INVITATION TOKYO, APRIL 23 RD - 25 TH, 2018
INVITATION TOKYO, APRIL 23 RD -25 TH, 2018 REINVENTING GLOBAL BUSINESS STAYING COMPETITIVE IN AN ERA OF DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION In 2018, Japan and Sweden celebrate 150 years of diplomatic relations. This will be highlighted through a number of business related activities aimed at strengthening the ties between Japan and Sweden. As the top event celebrating this important anniversary, Team Sweden is proud to announce the High Level Business Delegation organized in collaboration with Keizai Dōyukai, the Japan Association of Corporate Executives. This, in conjunction with a high-level official visit, will create an ideal platform at top executive level, for connecting with Japanese counterparts and stakeholders. The High Level Business Delegation provides an updated view on the Japanese business climate and gives access to key decision makers at leading Japanese companies. The delegation takes place at a time when global business is increasingly challenged and the rate of innovation is higher than ever, which is one of the main themes for the delegation s high point, The Japan-Sweden Business Summit: Reinventing Global Business Staying Competitive in an Era of Disruptive Innovation. The Business Summit will focus on three key areas for reinvention, namely People, Innovation and Partnerships, giving business executives, young entrepreneurs and thought leaders from both countries the opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences in an interactive setting.
Recent development in Japan Japan, with a population of more than 126 million, is the third largest economy in the world in terms of GDP and home to some of the world s most prestigious companies. As a regional leader within a wide range of industries, Japan is a key player in Asia. Japan has recently emerged as a global champion of free trade with the EU-Japan free trade agreement and is stepping up activities to forge new alliances to extend trade relations. At the same time Japanese companies are showing an increased interest to collaborate with foreign companies. This creates a new opportunity for Swedish companies to expand their presence in Japan and position themselves as partners who can support Japanese businesses also regarding international opportunities. In order to be successful in this quest, it is vital for Swedish companies to have a clear understanding of the progress in Japan, a relevant strategy and a strengthened visibility and position in the market. About the organizers The Business Delegation is organized by Team Sweden, represented by Business Sweden and the Embassy of Sweden, in partnership with Keizai Dōyukai, the Japan Association of Corporate Executives. Team Sweden stands ready to assist Swedish companies in identifying and acting on business opportunities in Japan and beyond. For more information, please contact: helena.carlsson@business-sweden.se or susanne.flygelholm@business-sweden.se
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM TOKYO, APRIL 23 RD -25 TH, 2018 PRELIMINARY PROGRAM FOR SWEDISH DELEGATION: MONDAY, APRIL 23 Team Sweden welcomes delegates Connected Transport The future of transport, including e-mobility, connectivity and autonomous driving, will be the focus for seminars and discussions along with an exhibition, showcasing innovative Swedish companies and solutions (relevant for a selected group of companies) Further delegation program Focus of the activities will depend on the official representation, as well as the priorities and requirements of the delegation. The program will be clarified in dialogue with delegates after registration and when official representation has been confirmed TUESDAY, APRIL 24 Japan-Sweden Business Summit Reinventing Global Business Staying Competitive in an Era of Disruptive Innovation. The Summit will feature business executives, young entrepreneurs, thought leaders and key officials from both countries. Focus on three key areas for reinvention: People, Innovation and Partnerships Gala dinner Rounding off the Summit with key officials and business representatives from both countries present WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 Start-up & Innovation The Start-up & Innovation event will be a one and a half day program, targeting both established companies and start-ups, focusing on insightful briefings on the Japanese start-up scene and visits to cutting-edge Japanese organizations including incubators. The program will give a great understanding of the attraction of the Japanese start-up/innovation eco-system and will also be an excellent opportunity for Swedish start-ups to network and discover new business opportunities in Japan. For Swedish start-ups, a matchmaking event will be arranged to enable showcasing of services/technologies to a Japanese audience and to meet with potential partners/clients/ investors Further delegation program Focus of the activities will depend on the official representation, as well as the priorities and requirements of the delegation. The program will be clarified in dialogue with delegates after registration and when official representation has been confirmed
REGISTRATION TOKYO, APRIL 23 RD -25 TH, 2018 Date: April 23 rd 25 th, 2018 Location: Tokyo Participant Fee: SEK 75 000 per person and company. SEK 25 000 per additional representative from the same company. The fee covers: Participation in the program, local transports and meals (including networking lunch and gala dinner*) within the program, and other arrangements within the program. *Each delegation company can invite additional one person to the gala dinner, e.g. a key Japanese partner. The fee does not cover: Airfare, accommodation, transfer to/from the airport/hotel, and other arrangements outside the program. We hereby register for the High Level Business Delegation to Japan Registration to be sent no later than 31 st of January, 2018 To: Susanne Flygelholm, susanne.flygelholm@business-sweden.se Contact with delegates regarding more detailed program will be commenced by Business Sweden after registration. Business Sweden s General Conditions for Participation in Joint Export Activities (June 2011) are enclosed. Company: Corporate ID: Invoicing address: Postal Code: City: Phone/Switchboard: Name 1: Title: Email/Mobile: Name 2: Title: Email/Mobile: Contact Person: Email/mobile: Date: Signature:
General Conditions for Participation in Joint Export Activities (exhibitions, delegation travels, etc) 1. General BUSINESS SWEDEN undertakes to carry out the export activity described in the invitation on condition that the necessary number of companies signs up by giving binding notice of participation and no obstacles specified in section 5 below exist in regard to the performance of the activity. 2. Participation fee Companies taking part in the activity undertake to cooperate in order to achieve its aim and facilitate its performance and also to pay the fee specified in the invitation. Participation in the activity may not be made available or assigned to a third party without the prior written consent of BUSINESS SWEDEN. Unless otherwise expressly stated, all prices are exclusive of VAT. The participation fee shall be paid in advance. If the price has been specified in SEK and BUSINESS SWEDEN has to pay certain costs in local currency, the price shall at the time of payment be adjusted if the exchange rate has changed by more than 5% between the date of the invitation and the date of invoicing. In the event of fewer companies signing up for the activity than required in the invitation, the participating companies undertake to pay an increase not exceeding 10% of the participation fee. The term of payment is 30 days from the invoice date. In the event of late payment, penalty interest is payable at the current Swedish reference rate ( referensränta ) plus eight (8) percentage points. Any costs for collection or other measures to obtain payment will be charged to the company. 3. BUSINESS SWEDEN s undertakings BUSINESS SWEDEN s undertakings are limited to what is stated in the invitation and the present conditions. Payments for services that BUSINESS SWEDEN has undertaken to perform by written agreement, over and above what is included in the activity, shall be made as they fall due after invoicing. BUSINESS SWEDEN is entitled to depart from the method specified in the invitation of performing the activity if its performance requires this. 4. Cancellation etc Registration is binding. If not stated otherwise in the invitation, upon cancellation of participation the fee will be charged in full as from the date BUSINESS SWEDEN has received and confirmed the company s binding reservation. 5. Force majeure etc BUSINESS SWEDEN may cancel the activity or postpone carrying it out for a reasonable period if any obstacle to or unreasonable increase in the cost of carrying it out arises or if carrying it out would jeopardise the safety of persons or property affected by the activity, due to an event or circumstance outside BUSINESS SWEDEN s reasonable control (force majeure). Such events or circumstances include acts of violence or a risk of acts of violence of all kinds (including war, hostilities, acts of sabotage etc.), natural phenomena (earthquakes, hurricanes, floods etc.), sudden events which cause injury or damage (fires, explosions etc.), labour conflicts (strike, lockout, blockade, working to rule etc.), events and interventions of an official nature (changes in the law, new legislation, a change in the exchange rate), and other unforeseen events or unforeseen consequences of foreseeable events such as lack of transport, a shortage of skilled workers, power cuts etc. BUSINESS SWEDEN shall inform the participating companies in an appropriate manner as soon as possible after force majeure is deemed to exist. In addition to what is stated in the first paragraph of this section, the effect of invoking force majeure is that BUSINESS SWEDEN will be absolved from economic consequences, including damages for delay in carrying out the activity or for the activity not being carried out at all or not being carried out as agreed. 6. Disputes etc These general conditions shall be governed by and are construed in accordance with Swedish law. Any dispute in connection with these general conditions shall be finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the Rules for Expedited Arbitrations of the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce.