Events
The Japan-America Society of Georgia and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia (JCCG) is partnering with Kennesaw State University's Coles College of Business and Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences will host the 2nd annual JA-GA Futures Forum on Feb. 12th, 2025 to explore the past, present, and future of the increasingly vital bilateral partnership between Japan and the U.S. Join a diverse group of presenters including educators, state government officials, members of the business community, and the Consul General of Japan as discover the bonds that link Georgia and Japan together.
Keynote Speakers
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Mio Maeda
Consul General of Japan
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Robin Cheramie
Dean, Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University
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Gregory Paul
Associate Dean of Faculty and Inclusive Excellence, Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kennesaw State University
Panelists & Presenters
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Sheb True
Vice Provost, Kennesaw State University
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Kazuhiro Chikayama
Associate Professor, College of Business Management, J.F. Oberlin University
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Doug Moodie
Professor of Management, Kennesaw State University
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Nozomi Morgan
CEO, Michiki Morgan Worldwide
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May Gao
Professor of Communications, SAUPO Chair, Kennesaw State University
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Scott McMurray
Deputy Commissioner, Georgia QuickStart
Event Schedule
| Time | Event | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
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9:30am - 10:00am |
Registration Opens |
JPN Company Reps, Guests, Students, Staff, Volunteers |
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10:00 am - 10:15 am |
Welcome & Opening Remarks |
Robin Cheramie, Dean, Coles College of Business Gregory Paul, Associate Dean of Faculty and Inclusive Excellence, Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kennesaw State University Mio Maeda, Consul General of Japan |
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10:15am - 11:00am |
Session 1: Education Abroad in Japan Panel Discussion |
Sheb True, Vice Provost, Kennesaw State University Doug Moodie, Professor of Management, Kennesaw State University Kazuhiro Chikayama, J.F. Oberlin University |
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11:00am - 11:30am |
Networking Break |
JPN Company Reps, Guests, Students, Staff, Volunteers |
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11:30am - 12:30pm |
Session 2: Interactive Dialogue |
Nozomi Morgan, CEO, Michiki Morgan Worldwide |
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12:30pm - 1:30pm |
Lunch & Networking Break |
JPN Company Reps, Guests, Students, Staff, Volunteers |
| 1:30pm - 2:30pm |
Session 3: Workforce Development Panel (Georgia-Japan Economic Development) |
May Gao, Professor of Communications/SAUPO Chair, Kennesaw State University Sachiko Ueno, HR Manager, Nissei ASB Scott McMurry, Deputy Commissioner, Georgia QuickStart Chris Hanks, CEO & Executive Director, The Entrepreneurship Institute |
| 2:30pm - 2:45pm |
Closing Remarks |
Adriane Randolph, Associate Dean for Community and Faculty Affairs & Professor of Information Systems, Kennesaw State University Michael Chen, Associate Dean for Student Success and Inclusive Engagement & Professor of Psychology, Kennesaw State University |
| 2:45pm - 4:00pm |
Networking Break |
JPN Company Reps, Guests, Students, Staff, Volunteers |
Registration
JA-GA Futures Forum Sponsors
