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
Map & Directions
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
Founder, See Jane Invest
Moderator
RENEE WHITE FRASER, Ph.D. - BIO
Founder & CEO, Fraser Communications
Admission
$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
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Consulate-General of Japan
in Los Angeles
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GOLD SPONSOR
RECEPTION SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSORS
Women's Leadership Counts Initiative is an official side event for Shine Weeks under World Assembly for Women in Tokyo: WAW! 2016 hosted by Ministry of Foreign Affairs
COOPERATING ORGANIZATIONS
BizFed
Japan HR Society
Koyamada Foundation
National Association of Women Business Owners Los Angeles