WHEN: THURSDAY\, FEBRUARY 29\, 2024
\nTIME: 10:00AM – 1:00PM (DOORS OPEN AT 9:30AM)
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BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//67.227.156.9//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-FROM-URL:https://advocacy.calchamber.com X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 RDATE:20241103T020000 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 RDATE:20250309T020000 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-78418@advocacy.calchamber.com DTSTAMP:20240319T014326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:International CONTACT:roliveira@iamericas.org\; https://eventee.co/en/e/the-madrid-energy -conference-2024-20003 DESCRIPTION:The Madrid Energy Conference serves as the nexus for Latin Amer ican and European energy leaders to discuss energy transition solutions an d the near-term need to balance energy security demands with the climate i mperative. The Conference fosters exchange between clean energy and major energy infrastructure project developers with investors\, regulators and p olicymakers.\nJoin us on April 9-11\, 2024 as we host the 5th annual Madri d Energy Conference to exchange views with LAC region and European develop ers\, financial and multilateral agencies\, and governments.\nOur ability to convene regional and global thought leaders and deliver cutting-edge co ntent makes the Madrid Energy Conference 2024 a must-attend forum for the connections and productive discussions that translate into important inves tment between the regions.\n \nEvent Information and Registration DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240409 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240412 LOCATION:Melia Madrid Serrano @ 139 Calle de Claudio Coello\, 28006 Madrid SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:The Madrid Energy Conference URL:https://advocacy.calchamber.com/event/the-madrid-energy-conference/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://advocacy.calchamber.com/wp-content/uploa ds/2024/01/2024-01-18_16-43-44.png\;796\;522\,medium\;https://advocacy.cal chamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-01-18_16-43-44.png\;796\;522\, large\;https://advocacy.calchamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-01- 18_16-43-44.png\;796\;522\,full\;https://advocacy.calchamber.com/wp-conten t/uploads/2024/01/2024-01-18_16-43-44.png\;796\;522 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nThe Madrid Energy C onference serves as the nexus for Latin American and European ene rgy leaders to discuss energy transition solutions and the near-term need to balance energy security demands with the climate imperative. The Confer ence fosters exchange between clean energy and major energy infrastructure project developers with investors\, regulators and policymakers.
\nJoin us on April 9-11\, 2024 as we host the 5th annual Madrid Ener gy Conference to exchange views with LAC region and European developer s\, financial and multilateral agencies\, and governments.
\nOur abi lity to convene regional and global thought leaders and deliver cutting-ed ge content makes the Madrid Energy Conference 2024 a must-attend forum for the connections and productive discussions that translate into important investment between the regions.
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Event Information and Re gistration
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-76261@advocacy.calchamber.com DTSTAMP:20240319T014326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:International CONTACT:Patricia Utterback\; patricia.utterback@gobiz.ca.gov\; https://www. hannovermesse.de/en/ DESCRIPTION:Hannover Messe is the world’s largest and most comprehensive in dustrial technology event. It covers core themes of the industrial value-a dding chain – from individual components to the complete smart factory. In novative California industrial companies looking to expand to the European market are highly encouraged to apply to join the California Pavilion at Hannover Messe. Businesses qualified for CA STEP funding are eligible to p articipate at a significantly reduced cost. Space is limited and resources will be offered to STEP qualified companies on a first come first served basis.\nPlease see the event website for further details.\nHannover Messe Interest DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240427 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Hannover Messe – California Pavilion URL:https://advocacy.calchamber.com/event/hannover-messe/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nHannover Mess e is the world’s largest and most comprehensive industrial technology even t. It covers core themes of the industrial value-adding chain – from indiv idual components to the complete smart factory. Innovative California indu strial companies looking to expand to the European market are highly encou raged to apply to join the California Pavilion at Hannover Messe. Business es qualified for CA STEP funding are eligible to participate at a signific antly reduced cost. Space is limited and resources will be offered to STEP qualified companies on a first come first served basis.
\nPlease see the event website for fur ther details.
\nHannover Messe Interest\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-78533@advocacy.calchamber.com DTSTAMP:20240319T014326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:International CONTACT:kwengrod@lachamber.com\; https://lachamber.com/world-trade-week/wor ld-trade-week/ DESCRIPTION:For over 96 years\, World Trade Week Southern California\nhas b een the most extensive and unique program of its\nkind in the country\, ac tively promoting the positive\naspects of international trade that are vit al to a strong\nlocal and national economy.\nThe Chamber kicks off the sta rt of each year’s celebration\nby bringing together business executives\, regional leaders\nand members of the diplomatic corps for the WTW Kickoff \nConference. The event\, which attracts 500 participants\,\nconsists of a n insightful program featuring keynote\nspeakers and industry experts to s hare their insights on the\nlatest global trade trends impacting SoCal com panies.\nThe conference also includes scholarships\, industry\nawards\, an d an interactive exhibit hall.\n2024 Sponsorship Deck\n2023 Program Book\n 2023 Photo Album \n2023 World Trade Week Event Video\n\nDate\nWednesday\, May 1\, 2024\nLocation\nThe Westin Long Beach\nOn The Agenda\nExhibit Hall \nSilent Auction\nBreakfast Program\nhttps://lachamber.com/world-trade-wee k/world-trade-week/\n \n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240502 LOCATION:The Westin Long Beach SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:World Trade Week 2024 URL:https://advocacy.calchamber.com/event/world-trade-week-2024/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nFor over 96 y
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\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-78336@advocacy.calchamber.com DTSTAMP:20240319T014326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:International CONTACT:https://2go.iccwbo.org/world-chambers-federation-americas-summit.ht ml DESCRIPTION:WCF Americas Summit\nBusiness beyond borders: MSMEs going globa l\nJoin us in Bogotá for the first edition of the ICC World Chambers Feder ation Regional Summit in the Americas! \nThe theme of this major event\, “ Business beyond borders: MSMEs going global”\, will focus on the different measures and policies that are being implemented by countries and compani es to facilitate access to markets internationally. \nIt will showcase the best practices and experiences that the World Chambers Federation is adva ncing with small businesses. \nAttendees will also have the opportunity to engage in interactive business roundtables\, schedule business meetings\, and leverage the presence of over forty international buyers. \nThe event is free of charge and open to all\, WCF members and non-members from all countries.\nVenue: Bogotá Chamber of Commerce\; in-person event.\nConfirme d speakers:\nShannon K. O’Neill\nVice President of the Council on Foreign Relations\n\nAndrés Moreno\nFounder\, Chairman of the Board\, and CEO of O pen English DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240511 LOCATION:Bogotá Chamber of Commerce SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:WCF Americas Summit URL:https://advocacy.calchamber.com/event/wcf-americas-summit/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://advocacy.calchamber.com/wp-content/uploa ds/2024/01/2024-01-17_9-37-15.png\;600\;107\,medium\;https://advocacy.calc hamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-01-17_9-37-15.png\;600\;107\,la rge\;https://advocacy.calchamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-01-17 _9-37-15.png\;600\;107\,full\;https://advocacy.calchamber.com/wp-content/u ploads/2024/01/2024-01-17_9-37-15.png\;600\;107 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
Join us in Bogotá for the first edition of the ICC World Chambers Federation Regional Summi t in the Americas!
\nThe theme of this major event \, “Business beyo nd borders: MSMEs going global”\, will focus on the differ ent measures and policies that are being implemented by countries and comp anies to facilitate access to markets internationally.
\nAttendees will also have the opportunity to engage in interactive
business roundtables\, schedule business meetings\, and leverage the prese
nce of over forty international buyers.
The even t is free of charge and open to all\, WCF members and non-members from all countries.
\nVenue: Bo gotá Chamber of Commerce\; in-person event.
\nConfirmed speakers:
\nShannon K. O’ Neill
\nVice President of the Council on F oreign Relations
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\nAndrés Moreno
Founder\, Chairman of the Board\, and CEO of Open English i>
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-76414@advocacy.calchamber.com DTSTAMP:20240319T014326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:International CONTACT:Patricia Utterback\; patricia.utterback@gobiz.ca.gov\; https://busi ness.ca.gov/expression-of-interest-form-step/ DESCRIPTION:Join GO-Biz in Istanbul for the largest US government-led trade mission and business development forum. Organized by the US Commercial Se rvice\, Trade Winds will feature meetings with US commercial diplomats fro m over 25 countries in Europe and Eurasia\, exciting conference programmin g\, and plenty of networking. STEP-eligible small businesses will be able to attend at a significantly discounted rate.\nTrade Winds 2024 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240518 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Trade Winds – Europe URL:https://advocacy.calchamber.com/event/trade-winds-europe/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin GO-Biz i n Istanbul for the largest US government-led trade mission and business de velopment forum. Organized by the US Commercial Service\, Trade Winds will feature meetings with US commercial diplomats from over 25 countries in E urope and Eurasia\, exciting conference programming\, and plenty of networ king. STEP-eligible small businesses will be able to attend at a significa ntly discounted rate.
\nTrade Winds 2024\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-77814@advocacy.calchamber.com DTSTAMP:20240319T014326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:International CONTACT:National Association of District Export Councils\; aburkett@naita.o rg\; https://www.usaexporter.org/nadec-annual-export-conference/ DESCRIPTION:The NADEC Annual Export Conference\, held annually in Washingto n\, D.C.\, brings together distinguished speakers including business leade rs\, high-ranking U.S. and foreign government officials\, exporters\, trad e service providers\, and trade promotion agencies. This conference provid es space for industry peers to share expertise\, proven export strategies\ , effective resources\, and more during concurrent sessions.\nPlease see t he event website for further details. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240513 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240515 LOCATION:Washington DC SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:National Association of District Export Councils Annual Export Conf erence URL:https://advocacy.calchamber.com/event/national-association-of-district- export-councils-annual-export-conference/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe NADEC Ann ual Export Conference\, held annually in Washington\, D.C.\, brings togeth er distinguished speakers including business leaders\, high-ranking U.S. a nd foreign government officials\, exporters\, trade service providers\, an d trade promotion agencies. This conference provides space for industry pe ers to share expertise\, proven export strategies\, effective resources\, and more during concurrent sessions.
\nPlease see the event website for further details.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-79615@advocacy.calchamber.com DTSTAMP:20240319T014326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:International CONTACT:registrar@cmpinc.net\; https://eximac2024.cmpinc.net/ DESCRIPTION:Join us for EXIM Bank’s 2024 Annual Conference\, taking place o n Thursday\, June 6th and Friday\, June 7th\, in the heart of Washington\, DC\, at the Washington Hilton Hotel.\nThe EXIM Annual Conference showcase s the pivotal role of U.S. exports in driving economic prosperity\, benefi ting businesses of all sizes. The conference promises invaluable insights and unique networking opportunities for a diverse array of domestic and in ternational attendees including exporters\, buyers\, financial professiona ls\, business leaders from various sectors\, and government officials.\nRe gister now at- 2023 EXIM Annual Conference Registration Form (edgereg.net) \nThe California Chamber of Commerce is a stakeholder partner for the Expo rt-Import Bank of the United States’ (EXIM) 2024 Annual Conference.\nSecur e your spot now to enjoy discounted early bird registration. Benefit from an additional 10% discount using CalChamber’s exclusive code: CACC2024\nHo w to Register with a Strategic Partner Discount Code:\n\nGo to the EXIM 20 24 Annual Conference Registration Link.\nSelect Registration Category and complete registration. \nOn payment screen enter the unique Partner Discou nt Code (Discount codes are case sensitive)\n\nIf you have any questions o r problems using your registration code\, please email the conference regi strar.\n \nWebsite- EXIM | 2024 Annual Conference (cmpinc.net)\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240606 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240608 LOCATION:Washington Hilton Hotel SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:EXIM 2024 Annual Conference URL:https://advocacy.calchamber.com/event/exim-2024-annual-conference/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://advocacy.calchamber.com/wp-content/uploa ds/2024/03/EXIM-2024-Conferece.png\;598\;150\,medium\;https://advocacy.cal chamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/EXIM-2024-Conferece.png\;598\;150\, large\;https://advocacy.calchamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/EXIM-202 4-Conferece.png\;598\;150\,full\;https://advocacy.calchamber.com/wp-conten t/uploads/2024/03/EXIM-2024-Conferece.png\;598\;150 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin us for EXIM Bank’s 2024 An nual Conference\, taking place on Thursday\, June 6th and Friday\, June 7t h\, in the heart of Washington\, DC\, at the Washington Hilton Hotel.
\nThe EXIM Annual Conference showcases the pivotal role of U.S. exports in driving economic prosperity\, benefiting businesses of all siz es. The conference promises invaluable insights and unique networking oppo rtunities for a diverse array of domestic and international attendees incl uding exporters\, buyers\, financial professionals\, business leaders from various sectors\, and government officials.
\nRegister now at- 2023 EXIM Annual Conference Registration Form (edgereg.net)
\nThe California Chamber of Commerce is a stakeholder partner for the Exp ort-Import Bank of the United States’ (EXIM) 2024 Annual Conference.
\nSecure your spot now to enjoy discounted early bird registration. Benef
it from an additional 10% discount using CalChamber’s exclusive code:
How to Register with a Strategic Par tner Discount Code:
\nIf you have any questions or problems using your registration c ode\, please email the conference registrar.
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Website- EXIM | 2024 Annual Conference (cmpinc.net)
\n\n< /HTML> END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-76262@advocacy.calchamber.com DTSTAMP:20240319T014326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:International CONTACT:Patricia Utterback\; patricia.utterback@gobiz.ca.gov\; https://www. farnboroughairshow.com/ DESCRIPTION:Aerospace\, aviation\, and defense industries are invited to Fa rnborough from July 18-22\, 2024\, for one of the world’s premier airshows . Farnborough International Airshow aims to provide participants with oppo rtunities to pioneer change\, build new connections\, engage with thought leaders\, and access unparalleled business development opportunities. The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development is organ izing a state-led delegation of California companies to exhibit under a Ca lifornia Pavilion at the show. Aerospace and defense companies interested in expanding their international footprint are encouraged to register thei r interest here.\nPlease see the event website for further details. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240723 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Farnborough International Airshow URL:https://advocacy.calchamber.com/event/farnborough-international-airshow / X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
Aerospace\, a viation\, and defense industries are invited to Farnborough from July 18-2 2\, 2024\, for one of the world’s premier airshows. Farnborough Internatio nal Airshow aims to provide participants with opportunities to pioneer cha nge\, build new connections\, engage with thought leaders\, and access unp aralleled business development opportunities. The California Governor’s Of fice of Business and Economic Development is organizing a state-led delega tion of California companies to exhibit under a California Pavilion at the show. Aerospace and defense companies interested in expanding their inter national footprint are encouraged to register their interest here.< /p>\n
Please see the event website for further details.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-78661@advocacy.calchamber.com DTSTAMP:20240319T014326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:International CONTACT:https://niwt.org/feb-28/ DESCRIPTION:MANAGING RISK AND COST IN THE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN: FOCUS ON FOR EIGN TRADE ZONES\nWHEN: WEDNESDAY\, FEBRUARY 28\, 2024\nTIME: 10:00AM – 1: 00PM (DOORS OPEN AT 9:30AM)\nWHERE: SAN BERNARDINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT\n Join this information-packed seminar on all the issues and challenges pers isting\npost-pandemic and learn solutions and options to mitigate risk and cost\, including\nForeign Trade Zones.\nEnjoy networking with the speaker s\, panelists\, and industry\npeers over breaks and lunch. Seminar is free but registration is required.\nRegister at https://niwt.org/feb-28/ .\nMa naging-Risk DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240228T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240228T130000 LOCATION:San Bernardino International Airport @ 105 N Leland Norton Way\, S an Bernardino\, CA 92408 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Managing Risk And Cost In The Global Supply Chain: Focus On Foreign Trade Zones URL:https://advocacy.calchamber.com/event/managing-risk-and-cost-in-the-glo bal-supply-chain-focus-on-foreign-trade-zones/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin this information-packed seminar on all the issues and challenge
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Join us for a n informative webinar jointly hosted by WITOC and the Economic Development Collaborative\, in partnership with Krieger Worldwide. Explore the fundam ental aspects of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (Mo CRA) and its implications for cosmetics importation. Acquire practical kno wledge from industry insiders. Let’s come together to educate ourselves an d adapt to the shifting dynamics of the cosmetics industry.
\nRegist er at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZK_8r3YeR0GIDHCyEJY jdQ#/ .
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-78667@advocacy.calchamber.com DTSTAMP:20240319T014326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:International CONTACT:https://niwt.org/feb-29/ DESCRIPTION:MANAGING RISK AND COST IN THE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN: FOCUS ON FOR EIGN TRADE ZONES\n\n\n\n\nWHEN: THURSDAY\, FEBRUARY 29\, 2024\nTIME: 10:00 AM – 1:00PM (DOORS OPEN AT 9:30AM)\nWHERE:\n\n\n\n\n\nPORT OF LONG BEACH A DMINISTRATION BUILDING\n415 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD\, LONG BEACH CA 90802\nMULT IPURPOSE ROOM\, 1ST FLOOR\n\n\n\n\nJoin this information-packed seminar on all the issues and challenges persisting\npost-pandemic and learn solutio ns and options to mitigate risk and cost\, including\nForeign Trade Zones. \nEnjoy networking with the speakers\, panelists\, and industry peers over breaks and lunch. Seminar is free but registration is required.\n\n\nRegi ster at https://niwt.org/feb-29/ .\nManaging-Risk DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240229T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240229T130000 LOCATION:Port Of Long Beach Administration Building @ Port Of Long Beach Ad ministration Building 415 W. Ocean Boulevard\, Long Beach CA 90802 Multipu rpose Room\, 1st Floor SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Managing Risk And Cost In The Global Supply Chain: Focus On Foreign Trade Zones URL:https://advocacy.calchamber.com/event/managing-risk-and-cost-in-the-glo bal-supply-chain-focus-on-foreign-trade-zones-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin this
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\npost-pandemic and learn solutions and options to mitigate risk and cos
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\nForeign Trade Zones.
Enjoy networking with th e speakers\, panelists\, and industry peers over breaks and lunch. Seminar is free but registration is required.
\nReg ister at https://niwt.org/feb-29/ .
\nManaging-R isk\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-78788@advocacy.calchamber.com DTSTAMP:20240319T014326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:International CONTACT:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-leading-edge-of-sogo-shosha-in-sil icon-valley-tickets-820335755327 DESCRIPTION:Discover the forefront of general trading companies\, the so-ca lled Sogo Shosha\, in Silicon Valley! This event brings together six leadi ng trading companies to discuss their businesses and strategies in the are a. The panel session\, enriched with pre-event surveys and audience querie s\, will explore ways to forge new business opportunities\, including part nerships with startups and incubation initiatives.\nThis prestigious JCCNC event marks the first time these six corporate members share their strate gies collectively. The session will be followed by a networking opportunit y\, allowing for the exchange of novel ideas and connections. Join us for this remarkable gathering!\n■ Date and Time: Friday\, March 1\, 2024\, 4:0 0 PM – 6:30 PM (3:30 pm Door Open) (PDT/Western Time)\n■ Venue: Morrison Foerster\, Palo Alto (755 Page Mill Road\, Bldg. A\, Palo Alto)\n■ Languag e: English\n■ Attendance: $20 for JCCNC members\, $30 for non-members\n■ E nrollment: 120 (first-come\, first-served)\n■ Speakers:\n・Nobuyuki Baba\, Senior Vice President\, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas)\n・Ryo Ohashi\, W estern State Regional Officer\, Senior Vice President of Mitsui & Co. (U.S .A.)\n・Daisuke Arai\, SVP Assistant to the President and GM of Silicon Val ley Branch at Marubeni America Corporation\n・Koki Sato\, CEO & President\, ITC Ventures XI\, Inc. and Director & Branch Manager\, ITOCHU Internation al Inc.\n・Wataru Kuribayashi\, President\, C.E.O.\, Presidio Ventures and Sumitomo Corporation of Americas\n・Hisayuki Narahara\, VP and Branch Manag er San Jose Office\, Sojitz Corporation of America\n\n\n\nRegister at http s://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-leading-edge-of-sogo-shosha-in-silicon-valley -tickets-820335755327 . DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240301T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240301T183000 LOCATION:Morrison & Foerster Palo Alto\, International Room @ 755 Page Mill Road #A Palo Alto\, CA 94304 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:The leading edge of Sogo Shosha in Silicon Valley URL:https://advocacy.calchamber.com/event/the-leading-edge-of-sogo-shosha-i n-silicon-valley/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://advocacy.calchamber.com/wp-content/uploa ds/2024/02/JCC-event.png\;500\;386\,medium\;https://advocacy.calchamber.co m/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/JCC-event.png\;500\;386\,large\;https://advoc acy.calchamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/JCC-event.png\;500\;386\,ful l\;https://advocacy.calchamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/JCC-event.pn g\;500\;386 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nDiscover the forefront of general trading companies\
, the so-called Sogo Shosha\, in Silicon Valley! This event brings togethe
r six leading trading companies to discuss their businesses and strategies
in the area. The panel session\, enriched with pre-event surveys and audi
ence queries\, will explore ways to forge new business opportunities\, inc
luding partnerships with startups and incubation initiatives.\n This prestigious JCCNC event marks the first time these six corporate members share their strategies collectively. The session will be followed by a net working opportunity\, allowing for the exchange of novel ideas and connect ions. Join us for this remarkable gathering! \n■ Date and Time: Frid
ay\, March 1\, 2024\, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM (3:30 pm Door Open) (PDT/Western T
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\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-79119@advocacy.calchamber.com DTSTAMP:20240319T014326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:International CONTACT:https://www.usajapan.org/event/open-innovation-ca-japan-climate-cha nge/ DESCRIPTION:*In-person Event (English Program)\nJapan and California can ta ckle climate change and accelerate the energy transition together!\n\nIn M arch 2022\, a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) was signed between the two g overnments. This MOC covers climate change\, trade and investment\, renewa ble energy\, energy storage\, and business exchange\, including: zero-emis sion vehicles (ZEVs)\, high-speed rail (HSR)\, public transportation\, and water conservation and management. Following this MOC\, in March 2023\, L t. Governor Kounalakis conducted a large scale of trade missions to Japan. As another year has passed since then\, this seminar is being held to com memorate these achievements and strengthen the momentum of cooperation bet ween Japan and California.\nPlease join us for a program that will bring t ogether Japanese ClimateTech/Energy multinational corporations and Climate Tech start-ups. In this exciting reverse pitch session\, large Japanese ma nufacturers will take the stage to share what kinds of technologies and st artup partners they are eager to seek\, present collaborative use cases\, discuss the challenges they are facing\, and more! Several innovative star t-ups will also present their pitches and discuss collaboration cases with in Japanese companies. To close the session\, several VCs will evaluate th e latest ClimateTech trends and discuss how to enhance open innovation bet ween large corporations and start-ups during a panel discussion.\nDate & T ime:\nMonday\, March 4\, 2024 from 3:00-6:00 PM PST (Program & Networking) \n*Registration starts at 2:30 PM\nVenue:\nVenture Lab Niterra Group\n3979 Freedom Circle\, Suite#400\, Santa Clara\, CA 95054\n4th floor of Mission Towers building #2\nParking:\nThe parking structure adjacent to the offic e building can be used free of charge. Use 3989 Freedom Circle as the addr ess to find it with your GPS. The north entrance typically closes around 6 :30 PM but the south entrance is open 24 hours\nAdmission:\nFREE!\nhttps:/ /www.usajapan.org/event/open-innovation-ca-japan-climate-change/\nOur Amaz ing Speakers\n\nACARIO Innovation LLC | Nigel A. Carr\, Director\nGreenGri d | Ankit Kawatra\, Director\nHeirloom | Christian Theuer\, Policy + Comms \nIwatani Corporation of America | Yuto Kurosawa\, General Manager\, Hydro gen\nJAPAN AIRLINES VENTURES | Yosuke Suzuki\, Director\, Strategic Invest ment\nPrincipal Power | Antoine Peiffer\, VP\, Head of Engineering\nQuantu mScape | Asim Hussain\, Chief Marketing Officer\n\nOrganized by\n\n_ DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240304T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240304T180000 LOCATION:Venture Lab Niterra Group @ 3979 Freedom Circle\, Suite#400\, Sant a Clara\, CA 95054 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Building a Sustainable Future: Open Innovation between California a nd Japan to Tackle Climate Change URL:https://advocacy.calchamber.com/event/open-innovation-between-californi a-and-japan/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://advocacy.calchamber.com/wp-content/uploa ds/2024/02/climate-tech650.png\;650\;366\,medium\;https://advocacy.calcham ber.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/climate-tech650.png\;650\;366\,large\;h ttps://advocacy.calchamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/climate-tech650. png\;650\;366\,full\;https://advocacy.calchamber.com/wp-content/uploads/20 24/02/climate-tech650.png\;650\;366 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n*In-p erson Event (English Program)
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In March 2022\, a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) was signed betwee n the two governments. This MOC covers climate change\, trade and investme nt\, renewable energy\, energy storage\, and business exchange\, including : zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs)\, high-speed rail (HSR)\, public transport ation\, and water conservation and management. Following this MOC\, in Mar ch 2023\, Lt. Governor Kounalakis conducted a large scale of trade mission s to Japan. As another year has passed since then\, this seminar is being held to commemorate these achievements and strengthen the momentum of coop eration between Japan and California.
\nPlease join us for a program that will bring together Japanese ClimateTech/Energy multinational corpor ations and ClimateTech start-ups. In this exciting reverse pitch session\, large Japanese manufacturers will take the stage to share what kinds of t echnologies and startup partners they are eager to seek\, present collabor ative use cases\, discuss the challenges they are facing\, and more! Sever al innovative start-ups will also present their pitches and discuss collab oration cases within Japanese companies. To close the session\, several VC s will evaluate the latest ClimateTech trends and discuss how to enhance o pen innovation between large corporations and start-ups during a panel dis cussion.
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\n3979 Freedom Circle\, Suite#400\, Santa Clara\, CA 95054
\n4th floor of Mission Towers building #2
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