【101】"Women Making an Impact in Asia" (Conducted in English)

With the eyes of the world on Asia, it is the ideal time for women to leverage the region's growth. What role are women playing in the development of countries such as China and India? We invited Ms. Jalan, a successful entrepreneur in India, and Ms. Tang, who works in both the US and China, to talk about the current business environment and issues in their respective countries as well as what women can do in Japan.

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【102】"Moving Japan Forward—Women and the Economy"

Japan held its first ever cabinet meeting on the theme of “Women and the Economy” in May. Maybe now the ball will finally start rolling. What policies will help women to play an active role in Japanese society? What issues do women currently face in Japan? Don't miss this valuable opportunity to discuss these issues and suggest concrete policies with leading Diet members of Japan. This is the first time a cabinet minister has been invited to participate in an interactive discussion at the International Conference for Women in Business. The objective of the discussion is to have a constructive dialogue between all participants that is full of insightful ideas and suggestions. Don’t pass up this invaluable opportunity to speak directly with a cabinet minister about what women in Japan can do, and what dynamic policies are needed, to help vitalize the economy.

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【103】"What You Should Do by 35 to Advance Your Career"

What should you be doing today to get a better job tomorrow? What should young people be doing now to move Japan forward? What needs to be done to gain a more global perspective to contribute to society? Listen to and discuss with successful career women as they talk about their actual experiences, and learn about what state of mind you should be in now to find a better job as well as what you need to know and learn while in your teens, 20s, and early 30s to help your future.

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【104】"Raise Children that Contribute to the World"

Education is the theme of this discussion. What kind of education and what sort of approach is needed to raise children to become leaders in Japan and the world? What kind of knowledge and mindset are needed to contribute to the world? What is leadership? What does it mean to be self-reliant? Consider these questions from a wide variety of perspectives with fellow participants and discuss topics such as children raised by working mothers, raising children overseas, studying abroad, as well as the education system of Japan and how to improve it.

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【105】"Information Technology is Changing the World and our Future"

Extraordinary advancements have been made in the world of information technology. The fact that society and individuals revolve around this technology is especially remarkable. What is the latest cutting-edge information technology? As users of this technology, how should we be thinking about it and what should we be doing? Discuss these issues and more with Hiroshi Ishii, Professor of Media Arts and Sciences at the MIT Media Lab, who has fostered young leaders from around the globe, and former Microsoft Japan CEO Susumu Furukawa, who currently instructs students at Keio University.

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【201】"Learning from Global Leaders"

The term "global" may be overused, but what approach do the truly outstanding leaders throughout the world take in thinking about issues, making decisions, and taking action? Find out with MIT professor Hiroshi Ishii, whose philosophical perspective has inspired so many, and Matsuo Iwata, former CEO of two global corporations, The Body Shop and Starbucks Coffee Japan.

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【202】"Thinking about Global Issues"

Living in a small, island country like Japan, it is easy to lose sight of what is happening in the rest of the world. We are flooded with information from other countries, but it isn’t necessarily a balanced view due to media bias. What is actually happening in the world today? Broaden your horizons with this group of instructors who have experience living and working overseas.

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【203】"Thinking about Your Career. Is Management a Good Choice for You?"

Do you want to manage people or projects? Why? There’s more than the added responsibility to consider. You’ll have decision-making authority, a high degree of freedom in the way you work, and the power to reform your workplace environment. Gaining a different perspective will broaden your horizons. Join female leaders in government and private industry to discuss the joys and hardships of management from a variety of angles, and think about how women can change Japan now that more of us are in managerial positions.

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【204】"Voice and Face Training to Enhance your Communication Skills"

Two things that are often ignored by people who want to learn new skills are "voice and face". By changing these two things you can drastically improve your communication skills and impression on others. Based on one of the most popular courses at Omotesando College, former Nippon Television Network Corporation announcer Yukari Kanke will instruct participants on techniques to improve voice and facial expressions for the full 90-minute session. This session is in a workshop format rather than an interactive discussion.

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【205】“Diversity Communication” (Conducted in English)

Today, when a single day's work can involve contact with numerous cultures and various geographic locations, managers who excel at cross-cultural communication are in high demand. But how does one go about developing these skills? What basic concepts of cultural diversity must one first master? Our expert panel will share their expertise and lead an active discussion with both participants who want to learn and participants who share their own success stories.
*English only. No interpreter will be provided.

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