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SUMMARY:2026 Texas-Japan Summit
DESCRIPTION:Event Information				\n				\n									This special program highlights the achievements and insights of women who have broken through long-standing barriers. Dr. Hiroki Takeuchi\, Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the Sun & Star Program on Japan and East Asia at the SMU Tower Center will kick off the event by exploring the career journey of Sanae Takaichi\, and how she became the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of Japan. The program will further feature a cross-cultural panel of outstanding women executives who will share personal experiences on overcoming obstacles\, navigating cross-cultural challenges\, and rising to the top of their fields. 								\n				\n					Click here to Register				\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n					\n				\n									 This event is now March 19 (postponed from original date of January 29th). Registration closes March 18 at 5:00pmCost(update): $15  All members and employees of JASDFW & DJA corporate members\, JCW\, and collaborating partners$20  for non-members$10  StudentsIncludes light meal and refreshment.Agenda: 6:00 – 6:30pm Networking and light meal to be provided6:30 – 8:00pm Program and Q&A Location:500 N. Central Expressway\, 1st Floor Think Tank Conference RoomPlano\, TX  75074								\n				\n					Panelist Speakers:				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n		\n				\n									Pamela Cytron\, President\, Founders Arena Pamela is an award-winning technology entrepreneur and strategic advisor with expertise in financial services\, data intelligence\, blockchain\, privacy\, and regulations. She has successfully grown start-ups and optimized revenue growth with innovative strategies. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n		\n				\n									Karen Ideno\, former senior executive with Toyota North America Karen recently retired as Chief Procurement Officer for Toyota North America and Chief Sustainability Officer for Toyota Financial Services. Through her career at Toyota\, she has also served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer for Toyota Financial Services. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n		\n				\n									Yuko Kitamura\,Director\, Supply Chain Logistics at Hitachi High Tech AmericaPresident of Japanese Career Women Yuko has a long successful career at Hitachi High Tech America and co-founded Japanese Career Women non-profit organization with approximately 800 members worldwide promoting career advancement for Japanese women. She is also an Adjunct Professor at University of Texas at Dallas. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n		\n				\n									Yuka Nakahara-Goven\, Financial Professional Yuka has had a long\, accomplished career in insurance and financial planning industry licensed to operate in multiple states. She overcame many workplace gender biases facing women in Japan and in the U.S.\, focused on life-long learning/education\, and became a strong mentor\, especially for young women entering the workforce. 								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n									Collaborating with JCW (Japanese Career Women) 								\n				\n					In Collaboration with JCW (Japanese Career Women)
URL:https://jasdfw.org/event/2026-texas-japan-summit/
LOCATION:Live! by Loews Hotel\, 1600 E Randol Mill Road\, Arlington\, 76011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business & Networking,Partner Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="U.S.-Japan Council":MAILTO:contact@usjapancouncil.org
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