beverage industry, there is a shared pang of regret felt when faced with the decision to throw away large amounts of food that could be put to better use. According to the Japanese Ministry of Environment, the estimated total amount of food loss and waste generated in Japan in FY 2018 was 25.31 million tons, of which approx. 6 million tons was edible. Japan aims to reduce the amount of edible food loss and waste generation to 4.89 million by FY 2030, with a number of government initiatives in place to bring this issue to the public's attention.

The ANZCCJ Food, Agriculture & Hospitality Committee and GourmetPro invite members and friends to join us at Hilton Tokyo on Thursday 26 May as we explore the food waste challenges faced in Japan and the opportunities to overcome them. Featuring guest speakers Gourmet Pro, Don Roxburgh (Wholesum Japan), Alexander Fellner (Aranea), Frankie Hart (Harnet Corporation), and Martial Diffor (Hilton Tokyo Executive Chef), this event will provide insights on:

• The food waste situation in Japan and its root causes
• Challenges that importers, exporters and hospitality industry players face in terms of food waste, and examples of best practices to reduce it
• How startups are offering innovative solutions to reduce food waste and loss across the F&B industry in Japan

By participating in this event, attendees will not only get deep insight into the food waste problems facing Japan, but will also hear real experiences of F&B industry players tackling these issues.

Date: Thurs 26 May, 2022

Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM (Doors open at 6:00PM)

Venue: Hilton Tokyo

Price: Early Bird ¥8,500 (until 12 May) | Standard ¥9,000

Registration deadline: by 5:00PM, Mon 23 May *Extended

Note:

1. Payment is required at time of purchase of tickets. Please note that unpaid registrations will not be added to the guest list. No shows/cancellations will not be refunded as places are limited.

2. If you have any dietary restrictions, please email us at Akihiro.ito@anzccj.jp before 19th May.

3. Health and safety precautions will be taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Please cooperate with requests to sanitise hands and maintain social distancing during this event. Please refrain from participating in this event if you have a fever or feel unwell.

ANZCCJ will be taking photos throughout the event, which may include faces of guests. These photos will be used by ANZCCJ on our website and other material. By participating in this event, we wish to let you know that your photo may be taken. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please email us or let us know at the event registration desk on the day.

The transition to a low carbon economy includes a range of processes and solutions. We understand there are many unknowns due to regulation and compliance, market behaviours, stakeholder expectations, technological advancements and global geopolitics. The Ashurst Aurecon Alliance brings together an integrated end to end solution across legal, consulting and engineering that meets the challenges involved in pivoting to a sustainable future. We recognise that the world has changed and that our clients are on a journey of transition whereby sustainability is no longer an aspirational goal for organisations but core to the successful growth of a business.

Join the ANZCCJ Sustainability Committee as we discuss what Net Zero means to Australian businesses and the expectations and requirements of Director's in governing this transition.

• Net Zero in the Australian context – regulation, policy and industry dynamics
• How companies are defining and achieving Net Zero goals
• Climate change: transition risk mitigation and physical adaptation
• Directors' duties in a climate change context

Date: Monday 16 May 2022

Time: 12PM - 1PM JST

Location: Online (Zoom)

Beginning April 2022, the ANZCCJ Member Roundtable Series will create a space for collaborative problem solving around real issues, while also providing valuable networking opportunities for busy business leaders.

The first event in this series will centre on "the importance of D&I in future leaders training", led by ANZCCJ Silver Members and global leadership consultancy The Dream Collective.

Providing leadership training for high potential members of an organisation is standard practice for ensuring that future leaders are equipped with the necessary tools to step into and succeed in these positions.

In addition to core communication and management skills, implementing Diversity & Inclusion into your future leaders' training can be a crucial factor in building a supportive and efficient workplace culture, where staff can adapt quickly and innovate in times of great change. Join this one-hour session to build your understanding of the importance of D&I and discuss best practices among a diverse group of business representatives.

As this is a discussion-based event, active interaction with your fellow participants will be encouraged.

Date: Wed 27 April, 2022

Time: 12PM - 1PM JST

Location: Online (Zoom)

Price: Free (ANZCCJ Members only)

Registration deadline: 5PM JST, Tues 26 April

Those who register for this event will have the option to join The Dream Collective's mailing list for news and updates regarding future events. Please click here for The Dream Collective's Privacy Policy.

Food, Agriculture and Hospitality Committee (FAHC) Chairs Tim Barnstable and Don Roxburgh are pleased to invite committee members to join an in-person meeting on April 13, featuring guest speaker Elizabeth Cox, Australian Embassy Minister (Commercial) and Austrade General Manager (North East Asia), to discuss the relaunch of Australia's Nation Brand and the resources available for industry members.

The meeting will be followed by drinks and refreshments, courtesy of Platform 9 bar, Pullman Tokyo Tamachi.

Date: Wednesday 13 April, 2022

Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM (Doors open at 6:00PM)

Location: Platform 9, Pullman Tokyo Tamachi

Price: ANZCCJ Member ¥6,500 | Non-Member ¥8,000

Registration deadline: Monday 11 April, 12:00PM

Note:

1. Payment is required at time of purchase of tickets. Please note that unpaid registrations will not be added to the guest list. No shows/cancellations will not be refunded as places are limited.

2. If you have any dietary restrictions, please email us at Akihiro.ito@anzccj.jp before 11th April.

3. Health and safety precautions will be taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Please cooperate with requests to sanitise hands and maintain social distancing during this event. Please refrain from participating in this event if you have a fever or feel unwell.

ANZCCJ will be taking photos throughout the event, which may include faces of guests. These photos will be used by ANZCCJ on our website and other material. By participating in this event, we wish to let you know that your photo may be taken. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please email us or let us know at the event registration desk on the day.

Following the rapid change and disruption of the past few years, the "future of work" and need for greater workplace flexibility is a key topic of conversation for employers and employees alike, highlighting the need for business leaders to prioritise people through their HR practices, as a valuable tool to future-proof their organisation.

Human Resources professional and Founder of Elsyung Consulting Elsie Yung joins ANZCCJ and AustCham Korea for a joint-Chamber webinar to discuss what HR can do for your company's business success while having a meaningful impact for your employees.

Topics covered will include:

• Why people are your top priority
• Why HR is important for a successful business
• How HR is your best partner to drive success

1. Vitality and Business Continuity
2. Productivity and Efficiency
3. Cost Reduction

• How to start with limited resources – HR Excellence Benchmark Report

The year 2021 saw an unprecedented amount of attention around COP26, the United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Glasgow, Scotland, from key stakeholders around the world and in Japan. We can safely say that sustainability is more mainstream than ever. From regulators to civil society to businesses, there is clearly buzz around themes such as environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, and human rights, to name a few.

What key trends will shape the sustainability agenda in 2022? Join us for this virtual event to hear from a distinguished group of panelists. During a discussion moderated by ACCJ Sustainability Committee Co-chair Heather McLeish, the panelists will share their perspectives on the sustainability outlook for 2022 and the implications for businesses and society. They will also address the key points of how to turn sustainability ambitions into reality.

Date: Tuesday 29 March 2022

Location: Online

ANZCCJ Member Fee: ¥600

Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Monday, March 28, noon

About the Speakers

Alexander Dmitrenko

A partner in the Tokyo dispute resolution practice of international law firm Ashurst LLP, Alexander Dmitreko has practiced in New York and Tokyo over the past 15 years and is a gaikokuho jimu bengoshi (registered foreign lawyer) in Japan. His expertise spans sanctions and export controls, anti-bribery and corruption, ESG, human rights and forced labor, and other compliance-related matters. He frequently writes and conducts media interviews related to sanctions developments, and teaches international compliance at the Beasley School of Law at Temple University, Japan Campus, where he is also chair of the Compliance Advisory Subcommittee.

Trista Bridges

A sustainable business expert who is passionate about changing business for good, Trista Bridges strongly believes that sustainable business equals smart business. She co-founded Read the Air to shift mindsets, business strategies, and ways of working towards models that put sustainability at the core, and works with companies across various sectors to achieve this objective. Bridges is co-author of Leading Sustainably: The Path to Sustainable Business and How the SDGs Changed Everything, published by Routledge in 2020.

Angela Yuen

Deputy General Counsel of JERA Co., Inc., Japan’s largest power generator and a global energy company, Angela Yuen oversees the entire Legal Group and advises on projects and transactions that are strategically important to JERA’s corporate mission. JERA owns businesses across the entire supply chains for fuel and thermal power, from fuel upstream business (gas field development) to fuel transportation and storage (fuel terminal operation) to power generation and wholesaling. Yuen is an expert in major projects in energy, resources, and infrastructure sectors, and has diverse experience in large-scale international transactions, including joint ventures, project development, construction, asset acquisition and disposal, procurement, and marketing arrangements across the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, and the Americas. She has more than 20 years of combined experience gained at iconic Japanese trading companies, Australia’s largest gold miner, and top-tier private practice.

Heather McLeish (Moderator)

Heather McLeish is a Director at EY Japan focused on the global business development for one of Japan’s biggest Insurance companies. She connects and empowers the global EY team to bring the best EY services to the client their group companies. Heather started her career in EY Japan by helping to build the Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) practice in 2015 and was involved in the overall management, development and market impact of this business. In CCaSS Heather built a business service which focuses on helping Japanese companies understand and mitigate their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks.

Heather serves as the ACCJ Sustainability Chair (2021) and is an Executive Committee member with the BCCJ since 2018.

Co-hosts: American Chamber of Commerce in Japan; Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan; British Chamber of Commerce in Japan; Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan, German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan

NOTE 1: This event is OFF THE RECORD.

NOTE 2: Please note that, as with all guest presentations, the content and comments of the speakers reflect their own opinions and do not necessarily represent the opinions or policies of the ACCJ or co-hosting Chambers.

NOTE 3: If you cancel after the stated deadline, the full meeting fee will be charged to your account.

ANZCCJ invites members and friends to join us in celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8 at Conrad Tokyo. International Women’s Day is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the contributions of women and girls around the world, while calling for progress and social change to ensure greater diversity and equal opportunity. With the 2022 theme of “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”, we are delighted to welcome a panel of leaders highlighting the importance of harnessing women’s skills in order to build a sustainable future for all.

Date: Tuesday 8 March, 2022

Time: 8am - 9.30am (Doors open at 7.30am)

Venue: Hamarikyu Ballroom, Conrad Tokyo

Price: ANZCCJ Member ¥8,000 | Non-Member ¥9,500

[Registration for this event has now closed]

MC: Kanna Mihara - Senior Vice President, Macquarie Capital | ANZCCJ Executive Council

Speakers:

• Dr. Lena Okajima - Founder & CEO, ALE Co., Ltd.
• Melissa Kuwahara - GM, Global Talent Acquisition, Rakuten
• Amy Fischer - Regulatory Compliance Officer, Aesop

Moderator: Gerard Adams - General Manager, Corporate Strategy, Kyowa Hakko Bio | ANZCCJ Executive Council

*Note: In accordance with the Tokyo Metropolitan guidelines, guests will be asked to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination at the door.

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The ANZCCJ Technology, Innovation, Education and Research (TIER) Committee was formed in July 2020 with a mission to create, identify and connect new networks through appropriately enhanced communication and engagement, that will enable members to modernise the perception of Australia and New Zealand in Japan and that of Japan in Australia and New Zealand, across the four TIER pillars.

In February 2022, the TIER Committee will host “Down to Earth: Creating opportunities in space through tech collaboration and innovation” to discuss how rapid innovation in robotics and automation is creating greater accessibility to new technologies, addressing issues currently impacting our life on earth, and broadening the realm of possibility for future exploration of space.

Date: Thurs 24 February, 2022

Time: 12:00 – 13:15 JST

Location: Zoom (online)

Speakers:

• Kaho Sakakibara – Founder and CEO, Space Entertainment
• Dr. Catherine Grace – Assistant Director, South Australian Space Industry Centre (SASIC)
• Dr. Sandy Tirtey – Director, Global Commercial Launch Services, Rocket Lab

Moderator: Sally Townsend - Commissioner, South Australia – Japan and Korea (Tokyo)

After many months of fanfare, COP26 concluded on November 13 2021 with the nearly 200 Parties agreeing on the Glasgow Climate Pact. But what does this agreement actually entail and how will its contents impact business? Does the GCP meet, exceed or fall short of expectations? Now that its “wheels up” for COP26 delegates, what will the actual market response be (if any)? How will countries turn these promises into action, and what will be the role of the private sector in achieving these targets?

On the morning of Tuesday 22 February, BCCJ Executive Committee Responsible Business taskforce leader Tove Kinooka will sit down with industry leaders to review the key outcomes of COP26, and share takeaways from the private and public sectors.

Date: Tues 22 February

Time: 8:30AM - 9:30AM JST

Location: Online

Speakers:

• Alistair Dormer | Representative Executive Officer, Hitachi, Ltd
• Jenifer Rogers | General Counsel Asia, Asurion
• Aragon St-Charles | Global Head of ESG, Dentons

Moderator: Tove Kinooka | Co-Founder, Global Perspectives K.K. / BCCJ Responsible Business taskforce

About



This “Beyond COP” series of events is being convened by a coalition of international Chambers of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ, ANZCCJ, BCCJ, CCCJ, IJCC) with the aim of promoting understanding of and action on critical climate issues. Pre-COP26, the coalition’s aim was to build awareness and engagement ahead of the conference; the group now moves into review mode, to provide helpful analysis of key conference outcomes, and co-create practical, industry-specific action points for businesses of all sizes.