Diversity Inspires Innovation: Entrepreneurial and Intrapreneurial Leadership

Tuesday, November 1, 2016
3:00pm Registration
3:30-6:00pm Program
6:00-7:00pm Networking Reception

InterContinental Los Angeles Century City
at Beverly Hills
2151 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067
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In 2014, the Japan America Society of Southern California's Women's Leadership Counts Initiative was created as a first-of-its-kind initiative to provide a platform for women in business on both sides of the Pacific to engage in professional and leadership development.

2016 conference will bring together influential leaders from Japan and the U.S. to address the key factors and share the challenges that have contributed to their personal and business success, especially through Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship. You will gain the insights into your strengths and learn how to take your leadership potential to the next level. The networking reception will provide opportunities to connect with speakers and attendees from a broad range of industries.

Who Should Attend
Current and future corporate, business, academic, non-profit and entrepreneurial women and men leaders who value the U.S-Japan collaboration and wish to expand their networks.

Why You Should Attend

• LEARN from global leaders - Understanding the culture of the parent company, management, or client from Japan or overseas is key to having a successful career
• DISCOVER your potential - Build leadership and management skills and navigate through unique corporate culture in a professional environment
• INVEST in yourself – Exchange ideas as well as challenges you are facing with peers and mentors, and learn tactics to advance your career
• BUILD your professional network – Meet a diverse group of women and men representing a wide variety of industries

Keynote Speakers


MICHIKO ACHILLES - BIO
Managing Corporate Officer, Vice President and Head of Human Resources
SAP Japan Co., Ltd.  


KAORI SASAKI - BIO
Founder & CEO, ewoman, Inc.
Founder & CEO, UNICUL International, Inc.
Founder and Chair, International Conference for Women in Business

Panelists


ELLEN CHEN - BIO
Co-Founder & President, Mendocino Farms

KELLY TRUMPBOUR - BIO

Founding Venture Partner, NextGen Venture Partners
Founder, See Jane Invest

Moderator

 
RENEE WHITE FRASER, Ph.D. - BIO
Founder & CEO, Fraser Communications

Admission

$45 Members
$55 Non-Members
$100 Admission plus new 1 year JASSC Membership ($75 value)

Download Flyer

For attractive sponsorship opportunities, click here to download information or contact Kay Amano at amano@jas-socal.org or call 310-965-9050 ext 104.

PRESENTING PARTNERS

Consulate-General of Japan in Los Angeles

   GOLD SPONSOR


RECEPTION SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSORS