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40th Annual Joint Meeting
of The Midwest U.S. -
Japan Association and
The Japan - Midwest
U.S. Association

Midwest U.S. - Japan:
Empowering Innovation for Tomorrow’s Opportunities

Midwest Airlines Conference Center
Hilton Milwaukee City Center Hotel
Sept. 7-9th, 2008



Past Speakers

Schedule / Agenda

Date: September 7th (Sun) to September 9th (Tue), 2008
Site: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Conference Theme: "Midwest U.S. - Japan: Empowering Innovation for Tomorrow's Opportunities"
Sunday, September 7, 2008
10:00 am MWJA Board of Directors Meeting Hilton Hotel
Indian Summer Festival
Harley-Davidson Museum
3:45-4:00 pm Chairmen's Meeting
4:00-5:00 pm Joint Exec Committee Meeting
5:00-6:15 pm VIP Reception: Governors, U.S. Sponsor company representatives, Japanese VIP guests
6:00 pm Receiving Line in position for general reception
6:00 pm Buses depart from Hotel
6:15-8:30 pm Welcome Reception
Harley-Davidson Museum Indoors/Outdoor space
Welcome Greeting
8:45 pm Hospitality Suites
Hilton Hotel
Monday, September 8, 2008
Midwest Airlines Conference Center
Spouse Tour in Milwaukee area
7:30-8:30 am Japanese Caucus Breakfast Hilton Hotel
8:00-9:00 am Continental Breakfast & Exhibition
Foyer (Midwest Airlines Conference Center)
9:00-10:30 am Opening Ceremony:
National Anthems:
Japan & U.S. Choir or Singer
Opening Remarks:
Hon. James R. Thompson, U.S. Conference Chairman Former Governor of Illinois
Yuzaburo Mogi, Japan Conference Chairman Chairman and CEO, Kikkoman Corporation
Welcome Remarks: (Host State)
Guest Speeches: (U.S. & Japanese Governors)
10:30-10:40 am Foyer: (Brief) Coffee Break
10:40-11:35 am Keynote Addresses:
U.S. Dignitary
Japanese Dignitary
11:35-11:45 am Move to Luncheon
11:45-13:15 pm Conference Luncheon and U.S. Keynote Speaker
1:25 pm All speakers for afternoon sessions are present on stage
1:30-2:15 pm PLENARY SESSION 1:
"Making a Technological Leap Forward"
2:15-2:25 pm Move to Session Rooms
2:25-3:35 pm Executive Session 1-A:
"Next Generation Technology"
  Executive Session 1-B:
"Strategic Partnerships"
3:35-3:50 pm Foyer: Coffee Break
3:50-5:15 pm PLENARY SESSION 2 - Executive Panel Discussion
"Path to Sustainable Growth"
6:00-6:20 pm Bus shuttle to Milwaukee Art Museum
Gala Dinner at Milwaukee Art Museum
6:15-7:15 pm Cocktail Reception (terrace) & tour of art exhibits on 1st Floor
7:15-9:00 pm Dinner & Entertainment
8:45-9:15 pm Buses shuttle to Milwaukee Hilton
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Midwest Airlines Conference Center
8:00-9:00 am Continental Breakfast & Exhibition
Foyer (Midwest Airlines Conference Center)
9:00-10:30 am PLENARY SESSION 3 - Executive Panel Discussion
"Trade & Investment in a Global Economy"
10:30-10:45 am Foyer: Coffee Break
10:45-11:15 am U.S. Closing Keynote Speaker
11:15-11:55 am Closing Ceremonies
  Joint Statement: Chairman Thompson
  Guest Speeches
  Closing Remarks: Chairman Mogi
  Chairman Thompson
  Gift Exchange: Chairmen Mogi and Thompson
12:00-13:00 pm Closing Buffet Luncheon (at Hilton - Crystal Ballroom)
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