Japan External Trade Organization

Some of Japan's biggest and most powerful companies operate in regional Japan, outside of Tokyo and Osaka. Austrade and JETRO invite you to attend this seminar to gain an understanding of opportunities for Australian business to work collaboratively with companies in regional Japan - namely Fukuoka in Kyushu, southern Japan.

Kyushu is a hub of innovation. The region's USD435 billion economy makes up Japan's fourth largest economic centre, representing about 10 percent of national GDP - comparable in size to the Netherlands. This region is traditionally known as Japan's gateway to Asia and enjoys strong historical, cultural and trade ties with South Korea, Taiwan and China. The island is home to elite research universities and is a leader in biotechnology R & D, especially in the development of anti-cancer vaccines.

The Governor of Fukuoka, Wataru Aso, is leading a delegation of corporate and government representatives to discuss opportunities for collaboration with Australian business and institutions in the biotechnology and clean energy sectors.

For more details please visit the website
http://www.jetro.go.jp/australia/events/upcoming/

• Provides access to leading Asia specialists, Government and Shadow Ministers and International Diplomats
  
• Enables participants to use their contemporary Asia knowledge to lead their irganisations in new directions
  
• Develops high level cultural intelligence skills

The Asialink Leaders Program is a year-long part-time course, run in both Melbourne and Sydney, which draws in participants from a wide range of sectors in the community, including: businesses, health, arts, education, corporate and not-for-profit.

To apply for the Asialink Leaders Program please go to:

www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au/our_work/leaders

To receive updates about the program please send your contact details to:

leadership@asialink.unimelb.edu.au