"If you're in a bad situation, don't worry, it'll change. If you're in a good situation, don't worry, it'll change."
-- John A. Simone Jr.
Special Announcement: The Green Marketplace Forum
For those of you in Japan or going to Japan at the end of September we are co-sponsoring this landmark event:
The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan Presents:
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GREEN MARKETPLACE FORUM: THE FUTURE OF WORK, HOME, & HOW WE GET AROUND
Wednesday, September 30th, 9:00-18:30
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER LIST INCLUDES:
- Mayor Hiroshi Nakada of Yokohama
- Paul Sands, General Manager of Virgin Airlines
- Kiyotaka Fujii, President of Better Place Japan
- U.S. Govt. Expert on emerging GOJ policy around carbon reduction targets and how that is shaping the business environment
PLUS:
Interactive “stakeholder dialogue” session: Your opportunity to connect and catalyze business opportunities with other individuals and organizations, and add your perspective to the discussion on emerging government policy around carbon reduction targets and how that is shaping the business environment
EVENT OVERVIEW:
The Green Marketplace Forum (GMF) is an interactive event that explores the future trends and business opportunities of Green Design/Building and Green Mobility/Transportation as they relate to our lifestyle and the many changes resulting from efforts to achieve a Carbon-free society. The US Embassy will also present an update on the Government of Japan’s carbon reduction targets and how this may affect the business environment and business opportunities. The GMF allows you to hear from and interact with policy-makers, thought leaders, organization leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs; and provides event participants with a process to begin moving from dialogue to action in these core areas of our lives and work.
DATE: Wednesday, September 30, 9:00 to 18:30
VENUE: Four Seasons at Chinzan-so in Tokyo
MAP: <http://www.fourseasons.com/tokyo/directions_and_map.html
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COST: (All fees include a buffet lunch)
Morning Session: Members: 7,000 yen; Guests: 8,000 yen
Afternoon Session: Members: 7,000 yen; Guests: 8,000 yen
Full Day: Members: 10,000 yen; Guests: 11,000 yen
Contact: Chad Stewart (chad@ikan.biz) to register
REGISTRATION AND CANCELLATION DEADLINE: 5 p.m., Friday, September 25
Tags: American Chamber of Commerce Japan, Better Place, carbon free, Green Building, Green Design, Green Mobility, Green Transportation, Hiroshi Nakada, Kiyotaka Fujii, Paul Sands, Virgin Airlines