Upcoming Events
The Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ) is delighted to extend an exclusive invitation to members and friends for a special 'ANZCCJ Australian & New Zealand Gourmet BBQ & Wine Night - Osaka' on Thursday 14 May 2026 at Nakanoshima Gate South Pier.
Join us in raising a glass to celebrate the enduring strength, shared history, and growing momentum of the Australia–Osaka relationship. Set against the backdrop of a spring evening, guests will enjoy a gourmet BBQ featuring outstanding Australian and New Zealand sourced ingredients - including premium beef and lamb proudly supplied by Meat and Livestock Australia (True Aussie Beef & Lamb), kangaroo delicacies from RooMeat, artisanal Aussie meat pies from Punk Doily, delicious New Zealand buttercup squash from Freshco and a curated selection of premium Australian wines from Penfolds.
Expect great company, delicious food, and a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere designed to showcase the very best of Australian and New Zealand produce - right here in Osaka!
Sponsors include:
- Osaka Shinkin Bank 大阪信用金庫
- Daisho Co. Ltd - 大醤株式会社
- Tamanoi Vinger Co. - タマノイ酢株式会社
- Horitomi Industries - 堀富商工株式会社
- Noku Hotels - ノクホテル
Door prizes include:
- Noku Kyoto - two night stay for two in a Premium Room including breakfast and late check out
- Noku Osaka - two night stay for two in a Premium Room including buffet breakfast for two and a late check out
- Indigo Hotel Tokyo Shibuya - one-night stay for two including breakfast
- Yotel Tokyo Ginza - one-night stay for two including breakfast
- Penfold Wines - Australian wines
- Daisho Co. Ltd - Soy sauce
- NTT Docomo - Red Hurricanes Osaka - Signed jersey
Date: Thursday, 14 May 2026
Time: 19:00 - 21:00 (Doors open 18:30)
Venue: Nakanoshima Gate South Pier - 2 Chome-9-2 Kawaguchi, Nishi Ward, Osaka, 550-0021, Japan
Price: JPY10,000 ANZ Members & Non-Members
RSVP: SOLD OUT
Note 1: This is an invite only event.
Note 2: Capacity is limited to 100 people
Note 3: Please email mari.nakano@anzccj.jp with dietary requirements.
Note 5: ANZCCJ will be capturing photographs during the event, which may feature the faces of attendees. These photographs will be utilized by ANZCCJ for promotional purposes. Your presence at this event implies consent for your photograph to be taken. Should you have any inquiries or reservations regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us via email or raise your concerns at the event registration desk on the day of the event.
Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ)は、2026年5月14日(木)、Nakanoshima Gate South Pierにて開催される特別イベント「ANZCCJ オーストラリア&ニュージーランド グルメBBQ&ワインナイト in 大阪」へ、会員および関係者の皆様をご招待できることを大変嬉しく思います。
本イベントでは、長きにわたり築かれてきたオーストラリアと大阪の関係の強さ、共有された歴史、そしてさらなる発展への勢いを祝し、皆様とともに乾杯したいと考えております。春の心地よい夕べの中、オーストラリアおよびニュージーランド産の厳選食材を使用したグルメBBQをお楽しみいただけます。Meat and Livestock Australia (True Aussie Beef & Lamb)(True Aussie Beef & Lamb)より提供されるプレミアムビーフおよびラム、RooMeatによるカンガルー料理、Punk Doilyによるクラフトミートパイ、Freshcoによる
おいしいニュージーランド産バターカップ スカッシュ, さらにPenfoldsがセレクトしたプレミアムなオーストラリアワインなどが含まれます。
素晴らしい交流、美味しいお料理、そしてリラックスしつつも洗練された雰囲気の中で、オーストラリアとニュージーランドの魅力を大阪で存分にご堪能ください。
スポンサー:
- Osaka Shinkin Bank 大阪信用金庫
- Daisho Co. Ltd - 大醤株式会社
- Tamanoi Vinger Co. - タマノイ酢株式会社
- Horitomi Industries - 堀富商工株式会社
- Noku Hotels - ノクホテル
ドアプライズ:
- Noku Kyoto - プレミアルーム 2泊2名様ご宿泊券(朝食・レイトチェックアウト付き)
- Noku Osaka -プレミアルーム 2泊2名様ご宿泊券(ビュッフェ朝食・レイトチェックアウト付き)
- Indigo Hotel Tokyo Shibuya - 朝食付き1泊2名様ご宿泊券
- Yotel Tokyo Ginza -朝食付き1泊2名様ご宿泊券
- Penfold Wines - オーストラリア産ワイン
- Daisho Co. Ltd - 醤油
- NTT Docomo - Red Hurricanes Osaka - 選手サイン入りジャージ
日程:2026年5月14日(木)
時間:19:00~21:00(開場 18:30)
会場:Nakanoshima Gate South Pier(〒550-0021 大阪府大阪市西区川口2丁目9-2)
参加費:10,000円(ANZCCJ会員・非会員共通)
申込締切:完売
- 本イベントは招待制となっております。
- 定員は100名となります。
- 食物アレルギー等のご要望がある場合は、mari.nakano@anzccj.jp までご連絡ください。
- 当日は ANZCCJ によるイベント撮影が行われ、参加者の顔が写り込む可能性があります。撮影した写真は ANZCCJ の広報活動に使用されます。参加により、撮影および使用への同意をいただいたものとみなします。ご不明点やご懸念がございましたら、事前にメールにて、または当日の受付にてお知らせください。
The ANZCCJ extends a warm welcome to members and guests to the "Kiwi Aussie Mixer - Tokyo Edition" - a networking gem, celebrating the spirit of camaraderie and the joy of coming together.
Join us at Hotel Indigo Shibuya Tokyo for this evening dedicated to honouring the sense of community, friendship, and bond shared among our Kiwi and Aussie members!
Date: Thursday 21 May 2026
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Venue: Hotel Indigo Shibuya Tokyo 2 Chome-25-12 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0043
Menu: Free-flow drinks and finger food
Price: ¥7,000
Registrations Close: 5:00PM Thursday 14 May 2026
Join us for a fun evening of great South Australian wine at Caption by Hyatt Namba Osaka. SAKURA Japan Women’s Wine Award-winning winemakers from Killibinbin, Metala and Ministry of Clouds will be pouring a selection of SAKURA Award-winning wines for you to enjoy with Caption’s Osaka Street Food Buffet. The wine line-up includes Killibinbin favourites, Sparkle Shiraz, Shiver Chardonnay, Sweetlips Rose, Scaredy Cat Cabernet Shiraz, and the historic, old-vine Metala line-up, all to be enjoyed with a selection of dishes including takoyaki, kushikatsu, and Caption’s famous pizzas. And, as a special treat, you can sample some of the “world’s oldest new flavours” - Green Ant Gin and Bush Apple Gin from South Australian gin company Seven Seasons.
Date: Thursday 21 May, 2026
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Venue: Caption by Hyatt Namba Osaka, 2-7-5 Nippombashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 542-0073, Japan
Host:
Supporting Organisations:
- Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ)
- British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ)
- Danish Chamber of Commerce in Japan (DCCJ)
Menu: Killibinbin & Metala Wines & Seven Seasons gins, paired with an Osaka street food buffet
Price: JPY 7,000
Registrations Close: 5:00PM Friday, 15 May 2025
Note 1: Capacity is limited to 40 people
Note 2: Please email mari.nakano@anzccj.jp with dietary requirements
南オーストラリア産の素晴らしいワインを楽しめる、楽しい夕べにぜひご参加ください。会場は大阪・難波のCaption by Hyatt Namba Osakaです。SAKURA Japan Women’s Wine Awardで受賞歴のある、Killibinbin、Metala、Ministry of Cloudsのワインメーカーが来場し、受賞ワインの数々を提供いたします。Captionの大阪ストリートフード・ビュッフェとともにお楽しみいただけます。ワインのラインナップには、Killibinbinの人気銘柄であるSparkle Shiraz、Shiver Chardonnay、Sweetlips Rosé、Scaredy Cat Cabernet Shirazに加え、歴史ある古樹ブドウを使用したMetalaのワインも含まれています。お料理は、たこ焼き、串カツ、そしてCaption自慢のピザなど、多彩なメニューをご用意しております。さらに特別な体験として、南オーストラリアのジンブランドSeven Seasonsより、「世界最古の新しいフレーバー」とも称されるGreen Ant GinやBush Apple Ginの試飲もお楽しみいただけます。
日程:2026年5月21日(木)
時間:18:30~20:30
会場:Caption by Hyatt Namba Osaka 〒542-0073 大阪府大阪市中央区日本橋2-7-5
主催:Government of South Australia, Department of State Development
協力団体:
- Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ)
- British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ)
- Danish Chamber of Commerce in Japan (DCCJ)
メニュー: KillibinbinおよびMetalaのワイン、Seven Seasonsのジン各種と、大阪ストリートフード・ビュッフェのペアリング
参加費:7,000円
申込締切:2025年5月15日(金)17:00
注記:
※1 定員は40名となっております
※2 食事制限等がある場合は、mari.nakano@anzccj.jp までメールにてご連絡ください
The ANZCCJ Sustainability Committee, in collaboration with Ashurst and the South Australian Government, is pleased to invite you to an afternoon of discussion, insights, and networking at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo.
Australia and Japan are at a pivotal moment in their energy transitions - navigating the shared challenge of advancing decarbonisation while maintaining energy security, industrial competitiveness and investor confidence. Against a backdrop of tightening insurance markets, capital constraints, supply-chain disruption and growing geopolitical uncertainty, managing climate and financial risk is becoming central to sustaining credible transition pathways in 2026 and beyond.
This event will bring together senior leaders from finance, insurance, energy, aviation and industry to examine how Australia and Japan can work together to de-risk the transition while preserving commercial viability and long-term energy security. Discussion will focus on project bankability, regulatory and geopolitical pressures, and practical tools to strengthen resilience across bilateral supply chains and investment flows.
Key areas of strategic alignment between the two countries will be explored, including the evolving role of LNG as a transition fuel, hydrogen and ammonia value chains, carbon markets and supply-chain security, and the growing importance of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors. Perspectives from across aviation, finance, insurance and energy will help connect policy ambition with commercially grounded transition pathways.
Join us for an afternoon of candid discussion and networking as we explore how Australia and Japan can navigate climate, financial and geopolitical risk - and build a more secure, resilient and investable energy transition together.
Speakers & Panellists include:
- David Stribley - Co-founder, HAMR Energy
- Dr Alexander Pui - Senior Vice President, Climate and Sustainability Consulting, Marsh & Adjunct fellow, Climate Change Research Centre, UNSW
- Sano Kazuhide - Joint GM Sustainability Planning Department, SMBC
- Hayato Ono - Japan Country Head, Endgame Analytics
- Teruma Naito - Partner, Ashurst
- Roland Thompson - Co-Chair, ANZCCJ Sustainability Committee & Senior Advisor, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
- Stella Saris Chow - Head of Sustainable Finance, International, ANZ
Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026
Time: 2:30PM - 5:30PM (Doors open at 2:00PM) - Networking follows the presentations & panel discussion
Venue: Australian Embassy Tokyo - 2 Chome-1-14 Mita, Minato City, Tokyo 108-8361
Cost: Free
RSVP: 5:00pm Thursday, 21 May 2026
Note #1: Capacity limited to 100 people - tickets allocated via lottery system 6:00pm Thursday 21 May
Note #2: Photo ID (drivers' license, passport, health insurance card or foreigner's residence card) is required for access to Australian Embassy. Company ID/business cards are not acceptable
The Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ) Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at the Pullman Tokyo Tamachi from 6:15PM - 7:10PM on Thursday 18 June 2026. Featuring annual reports on the Chamber's activities from ANZCCJ Chair Byron Frost and finances from Treasurer Tom Wilson, the AGM is open to all ANZCCJ Members who wish to attend. The AGM will be followed by the Summer Networking Reception from 7:10PM - 9:00PM, which will be open to non-members.
Date: Thursday 18 June 2026
Time: 6:00 - 9:00PM
- Annual General Meeting (including 2026-2028 Executive Council Election) - Banquet Room (L9)
- 6:00PM - Doors Open
- 6:15PM - Opening Remarks - MC
- 6:17PM - Chair's Report - Byron Frost
- 6:25PM - Treasurer's Report - Tom Wilson
- 6:30PM - Questions from Membership - Facilitated by MC
- 6:40PM - 2026-2028 Executive Council Election - Collection of Ballots
- 6:50PM - Election Voting Closed
- 7:05PM - Election Results Announced and Closing Remarks - Craig Usmar, Executive Director
- Summer Networking Reception - Banquet Room and Platform 9 Rooftop Bar (L9)
- 7:10PM - 9:00PM - Canapes and free-flow drinks
Candidates (*as at 23 April 2026) for the five (5) positions available on the 2026-2028 Executive Council:
- Lily Takegasa - McCain Foods (Individual) - Vice Chair
- Syn Yi Lee - Lendlease (AU Corporate) - Vice Chair
- Jeff Lu - Macquarie Asset Management (AU Corporate)
- Yuzo Okuno - Rio Tinto (AU Corporate)
Continuing members of the 2025 - 2027 Executive Council:
- Andrew Dolan - JLL Japan (AU Corporate)
- Byron Frost - Baker McKenzie (AU Corporate) - Chair
- Dean Daniels - Accor (NZ Corporate)
- Philip Turner - Turner & Ikeda Associates (Individual)
- Sally Townsend - Government of South Australia (AU Corporate)
- Tom Wilson - Astris Advisory Japan K.K. (AU Corporate)
- Toshikazu Horihata - Horitomi Co., Ltd (JP Corporate)
Executive Council Election - Background
- What is the role of the Executive Council? - The Executive Council is the governing body of the ANZCCJ, consisting of 12 Councillors. As a group, the Executive Council determines the Chamber's policies and priorities and oversees its financial affairs. The main roles and responsibilities of Executive Council members include:
- Furthering the Chamber's core mission, setting key strategic objectives and ensuring activities align.
- Helping the ANZCCJ deliver real value for its members, as well as outreach to new and potentially beneficial members.
- Being a senior representative for the ANZCCJ, attending ANZCCJ meetings and events.
- Actively participating in or chairing one or more ANZCCJ committees or working groups that deal with specific issues or initiatives, acting as a liaison between the Executive Council and that Committee/working group. This initiative will draw from the EC members' strengths and skills, align with their current profession or interests, and provide further learning and development opportunities.
- Acting as MC or moderator at events, particularly those related to the Committee with which the council member is affiliated.
- Overseeing the Secretariat's management of the ANZCCJ's operations.
- Who can become a member of the Executive Council? - All current members of the ANZCCJ are eligible for nomination to the Executive Council. According to the ANZCCJ Constitution, the Executive Council must consist of:
- at least seven (7) Councillors from companies holding Corporate Membership
- at least two (2) members of Australian companies holding Corporate Membership
- at least one (1) member of a New Zealand company holding Corporate Membership
- at least two (2) members holding Individual Membership
- The Executive Council will require at least one member holding a Corporate Membership for the 2026-2028 Executive Council Election.
Voting Process
- Nominations Forms for the 2026 - 2028 Executive Councillor positions can be found here and have been distributed to all members on Thursday 23 April 2026. Nominations will remain open till 5:00PM on Monday 18 May 2026.
- Companies with Corporate Sponsorship and Individual members of the Chamber each have one vote with a weighted value (Platinum 4, Gold 4, Silver 4, Bronze 3, Individual 1). For example, a Platinum Sponsor company can submit one vote, which will carry a weighted value of 4. Those with Individual memberships can also submit one vote, which carries a weight of 1.
- Absentee and proxy voting - To ensure that the Executive Council Election reflects the wishes of our full membership base, we strongly encourage members who cannot attend to submit their votes through absentee or proxy vote forms, to be distributed to all members on Tuesday 19 May 2026. Please note that the absentee voting period will close at 5pm on Monday 08 June 2026.
- In-person voting - At the AGM on Thursday 18 June 2026.
- If you have any questions regarding the AGM or voting process, please contact ANZCCJ Executive Director at craig.usmar@anzccj.jp.
Venue: Pullman Tokyo Tamachi - 3-1-21 Shibaura, Minato-ku, 108-0023 Tokyo
Price: ANZCCJ Members ¥10,000 | Non-members (eligible to attend the Summer Networking Reception only) ¥12,000
*Note: Members who wish to attend the AGM ONLY will not be charged for attendance.
Registration: By 5:00PM Thursday 11 June 2026.
The Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ), in partnership with the Japan Australia Business Co-operation Committee (JABCC) and Australia Japan Business Co-operation Committee (AJBCC), and supported by the Australia-Japan Foundation (AJF), is honoured to invite members and distinguished guests to a special commemorative evening celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Australia–Japan Basic Treaty of Friendship and Co-operation.
To be held on Friday, 2 October 2026 at Meiji Kinenkan, this landmark gathering will bring together leaders from government, business and the broader community to commemorate five decades of one of the world’s most enduring and trusted bilateral partnerships.
Signed in 1976, the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Co-operation laid the foundation for the deep economic, political and people-to-people ties that continue to define the Australia–Japan relationship today. Over the past five decades, the partnership has evolved into one of the most significant bilateral relationships in the Indo-Pacific - spanning trade, investment, energy security, innovation, and cultural exchange.
Guests will join senior government and business leaders from across the Australia–Japan community to reflect on the achievements of the past five decades and look ahead to the future of this remarkable relationship. The evening will be accompanied by a buffet and a curated selection of premium wines from Vinarchy.
Date: Friday, 02 October 2026
Time: 18:30 - 20:30
Venue: Meiji Kinenkan - Horai Ballroom - 2-2-23 Moto-Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Price: ¥18,000 for ANZCCJ/JABCC/AJBCC - Members | ¥20,000 for Non-members
RSVP: 17:00 Friday, 25 September 2026
The event serves as a precursor to the 63rd Annual Australia–Japan Joint Business Conference, to be held in Chiba from 5 - 6 October 2026.
Notes
#1: Capacity is limited to 350 people.
#2: Platinum and Gold Sponsor may redeem one complimentary ticket.
#3: Payment is required at the time of registration. Unpaid registrations will not be added to the guest list. Cancellations and no-shows cannot be refunded due to limited capacity.
#4: Please direct dietary requirements to mari.nakano@anzccj.jp
#5: ANZCCJ will be photographing the event. Images may be used on our website and in related materials. If you have any concerns, please contact us in advance or speak with our team at the registration desk on the day.
Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ)は、Japan Australia Business Co-operation Committee (JABCC)およびAustralia Japan Business Co-operation Committee (AJBCC)との共催、ならびにAustralia-Japan Foundation (AJF)の支援のもと、オーストラリア・日本友好協力基本条約締結50周年を記念する特別記念イベントに、会員およびご来賓の皆様をご招待できることを光栄に存じます。
本イベントは、2026年10月2日(金)に 明治記念館にて開催され、政府・ビジネス界・コミュニティのリーダーが一堂に会し、世界でも特に長く信頼されてきた二国間関係の一つである日豪関係の50年を祝います。
1976年に締結された日豪友好協力基本条約は、現在に至るまで続く強固な経済的・政治的、そして人的交流の基盤を築きました。この50年の間に、両国の関係は、貿易、投資、エネルギー安全保障、イノベーション、文化交流など多岐にわたる分野において、インド太平洋地域における最も重要な二国間関係の一つへと発展してきました。
当日は、日豪関係に携わる政府およびビジネス界のリーダーの方々とともに、これまでの50年の歩みを振り返るとともに、今後の関係のさらなる発展について展望いたします。また、ビュッフェとともに、Vinarchy厳選のプレミアムワインもお楽しみいただけます。
日付:2026年10月2日(金)
時間:18:30~20:30
会場:Meiji Kinenkan 蓬莱の間
(東京都港区元赤坂2-2-23)
料金:¥18,000(ANZCCJ/JABCC/AJBCC 会員)|¥20,000(非会員)
申込締切:2026年9月25日(金)17:00まで
形式:スタンディング
本イベントは、2026年10月5日~6日に千葉で開催される第63回日豪合同ビジネス会議に先立つプレイベントとして位置付けられています。
注意事項
#1:定員は350名となっております。
#2:プラチナおよびゴールドスポンサーの皆様は、1名分の無料招待チケットをご利用いただけます。
#3:お申込み時にお支払いが必要となります。未払いの場合、ゲストリストへの登録は行われません。定員に限りがあるため、キャンセルおよび無断欠席による返金はいたしかねます。
#4:食事制限等のご要望は、mari.nakano@anzccj.jp までご連絡ください。
#5:当日はANZCCJにて写真撮影を行います。撮影された写真は、当会ウェブサイトや関連資料に使用される場合がございます。ご懸念がある場合は、事前にご連絡いただくか、当日受付にてスタッフまでお知らせください。
Past Events
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.
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