Roundtable Discussion with Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Robert T. Koepcke
On April 30, Keidanren USA hosted Mr. Robert T. Koepcke, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Japan, Korea, and Mongolia in the State Department’s Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs (EAP) for a roundtable discussion. DAS Koepcke provided his thoughts on the Prime Minister Kishida’s official visit, highlighted other recent developments in our diplomatic relationship, and (…)
Roundtable with experts from Crumpton Global
On February 1st, Keidanren USA hosted a roundtable discussion with experts from Crumpton Global. Messrs. Paul Lensink and H.K. Park discussed a CIA analytical tool called “future scenario planning” which can help companies prepare for the likely policies and actions of each Presidential candidate should they win the 2024 election, followed by Q&A session.
Briefing with Experts from K&L Gates LLP
On December 14, Keidanren USA hosted a briefing with Mr. Matt Leggett and and other experts from K&L Gates LLP. They led a discussion on U.S. Energy Policy State of Play/Outlook and Reactions to COP 28 followed by a Q & A session.
Briefing on Current Prospects for Congressional Action by Experts from K&L Gates LLP
On November 1st, Keidanren USA hosted a briefing with former Congressman Bart Gordon (D-TN) and other experts from K&L Gates LLP. They led a discussion on the prospects for Congressional action for the rest of the year, including areas such as government funding, defense, AI, and privacy.
Roundtable Discussion on “Perspectives on U.S. Climate and Clean Energy Policy”
On June 29, Keidanren USA hosted a Roundtable Discussion with Mr. Alan Yu, Senior Vice President for National Security and International Policy, Center for American Progress (CAP) on “Perspectives on U.S. Climate and Clean Energy Policy”. Mr. Yu discussed latest developments regarding U.S. domestic policy, including the Inflation Reduction Act and other federal and state (…)
Seminar on Data Privacy & AI Regulation with S&K Brussels
On June 14, Keidanren held a seminar on Data Privacy & AI Regulation for Keidanren member companies. Mr. Takeshige Sugimoto from S&K Brussels explained in detail about Data Privacy & AI Regulation, followed by a Q & A session.
Roundtable discussion with Capstone
On May 24, Keidanren USA hosted a roundtable discussion on “The Economic and Business Impact of US-China Dynamics” with Mr. Daniel Silverberg and Ms. Elena McGovern of Capstone. Capstone focuses on the analysis of not just what’s happening today, but where trends will be, and predicting where regulation and policy are heading, so business leaders have (…)
Roundtable Discussion with Mr. Paul Goldstein, President & CEO of PTB Global Advisors
On April 19, Keidanren USA hosted Mr. Paul Goldstein, President & CEO of PTB Global Advisors for a roundtable event. Mr. Goldstein discussed China’s Global Security Initiative (now called the Global Civilization Initiative) and its impacts on economic security issues, followed by a Q & A session.
Roundtable Discussion with Professor Jun Arima
On March 23, Keidanren USA hosted Professor Jun Arima of the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Public Policy, and Executive Senior Fellow at the 21st Century Public Policy Institute, during his visit to Washington DC from Japan. Professor Arima conducted an assessment of COP27 and discussed the challenges towards COP28 and beyond with member (…)
Roundtable discussion with Director Joel Ehrendreich of the State Department’s Office of Japanese Affairs
On February 14, Keidanren USA hosted Mr. Joel Ehrendreich of the State Department’s Office of Japanese Affairs for a roundtable discussion. He discussed the priorities for the U.S.-Japan relationship in 2023, including his thoughts on Prime Minister Kishida’s visit and the 2+2 meetings in January followed by a Q & A session.