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ICT DYNAMICS IN JAPAN

Wednesday, September 26, 2007, 7:30AM - 10:00AM
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JETRO Event

North Texas information and communications technology companies interested in a presence in Japan are invited to attend this early morning briefing featuring the Japan Business Advisor from JETRO-San Francisco who will speak about the latest trends in Japan's ICT industry.  Executives from Dallas/Fort Worth companies Entrust and i2 Technologies will talk about doing business in Japan, the Founder and CEO of DeepNines will act as Mistress of Ceremonies, and the JETRO-Houston Chief Executive Director will extend opening remarks.

Admission is free with complimentary parking and hosted continental breakfast but advance registration is required by clicking here.

Following the briefing, private, one-on-one meetings, confirmed in advance, may be arranged to discuss proposed business plans in Japan.

Joining JETRO-Houston as cooperating organizations are the City of Dallas, Office of Economic Development; Fort Worth Chamber; Fort Worth International Center; Greater Dallas Chamber; Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce; Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth; Metroplex Technology Business Council; North Texas Global Telecommunications Society; STARTech Early Ventures; U.S. Department of Commerce, Fort Worth U.S. Export Assistance Center; U.S. Department of Commerce, North Texas U.S. Export Assistance Center; and World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth.

Speakers:

Makoto Abe, Principal
Japan Business Solutions
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Gaurang Pandya, International
i2 Technologies
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Jay Kendry, Vice-President and Chief Governance Officer
Entrust, Inc.
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Sue Dark, Founder and CEO
DeepNines, Inc.
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Hitoshi Hasegawa, Chief Executive Director
JETRO-Houston

Additional Information:

ICT DYNAMICS IN JAPAN Invitation [DOC]

Location:

Dallas Petroleum Club - 39th Floor - Kilgore/Tyler Room
JPMorgan Chase Bank Building
2200 Ross Avenue at San Jacinto
Dallas, TX 75201
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Schedule:

Registration / Sign in:Wednesday, September 26, 2007 7:30AM
Event:7:30AM - 10:00AM
Networking Reception:10:00AM