The promotion of the role of women is a significant policy priority for both the U.S. and Japan – Both countries are committed to furthering gender equality in the workplace and women's full participation in our societies by working together in various platforms. Please join us with a group of distinguished local and global leaders across politics and business to discuss the current challenges faced in both countries and what we can learn from each others' best practices. A panel discussion will cover the link between female participation in the workforce and the impact on the overall economic growth in Washington state and beyond as well as the changes in corporate culture to further ensuring women play more active roles to strengthen the economy
5:00 pm Pre Program Reception
6:00 pm Main Program
7:30 pm Post Program Reception
Keynote speaker: Phyllis J. Campbell
Chairman, PNW,
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Leadership Panel:
Jill Nishi
Director, Office of the President and Chief of Staff,
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Yuka Shimizu
President, Bellevue Children's Academy
Vice President; General Manager - Mitsubishi (Americas) - Seattle Branch Brought with support from the following: