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EmpowerHer: A Celebration of Women’s Inclusion
Friday 10 May | 18.00 - 20.30
Join us for an evening where participants will celebrate the achievements of women, foster new connections, and engage in inspiring discussions on the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Guests will enjoy a variety of refreshments and wines, and the event will include a panel discussion and keynote address focusing on fostering gender equality, especially in Japan.
Price
Members: ¥5,000
Written by Sam Maddicott
Please note, this event is being led by the South African Chamber of Commerce and supported by the British Chamber of Commerce (BCCJ) in Japan as well as the ACCJ, CCCJ and IJCC. Doors open at 1730, exact location details will be shared with attendees ahead of the event.
Join us for an evening where participants will celebrate the achievements of women, foster new connections, and engage in inspiring discussions on the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Guests will enjoy a variety of refreshments and wines, and the event will include a panel discussion and keynote address focusing on fostering gender equality, especially in Japan. Together, let us champion diversity, elevate women’s voices, and pave the way for a more inclusive future.
Further information on speakers TBA!
NOTES:
Meal: Please indicate any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Cancellation policy: For reservations made after Thursday, May 2 at 15.00, there will be no refunds on cancellations.
Booking deadline is Friday, May 3 at 17:00.
No-shows will be charged. We can not accept cash at the door.
お食事：アレルギーなどお食事制限のある方は必ず事前にお知らせください。
申込みとキャンセル・お支払い：
お申し込みと同時にご送金をお願いいたします。締切り日5月2日（木）15.00
以後のキャンセル・返金はお受けできませんので、ご留意ください。
締切りまでにキャンセルのご連絡なく、当日欠席された場合にも、参加費はお支払いただきますので、ご協力をお願いいたします。当日のお支払いは固くお断りいたします。
JUNKO KUBOKAWA | REPRESENTATIVE DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT, CRODA JAPAN K.K.
Junko Kubokawa, Representative Director & President of Croda Japan K.K., brings her wealth of leadership experience to the forefront of the EmpowerHer event. With a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), she spearheads initiatives as a member of the Executive Committee at the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan.
JUNKO KUBOKAWA | REPRESENTATIVE DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT, CRODA JAPAN K.K.
Junko Kubokawa, Representative Director & President of Croda Japan K.K., brings her wealth of leadership experience to the forefront of the EmpowerHer event. With a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), she spearheads initiatives as a member of the Executive Committee at the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan.
NOKWAZI NOKWAZELELA NGONYAMA | DIRECTOR OF MINING COMPANY OF THANDER CATS 92 PTY, LTD., FORMER BOARD MEMBER OF NOZALA WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT
Nokwazi Nokwazelela Ngonyama, a woman of multifaceted talents and experiences, brings her wealth of expertise to the EmpowerHer event. With a background in education and social work, including a Social Work Degree from the University of Fort Hare, Mrs Ngonyama has dedicated her career to uplifting communities and empowering women.
NOKWAZI NOKWAZELELA NGONYAMA | DIRECTOR OF MINING COMPANY OF THANDER CATS 92 PTY, LTD., FORMER BOARD MEMBER OF NOZALA WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT
Nokwazi Nokwazelela Ngonyama, a woman of multifaceted talents and experiences, brings her wealth of expertise to the EmpowerHer event. With a background in education and social work, including a Social Work Degree from the University of Fort Hare, Mrs Ngonyama has dedicated her career to uplifting communities and empowering women.
DR. ANNAMARIE SASAGAWA | VICE-CHAIR, THE CANADIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN JAPAN
Annamarie Sasagawa, Ph.D., brings her rich background in cultural anthropology, tourism operations, and global communications to the EmpowerHer event, drawing from her experiences spanning British Columbia to Japan over the past 18 years.
DR. ANNAMARIE SASAGAWA | VICE-CHAIR, THE CANADIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN JAPAN
Annamarie Sasagawa, Ph.D., brings her rich background in cultural anthropology, tourism operations, and global communications to the EmpowerHer event, drawing from her experiences spanning British Columbia to Japan over the past 18 years.
BRIETTA O’LEARY | DIRECTOR, IRELAND JAPAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Brietta O’Leary is from Killarney, Co Kerry in Ireland.
She started her engineering career in NEC Semiconductors Ireland, a Japanese company based in Co. Meath. She was hired as a DRAM test engineer following her graduation from Trinity College Dublin with a Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Electrical Engineering).
BRIETTA O’LEARY | DIRECTOR, IRELAND JAPAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Brietta O’Leary is from Killarney, Co Kerry in Ireland.
She started her engineering career in NEC Semiconductors Ireland, a Japanese company based in Co. Meath. She was hired as a DRAM test engineer following her graduation from Trinity College Dublin with a Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Electrical Engineering).
DR. YANYIN ZI | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, COLLEGE OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION AT RIKKYO UNIVERSITY
Assistant Professor Yanyin Zi, Ph.D., brings a wealth of expertise to the EmpowerHer event as an Assistant Professor in the College of Intercultural Communication at Rikkyo University. With a strong academic background and extensive research experience, Yanyin’s work has primarily focused on Asian-African business interactions, delving deep into trading and manufacturing dynamics.
DR. YANYIN ZI | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, COLLEGE OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION AT RIKKYO UNIVERSITY
Assistant Professor Yanyin Zi, Ph.D., brings a wealth of expertise to the EmpowerHer event as an Assistant Professor in the College of Intercultural Communication at Rikkyo University. With a strong academic background and extensive research experience, Yanyin’s work has primarily focused on Asian-African business interactions, delving deep into trading and manufacturing dynamics.
