Symposium Agenda

12:00 p.m Registration

Presiding: Mr. Tomoharu Washio, Chief Executive Director, JETRO Chicago

1:00 p.m. Welcoming Remarks

Honorable Richard M. Daley, Mayor, City of Chicago

1:15 p.m. Opening Remarks

Mr. Hidehiro Konno, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Tokyo

1:20 p.m. Keynote Presentation

Mr. Charles M. Holley, Jr., Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Wal-Mart International, Bentonville, AR

1:50 p.m. Panel I: "Japan in Transition : Corporate Governance and Transparency"

Moderator: Dr. Laura Hein, Northwestern University

Mr. Robert F. Grondine, Former President, American Chamber of Commerce of Japan; Partner, White & Case LLP, Tokyo

Mr. Kenneth A. Dixon, Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP, Chicago, IL

Mr. Yoshinobu Nisaka, Deputy Director-General, Trade Policy Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Tokyo

Mr. Masamitsu Shiseki, Counsellor for Civil Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Tokyo

Mr. Yasusuke Tsukagoshi, Director, International Affairs Division, Planning & Coordination Bureau, Financial Services Agency, Tokyo

3:20 p.m. Panel II: "Japan in Transition - Leveraging Corporate Restructuring for Market Expansion"

Moderator: Mr. Dan Miller, Business Editor, Chicago Sun-Times

Mr. William Streff, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis, Chicago, IL

Mr. Ronald Whaley, COO & CFO, Solo Cup Inc., Highland Park, IL

Mr. Kenneth C. Brown, Partner, One Equity Partners, New York, NY

Mr. Etsuro Honda, Chief Representative & Deputy Consulate General, Consulate General of Japan in NY, Ministry of Finance (invited)

Two Senior Representatives of Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (specialist in employee benefits, specialist in labor)

4:50 p.m. Panel III: "Invest in Japan: Illinois Business Models"

Moderator: Mr. David Blake, Publisher, Crain's Chicago Business

Mr. Joe King, Vice Chairman and CEO, Molex Inc., Lisle, IL

Mr. Daniel Pike, Vice President, Operations, Cabot Microelectronics, Aurora, IL

Mr. Mark Hynes, Product Manager, Caterpillar Inc., Aurora, IL

Mr. Hiroshi Tsukamoto, President, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Tokyo

Mr. Shuichi Takahashi, President & CEO, Kansai Sawayaka Bank, Ltd.

5:50 p.m. Concluding Remarks

Mr. Allen Larson, Under Secretary, Economics, Business and Agricultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.

6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception

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Business Development in Asia's Largest Economy ... Japan!
Coming to Chicago, Thursday, July 18, 2002
Drake Hotel, Chicago IL
1:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Reception to follow

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JETRO Chicago, The U.S. Department of State, and the Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry of Japan present
Present

Japan in Transition:
Changes in Japan that can Jump-Start Your Business Plans

Thursday, July 18, 2002, 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Drake Hotel, Chicago, IL

With the largest economy in Asia, and the second largest economy in the entire world, Japan is one of the most desirable markets for expansion by companies around the world. Now, you can learn about the changes in laws and regulations in the Japanese market that are encouraging the exploration of mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances and equity investments in Japanese companies.

Don't miss this event, which is part of the United States-Japan government-to-government dialogue on investment-related issues.

Hear directly from a major top-level delegation of ministry officials from Japan about issues and opportunities
Learn from the experiences of major U.S. companies that have found success in Japan
Network with speakers and other attendees at a special post-symposium reception

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Hear from some of the top officials and businessmen from Japan and the U.S., inlcuding ...

Mr. Hidehiro Konno is Vice Minister for International Affairs at Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). He was named to that position in 2001. Previously he had served as Director-General, International Trade Policy Bureau. He joined MITI (METI's predecessor) in 1968.

Mr. Charles M. Holley, Jr. is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wal-Mart International, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., and is responsible for directing Wal-Mart's international mergers and acquisitions activity. He joined Wal-Mart's International Division in 1994, was promoted to Vice President in 1996 and to Senior Vice President in 1999.

Mr. J. Joseph (Joe) King is Vice Chairman and CEO, Molex Inc. He joined in 1975. In 1996, he was named Executive Vice President and was given responsibility for Molex's functional groups, worldwide. In 1999 he was named President and Chief Operating Officer, and in 2001 Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Alan P. Larson is the first career Foreign Service Officer to serve as Under Secretary of State for Economic, Business, and Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. As the senior economic advisor to Secretary Powell, Mr. Larson's responsibilities include the entire range of international economic policy.

Mr. David Blake is the Publisher of Crain's Chicago Business. A 21-year veteran of Crain's, Mr. Blake was named publisher in 2000. Prior to this appointment, he had served as Crain's associate publisher since 1995. In 1998, he added the duties of a corporate vice president. In addition, Mr. Blake directs the related Web site - ChicagoBusiness.com.

Mr. Kenneth C. Brown is a private equity partner with One Equity Partners. He is a seasoned international business executive with 18 years of corporate and general management experience in multiple industries. His background includes a career as president of the achitecture and engineering design firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP.

Mr. Dan Miller is the business editor of the Chicago Sun-Times, where he is responsible for the business sections of the 500,000-circulation daily newspaper. He has also launched and served 10 years as editor of Crain's Chicago Business. In 1994, he was named chairman of the Illinois Commerce Commission. In April 1999 he was named business editor of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Mr. Yoshinobu Nisaka is Deputy Director-General, Trade Policy Bureau, METI. Prior to assuming that position in 2001, he served as Director of the Policy Division, Economic Planning Agency. He joined MITI in 1974.

Mr. Daniel J. Pike, is Vice President of Operations for Cabot Microelectronics Corporation. Mr. Pike directed the construction, staffing, start-up and operation of Cabot Microelectronics' manufacturing and distribution facilities in Japan and South Korea. He serves as President, Nihon Cabot Microelectronics, KK.

Mr. Masamitsu Shiseki is a Counsellor for Civil Affair in the Ministry of Justice, appointed to the position in 2002. He has served as a Judge in the Osaka District Court, Yamagate District and Family Court, and the Tokyo District Court. In 1990 he was appointed as an Attorney in the Civil Affair Bureau of the Ministry of Justice and was promoted to Counsellor three years ago.

Mr. William A. Streff, Jr. is a partner in the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis, one of the practice group leaders of the Firm's 125-member Intellectual Property Department; a member of the Firm Management Committee and a member and former Chairman of the Firm's Technology Committee.

Mr. Hiroshi Tsukamoto, was named President of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) on June 17, 2002. He was previously President of The Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Mr. Tsukamoto joined Japan's Ministry of International Trade and Industry (METI's predecessor) in 1968, and has had overseas assignments in Indonesia, London and New York.

"Changes in Japan that can Jump-Start Your Business Plans" is organized by:

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) was established in 1958 to promote mutually beneficial trade relations between Japan and countries around the world. As a non-profit, government affiliated organization, JETRO takes a leading role in initiating business and information partnerships with companies, organizations and universities. JETRO Chicago provides services to companies and organizations in 11 Midwest states.

METI: In the May 2002 report, "Structural Reform Issues and Economic and Industrial Policy" it states that The METI has embarked upon a bold package of measures to encourage the self-driven shift of resources to those high-potential sectors where the combination of market demand and productivity can lead to the birth of new industries, to promote the emergence of a virtuous circle of innovation and demand, to enhance the social safety net, and to foster the creation of new employment, demand, investment, and markets.

U.S. Department of State: Within the Executive Branch, the Department of State is the lead U.S. foreign affairs agency, and the Secretary of State is the President's principal foreign policy adviser. The Department advances U.S. objectives and interests in shaping a freer, more secure, and more prosperous world through its primary role in developing and implementing the President's foreign policy. The Department also supports the foreign affairs activities of other U.S. Government entities including the Department of Commerce and the Agency for International Development.

And sponsored by:

The Association for Corporate Growth is the premier association for and about professionals involved in middle-market corporate growth, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions. It promotes the professional interests of its members, by offering a forum for quality programs, education and networking.
The Chicago Bar Association
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce serves as the 'unified business voice of greater Chicago,' aggressively representing your business interests at the city, county, regional and state levels. Our mission is to make Chicagoland the most business-friendly region in America and enhance our members' success through aggressive programs of advocacy, member benefits and services, and actionable information.
The Chicago Council on Foreign Relations (CCFR) provides a forum for the consideration of significant international issues and their bearing on American foreign policy. It's goal is to further awareness and broaden understanding of international relations and foreign policy.
Chicago Software Association
The Chicagoland Electronic Commerce Initiative (CECI) promotes learning about Chicago's global role in the advancement of data infrastructure and modern commerce and the growth of electronic commerce and to help facilitate the adoption of standards that are open and optimal.
The Richard H. Driehaus Center for International Business was formed to foster the international development of the College of Commerce and the Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business at DePaul University.
The International Committee of The Executives' Club of Chicago is the oldest business forum in the Midwest. Their membership includes close to 1,700 executives and professionals - the leaders of the Chicago business community.
Financial Executives Institute (FEI) is a national organization of 15,000+ senior finance executives. FEI plays an active role with Congress, SEC, FASB and AICPA in financial matters critical to its members. Chicago is the second largest FEI chapter.
First Tuesday is the largest technology networking organization in the world.
State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (DCCA) offers programs and services to encourage business development, generate new employment, strengthen existing jobs and help local government provide the infrastructure and services necessary to maintaining a high quality of life. Its six foreign trade offices includes one in Japan.
The International Trade Association of Greater Chicago (ITA/GC) is a non-profit, voluntary business association dedicated to promoting international trade. The ITA/GC provides a forum for the practical exchange of information within the international business community.
Japan America Society of Chicago is a not-for-profit organization with over 2000 individual members and corporate representatives. The Society serves as a principal forum for the exchange of ideas and information on the economic, political, and cultural achievements that shape U.S.-Japanese bilateral relations.
Japan-America Society of West Michigan
JCCC was established in 1966 by Japanese businesses located in the Chicago area and American companies doing business with Japan, to encourage business and information exchange among members, and to enhance mutual understanding between Japanese citizens and the people in the Chicago region
Northwestern University
The Chicago U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC) consolidates the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and the U.S. Small Business Administration. The USEAC coordinates all available resources to help Illinois businesses increase exports and compete globally.
World Business Chicago (WBC) is a public-private economic development corporation chaired by Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, dedicated to enhancing the Chicago region's global position as a business location. WBC's mission is to expand Chicago's economy through the growth of the private sector, building the best City in the world in which to live, work, and play. The staff provides assistance for economic and industry data, site location, state and local incentives and contacts within the region's private, public and not-for-profit sectors.
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