Spotlight Events, February 2013

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February 2013 Edition

Automotive Industry Seminar

Date: Friday, February 8, 2013
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm (English), 1:30pm - 4:30pm (Japanese)
Location: Wojcik Conference Center at Harper College, Palatine, IL
Organized by: Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Chicago

The Automotive Industry Seminar will discuss the updated automotive industry circumstances in North America, with statistical data and analysis of manufacturing and sales, especially for Japanese automotive industries. The morning session is in English and scheduled to be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The afternoon session (in Japanese) is scheduled from 1:30 pm until 4:30, followed by a casual reception.

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Japan Pavillion at MD&M West 2013

Date: Tuesday, February 12 – Thursday, February 14, 2013
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm (February 12)
          10:00am – 5:00pm (February 13)
          10:00am – 4:00pm (February 14)
Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
Organized by: JETRO

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is pleased to participate at the MD&M (Medical Design and Manufacturing) West 2013, by sponsoring the Japan Pavilion (Booth 2169, 2171, 2173, 2175, 2177, 2179, 2181, 2268, 2270 2272, 2274, 2276, 2278, 2280). At our pavilion, JETRO will be hosting 13 leading Japanese medical technology companies seeking partnerships and business opportunities in the U.S. market. Through our exclusive business matchmaking program, JETRO will arrange meetings between you and the participating Japanese companies at the Pavilion.

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Sake and the City

Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Astor Center, New York, NY
Organized by: JETRO

Enjoy a special evening at the Astor Center with Sake and the City, a special event of discovery and tasting on Tuesday, February 12th. This exciting event will feature top Sake producers from Japan with light fare. Award-winning mixologist Shingo Gokan of Angel's Share and SakaMai will be on site mixing cocktails. Come to explore and enjoy a unique evening on the town.

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Revitalization in Japan

Date: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 (new date)
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Northern Kentucky Chamber Of Commerce, Ft. Mitchell, KY
Organized by: Northern Kentucky Chamber Of Commerce

The effects of the tragic earthquake and tsunami of 2011 are still being felt in Japan and around the world today. While recovery continues, Japan remains an economically competitive environment. Learn more about the current progress of Japan's reconstruction and recovery, along with the broader opportunities for your business to connect and contribute.

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Mexico Business Seminar (Michigan Location)

Date: Thursday, February 21, 2013
Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: Novi Civic Center, Novi, MI
Organized by: デトロイト日本商工会

This seminar will focus on updated automotive industry circumstances in Mexico. The JETRO Mexico Director, who has great experience in this field, will introduce the industrial trends in Mexico.

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Mexico Business Seminar (Illinois Location)

Date: Friday, February 22, 2013
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Harper College Wojcik Conference Center, Palatine, IL
Organized by: Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Chicago

This seminar will focus on updated automotive industry circumstances in Mexico. The JETRO Mexico Director, who has great experience in this field, will introduce the industrial trends in Mexico.

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Smart Energy Summit 2013: Engaging the Consumer

Date: Monday, February 25, 2013 - Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Time: All Day
Location: Sheraton Gunter Hotel, San Antonio, TX
Organized by: Parks Associates

JETRO is a proud supporter of the Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer, which examines the expanding market for energy solutions and home controls and its impact on utilities, service providers, retailers, manufacturers, and consumers.

At this annual conference, Parks Associates analysts, media, and industry leaders evaluate new partnerships, strategies for consumer engagement, and deployment plans for energy and management solutions in the connected home.

The summit agenda features executives representing utilities, telecom and security companies, retailers, and OEMs presenting on the state of the market and the emerging consumer and business opportunities.

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International Home and Housewares Show 2013

Date: Saturday, March 2, 2013 - Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Time: 10:00am – 5:30pm (March 2)
            8:30am – 5:30pm (March 3-4)
            8:30am – 3:00pm (March 5)
Location: McCormick Place, Level 3, Chicago, IL
Organized by: JETRO

JETRO, the organizer of the Japanese exhibitors at the International Home and Housewares Show (IH+HS)'s Japan Pavilion, is pleased to have the opportunity to introduce the best of Japanese craft and design at the world's premier housewares show in Chicago.

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Business Matching @ Game Connection America 2013

Date: Monday, March 25, 2013 - Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Time: All Day
Location: Sir Francis Drake Hotel, San Francisco, CA
Organized by: JETRO

JETRO will organize the "JAPAN/JETRO BOOTH" at Game Connection America 2013 to facilitate business meetings between Japanese game developers and interested game companies. Our featured companies are proactively seeking opportunities to expand their business overseas. With proven excellence in product quality and profitable business management in Japan, these companies believe new partnerships with them will be a great asset to your business. If you are interested in Japanese game titles, please check out our developers and join us at Game Connection this year to meet with these companies in person.

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