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October 22nd, 2008 / Agenda
7:30AM Registration and Networking Breakfast
8:10AM Welcome Remarks
The Honorable Patricia M. Haslach, U.S. Ambassador to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

Mr. Makoto Shiota, Deputy Director-General for International Regional Policy, Trade Policy Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
8:30AM Opening Remarks & Program Overview
Mr. Yasuo Hayashi, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
8:50AM KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Boeing Japan – Leveraging Japan’s Corporate Resources
Mr. Stanley Roth, Vice President, International Government Relations, Boeing International
9:15AM SESSION I: Perspectives on Regional Opportunities and Business Strategy
Japan’s Central Role on Molex’s Changing Business
Mr. Dave Johnson, Chief Financial Officer, Molex, Inc.

The Dynamics of a Growth Economy – Shizuoka Prefecture
Mr. Masachika Suzuki, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Shizuoka Prefectural University Corporation; former Lieutenant Governor, Shizuoka Prefecture

Moderated by Mr. David Baeckelandt, Principal, U.S. Head of Analytics & Research Group, Mercer Investment Consulting
9:55AM Q&A
10:10AM Networking Break
10:30AM Session II: Perspectives on Corporate Governance and M&A in Japan
Mr. Hiroaki Niihara, Director, Corporate System Division, Economic & Industrial Policy Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry (METI)

Mr. Kazunari Tomita, Chief Representative & General Manager, New York Representative Office, Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc.

Mr. David Makman, Counsel, Howrey LLP

Moderated by Drew Edwards, Vice President, Advisory Research, Inc.
11:45AM Q&A
12:00PM Luncheon & Session III
Perspectives on the United States and Japan
Mr. Yasushi Akahoshi, Director, Americas Division, Trade Policy Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)

Japan’s Market Insights and Building a Brand Image
Mr. Ken G. Kabira, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA); former Chief Marketing Officer, McDonald’s Japan

Moderated by Mr. Ralph Inforzato, Director of Business Development, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
12:55PM Q&A
1:10PM Closing Remarks
The Hon. George Hisaeda, Consul General of Japan, Consulate General of Japan at Chicago
1:15PM Adjourn