How Generative AI is Revolutionizing Customer and Employee Experiences
2024-06-24 18:30 - 20:30 (Asia/Tokyo) | Tokyo
Dear members & friends of the SpCCJ, Cutting-edge AI technology is not only transforming how businesses interact with their customers but also how they empower their employees, creating a more dynamic, responsive, and engaging environment. Tools such as chatbots, IVR bots, voice assistants, and conversational appliances bring solutions for different phases of the customer journey, including customer support, marketing, and branding. But how do they work? Is it really cutting-edge technology, or have we just learned new application forms? What does the market look like, and who are the main players in the industry? Does your company need to implement AI solutions? How can you identify where to implement these solutions? Join us for an enlightening evening at the modern Shizenkan University campus in Nihonbashi as we delve into the revolutionary impact of Generative AI on the world of business. We are thrilled to host Daniel Orenes, Group Manager at the Customer Success Group, Conversational AI at Rakuten Group. Daniel will share his extensive insights and real-world applications of AI in enhancing service excellence and workplace innovation. This session will provide detailed knowledge and understanding, offering valuable perspectives on how AI is reshaping business interactions and internal processes. EVENT DETAILSDate: Monday, 24th June 2024Time: 18:30-21:00 (doors open at 18:00)Venue: Shizenkan University, Nihonbashi Takashimaya Mitsui Bldg 17F, 5-1, Nihonbashi 2-Chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103 – 6117 Fee: SpCCJ Members / JMEC Guests / Shizenkan Guests 4,500 JPY / Others 5,000 JPY(this includes drinks and finger food)Registration deadline: Thursday, 20th June 12 pm, or when seats are full. RegistrationAbout the SpeakerDaniel Orenes has lived in countries such as Spain, the UK, Ireland, China, and Japan. Last 10 years he has been living and working in Tokyo. Daniel is highly experienced as a key client contact and developing customer relationships with large Japanese enterprises in Japan and APAC. Daniel worked for 6 years as a Business Developer, helping a big Japanese IT conglomerate called Fujisoft Group expand globally. Currently, Daniel is working at Rakuten Group as the manager of the Customer Success team, helping improve Rakuten users´ customer experience by providing Conversational AI solutions, such as AI Assistants and IVR solutions used by thousands of users per day. In his free time, Daniel enjoys coaching students and people early in their careers to find their ideal careers by helping them leverage job-searching tools while improving their brand. About JMECThe Japan Market Expansion Competition (JMEC) is a unique and long-standing business training program in Tokyo that centers around a business plan writing competition. The dual objectives of the program are to strengthen the skills of up-and-coming executives, while assisting foreign companies doing business in Japan. JMEC is supported by 18 Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Japan and has been offering the program for the past 30 years.”

More info: www.jmec.gr.jp. About Shizenkan UniversityShizenkan University Graduate School of Leadership & Innovation is a unique “whole-person” comprehensive and holistic management and leadership educational institution, that seeks to develop innovative management and thought leaders who are highly attuned to the current issues impacting society and humanity. Shizenkan is a GLOCAL educational institution, being a global graduate school and an active member of the local community – supporting our global community and our home in Nihonbashi, Tokyo simultaneously.

More info: www.shizenkan.ac.jp.

Business Ecosystems - Japan Seminar
2025-04-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain, 1-3-29 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo, 106-0032, Japan
～Building Tomorrow’s Business Ecosystems: Innovation and Cross-Industry Collaboration～ Dear SpCCJ members & friends, Japan has long been a symbol of excellence in manufacturing and technology. However, in today’s fast-evolving global economy, cross-industry collaboration and innovative, sustainable practices are essential for staying ahead. Building on the momentum from a successful Business Ecosystems event in Spain, this seminar shifts focus to the unique dynamics of the Japanese market. The seminar will dig into how Japanese companies can develop collaborative business ecosystems to motivate innovation, drive sustainable growth, and build resilient, forward-looking organizations. Experts from diverse industries will share insights into establishing robust partnerships. Mormedi, as a pioneer in crafting future-ready business solutions, will facilitate in-depth discussions and interactive sessions designed to unlock new opportunities, forge strategic alliances, and generate valuable leads. Join us as we explore the transformative potential of collaborative innovation in Japan. Event DetailsDate: Tuesday, April 22nd

Seminar: 17:00 – 19:00 (JST)

Networking Session: 19:00 – 20:00

Participants: 80 industry professionals

Participation Fee: Free of charge (registration required)

Language: Simultaneous interpretation in Japanese – EnglishSpeakersThe seminar will feature distinguished professionals from leading corporations, including: Mr. Yoshito Ando – Head of Connected Services Business Development Group, Nissan Motor (TBC)

Mr. Takehiro Miyoshi – Head of Next-Generation Transportation Solution, Fujitsu

Mr. Daiki Akutsu – Customer Experience Division, Japan Airlines (JAL)

Mr. Daisuke Ishii – Head of Creative Center, Sony

Mr. Fabio Filippini – CEO, ACCAEFFE Creative ConsultingAgenda

Time
Program
Speaker

17:00 ～ 17:20
Introduction: “Business Ecosystems – Japan”

17:20 ～ 18:00
Brief presentations by panelists (approx. 10 min each)

Takehiro Miyoshi – Fujitsu
Daiki Akutsu – Japan Airlines (JAL)
Daisuke Ishii – Sony
Fabio Filippini – ACCAEFFE Creative Consulting
Yoshito Ando – Nissan Motor

18:00 ～ 19:00
Open discussion + Q&A

19:00 ～
Networking

This event is organized by Mormedi with the collaboration of ICEX – Invest in Spain, the Economic and Commercial Office of the Embassy of Spain in Tokyo and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan. RegistrationTo confirm your participation, please send an email to pedro.zarco[at]comercio.mineco.es, including the following details: Full Name

Company Name

Job Position

Email AddressRegistration

29th Japan - Spain Business Co-operation Committee
2025-04-24 13:00 - 20:00 | Plaza Heisei, 2 Chome-2-1 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-0064, Japan
English

日本語Dear SpCCJ Members & Friends, We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming 29th Meeting of the Japan-Spain Business Cooperation Committee, co-organized by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, the Japan Chamber of Commerce, and supported by JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) and the Economic and Commercial Office of the Spanish Embassy in Tokyo. The event will take place on April 24, 2025, at 13:00 at the International Conference Hall (3F), Plaza Heisei, Tokyo International Exchange Center. The Japan-Spain Business Cooperation Committee is a bilateral organization established to strengthen economic, commercial, and investment ties between Japan and Spain. The Committee meets biennially, alternating between the two countries, and serves as a platform to facilitate dialogue, networking, and collaboration among businesses, governmental bodies, and organizations from both nations. This significant event returns to Japan for the first time since 2017, after the COVID-19 pandemic affected the organization of the 2021 edition. The meeting will be chaired by the Spanish Co-chairman, Mr. José Manuel Entrecanales, Chairman and CEO of ACCIONA, and the Japanese Co-chairman, Mr. Mikio Sasaki, Chairman of Mitsubishi Corporation, accompanied by official representatives from both governments.
🗓️ Agenda – April 24, 2025

📍 Conference
Venue: International Conference Hall, 3F, Plaza Heisei, Tokyo International Exchange Center

Time
Program

12:30–13:00
Registration

13:00–13:10
Opening Remarks

13:10–13:20
Congratulatory Messages

13:20–14:00
Session 1: Business Environment

14:00–14:15
Roundtable: Introduction of Delegations

14:15–14:45
Networking / Lunch Break

14:45–15:45

Session 2: Efforts for a Sustainable Economy and Society
(Energy transition, Sustainable use of natural resources)

15:45–16:10
Coffee Break

16:10–17:10

Session 3: Efforts for a Resilient Economy and Society
(Smart cities, Disaster prevention, Infrastructure, Digital literacy)

17:10–17:20
Closing Remarks

17:20–18:30

Transfer to Reception Venue
(Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba – No shuttle bus provided)

🥂 Reception
Venue: Ginga Room, 29th Floor, Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
Time: 18:30–20:00
Format: Standing Buffet
We encourage you to register early to secure your participation in this significant event, which offers valuable networking opportunities and insights into the future of Spain-Japan business collaboration. Event DetailsDate: April 24, 2025Time: 13:00-20:00 (*registration starts from 12:30h)Place: International Conference Hall, Plaza Haisei, Tokyo International Exchange Center / Grand Nikko Tokyo DaibaRegistration & Cancelation Deadline: Please complete your registration by April 1, 2025. Cancellations after this date may not be accommodated. Registration for Spanish Companies

Registration for Japanese CompaniesSpCCJ会員および関係者の皆様 この度、日西経済委員会と西日経済委員会が主催し、日本貿易振興機構（ジェトロ）、駐日スペイン大使館の後援のもと、第29回日本・スペイン経済合同会議が開催されますのでご案内申し上げます。 【合同会議】 日時：2025年4月24日（木）13:00～17:30（受付開始12:30） 会場：「国際交流会議場」東京国際交流館 プラザ平成3階 住所：〒135-8630 東京都江東区青海2丁目2番1号 言語：日西同時通訳 日西経済合同会議は、日本とスペインの経済・貿易・投資関係強化を目的に設立された二国間組織で、2年ごとに両国で交互に開催されています。新型コロナウイルスの影響で2021年の会議が中止となったため、日本での開催は2017年以来となります。 本会議ではスペイン側委員長のホセ・マヌエル・エントレカナレス氏と日本側委員長の佐々木幹夫氏が共同議長を務め、両国政府の代表者が参加予定です。
🗓️ アジェンダ – 2025年4月24日

📍 会議
会場： 東京国際交流館 プラザ平成 3階 国際交流会議場

時間
プログラム

12:30–13:00
登録受付

13:00–13:10
開会式

13:10–13:20
来賓挨拶

13:20–14:00
セッション1： ビジネス環境

14:00–14:15
ラウンドテーブル： 代表団紹介

14:15–14:45
ネットワーキング / 昼食休憩

14:45–15:45

セッション2： 持続可能な経済・社会に向けた取組み
（エネルギートランジション、自然資源の利用・管理）

15:45–16:10
コーヒーブレイク

16:10–17:10

セッション3： レジリエントな経済・社会に向けた取組み
（スマートシティ、防災、インフラ、制度設計、リテラシーの向上）

17:10–17:20
閉会式

17:20–18:30

レセプション会場への移動
（グランドニッコー東京台場 – シャトルバスの運行はありません）

🥂 レセプション
会場： グランドニッコー東京台場 29階 銀河の間
時間： 18:30–20:00
形式： 立食ビュッフェ
日西間のビジネス協力をさらに推進する本会議に、皆様の積極的なご参加を心よりお待ちしております。 スペイン企業向け登録

日本企業向け登録

Delighting Customers in Japan XXI
2025-06-18 18:30 - 21:30 | Tokyo
Dear SpCCJ Members & friends, We are pleased to invite you to the 21st edition of one of the flagship seminars in Tokyo, “Delighting Customers in Japan”! Renowned as one of the most challenging markets in the world, navigating Japan’s business landscape requires innovative strategies and keen insights into customer preferences. Organized by the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BLCCJ), “Delighting Customers in Japan” has been bringing together numerous esteemed executives from various industries to share their experiences and strategies for success in this complex market. In this edition, we will welcome the following 2 distinguished speakers: Guillermo Gutierrez, CEO, Chanel G.K (Bio)

Philippe Jardin, Country General Manager Japan, Pierre Fabre Laboratories (Bio)The presentations will be followed by a Q&A session and a networking cocktail. This event will also be open to other chambers of commerce. Don’t miss this chance to gain actionable insights for success in Japan! Registration for SpCCJ Members

Registration for Non-MembersEVENT DETAILS 🗓️ Date and Time: Wednesday, 18 June, 18:30 – 21:00 (doors open at 18:00) 🕒 Schedule: 18:00　Registration Opens

18:30 – 20:00　Presentations + Q&A

20:00 – 21:00　Networking Cocktail📍 Venue: L’espace @ CCIFJ Nihonbashi Honcho Ys Bldg. 1F, 2-2-2 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0023 💰 Fee: JPY 6,000 SpCCJ members / JPY 8,000 non-members(fee includes drinks and finger food) 🌐 Language: English 👥 Seats are limited to 80, first come first served Deadline for registration is Wednesday, 11 June 17:00, or when seats are full.Any cancellations after 11 June or no-shows will be charged in full. We look forward to seeing many of you there! The registration period for this event has ended.

Connecting Japan, Spain and Latin America: Opportunities for Cross-Border Investment
2025-11-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain, 1-3-29 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo, 106-0032, Japan
Dear SpCCJ Members and Friends, Building meaningful business and institutional ties between Japan and Latin America demands sustained strategic effort, given the geographic distance, cultural diversity, regulatory frameworks, and distinct market conditions across the regions. Nevertheless, the growing volume of cross-border activity and global capital flows presents strong momentum and concrete opportunities for collaboration. We invite you to join us for an exclusive seminar convening leading legal and business experts from Japan, Spain, and Latin America to examine current trends in Japanese outbound investment, the strategic role of Spain as a gateway to Latin American markets, and key legal considerations when structuring international investments. Organized by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, and Pérez-Llorca, with the participation of IE University, this seminar aims to further reinforce the economic and institutional bridge among the three regions. Eligibility and RegistrationParticipation is strictly limited to corporate legal department professionals and practicing legal professionals. All registrations will be reviewed individually to ensure relevance and maintain the professional integrity of the event. RegistrationEvent DetailsEvent DetailsDate: 26 NovemberTime: 18:00 – 21:00 JSTVenue: Embassy of Spain in Japan, 1-3-29 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032 RegistrationSpeakersFausto Romero-MiuraPartner, Pérez-LlorcaFausto Romero-Miura joined Pérez-Llorca in 2000 and became a partner in January 2007. He is also in charge of the firm’s Asian Desk. In 2004, Fausto went on secondment to Dewey Ballantine LLP in New York, where he joined the Project Finance team and worked on various international real estate and project finance transactions in LatAm. Fausto has extensive experience in advising national and international clients on all types of transactions related to the real estate market, including the financing, development, execution and acquisition of projects in the real estate, infrastructure and energy fields, including mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures. He is also very active advising hedge funds and investment funds on all types of acquisitions in Spain (NPLs, corporate debt, corporate stakes, portfolios of assets, etc.). His main clients are national and international investors, banks, investment funds, hedge funds, sponsors, industrial companies and national and international developers. Pablo HontoriaPartner, Pérez-LlorcaPablo Hontoria joined Pérez-Llorca in 2011. In 2015, he participated in the opening of Pérez-Llorca’s New York office, where he worked until 2017. Between 2018 and 2020, Pablo worked as an international associate in the New York office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher. In 202,0 he returned to the Madrid office and, since the beginning of 2023, after its opening, he has been in charge of Pérez-Llorca’s Singapore office. Pablo specialises in advising domestic and international clients on mergers and acquisitions, transfers of assets and business units, as well as corporate law and corporate governance matters. He advises both funds and industrial groups on transnational transactions in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, software and food. While at Willkie Farr & Gallagher in New York as an international associate, he was involved in M&A and venture capital transactions, both in the United States and internationally, with a special focus on the Latin American market. Recently, he has been involved in the transactions led by the firm’s New York and Madrid offices and has participated in and led a number of significant transactions in the US, Asia-Pacific and Spanish markets in recent years. Yas FukePartner, AMT LawYas Fuke is a partner at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune and a member of the Latin American Desk. To support the business growth of both international and domestic clients, he handles M&A and other transactions, deals with various business regulations, and provides advice on general corporate legal matters such as corporate and labor law. He has extensive experience with a wide range of corporate matters, particularly cross-border transactions, and is well-versed in legal practices investing in Latin American countries.
