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June 20 — The evolution and future of AI applications At this event we will discuss the exciting and controversial uses of AI in business, with a focus on the recent hype cycle triggered by the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. AI has become increasingly important for business leaders due to its potential to transform industries, enhance productivity, and deliver personalised customer experiences.
June — Data science: Getting more value from digital marketing In 2020, the digital marketing market in Japan increased by 2.6% YOY, to ¥430.5bn. Yet, many business leaders are hesitant of the value of digital advertisement, and often struggle to move away from traditional publicity such as TV and newspapers. As digital marketing grows in potential outreach and importance, we discuss the do’s and don’ts of digital marketing from the perspective of data science.
July 12 — Supply chain reshuffling in the 2020s: The “friend-shoring” experiment As China’s self-imposed zero-covid restraint drags on, global players are shifting part of their logistics operations to other countries. “Trusted allies” of the US have been called to strengthen trade relations to shore up global supply chains, hampered by covid-19 and worsened by Russia’s war in Ukraine. How will such alliances reverberate in Japan? What lies in the balance for crucial commodities (e.g. semiconductors) and how will politicians respond?
July 20 — Health in the workplace: body and mind Bosses see a lot less of their staff nowadays, especially from the chest down. Obesity, depression and alcohol intake spiked during covid-19, a trend likely to continue as remote working takes hold. HR surveys have limited ability to monitor mental health, let alone find the cause of why it falters. Physical checks are sporadic and confidential. What is the cost of a sick worker? What physical or mental checks are adequate before a new hire? Can your company confidently assess its staff’s health?
August 10 — Keeping a weather eye on the horizon: Geopolitics’ impact on business Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and China’s military build-up, herald a new era of big-power rivalry, which directly affects large market economies, like Japan. As commercial partnerships (ASEAN-Japan, TPP11, TPP12, CPTPP), security alliances (QUAD) and mutual ministerial visits (think India) mount, Japan is in a unique position of vulnerability and expected regional leadership. What should CxOs do to ensure their business resilience amid geopolitical tensions? What are some companies already doing to protect their assets and workers?
September 5 — The circular economy: how is a better use of resources possible? Manufacturing has typically been a one-way business. Raw materials go in and finished goods come out. Less than 9% of raw materials worldwide are reused. How are firms in Japan performing in terms of reusing valuable (limited) raw materials? How much of corporate efforts can be tagged as “greenwashing”? What can companies learn from successful case studies such as EV batteries?
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