MIDWEST U.S. – JAPAN ASSOCIATION

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Global Strategiesor Economic Growth
Japan and the United States have a major impact on the world economy, accounting
for 30 percent of all goods and services traded annually. These two nations contributesignificantly to each other’s economies through foreign trade and investment.
The Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference will focus on the strong economic
relationship of these two countries and explore strategies for improving foreign
trade and investment during this time of global economic uncertainty.
Six U.S. Governors and Executives from Toyota, 3M, All Nippon Airways, Medtronic,Ecolab, Sumitomo, McQuay International and more will share their insights about
new technology, sustainable energy, and trade and partnerships in the Asia/Pacificregion.
Conference participants also will have a chance to explore Minneapolis-Saint Paul ata reception at the Minnesota History Center, a dinner at the Nicollet Island Pavilionand a scenic boat cruise on the Mississippi River.
This is the first time that the conference has been held in Minnesota in 27 years. Don’t
miss this chance to build relationships with global business leaders and introduce
your company to this influential audience.
To register for Global Strategies for Economic Growth and for detailed conference
highlights, go to: www.midwest-japan.org.

SEPTEMBER 16 – 18, 2012

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Welcome reception at Minnesota History Center
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Welcome remarks
Hon. Yoshifumi Okamura, Consul General of Japan at Chicago
U.S. and Japanese governors:
Gov. Mark Dayton, State of Minnesota, conference hostGov. Mitch Daniels, State of Indiana
Gov. Rick Snyder, State of Michigan
Gov. Dave Heineman, State of Nebraska
Gov. Scott Walker, State of Wisconsin
Gov. Pat Quinn, State of Illinois
Gov. Kiyoshi Ueda, Saitama Prefecture
Keynote addresses:
Ichiro Fujisaki, Japanese Ambassador to the United States
Douglas Baker, Chairman of the Board and CEO, Ecolab
Toru Nagashima, Chairman of the Board, Teijin Limited
Christopher O’Connell, Executive Vice President and Group President, Restorative Therapies Group, Medtronic
Panel Discussion: Nurturing Growth through Technological Advances
MODERATOR:

Margaret Anderson Kelliher, President and CEO, Minnesota High Tech Association
PANELISTS:

William Brown Jr., Group Vice President of International and Commercial Businesses, The Toro Co.
Kichisaburo Nomura, Executive Adviser, All Nippon Airways Co. Ltd.
Larry Wendling, Vice President, Corporate Research Laboratory and International Technical Operations, 3M Co.
Kaoru Yano, Chairman of the Board, NEC Corp.
Panel Discussion: Sustainable Energy Solutions
MODERATOR:

Dr. Eric Kaler, President, University of Minnesota
PANELISTS:

Motoyuki Oka, Chairman of the Board, Sumitomo Corp.
Michael Schwartz, CEO, McQuay International
Hiroyoshi Yoshiki, Managing Officer, Toyota Motor Corporation
John Van Dine, CEO and Founder, SAGE Electrochromics
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Panel Discussion: Trade and Partnerships in the Asia/Pacific Region
MOERATOR:Hiroyuki Ishige, Chairman, Japan External Trade Organization
PANELISTS:

Takeo Inokuchi, Senior Adviser, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co.
Kaneichi Maehara, Vice Chairman and President, Japan Association of Corporate Executives
Mark Palmquist, Executive Vice President and COO – Ag Business, CHS Inc.
Closing ceremony