The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan

SpCCJ Vaccination Campaign: Second inoculation (Osaka)
2021-07-28 09:00 - 10:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | Tokyo, Japan
SpCCJ has now finalized the contract with the vendor and is in the process of notifying those on the waitlist of any available appointments up to our 400-participant maximum. The waitlist is being managed in the order submissions were received. If an appointment has become available for your position on the waitlist, you will be notified via email to confirm your participation. Please note that once you confirm your reservation, you will be subject to cancellation penalties, detailed below. If you have received an email from the SpCCJ confirming your registration to the July 4th ( June 30th in Osaka) “event” you and any guests registered by you have been allocated one of the 400 appointments reserved by the SpCCJ. The SpCCJ is only coordinating this programme for our members. We are not responsible for any health issues that may be caused by vaccinations. Please read all the instructions and terms of conditions carefully before you sign up.

SpCCJ Vaccination Campaign: Second inoculation (Tokyo)
2021-08-01 13:00 - 17:00 | Tokyo, Japan

¡Vamos España!
2021-08-05 12:00 - 2021-08-06 17:00 | Tokyo
With only a few days to go until the curtain is lifted on the highly anticipated Games of the XXXII Olympiad, the Spanish Olympic Team has already arrived in Japan and is ready to compete. Many cities and towns in Japan have taken the opportunity to register as host towns, offering their support to athletes to hold their pre-Games training camps. One of these cities is Fujinomya City in Shizuoka prefecture and they have welcomed the Spanish medal hopefuls, the Karate team. The Host Town Initiative aims to have various exchanges not only in terms of sports but also culture, economy, etc. It creates opportunities to develop a long-term relationship between Japanese local towns and international Olympic teams. And for this Tokyo 2020, the SpCCJ in collaboration with the Fujinomiya City will organize ¡Vamos España! Spain Fair in Fujinomiya on August 5th and 6th to promote and raise the profile of Spain in Japan while also increasing the visibility of some of the most iconic companies present in the country. The popular gummy company “Vidal”, the mineral water in the iconic blue bottle “Solan de Cabras”, nº1 cava brand in Japan “Freixenet”, Spain´s number one juice brand “Don Simon”, high-quality Spanish wine importer “Sukoruni” and the Spanish football league “LaLiga”, one of the most popular professional sports leagues in the world, will join us in Fujinomiya representing the Spanish Business Team, ¡Vamos España!

Enhancing Engagement & Performance in a Disruptive Market
2021-08-20 20:00 - 21:00 | Tokyo, Japan
Today disruption is the new norm. Business as usual is no longer good enough. This new reality is giving way to the rise of teams. Cross-functional, agile, on-demand and effective teams that can deliver results while adapting to new realities, technologies and evolving business models.This means that team leaders and HR professionals need to find innovative solutions to develop and empower high-performance teams and integrate these solutions across HR functions such as talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, learning and development and managerial readiness.In this Ie University masterclass, you will learn what the science says about the drivers of employee engagement and high-performance teams, and you will be able to evaluate some of the best psychometric tools available on the market. The discussion will focus on a framework called Emergenetics®, which uncovers thinking preferences and behaviour patterns that all people exhibit all the time. You will garner insight into how this can be leveraged in a virtual post-COVID reality of work-from-anywhere, and how it can develop greater self-awareness, improve interpersonal communication and enhance team harmony, collaboration and results. We look forward to meeting you online soon! Event Details Date: Friday, 20 August 2021Place: Zoom Online WebinarTime: 20:00 – 21:00 JSTLanguage: EnglishRegistration Deadline: Friday, 20 August 2021, 12:00pmOnly for SpCCJ Members Registration This is an SpCCJ Members Only Event.Are you not a member yet? Find out more about the membership category and benefits on our website and contact us at info@spanishchamber.or.jp. Memberships available from JPY10,000/year. IE Professor Dr Yazan Hijazi is a renowned international speaker and innovation ambassador with a PhD in Electrical Engineering. Over the course of 22 years, he has worked as a scientist, professor, executive director and consultant across industries including technology development, academia, financial services and start-ups. His expertise converges at the intersection of technology and business innovation, leadership and human potential.

He is a certified practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Timeline Therapy, Emergenetics® and Human-Centered Design. He regularly trains and advises organizations and professionals on Creativity, Design Thinking, Transformational Leadership, High-Performance Teams and Innovation Muscle Building.

Dr Hijazi lived in five countries and speaks Arabic, English, Italian & Spanish fluently.

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics—One Day to Go! The Impact of the Tokyo Paralympics in 1964 and 2021
2021-08-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Tokyo
The Paralympics are coming to Tokyo! Join us for this special event co-hosted by the Paralliance – a coalition of 20 international chambers of commerce in Japan. The Paralympics often improve accessibility for people with an impairment in the country where the Games are hosted. In fact, the Games are an excellent way to raise awareness about such people, as well as the ways in which they can lead productive and happy lives. This was particularly true in 1964 when problems faced by people with an impairment in Japan often went unseen. Indeed, the 1964 Paralympics, supported very visibly by then-Crown Prince Akihito and Crown Princess Michiko, put a whole new level of capability and way of life on display—not only for the Japanese athletes and their families and friends but for all of Japanese society. In the 21st century, our definition of impairment has significantly broadened as Japan’s rapidly aging society has led to a demographic shift. Leaders and citizens alike have come to realize that the needs and goals of individuals with a physical impairment often align with those of the elderly. Accordingly, they have started to leverage available knowledge, tools, and resources that will enable them to lead full and enjoyable lives. Join Dr. Mark Bookman, a historian of disability in Japanese and global contexts at the University of Tokyo. He will use the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, which will take place August 24–September 5, and the 1964 Paralympics as case studies to explain how activists and legislation have both failed and succeeded to point a way forward for people with an impairment, who, according to the United Nations, make up 15 percent of the world’s population. And if you believe there is a correlation between aging and impairment, then that number is actually closer to 100 percent of those who make it into their golden years. Indeed, with old age on the horizon, the day may come when you also need improved access. Event Details Date: Monday, 23 August 2021Place: Webex Online Meetings (Instructions for joining the virtual meeting will be sent to registered attendees after the below-stated deadline.)Time: 18:30–19:30; optional networking 19:30–20:00 JSTLanguage: EnglishSpeaker: Dr Mark Bookman, historian of disability in Japanese and global contextsRegistration Deadline: Monday, August 23 2021, 12:00pm Price: Free (SpCCJ Members will be prioritized) Are you not an SpCCJ member yet? Find out more about the membership category and benefits on our website and contact us at info@spanishchamber.or.jp. Memberships available from JPY10,000/year. Registration Mark Bookman is a historian of disability in Japanese and global contexts based at the University of Tokyo. He holds PhD and master of arts degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, and a bachelor of arts from Villanova University. Bookman’s research has been supported by various grants and awards, including a Fulbright U.S. Student Fellowship to Japan and a Japan Foundation Doctoral Fellowship. His scholarship on disability inclusion can be found in Japan Focus: The Asia-Pacific Journal and other peer-reviewed journals, as well as public-facing media outlets such as The Japan Times and Japan Today. Outside of the academy, Bookman also works as an accessibility consultant. He has collaborated with government agencies and corporate entities in Japan, the United States, and Canada—as well as the International Paralympic Committee and the United Nations—on projects related to inclusive education, equitable transportation, and disaster risk management for diverse populations with impairments. For additional information about Mark Bookman, see his website: www.bookmanresearch.com RegistrationThis joint alliance of 20 international chambers of commerce in Japan was created to support the success of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. The Paralympics are a global celebration of diversity and inclusion, sporting achievement, and personal endeavour.

CEO Round Table, Beverage Industry I
2021-09-16 16:00 - 17:30 | Tokyo, Japan
Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan’s CEO Round Table offers business leaders in Japan an exclusive opportunity to discuss set topics which include current business trends and factors impacting their businesses, challenges they face, future perspectives etc. It is a unique place to inspire each other for better decision-making and to create new opportunities. In this first edition for the Beverage Industry, we gather some of the main wine companies present in Japan to set up the steps of the forum and discuss some important topics within the industry like regulatory framework modifications, current market situation, market trends, progress in the EU-Japan EPA, common promotion opportunities…

ラ・リーガ コース#PlayLaLigaSantander
2021-09-27 19:00 - 2021-12-22 21:00 | Tokyo, Japan
弊商工会議所会員企業のラ・リーガが、昨年に続きインスティトゥト・セルバンテス東京と共催で、スペインサッカーの魅力を余すところなく紹介するラ・リーガオンライン講座を開催します！在日スペイン商工会議所が講座の後援をするにあたり、会員の皆様は10％の割引を受けることができます。会員の皆様には別途割引コードのご案内がございます。
期間：9月27日~11月29日　毎週月曜日（18:30～）全10回プラットフォーム：Zoomを利用したオンラインでの開催言語：日本語・スペイン語（通訳あり）料金：SpCCJ会員 18,000円/ 一般　20,000円　*スペイン語フットボール辞書付ご登録：https://curso-laliga2021.peatix.com/ スペイン　ラ・リーガのエキスパートによる、開幕中のラ・リーガ2021-22の試合解説及び分析、チーム解析を中心に、ますます試合が楽しくなる、分かりやすくためになる講座全10回、見逃し配信も行っています。

スペインのフットボールを内部から知るまたとない機会です。ラ・リーガ初心者も、さらに知識を深めたい方もどうぞご参加ください！

*講座は日本語・スペイン語で行われ、スペイン語→日本語の通訳が入ります。*受講者のみなさんにはLaLigaとインスティトゥト・セルバンテス東京制作によるフットボール辞書（スペイン語-日本語）を贈呈！

小澤一郎さん参加！

サッカージャーナリスト。スペイン在住歴５年。指導者経験あり。欧州サッカー（ラ・リーガ／ポルトガルリーグ／CL）の解説、番組（Football Time Line／Foot！MARTES） 出演。著書17冊（訳書、構成書も含む）。（株）アレナトーレ所属。

Business Opportunities in Asia-Pacific for Spanish Companies after the Pandemic
2021-09-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Tokyo, Japan
Español a continuación de Inglés | Spanish follows English The SpCCJ would like to invite you to the joint webinar with 6 Spanish Chambers in the Asia Pacific, “Business Opportunities in Asia-Pacific for Spanish Companies after the pandemic”.In this event, a representative from 7 Official Spanish Chambers in APAC (Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Australia, Philippines, Singapore and India) will explain the business opportunities of each country and from Japan, the SpCCJ’s President, Guillermo Gutierrez will give you an update and future forecast of the market. There will be a Q&A session after the presentation of each speaker. The event will be held online via ZOOM, in SPANISH. Please find the details below and register if you are interested. This is open for both SpCCJ members and non-members. SpCCJ members are welcomed to invite their guests free of charge. Event DetailsDate: Wednesday, 29 September 2021Place: Zoom Online WebinarTime: 17:00h JSTLanguage: SpanishRegistration Deadline: Wednesday, 29 September 2021, 12:00pmRegistrationLa Cámara de Comercio de España en Japón (SpCCJ) quiere invitarle al webinaro “Oportunidades de negocio en Asia-Pacífico para compañías españolas después de la pandemia”, organizado conjuntamente con 7 Cámaras españolas en la zona Asia Pacífico.Durante el evento, un representante de cada Cámara de Comercio Oficial de España en APAC (Japón, Corea, Hong Kong, Australia, Filipinas, Singapur e India) explicará las oportunidades de negocio de cada país. Desde Japón, el presidente de la SpCCJ, Guillermo Gutiérrez brindará una actualización y pronóstico sobre el futuro del mercado. Al finalizar las presentaciones, habrá una sesión de preguntas y respuestas. El evento se realizará a través de la plataforma ZOOM, en idioma ESPAÑOL y abierto a todos los públicos, tanto para miembros como para no miembros de la SpCCJ. Información del eventoFecha: Miércoles, 29 Septiembre 2021Lugar: Zoom Online WebinarHora: 17:00h JSTIdioma: EspañolFecha Límite de Registro: Miércoles, 29 Septiembre 2021, 12:00pmRegistro

European Joint Chamber Networking Party 2021
2021-10-14 18:30 - 21:00 | Tokyo, Japan
We are pleased to join the next edition of the annual European Joint Chamber Networking Party, held this year on Thursday, October 14 at Shangri-La Tokyo. This is a great networking opportunity with business people from 8 European Chambers of commerce. We are very much looking forward to seeing you face to face again and celebrating this traditional gathering of European Chambers together.
Event DetailsDate: Thursday, October 14th, 2021Time: From 19:00h to 21:00h (Doors open at 18:30h)Place: Shangri-La Tokyo – MAPRegistration & Cancellation Deadline: Thursday, October 4th, 2021, 12:00h*Any cancellation after the deadline or no-show will be fully chargedPrice: SpCCJ Member: JPY 9.000Non-Member: JPY 12.000*With the current covid restrictions there will be no alcohol served during the event. Are you not a member yet? Find out more about the membership category and benefits on our website and contact us at info@spanishchamber.or.jp. Memberships are available from JPY10,000/year.

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Business Consulting: Online Networking Among the Members of the Spanish CHambers in APAC
2021-10-27 15:00 | Tokyo, Japan
Online networking event focused on the consulting industry for the members of the Spanish Chambers of Commerce in Japan, Singapore, Philippines, Australia, and India. Business & investment, sales, marketing, lawyers, tax & financial, accounting, communication, image, software & IT, digital performance, digital media agencies, human resources, translation, etc, consulting companies will have the chance to share their business opportunities and find solid partners in the different countries in the area.

Global trends in Fintech and Valuation of Online Platforms
2021-11-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Tokyo, Japan
Dear SpCCJ Members & Friends,On November 11th our Corporate member IE University organizes in collaboration with the Spanish Chambers of Commerce network in Asia, the Online Masterclass “Global trends in Fintech and Valuation of Online Platforms“ by IE Professor Paolo Giancane. Overall Global Fintech funding in the first half of 2021 breached all-time records and valuations remained very high. Driven by pressure to accelerate digital transformation, corporations have been very active players in this space. This Masterclass will touch on key Global Fintech trends as well as fundamental principles of Valuation of Fintech and Online Platforms start-ups. Finally, the Masterclass will give Professor Paolo Giancane the opportunity to share with the audience his valuation and negotiation expertise in the start-ups and scale-up investment space. We look forward to meeting you online soon! Event DetailsDate: Thursday, 11 November 2021Place: Zoom Online WebinarTime: 19:00 – 20:00 JSTLanguage: EnglishRegistration Deadline: Thursday, 11 November 2021, 12:00pmOnly for SpCCJ MembersThis is an SpCCJ Members Only Event.Are you not a member yet? Find out more about the membership category and benefits on our website and contact us at info@spanishchamber.or.jp. Memberships are available from JPY10,000/year.

Spain Japan Business Contribution Awards 2021
2021-11-12 18:30 - 22:00 | Tokyo
Save the date for the 2021 Spain-Japan Business Contribution Awards. The highlight of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan’s calendar will be held on Friday 12 November. In 2016, the Board of Directors of the SpCCJ decided to recognise successful business relations between Spain and Japan through the awards programme, “Spain Japan Business Contribution Awards”. In 2016, the Award was given to LaLiga, whose President Javier Tebas flew from Spain for the ceremony, to recognize LaLiga’s impressive work around Sports Business, from broadcasting and digital, to fan merchandise and travel, which influenced the Japanese football business a lot. In its second year in 2017, the Award was presented to Rakuten’s CEO, Mr Hiroshi Mikitani for their remarkable contribution to Spain Japan commercial relationship by investing in Spain in various sectors. Rakuten is also recognised globally as the Main Global Partner and the first-ever Official Innovation & Entertainment Partner of FC Barcelona since 1 July 2018. In 2018 we presented the Award to the Spanish multi-national automotive engineering company Gestamp Autotech Japan, to recognise their outstanding performance in Japan, which includes the launch of their R&D Centre in Tokyo and also the opening of production plants in Mie prefecture in Japan. In 2019, the award’s ceremony took place at the Residence of H.M. Ambassador of Spain to Japan, Jorge Toledo and the Award was presented to Fast Retailing Co, Ltd, to celebrate their rapid expansion in Spain with store openings of their signature brand UNIQLO, in various locations in Spain. Last year, the 2020 award’s ceremony took place at The Prince Park Tower Tokyo Hotel. In this fifth year, the SpCCJ presented for the first time “the joint award” to Japan Airlines (JAL) and Amadeus IT Group S.A. (Amadeus) for making outstanding contributions to Spain Japan commercial relationship through their partnership agreement signed last year in 2019. The SJBCA is an excellent night out and an opportunity to entertain your guests with a top-class evening meal, drinks, and great prizes for raffle winners. Please join us to celebrate this year’s Awards Winners! More Info & Registration

The Key For Activating The Japanese Renewable Power Market
2021-11-19 17:00 - 18:30 | Tokyo, Japan
LEARN FROM THE EFFORTS OF EUROPEAN & US COMPANIESWe are delighted to announce that SpCCJ’s Corporate Member, X-Elio will be speaking at the webinar entitled “The key for activating the Japanese renewable power market – Learn from the efforts of European & US companies -“, together with ZECPOWER Inc. and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The webinar will be co-hosted by the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan and the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, in collaboration with the SpCCJ. The spread of renewable power in Japan has been promoted through the feed-in tariff (FIT) since 2012, but from 2022, it will shift to the market-linked price difference supply system called FIP (Feed-In-Premium). In addition, the non-fossil value trading market, which trades the non-fossil value of power as a certificate, started in 2018 and the system will be reformed this year. It is expected that more reasonable non-fossil value transactions will be expanded. These institutional reforms will be carried out in response to the demands of end-users of the power who are committed to the efforts of Net Zero such as RE100. At the same time, the efforts of on-site and off-site corporate PPA are also expanding. In Europe & US, a market system centred on renewable energy has already been established and many players are developing various businesses to popularize net-zero electricity. Based on this situation, the institutional trends for activating the Japanese renewable power market and the efforts of European & US companies will be introduced for exploring the path of renewable energy power generation toward 2050 carbon neutrality in this webinar. Event DetailsOrganizers: Institute of Energy Economics, Japan & EU-Japan Centre for Industrial CooperationDate: Friday, November 19, 2021 Time: 17:00-18:30 JST, (9: 00-10: 30 Brussels)* The closing may be extended depending on the content of the Q & A / discussion.Participation fee: FreeLanguages: English and Japanese (with simultaneous interpretation)Registration: ZOOM registration linkProgram: 17:00JST ~ Opening remarks・Tatsuya TERAZAWA, Chairman and CEO, The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan 17:00JST – 18:00JST Presentation・Kouki NOUMURA, Director, New and Renewable Energy Division, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Department, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, METI・Kaname OGAWA, Director, Electricity Infrastructure Division, Electricity and Gas Industry Department, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, METI・Toshiaki ISOI, President of Japan, Country Manager Japan & Asia, X-ELIO・Matthias ROTH, Board Member, ZECPOWER Inc. ・Ken HAIG, Head, Energy and Environment Policy, Asia-Pacific & Japan, Amazon Web Services (AWS) 18: 00 – 18: 30 Q&A/Discussion・Moderator: Hiroki KUDO, Board Member, Director, Charge of Electric Power Industry & New and Renewable Energy Unit, The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan 18:30JST ~ Closing remarks ・Yasuo TANABE, Managing Director of Japan Side, EU-Japan Center for Industrial Cooperation

Foro Digital España-Japón 2021
2021-12-02 16:45 | Tokyo
El próximo día 2 de diciembre, la Fundación Consejo España Japón, con el apoyo de ambos Ministerios de Asuntos Exteriores y la colaboración de la Cámara de Comercio de España en Japón transmitirá vía streaming desde un plató en Madrid, en español y japonés, en abierto previo registro. el Foro Digital España Japón 2021. La cooperación bilateral es más necesaria que nunca en un momento de gran incertidumbre global. Ningún país puede afrontar, por sí solo, los desafíos que planteará el mundo postcovid. ¿Cuál es el papel de España y Japón en este escenario? ¿Cómo pueden colaborar para conseguir economías más sostenibles, verdes, inclusivas y robustas? El Foro Digital España Japón 2021 intentará dar respuesta a estas y otras preguntas claves para nuestro futuro.El Foro España-Japón es la gran cita anual de la diplomacia pública entre los dos países desde 1997. Un encuentro entre representantes de la sociedad civil y de la Administración de ambos países en torno a una agenda de cuestiones estratégicas para las relaciones bilaterales. Event Details Fecha: Jueves, 2 de Diciembre de 2021Lugar: Streaming OnlineHora: 16:45 – 21:30 JSTIdioma: Español / JaponésRegistro: Foro Digital España-Japón 2021 – Fundación Consejo España Japón (spainjapanfoundation.com)

The Role of Multilateral Development Banks in the Economic Recovery
2021-12-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Tokyo, Japan
As the world seeks an end to the Covid-19 pandemic and to start a recovery that can face the next challenges, the uneven nature of the pandemic is putting pressure on the development aid and cooperation policies. The economic downturn caused by the pandemic has created widely different experiences across the countries. Which role the Multilateral Development Banks have played in facilitating trade flows and regional cooperation before and during the pandemic? What measures were put forward to support regional economies? What will be their main priorities in the coming years? Come and join us on 14 December 2021, 6 PM (JST) as Mr. Alberto Cerdan, Alternate Executive Director of Asian Development Bank (ADB), explores the role of multilateral development banks in the recovery of the economy. RegistrationEvent Details Date: Tuesday, 14 December 2021Place: Zoom Online WebinarTime: From 18:00 JSTLanguage: EnglishRegistration Deadline: Tuesday, 14 November 2021, 12:00pmOnly for SpCCJ Members This is an SpCCJ Members Only Event.Are you not a member yet? Find out more about the membership category and benefits on our website and contact us at info@spanishchamber.or.jp. Memberships are available from JPY10,000/year.

SpCCJ Young Professional Mentoring Program
2022-01-01 - 2022-07-31 | Online
As organizations have grown more complex, employees often need to take a more meandering path instead of a straight line to the top. Lateral moves to different departments or divisions can broaden employees’ experience to prepare them for a larger role but also create doubts and insecurities.
Mentoring is a process, both voluntary and based on trust, by means of which a person with experience and the will to share it in an unselfish way, tries to help another to achieve his or her goals and cultivate his or her skills through a series of conversations of a personal kind, confidential and limited in time, as well as with other learning activities.
The SpCCJ would like to bring the experience and industry knowledge of its business network by creating the SpCCJ Young Professional Mentoring Program to support our young professionals to develop their careers and support their personal growth as a member of society.
The SpCCJ YP Mentoring Program will match mentors & mentees and, during 6 months, aim to create the perfect environment where mentors will provide support to their mentees regularly, giving counseling on career and work-related matters but also providing other advice and useful information.
Application for becoming a Mentor and Mentee will be open until January 31. You can participate as a mentee if you are a young professional member or a young employee of an individual, or a corporate member of our association. Mentors can be individual members or corporate members who wish to volunteer.
If you would like to be part of this program send us an email to info@spanishchamber.or.jp. This program is free of charge.

Business Spanish Language Training Program
2022-01-01 - 2022-12-01 | Online
Communication obstacles like language barriers and stereotypes have a negative impact on international business and multicultural organizations.
Effective communication can help to foster a good working relationship among your staff, improve communication with clients and increase your organization’s ability to communicate and understand an intercultural and growing population.
The SpCCJ in collaboration with Novajika brings a useful tailormade Spanish language training program to member and friend companies with courses that will be specifically designed according to your business needs.

Novajika is a Spain-Japan consulting company with a bast experience in fields like Sports, Media, Trading and is also the creator of #SpainLabo, a Spanish learning platform for Japanese speakers, which focuses on improving verbal communication from a practical perspective.

These courses can be adapted by industry, different levels, big or small groups, etc. If you are interested in more details and get a quotation, fill out the below form and we will contact you to explore your company’s needs and create a tailor-made course for your organization. Members of the Chamber will get a special discount.
Contact Form: SupeLabo, Spanish for Business

SpCCJ Young Professional Mentoring Program - A Guide to the Mentoring Process
2022-01-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
This master class will be held as part of the mentoring program for young people that the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan (SpCCJ) is planning. The session of 60 minutes targeting both mentors and mentees, will explain the importance of mentorship and in concrete will focus on:

An exposition of concepts and basic aspects of “mentoring” (what it is about, its taxonomy, objectives, the differences between “mentoring” and “coaching”, etc.)
The importance of mentorship and how to leverage the opportunity
A detailed description of the “mentoring” process (its phases, “inputs”, “outputs” and skill for each of them, etc.) and of the main tools to carry it out
A set of recommendations (best practices) for the progress of the mentoring relation, from the mentor`s as well as from the mentee’s perspective

The SpCCJ plans to run a six-month mentoring program among its members and is currently accepting applications for both mentees and mentors from individual and corporate members. Interested people are highly encouraged to participate in this master class. You can participate as a mentee if you are a young employee of an individual or corporate member of our association. Mentors can be individual members or corporate members who wish to volunteer.
You can participate in the master class and then decide to apply for the program, or you can just attend the master class.

Professor

Dr. Celia de Anca is currently the Director of the Center for Diversity in Global Management and professor of Diversity and Islamic Finances at IE Business School. She was previously the Director of Corporate Programmes at the Euro-Arab Management School (EAMS), Granada. She has also worked for the Fundación Cooperación Internacional y Promoción Ibero-América Europa. (CIPIE) and at the International Division of Banco de Santander. She has a master’s degree from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy (Boston), and from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. She holds a degree and Ph.D. from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, with a comparative thesis on Islamic, ethical/ecological investment funds and on the London Market.
She is the author of Beyond Tribalism, Palgrave McMillan 2012, and co-author of the Managing Diversity in the Global Organization. Macmillan 2007. She had articles published in specialized journals, in addition to regular articles in the press. She was an external advisor of Merrill Lynch’s Diversity & Inclusion Council up to 2009. She has been a member of the Executive Committee of IE Business School from 2006 to 2016. She is a member of the Ethics Committee of InverCaixa’s Ethics Fund, Spain, and a member of the International Scientific Committee of the University Euromed in Marseille, France from 2004 to 2006. Member of the FAA Accreditation Panel for Islamic Finance (Malaysia) since 2017. She has received the award of the women executive of the year 2008 by the Business Women Association of Madrid. (ASEME) Ms. de Anca is fluent in Spanish, English, French, and Arabic. Her work is regularly cited by the most influential thinkers among them; Zygmunt Bauman in his last book, Retrotopia. Prof. Celia de Anca is listed at the 2013 top50 thinkers ranking of global management thinkers http://www.thinkers50.com/biographies/celia-de-anca/.

6th Inter-Chamber Ski Race
2022-02-12 10:00 - 21:00 | Tokyo
Dear SpCCJ members, Skiers, Snowboarders and Onsen Fans – our winter love story goes into its 6th edition! After we had to cancel our Ski and Snowboard event in 2021 due to the pandemic, we are now preparing for the 2022 edition, scheduled for the weekend of 11-12 February 2022.Winter sports lovers will notice that this coincides with the Olympic Winter Games in Beijing and we hope to get some digital exposure to the games at our retreat. Members, friends and families of foreign chambers of commerce retreat for a friendly race and a great evening networking party to the mountains of Niigata. With more than 120 people attending, this is probably the largest inter-chamber weekend retreat in Japan. While organized by foreign chambers in Japan, half the attendees are usually Japanese, the other half are foreign nationals. Families, partners and children are most welcome! Venue:Lotte Arai Resort1966 Ryozenji, Myoko City, NiigataTel. +81 255-75-1100Approx. 20 Minutes from the Jyoetsu Myoko shinkansen station by shuttle bus or taxi. Date: 12 February 2022, race and evening award party Accommodation can be arranged freely by participants themselves, fitting their needs as families, groups of friends or single participants. Note: the evening networking party will take place in the Lotte Arai Resort. For early birds who decide until 10 December 2021, we can reserve the following prices:
For single: JPY 20.000 per Night (Room only)
For double: JPY 25.000 per Night (Room only)
For one adult and one child: JPY 23.000 per Night (Room only)
For two adults and one child: JPY 28.000 per Night (Room only)
For two adults and two children: JPY 31.000 per Night (Room only)
The above prices are subject to 10% tax and a local onsen fee (JPY 150 per person older than 12 years old).
Breakfast: Adult: JPY 2.200, Child: JPY 1.400
Dinner: Adult: JPY 3.900, Child: JPY 2.400
*Child: 4 to 12 years old, free for under 3 years oldFor early birds: we will provide you with a direct contact address to the hotel, so please contact the main organizer at the Austrian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (tokyo@advantageaustria.org) for your booking requests! Also, for guests who booked for the event last year, the hotel has your needs and data recorded, making it easy to book the same configuration as intended for last year. Race Tickets
JPY 2,500 for Ski/ Snowboard adult
JPY 1,250 for under 20 years old
Award Party
JPY 6,600 for participants over 12 years old
JPY 3,300 for children from 6 to 12 years old
free for children under 5 years old
For your informationLift Ticket, please arrange yourself, can be bought directly at the hotel.
1day: JPY 4.700
2day: JPY 8.600
Any cancellation after the deadline or no-show will be charged. We are also inviting companies to become sponsors of this event! Either as the main sponsor for the event/networking evening or for sponsoring raffle prizes. Email us if you are interested! More Info & Registration

Persuasion and Social Psychology by IE Professor Jaime Veiga Mateos
2022-02-17 20:00 - 21:00 | Online
On February 17th our Corporate member IE University organizes in collaboration with the Spanish Chambers of Commerce network in Asia, the Online Masterclass “Persuasion and Social Psychology“ by IE Professor Jaime Veiga Mateos.
Most facets of business rely on persuading others. In sales, the goal is to convince the buyer that your product or service is better than your competitors’. In a job posting, it’s to persuade the candidate that your company is better than others.
In this Masterclass you will learn why some techniques work when influencing others – you will discover the role of empathy, and 6 strategies proven effective when persuading others. We will use examples from different sectors and there will be some hands-on activities for you!

Event Details
Date: Thursday, 17 February 2022
Place: Zoom Online Webinar
Time: 20:00 – 21:00 JST
Language: English
Registration Deadline: Thursday, 17 February 2022, 12:00pm
Only for SpCCJ Members

This is an SpCCJ Members Only Event.
Are you not a member yet? Find out more about the membership category and benefits on our website and contact us at info@spanishchamber.or.jp. Memberships are available from JPY10,000/year.

About IE Professor Viega

With a career of over 20 years in leading global Consumer Goods & Healthcare corporations, he started as a Research & Development Chemical Engineer at Procter & Gamble, in Brussels after which he moved to a Product Research role, where he discovered market research when qualifying fabric softener formula to be launched in Russia, Eastern Europe & Saudi Arabia. Later he moved to Madrid where he studied “the shopper”, developed his research techniques and took on all market research of beauty and Gillette categories in Spain.
In 2009 he became the Market Research Senior Manager Western Europe, where he managed a team of experts on research at the point of sale. In 2011 he returned to Madrid as Shopper Market Senior Manager, where he’s an expert on the shopper, working closely with sales teams and key distributors. Since 2015 he is Consumer Business Insights Leader at Johnson & Johnson for Southern Europe.
Professor Veiga has been lecturing at IE since 2011, becoming the Academic Director for the Market Research & Consumer Behaviour program in 2015.

Annual General Meeting 2022
2022-03-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
The time has come for the 2022 Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). Please see the details below.
Date: Thursday, March 17 2022
Time: 17:00 to 18:00 JST
Venue: Virtual Conference
The AGM is open to SpCCJ members only.
All SpCCJ Members and Advisors are encouraged to attend.

Women in business leadership roles: Lessons learnt
2022-03-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Online
International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on 8 March to recognise the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women – while also marking a call to action for accelerating gender equality.
According to UN Women, 20 per cent more women in Asia-Pacific hold managerial positions today than two decades ago. Parity, however, has not been achieved in the bulk of countries across the region. Disturbingly, women’s representation in middle and senior management jobs is even lower with only 17 % of senior and middle management jobs in the region occupied by women.
To raise awareness of the importance of gender equality and to discover the lessons learnt by those who have been able to break the gender gap, the network of Official Spanish Chambers of Commerce in the Asia Pacific region is hosting a panel discussion inviting international female leaders from different industries and different cultural backgrounds.
Join us on March 23 for an evening of discussion, reflection and discourse with a panel of successful women business leaders. You will hear about their journeys, mindset and collective experiences across different sectors and countries.

Event Details
Date: Wednesday, 23 March 2022
Place: Zoom Online Webinar
Time: 17:00 – 18:30 JST
Language: English
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, 23 March 2022, 12:00pm JST
Event Registration: WomenInBusinessLeadershipRolesLessonsLearnt
Are you not a member of the SpCCJ yet? Find out more about the membership category and benefits on our website and contact us at info@spanishchamber.or.jp. Memberships are available from JPY10,000/year.

Carmen Verdú Sánchez
MEng Civil Engineer, CEng MSpICE, MIEAust
General Manager Australia & New Zealand, TYPSA Pty Ltd
Carmen Verdu is a civil Civil Engineering with 17 years of experience working in multidisciplinary fields. Carmen started her career as a structural engineer taking on a broad range of different responsibilities early in the Spanish booming infrastructure market a decade ago.
During this period Carmen worked in construction supervision and the design of a wide variety of structures and road projects. In the evenings and weekends, she was a part-time professor at the University, teaching Advanced Design of Steel Structures and Matrix Analysis of Structures. In 2010 Carmen moved into leadership roles internationally, coordinating the work on-site and dealing with local clients and partners.
Carmen participated in big tenders and concept designs for railway projects in UAE, Kazakhstan and Croatia, working as Technical Coordinator, Design Manager/Project Manager. In 2016 Carmen moved to Australia and she is currently the General Manager and Director of TYPSA in Australia. Carmen has contributed to successfully establishing the business locally, being responsible and accountable for its operation.
The variety of roles across different countries has allowed Carmen to grow and learn to work in a collaborative multicultural and diverse work environment, being able to multitask whilst keeping focused on the results, and always bringing integrity and professionalism to the forefront. Carmen works as a volunteer representing “Colegio de Caminos Canales y Puertos” in Australia, and she is also one of the Directors of Amigos Co-operative Ltd and Association, a not-for-profit organisation that manages a bi-lingual ( Spanish-English) child care and has contributed to promoting cultural achievements, lectures, concerts, as well as other socio-cultural events related to the Spanish Speaking community in Sydney.

Eva Mattheeussen
Head of Human Resources for the Middle East and Africa, DHL Global Forwarding
Eva Mattheeussen is the Head of Human Resources for the Middle East and Africa for DHL Global Forwarding, a role she has held since August 2013. Based in Dubai, Ms Mattheeussen is in charge of 24 countries across the region, encompassing more than 2,000 DHL employees.
In her role, she spearheaded the HR digitalization implementation project as part of the company’s Business Enterprise Architecture strategy. She is also responsible for growing employee engagement in the region by 16% over five years to an enviable 90%. During the Covid-19 pandemic, she won the 2020 HR Award for rolling out DHL’s Connect app, an employee engagement app that for the first time in DHL’s history reaches both frontline and deskbound staff, in her region. This app was integral in allowing frontline staff without email accounts to receive messages directly, keeping employees safe, healthy, and engaged during the crisis.
In addition to her HR position, Ms Mattheeussen is also the Global Project Lead for Women @ DHL Global Forwarding, Freight. She has held this role since 2019. During this time, she has been recognized for her important work in this area, winning the 2019 Group CEO Diversity Award for Women in Leadership Program and the 2020 Divisional CEO Employer of Choice Award for Women @ DGFF for her overall approach.
Ms Mattheeussen has worked with DHL for more than 15 years, with positions in Germany, Belgium, Singapore, Nairobi, and Dubai. She is an avid traveller and a theatre enthusiast.

Jasmin Koo
Regional Director, Head of Amadeus Korea
Jasmin is heading the Korean cluster responsible for the airline business in Korea. She also assumes the responsibility of operations of Amadeus Korea.
Jasmin has joined Amadeus in its regional headquarter in Bangkok, Thailand in 2003 as an Account Manager responsible for airlines in Korea, Japan and the Philippines. Later she was seconded to Tokyo, Japan before she moved to Korea in 2013.
Jasmin has got her MBA from Korea University and prior to joining Amadeus, she was taking various commercial roles in both public and private sectors of the tourism industry in the Asia Pacific region including Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
About Amadeus (www.amadeus.com):
Amadeus powers travel. Amadeus’ solutions connect travellers to the journeys through travel agents, search engines, tour operators, airlines, airports, hotels, cars and railways. Amadeus has developed the technology in partnership with the travel industry for over 30 years. In 2019, we helped connect over 1.9 billion people to local travel providers in over 190 countries.
Amadeus is an IBEX 35 company, listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange under AMS.MC. The company has also been recognized by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the last ten years.

Pacita U. Juan
Founder, ECHOstore
Social Entrepreneur. Green Advocate. Coffee Crusader and Advocate for Women Empowerment through business.
She has started many businesses and among them are a coffee shop chain, a Filipino quick service restaurant, a farm to table restaurant and a natural and organic store called ECHOstore. She is a strong advocate of Slow Food, organic farming and sustainable agri-based businesses.
She is President and Co-Chair of the Philippine Coffee Board, Inc.(PCBI),(www.philcoffeeboard.com), Past Chair of the ASEAN Women Entrepreneur Network (AWEN) and a member of the UN-FAO Forest and Farm Facility Committee.
She is a founder of the NextGenOrganization of Women Corporate Directors (NOWCD), The PH Chapter of the International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA) and was Chair of the Women’s Business Council of the Philippines (2014-2018).
She has written three books on coffee namely: KAPE (2002), BARAKO: The Big Bean (on Liberica coffee)(2005) and The Barista Manual (2013). And a book on Cacao: Bean to Bar in 2013. All books were published by Anvil Publishing.

Chiamin Lai
Managing Partner, UB Ventures
Prior to joining UB Ventures, Chiamin worked on corporate digitization and operational transformation projects across Japan and Europe at Intentia.
She then worked for Monitor Group, overseeing business strategy planning and Asian expansion projects, before joining DCM Ventures as a venture capitalist, where she was in charge of investments into startups such as free and Coubic, etc.
In 2014, she joined Happy Elements, a Chinese startup, serving as Representative Director of Japan as well as a board member of the group company,
overseeing Metaverse/XR businesses in Japan and China.
Chiamin has an MBA from IE Business School.

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Chikako Nakayama
PEng., PMP, Country Manager,
Iberdrola Renewables Japan
Chikako leads Iberdrola Renewables Japan (“IRJ) as its Country Manager. Established and active in Japan since 2014, IRJ is Iberdrola’s Japanese renewable energy development platform. With a history of over 170 years, today Iberdrola is a global energy leader, the number-one producer of wind power, and one of the world’s biggest electricity utilities by market capitalization. The group supplies energy to almost 100 million people in dozens of countries and has more than 35,000 employees.
Chikako started her career as a process engineer and has developed her career through experiences that include project management of multibillion-dollar international energy projects, as well as roles in business development. With experiences in executive and leadership positions, she has set up strategic alliances and capitalized on synergies with partners in joint ventures for energy infrastructure investments by international companies. She has also engaged in corporate planning and subsidiary management related matters.
Coming from an oil and gas background Chikako personally understands the difficulties inherent in “transitions” but is deeply passionate that we will all succeed in the “energy transition”, from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy, at this key moment in our shared history. Chikako has a deep commitment to the energy transition to fight against climate change and to leave a better world than we had initially found.

Tapas Night (New Date)
2022-04-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Bar Portillo, 1st Floor, Marunouchi Terrace, Marunouchi 1-3-4, Chiyoda, Tokyo, 100-0005, Japan
The beautiful Sakura flowers are almost gone in Tokyo, but this also marks the end of the cold winter days and revives the city street life.
In Spain, the beginning of the spring season awakes also a habit. Whether in the mornings, reading the news while having a tasty breakfast under the first sunlight of the day, or enjoying the warm evenings with friends and colleagues after work, if there is a concept even more extended all over Spain than paella, this is the bar terraces.
There is even a verb in Spanish for this: terraceo, which could be defined as “The act of sitting outside in the open air and watching people while eating, drinking and talking“.
After two years paused, Tapas Night, the casual networking event organized by the SpCCJ is coming back to one of the most Spain alike terraces in the heart of Tokyo, Bar Portillo de España in Marunouchi.
Join us on Thursday, April 28, and meet the Spanish professional network in Japan while enjoying a delicious selection of Spanish tapas prepared by Bar Portillo, especially for the occasion and free-flow drinks of wine and cava generously provided by the event sponsors.
The TAPAS NIGHT is a networking event organized by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan (SpCCJ) to provide a place where Spaniards can mingle with other Spaniards and friends, as well as raise the profile of Spain’s Tapas culture and promote the different Spanish restaurants around central Tokyo.

Event Details
Date: 28 April 2022
Time: From 18:30h – 20:30h (*18:15h doors open)
Place: Bar Portillo de España (Please click here to see the location)
Capacity: 40 people
Price: SpCCJ Members 3,000 JPY / Others 4,000 JPY (+ processing fees)
Registration: Tapas Night | Cognito Forms
Registration & Cancellation Deadline: 17 April 2022
*It is on first come first served basis with the capacity of 40 people only. Cancellations after this date and no shows will be charged fully
Are you not a member of the SpCCJ yet? Find out more about the membership category and benefits on our website and contact us at info@spanishchamber.or.jp. Memberships are available from JPY10,000/year.

Tapas Night May 2022
2022-05-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Bar Portillo, 1st Floor, Marunouchi Terrace, Marunouchi 1-3-4, Chiyoda, Tokyo, 100-0005, Japan
The joyful Golden Week was passed, and now you may be searching for something fun in May. We are happy to announce that our popular Tapas Night is coming back this month!
In Spain, the beginning of the spring season awakes also a habit. Whether in the mornings, reading the news while having a tasty breakfast under the first sunlight of the day, or enjoying the warm evenings with friends and colleagues after work, if there is a concept even more extended all over Spain than paella, this is the bar terraces.
There is even a verb in Spanish for this: terraceo, which could be defined as “The act of sitting outside in the open air and watching people while eating, drinking and talking“.
Our Tapas Night, the casual networking event organized by the SpCCJ is coming back again to one of the most Spain alike terraces in the heart of Tokyo, Bar Portillo de España in Marunouchi.
Join us on Thursday, May 26, and meet the Spanish professional network in Japan while enjoying a delicious selection of Spanish tapas prepared by Bar Portillo, especially for the occasion and free-flow drinks of wine and cava generously provided by the event sponsors.
The TAPAS NIGHT is a networking event organized by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan (SpCCJ) to provide a place where Spaniards can mingle with other Spaniards and friends, as well as raise the profile of Spain’s Tapas culture and promote the different Spanish restaurants around central Tokyo.

Event Details
Date: 26 May 2022
Time: From 18:30h – 20:30h (*18:15h doors open)
Place: Bar Portillo de España (Please click here to see the location)
Capacity: 40 people
Price: SpCCJ Members 3,500 JPY / Others 4,000 JPY (+ processing fees)
Registration: Tapas Night | Cognito Forms
Registration & Cancellation Deadline: 22 May 2022
*It is on first come first served basis with the capacity of 40 people only. Cancellations after this date and no shows will be charged fully
Are you not a member of the SpCCJ yet? Find out more about the membership category and benefits on our website and contact us at info@spanishchamber.or.jp. Memberships are available from JPY10,000/year.

The Future of Work – Redefining the Workplace & Impact on the Real Estate Market 2022
2022-06-22 08:00 - 09:30 | Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon, 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001, Japan
We are pleased to announce the joint seminar with the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ).
We now find ourselves over two years deep into a 50-million-person global experiment defining what a modern workplace should look like. Country, business and community leaders continue to diverge on the question of where and how work should be performed, while there has been a widespread shift towards repurposing the role of the office to better complement hybrid work. The impact on the office market has been significant and while rents have declined, there has been a recent uptick in demand, an indication of a changing mindset in Japan.
According to a recent JLL study, 57% of employees now prioritise work-life balance over other job perks, while 52% stated that they miss personal interactions from the office. The new challenge for leaders will be to create an effective work environment that recognises these shifting needs of individuals, and will entice employees to use the space for teamwork and collaboration. But in order to master this, companies need to first understand the current and forecasted states of the real estate market. How are developers and key office markets responding to this shift in demand? Who will occupy all these new buildings under construction? And more importantly for you, what will happen to your office rent going forward?
This 90-minute session will be the first of a three-part “Future of Work: Redefining the Workplace” series, focusing on its impact on the real estate market in 2022 and beyond. We invite you to join us on the morning of June 22 for a hybrid event at the Tokyo EDITION Toranomon for an in-depth breakdown of the above, where we will be joined by three experts at JLL for what promises to be an unmissable event.
Event Details
Date: Wed, 22nd June
Time: 8:00am – 9:30am
Venue: 2F Meeting Studio at The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon.
Price:
If you would like to attend this event,

6,800 BCCJ Members (and SpCCJ Members)
8,800 Non-BCCJ Members

If you would like to attend ONLINE,

1,500 BCCJ Members (and SpCCJ Members)
3,000 Non-BCCJ Members

*If you are a SpCCJ member, please contact us to get the discount.
To book your spot, please click here!
Registration deadline: Noon, Monday, 20th June 2022

Are you not a member of the SpCCJ yet? Find out more about the membership category and benefits on our website and contact us at info@spanishchamber.or.jp. Memberships are available from JPY10,000/year.

Talent Hubs Around the World Series, Next Stop: Europe
2022-06-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
We would like to promote an upcoming webinar by Globalization Partners on ‘Talent Hubs Around the World Series, Next Stop: Europe’.
Through this webinar, attendees would be able to learn how companies can seize the opportunities Europe has to offer to build a competitive workforce.
Event Outline
Title: Talent Hubs Around the World Series, Next Stop: Europe
Date: Thursday, 30th June 2022
Time: 5pm JST
Duration: 1 hour
Please book through this Registration Link
Speakers:

Mark Hedley, Vice President of Talent Recruiting, Globalization Partners
Kyril Davidoff, Partner, EO Executives
Tsvetelin Anastasov​, Co-Founder and VP, Tech France Ambassadeurs​ ​
Tiffany Parradine​, Director, Global Talent Partner​, Alchemy Global Talent Solutions​

Are you not a member of the SpCCJ yet? Find out more about the membership category and benefits on our website and contact us at info@spanishchamber.or.jp. Memberships are available from JPY10,000/year.

Webinar: Doing Business in APAC - How to Attract Top Talent in the Region
2022-07-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Are you looking to hire remote talent or scale in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region? Join our corporate members Globalization Partners and LaLiga in a free webinar to show how companies can seize the growth opportunities in the region to build a competitive workforce.
The APAC region is a sought-after destination for any company eager to take its success to greater heights.
Business leaders are tapping into the region’s expansive talent pool to stay ahead of the competition.
But which emerging talent hubs in APAC should you target first? Is your company equipped to ensure a seamless recruitment and onboarding process across borders?
Join our expert speakers: Albert Barbe, Partner Manager at Globalization Partners; Tomokazu Betzold, Director – Tech & Transformation at Robert Walters Japan; and Clara Gimenez Vilchez, Global Mobility & Intl. Labor Expert at La Liga Group International, as they provide insights into these key questions and provide valuable insights on:

How to tap into the market opportunities and the remote talent pool in the region
Common challenges that arise when hiring international talent in the region and how to overcome them
Global mobility best practices and tips to success
How to leverage technology for your global recruitment efforts

Event Details
Date: Tuesday, 5th July 2022
Place: Zoom Webinar
Time: 18:00 hours JST
Language: English
Price: Free
Registration: Webinar Registration – Zoom
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, 5th July 15h, 12:00 pm JST

About the Speakers
Moderator Panelist Panelist

Albert Barbe, Partner Manager of Globalization Partners in Japan. He is responsible for achieving scale and efficiency for his corporate operations, as well as for solving international business expansion requests of his client portfolio including venture capitalists, private equity firms and related startups, among other verticals. A permanent resident in Japan since 1996, Albert is an Attorney at Law (not practising in Japan), with an MBA in the U.S., a master’s degree at Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo, an LL.B. in Law and a B.A. in International Relations, both in Spain. His high school studies were completed in France.

Clara Giménez Vílchez Global Mobility & Intl. Labor Expert at LaLiga Group International. She joined LaLiga in January 2020 under the position of Global Mobility & International Labor Expert. She has over 7 years of International Mobility experience in Big Four and final Clients. She has specialized in Tax, Labour and Social Security obligations under the International Mobility area (home & host country). She manages all requirements/ obligations arising from the International Assignment for LaLiga Global Network employees and for different projects & academies that LaLiga manages abroad in Spain. She also develops the role of human resources member for all the subsidiaries that LaLiga has abroad in Spain.

Tomokazu Betzold Director – Tech & Transformation at Robert Walters Japan. He joined Robert Walters in 2005. He was appointed to the role of Director in 2013 and currently oversees eight teams of recruiting specialists. He has over 16 years of recruitment experience in the technology sector, specialising in recruiting top technology talent in Japan. He has also been a key player in promoting the advancement of women in the male-dominated tech industry, committed to creating an organisation that appreciates and promotes the value created through diversity and inclusion.

Are you not a member of the SpCCJ yet? Find out more about the membership category and benefits on our website and contact us at info@spanishchamber.or.jp. Memberships are available from JPY10,000/year.

Webinar: Floating offshore wind power Japan-Spain Business opportunities
2022-07-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Online
On the 12th July 2022, the Economic and Commercial Office of Spain, with the support of the (SpCCJ) Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan, will hold an online seminar (English/Japanese) focusing on “Offshore Wind Power”.
The Japanese government has set the goal of reaching an installed capacity of offshore wind power of 10 GW in 2030 and 30-45 GW in 2040. This ambitious challenge will force Japan to learn about the experiences of companies in the offshore wind sector abroad.
The speakers of this webinar will be from METI Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Japan Wind Power Association (JWPA), Spain Wind Energy Association (AEE), Toda Corporation, SAITEC, and PLOCAN.
Webinar Details
Date: Tue, Jul 12th 2022
Time: 16:00 – 18:00
Language: English/Japanese
Price: Free
To attend/view the details of the webinar, please click Spanish page or Japanese page.

Are you not a member of the SpCCJ yet? Find out more about the membership category and benefits on our website and contact us at info@spanishchamber.or.jp. Memberships are available from JPY10,000/year.

Summer Cocktail 2022
2022-07-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon, 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001, Japan
The must-attend Summer Cocktail networking event is here! Get ready for some Spanish wine, cava, sangria, beer and nibbles and celebrate summer in style at a must-visit luxurious venue: the Jade Room and the Garden Terrace of the Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon.
On July 13th, 7 European chambers will join in this evening of networking with delicious canapes and drinks provided by 4 Spanish beverage companies (C.V.N.E/三国ワイン, Felix Solis Avantis, Grupo Freixenet, Garcia Carrion, and Sukoruni Wine) and Shonan Trading, importer of Belgian “Biere des Amis”.
It will be a fantastic opportunity for members and friends of participating chambers to meet new people and enjoy the moment.
The Garden Terrace at Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon is a serene greenery space floating 140m above street level with a breathtaking view of the Tokyo Tower. It has a limited capacity of 120 attendants so, book your ticket fast before all are sold out!
*Only members can buy this event ticket before the 27th of June. If you are a non-member who would like to join, become our member now!

Event Details
Date: Wed, Jul 13th
Time: 19h – 21h (Doors open at 18:30h)
Food & Drink: 2 hours of free-flowing canapes and drinks
Venue: The Jade Room and the Garden Terrace at The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon.
*In the case of rain, the event will be moved to the pre-function space on 2F.
Price:

7,500 Members
9,000 Non-Members

To book your spot, please click here!
Registration deadline: 3rd July 2022

Participating Chambers:
Austrian Business Council
Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan
French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan
Greek Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan
Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan

Beverage Sponsors

Are you not a member of the SpCCJ yet? Find out more about the membership category and benefits on our website and contact us at info@spanishchamber.or.jp. Memberships are available from JPY10,000/year.

TAILOR-MADE “HANDS-ON” SUPPORT for SMEs (New Date)
2022-09-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain, 1-3-29 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo, 106-0032, Japan
The SpCCJ welcomes SME members and friends to attend an in-person seminar in collaboration with T-SMECA (Tokyo Small and Medium Enterprise Consultant Association / 東京都中小企業診断士協会).
T-SMECA guest speakers will share the avenues of support available for small business owners interested in applying for various governments grants, as well as establishing and implementing business strategies for start-ups, growth, restructuring, and business success.
If you’re thinking about developing your own business in Japan, join this event to learn about the kinds of suitable support available by the “T-SMECA” consultants.
T-SMECA is an official organization consisting of Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant (SMEC) that are active in the Tokyo metropolitan areas. It has more than 4,500 member consultants, combining those doing domestic and international consulting service.
Event Detail:
Title: TAILOR-MADE “HANDS-ON” SUPPORT for SMEs
Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Time: 18:30 – 20:00 (JST)
Venue: Embassy of Spain in Japan
Participation fee: Free
Language: English
Registration link: 20220914 T-SMECA. SME Support | Cognito Forms
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: September 11, 2022
*Please note this event is for SpCCJ members. If you are a non-member and would like to attend, please contact us.
About the Speaker:

Isao OHASHI
Deputy Director, International division of T-SMECA, Jonan-district
（東京都中小企業診断士協会城南支部　国際部副部長）
Small and Medium sized Enterprise Consultant (SMEC), a national qualification by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), registered in 2013

Isao OHASHI is an Audit & Supervisory Board Member of DOCOMO CS, Inc., a group company of NTT DOCOMO, Inc. Having started the professional carrier at a major Japanese bank, he mainly experienced international corporate finance. After joining DOCOMO, he has been responsible for global investment/alliance, credit card, and contact center business.
Official member of T-SMECA since 2013, with B.A, in Economics at The Univ. of Tokyo, and MBA at The Univ. of Chicago, Graduate School of Business.
Recommended for:

Those who plan to develop their own business in Japan
Those searching business partners for the Japanese market
Those considering applying for governmental subsidies or grant programs.

Seminar Program:
18:30 ~ 18:40 Opening remarks by Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan
18:40 – 19:40 Presentation by T-SMECA consultants

What is “Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant” (SMEC)?
Activities of Tokyo SMEC Association (T-SMECA)
Examples of consulting services by SMEC
Overview of major subsidy programs by the government for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

19:40~ 20:00 Q&A

*Please note there is no parking space for visitors.

Are you not a member of the SpCCJ yet? Find out more about the membership category and benefits on our website and contact us at info@spanishchamber.or.jp. Memberships are available from JPY10,000/year.
