Building A Leadership Network For Women in Collaboration with the City of Dallas

This event will highlight the accomplishments and challenges of women in leadership. The panel will discuss personal successes and challenges, and how building a leadership network for women and men can help one’s career. The event also features two experienced executive coaches and trainers who will conduct career and skill-building exercises that assist with upward mobility.

A Symposium on Asia-Pacific Economic Integration and the Role of the U.S. & Japan

Westin Stonebriar Hotel 1549 Legacy Drive, Frisco, TX, United States

Following President Trump’s election in 2016 and subsequent American withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), new questions have been raised about the future of economic integration in the Asia-Pacific region. Can CPTPP (TPP11) function without the participation of the United States? What is the future of regional agreements like the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) between ASEAN, China, Korea, India, Australia, New Zealand and Japan?

Globalaw Annual Members Meeting/Conference

Jackson Walker LLP 2323 Ross Ave, Suite 600, Dallas, TX

A conversation with Ambassador Tom Schieffer (former U.S. Ambassador to Australia and Japan), followed by a panel discussion on Structuring and Protecting Business Investments in the United States.

JASDFW members are invited. Free admission and validated garage parking (with ticket). To register, email your contact information to akoepke@jw.com.

Dallas Fort Worth: Bridging Latin America-Asia Trade

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas 2200 N Pearl St, Dallas, TX, United States

This one-day summit brings together local and global trade leaders from both the public and private sectors, to focus on how Dallas Fort Worth's global and regional competitiveness can increase business opportunities between Asia and Latin America, and how transnational organizations support and help advance global business efforts.

2018 Sun & Star Golf Classic [SOLD OUT]

Cowboys Golf Club 1600 Fairway Dr., Grapevine, TX

A day of golf, networking, and U.S.-Japan friendship. The Sun & Star Golf Classic will be held on Saturday, October 13 at Cowboys Golf Club, rated one of GolfAdvisor's top courses in Texas. The tournament features a buffet lunch, Shotgun Start/Scramble Format play, skill contests, and an award presentation dinner.

SHOPLIFTERS

Landmark The Magnolia 3699 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX, United States

Magnolia Pictures will release Shoplifters, 2018 Cannes Film Festival Palme D’Or Winner, at the Magnolia Theatre on December 21 through December 27.

Japan Update Symposium [SOLD OUT]

Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center 7121 Bishop Rd, Plano, United States

Learn about recent developments in U.S. Japan relations — and how they affect North Texas. During the luncheon, experts from both countries will examine the current issues in U.S.-Japan relations. The afternoon panel will focus on the commercial relationship between Japan and the North Texas region.

How to Survive and Thrive in Disaster: Lessons from Japan

Palko Hall, Room 130 3000 Bellaire Drive North, Fort Worth, TX, United States

OVERVIEW Nearly 20,000 lives were lost in the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011. Nearly half a million refugees were created and energy policies for nuclear facility management changed across the world as a result of the nuclear meltdown. In this special public talk, Dr. Daniel Aldrich will explore the role of social capital   […]