Swiss Days @ The Imperial: Switzerland – Japan Economic Forum

Press releases, 16.02.2018

A common initiative of the Embassy of Switzerland in Japan, the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan and IMD, “Switzerland - Japan Economic Forum” will be held as a part of “Swiss Days @ The Imperial”.

On March 1, “the Swiss Days @ The Imperial: Switzerland - Japan Economic Forum” will take place at the Imperial Hotel Tokyo. This initiative, launched in cooperation with the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan and IMD, will focus on the theme: «Japan + Switzerland: Partners for Global Competitiveness, Innovation and a Healthier Future». 

The keynote speeches are about “Innovation as trigger for competitiveness” and “Aging societies and business opportunities”. The speakers will include Dr. Mauro Dell’Ambrogio (State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation), Prof. Sabina Misoch (University of Applied Sciences St. Gallen), Prof. Takanori Shibata (National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology) and other distinguished guests.

In addition, Swiss Gastronomy is offered throughout the month of March at the Imperial Hotel Tokyo. For additional information about Swiss Gastronomy, please contact the Imperial Hotel Tokyo.

The economic forum/reception is a private event, whereas the Swiss Gastronomy can be enjoyed by anyone interested.