SEUS-Japan
Savannah, GA: October 20-23, 2021

Bridging Cultures. Celebrating Success.

42^ndAnnual Joint Meeting of the Southeast U.S./Japan Association and the Japan-U.S. Southeast Association

This prestigious gathering of global business leaders celebrates longstanding economic and cultural ties and offers delegates from Japan and seven southeastern U.S. member states unparalleled opportunities to meet key contacts and leverage international connections.

HISTORY

The Southeast U.S.- Japan Association (SEUS-Japan) was established in 1976 to promote trade, investment, understanding and friendship between Japan and the southeastern United States. Member states include Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, and SEUS-Japan has a Japanese counterpart, the Japan-U.S. Southeast Association. Both memberships include top business leaders and government officials.

An annual conference between the two associations is held on a rotational basis in Japan and the southeastern U.S. Each of the seven states serves as “Host and Co-Host State” for a two-year term and assumes leadership of SEUS-Japan during that period. The state of Georgia hosted the first annual joint meeting in Atlanta in 1976, as well as the 1990 and 2004 joint meetings. 2019 marks the first time Georgia will host the conference in Savannah, Georgia.

VENUE

The Westin Savannah Harbor
1 Resort Drive
Savannah, Georgia 31421

Room Rate: $229 USD + $25 resort fee + taxes per night (rate not guaranteed after October 4 deadline)
Booking Deadline: October 4, 2019
Reserve Today: Click here or call (912) 201-2000 and mention the SEUS-Japan room block

REGISTRATION

To attend the SEUS-Japan Annual Joint Meeting you must be selected as a delegate to the conference by one of the member jurisdictions in either the United States or Japan.

Georgia delegates register here.
Registration fee: $500 per person
Final registration deadline: October 4, 2019

For residents of other member states or Japan, contact your SEUS-Japan coordinator:

Alabama Hilda Lockhart Director, International Trade Division Alabama Department of Commerce 401 Adams Avenue Montgomery, AL 36130-4106 Office: (334) 242-0442 Cell: (334) 328-2460 hilda.lockhart@commerce.alabama.gov madeinalabama.com	Florida Dave Woodward Executive Director Florida Delegation, Southeast U.S./Japan P.O. Box 226647 Miami, FL 33222-6647 Office: (305) 594-7745 Cell: (305) 962-9066 dwoodward@fl-seusjapan.org fl-seusjapan.org
Mississippi Karel Abboud Protocol Officer, International Trade Division Mississippi Development Authority 501 N. West Street Jackson, MS 39201 Office: (601) 359-3849 Cell: (601) 209-7229 kabboud@mississippi.org mississippi.org	North Carolina David Rhoades Communications Director North Carolina Department of Commerce 4301 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4301 Office: (919) 814-4611 Cell: (919) 218-0542 drhoades@nccommerce.com nccommerce.com
South Carolina Clarke Thompson Chief Protocol Officer, International Strategy & Trade South Carolina Department of Commerce 1201 Main Street, Capitol Center Tower Suite 1600 Columbia, SC 29201-3200 Office: (803) 737-0438 Cell: (803) 413-6792 cthompson@sccommerce.com sccommerce.com Japan Mr. Eiji Nakao General Manager The Americas Team Regional Coordination & Administrative Department Marubeni Corporation Tokyo Nihombashi Tower 7-1, Nihonbashi 2-chome Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-6060, Japan Office:+81-3-3282-2513 Nakao-E@jpn.marubeni.com	Tennessee Donna Lee Siple Chief Executive Officer Japan-America Society of Tennessee P.O. Box 330003 Nashville, TN 37203 Office: (615) 663-6060 Cell: (412) 400-9483 dlsiple@jastn.org jastn.org Masami Tyson Global Director of FDI and Trade Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Tennessee Tower, 27th Floor 312 Rosa L. Parks Ave. Nashville, TN 37243 Cell: (615) 927-0781 masami.tyson@tn.gov tnecd.com Registration Link for Tennessee Attendees

CONFERENCE

We're so excited to announce a massive success for our company: thanks to the 42nd Annual Joint Meeting of the Southeast U.S./Japan Association, we attracted many local companies to create fruitful collaborations and sponsorships.

This event was held in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the number of attendees was around 1,500 people from Japan and United States. We are proud that this conference attracted such great sponsors. Meet them here:

Springer Nature

Springer Nature advances discovery by publishing robust and insightful research, supporting the development of new areas of knowledge, making ideas and information accessible worldwide, and leading the way on open access.

Globis

Since its foundation in 1992, GLOBIS has fostered management ecosystems of people, capital, and knowledge. Today, the company is involved in a range of activities, from higher education and corporate training to venture capital.

The company nurtures business leaders at GLOBIS University, Japan’s most prominent business school. As a result, over 1,400 leading companies have sharpened their management capabilities with GLOBIS Corporate Education.

WealthPark

WealthPark is a start-up that helps investors and real estate companies manage their assets. It's a global company with offices in Tokyo, Taipei, Hong Kong, and New York.

WealthPark's goal is to help all the personal investors in the world invest in alternative assets, focusing on real estate. Their online platform is built with this in mind and to help modernize the global real estate industry.

Stripe

Stripe - this online payments company has had a few people in Japan for a while but recently established a proper office in Tokyo, where they're ramping up the hiring of engineers. We've heard nothing but positive things about them so far.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

All events business attire unless otherwise noted. Transportation will be provided to all off-site events.

Times subject to change.

Sunday, October 20
1:00 – 6:00 pm	Registration 2^nd Floor Reception, Westin Savannah Hotel
5:00 – 8:30 pm	Chairman’s Dinner (by invitation only)
Monday, October 21
7:00 am – 6:00 pm	Registration 2^nd Floor Reception, Westin Savannah Hotel
7:30 am – 2:00 pm	Golf The Club at Savannah Harbor
8:00 – 10:30 am	TOUR IS FULL Morning Tour: Mitsubishi-Hitachi Power Systems, Savannah Machinery Works Manufacturing Facility Tour
9:00 am – 4:30 pm	Tour 1: Georgia Ports Authority Tour – TOUR IS FULL Tour 2: Savannah Taste Experience First Squares Food Tour – TOUR IS FULL Tour 3: History Buff Savannah Saunter Walking Tour Tour 4: Historic Savannah Overview by Trolley Tour *detailed descriptions below
5:00 – 6:30 pm	Georgia Host State Reception (by invitation only) Westin Harbor Ballroom A, 1^st Floor
5:00 – 6:30 pm	SEUS State Receptions Westin Savannah Hotel
6:30 – 8:45 pm	Reception and Welcome Gala Dinner Westin Ballroom ABC, 2^nd Floor
Tuesday, October 22
7:00 am – 6:00 pm	Registration 2^nd Floor Reception, Westin Savannah Hotel
7:45 – 8:45 am	Delegate Networking Breakfast Westin Ballroom CDEF, 2^nd Floor
7:45 – 8:30 am	VIP Breakfast (by invitation only) Westin Harbor Ballroom A, 1^st Floor
8:45 – 9:35 am	Opening Ceremony Westin Ballroom AB, 2^nd Floor Remarks by: Mr. Virgil Miller, Chairman, Southeast U.S./Japan Association Executive Vice President, COO Aflac Mr. Teruo Asada, Chairman, Japan–U.S. Southeast Association Former Chairman, Executive Advisor, Marubeni Corporation The Honorable Brian P. Kemp, Governor of Georgia His Excellency Shinsuke J. Sugiyama, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States of America
9:35 – 10:15 am	Official Remarks by Delegation Leaders
9:30 am – 3:00 pm	Spouse/Guest Tour Departing from Westin Lobby, 1st floor
10:30 – 11:05 am	Networking Break
11:10 am – 12:25 pm	Executive Leadership Roundtable – Logistics & Supply Chain Westin Ballroom AB, 2^nd Floor Moderator: Mr. Griff Lynch, Executive Director, Georgia Ports Authority Speakers: Mr. Keigo Inao, Deputy Regional CEO for the Americas, Senior Executive VP & COO, Marubeni America Corporation Mr. Derrick Johnson, President, South Atlantic District, UPS Ms. Jessica Cork, Vice President – Public Relations & Communications, YKK Corporation of America Mr. Michiya Uchida, President & Chief Executive Officer, President, Kajima USA
12:30 – 1:50 pm	Luncheon and Keynote Address Westin Ballroom CDEF, 2^nd Floor Mr. John Murphy, Chief Financial Officer, The Coca-Cola Company
1:50 – 2:10 pm	Coffee Break
2:15 – 2:35 pm	Special Remarks Westin Ballroom AB, 2^nd Floor Mr. Nobuhiko Sasaki, Chairman & CEO, JETRO
2:40 – 3:55 pm	Executive Leadership Roundtable – Successful Workforce Partnerships Westin Ballroom AB , 2^nd Floor Moderator: Mr. Richard Warner, CEO, Aware Force Speakers: Mr. James L. Hawk, Senior Advisor, Toyo Tire Corporation Mr. Sam Suttle, Vice President, North America Manufacturing & Repair Services, Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Americas Mr. Tetsuo Ogawa, Chief Operating Officer, North America Region, Executive Vice President, Toyota Motor North America, Inc. Mr. Bill Strang, President of Operations and eCommerce, TOTO USA
4:00 – 4:30 pm	Coffee and Networking
5:45 pm	Trolleys depart Westin lobby for Kehoe Iron Works
6:00 – 8:00 pm	Reception and Networking Event Kehoe Iron Works at Trustees’ Garden 660 E Broughton Street, Savannah, GA 31401 Business Casual Attire
Wednesday, October 23
7:00 – 10:00 am	Registration 2^nd Floor Reception, Westin Savannah Hotel
7:45 – 8:45 am	Joint Delegation Networking Breakfast Westin Ballroom CDEF, 2^nd Floor
9:00 – 9:30 am	Keynote Address Westin Ballroom AB, 2^nd Floor
9:30 – 10:00 am	Closing Ceremony Westin Ballroom AB, 2^nd Floor
10:00 am	42nd Annual Joint Meeting Adjourns

DELEGATE TOURS
All tours included in conference registration fee. Tours 2 and 3 require significant walking so please wear comfortable shoes.

TOUR IS FULL – Morning Only Tour – Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Savannah Machinery Works Manufacturing Facility Tour
Monday, October 21, 2019
8:00 – 10:30 am

Savannah Machinery Works is a world-class manufacturing facility providing the most fuel efficient Advanced Class Gas Turbines and Steam Turbines in the industry, and also providing power generation components and equipment to the power generation industry. The facility also provides after-market repair services and parts, and engineered service solutions to customers for the installed operating fleet of Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, and Generators in the Americas.

During the facility tour you will have the opportunity to see power generation equipment being manufactured including a state-of-the-art testing facility.

TOUR IS FULL – Tour #1 – Georgia Ports Authority Tour
Monday, October 21, 2019
9:30 am – 2:00 pm

Tour the Port of Savannah Garden City Terminal. The tour will begin with a brief presentation at the Georgia Ports Authority main office followed by a bus tour of the terminal. Garden City Terminal is the fourth-busiest container port in the United States and provides access to 44% of U.S. consumers in 2-3 days. At 1,200 acres, it is North America’s busiest single-terminal container facility. This allows for maximum efficiency and flexibility, concentrating all manpower, technology and equipment in one massive container operation.

After the Ports tour, return to downtown Savannah for a southern buffet lunch at 45 Bistro, a local favorite restaurant located inside The Marshall House, a historic Savannah inn. Originally built in 1852, the entire building was completely renovated in 1999 reestablishing the facility to its former grandeur. After lunch return to the Westin via bus or choose to explore Broughton Street shopping on your own and return to the hotel at your leisure.

About the Georgia Ports Authority
Since 1945, Georgia’s ports have served as magnets for international trade and investment, enriching the state’s economy to benefit all Georgians. The Georgia Ports Authority is dedicated to providing customers with the most efficient, productive port facilities in the nation, and to creating jobs and business opportunities to benefit more than 9.7 million Georgians. The GPA is committed to maintaining its competitive edge through the development of leading-edge technology, marketing, and operations to move cargo faster. The Authority continually works hard to identify what must be done today to sustain growth, performance, and security for tomorrow.

Georgia’s deep-water ports in Savannah and Brunswick, together with inland barge operations in Bainbridge and Columbus, are Georgia’s gateways to the world. They are the critical conduits through which raw materials and finished products flow to and from destinations around the globe.

TOUR IS FULL – Tour #2 – Savannah Taste Experience First Squares Food Tour
Monday, October 21, 2019
Group 1: 10:45 am – 2:45 pm
Group 2: 11:15 am – 3:15 pm
Group 3: 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Expect good food and a great time! The Savannah Taste Experience “First Squares Food Tour” is a walking tour that allows guests to sample delicious foods from six unique foodie spots surrounding the initial iconic public squares built in Savannah. Guests will learn about the food, restaurants, history, and culture that help shape the tasty Hostess City’s palate. Tasting locations include a not-so-ordinary pub, an award-winning honey store, and a traditional Scottish restaurant highlighting dishes consumed by some of Savannah’s earliest settlers.

Food is one of the best ways to sample an area’s culture. On the First Squares Food Tour guests will get a feel for what Savannah and the state of Georgia are all about. The tour guides are knowledgeable about the area’s history, and will connect that history to the food sampled as guests visit each of the chosen tasting locations.

Delegates will be divided into three groups for the optimal taste experience. Transportation from the Westin to downtown Savannah will be provided via bus. At the conclusion of the tour, return to the Westin via bus, or stay to explore downtown Savannah and return on your own at your leisure.

Tour #3 – History Buff Savannah Saunter Walking Tour
Monday, October 21, 2019
9:00 am – 1:00 pm

The private historic “Savannah Saunter” walking tour covers the history of the city from its founding in 1733 through the next 280 years of its history. The tour discusses the reasons and means by which Savannah was established and its survival, growth, and revitalization through several American wars. Notable figures and important landmarks will be discussed at length, and guests are encouraged to ask questions during and after the tour!

Guests will board a bus at the Westin to meet experienced guides at Reynolds Square in downtown Savannah. Guides will distribute audio receivers to preserve the quality of the sound for the two-hour walking tour through the beautiful city. Guests will be guided through the historic downtown district progressing through the city’s squares, with special attention given to those aspects of Savannah, Georgia that have impacted and been impacted by global trade.

The walking tour ends at 45 Bistro where guests will enjoy a southern buffet lunch. A local favorite, 45 Bistro is located in The Marshall House, a historic Savannah inn. Originally built in 1852, the entire building was completely renovated in 1999 reestablishing the facility to its former grandeur. After lunch return to the Westin via bus or choose to explore Broughton Street shopping on your own and return to the hotel at your leisure.

Tour #4 – Historic Savannah Overview by Trolley Tour
Monday, October 21, 2019
11:30 am – 3:30 pm

Delegates will board the trolley at the Westin Hotel and head to 45 Bistro in downtown Savannah for a southern buffet lunch. A local favorite, 45 Bistro is located in The Marshall House, a historic Savannah inn. Originally built in 1852, the entire building was completely renovated in 1999 reestablishing the facility to its former grandeur.

Following lunch, guests will board the trolley for a comprehensive overview tour of historic downtown Savannah. Guests will take in the moss-draped oaks, stately mansions, beautiful squares, expansive riverfront and over 270 years of history from the comfort of the trolley seat. Minimal to no walking is required for this tour.

After the tour guests may return to the Westin via the trolley or hop off and continue to explore downtown Savannah.

Spouse/Guest Tour
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Discover the best of Savannah’s Historic District. Begin the day with a private guided tour of Davenport House, a historic home that marked the beginning of Savannah’s historic preservation movement. Learn about the “Seven Ladies” of the Historic Savannah Foundation. In the spring of 1955, downtown Savannah was in deplorable condition before seven civic-minded women raised $22,500 to purchase Davenport House and save it from the wrecking ball. This was the first act of the Historic Savannah Foundation, which has gone on to save hundreds of buildings in the city through its renowned revolving loan fund.

After the tour of Davenport House, enjoy shopping on Whitaker Street and lunch at B. Matthews Eatery. The afternoon consists of a workshop at Salacia Salts, where you will design and hand mix your own scrub. You will get a glimpse of every part of the product life cycle from raw ingredients to packaging, and learn about the Southern botanicals and fragrances that make up the products. You will walk away with a handmade jar of body scrub.

Return on the bus to the Westin hotel following the Salacia Salts workshop.

CONTACT

Georgia Department of Economic Development
mail@seusjapan2019.com
404-962-4000

SEUS-JapanSavannah, GA: October 20-23, 2021