The inaugural “Japan – CEE Europe Investment Awards and Summit” will be held 25 April, 2019, in Tokyo.
We expect more than 120 guests, including more than 50 Japanese companies with existing operations in Emerging Europe, or plans to expand in the region. The Awards Gala will be preceded by a full-day Summit of discussion panels covering key investment factors and case-studies of Japanese firms in Central Eastern Europe.

Why such an Investment Summit & Awards event in Japan?
The countries of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) are increasingly recognized as a primary location for investment by Japanese companies, in areas such as automotive, manufacturing, high-tech, business services, and energy. With Poland the strongest location in CEE Europe, other countries such as Hungary, Czech Republic, Romania, and Slovakia are important investment destinations for Japanese firms.

Additionally, in 2018, Japan signed a Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Union, with the Japan-EU EPA to go into effect in 2019.

And lastly, with Brexit on the horizon, many Japanese companies are looking for alternative locations inside the EU.
Agenda Summary:
8:00-9:00 Registration and Networking Breakfast
9:00 – 9:15 Introduction and Welcome VIP Guests
9:15-10:15 KeyNote Speakers:
    Political Briefing of the Central Eastern Europe region
    Economic Briefing of the Central Eastern Europe region

10:15 – 11:00 “European Union – Japan Economic Partnership Agreement” (EPA) in 2019

11:00 – 11:30 Teas, Coffees and networking

Track I:
11:30 – 12:15 Economic Incentives in CEE countries.
12:15 – 13:00 Case studies from veteran, long-term Japanese investors in CEE; and new Japanese investors in the region.

Track II:
11:30 – 13:00 Three Seas Initiative and its impact on Infrastructure Investment in CEE

13:00 -14:15 Networking Luncheon

14:15 – 15:15 Entry Options: M&A. Case studies of acquisitions of CEE-based firms by Japanese investors.

15:15 -16:30 Private 1-on-1 Meetings; Showcase products and services from CEE and Japan.  Meet top management of CEE region Investment Promotion Agencies (Poland, Czech, Hungary, Romania, Lithuania)

16:30 – 17:00 Investment Summit Closing and afternoon Teas

18:30 Japan - CEE Investment Awards Gala Reception
19:30- 23:30 Japan - CEE Investment Awards Gala Dinner
An original event by CEE Business Media, with major contributions by these strategic partners:
Japanese Investment in CEE
THE ORGANIZER
​​CEE Business Media is focused on Central & Eastern Europe. With 25 years in the region, we organize 5 annaul major Investment Summits & Awards, including:
  • CEE Shared Services Awards - Warsaw (31 January 2019)
  • USA - Europe Shared Services Awards - New York (27 June 2019)
  • FDI Poland Investor Awards - Warsaw (8 November 2018)
  • CEE Capital Markets & X-Tech Awards  - Warsaw (12 September 2019)

Japanese Investors in Poland:
AGC Flat Glass, Ajinomoto Frozen Foods, Amatsuji Steel Ball Mfg, ARRK, Boshoku, Bridgestone, Daicel, Denso, Electric Co., Fanuc Robotics, Fuji Seal, FUJI SEIKO CO, Fujitsu Kyushu Systems, Fujitsu Technology Solutions, Hanwa Co, Itochu Corp, Japan Tobacco International, Juki, Kajima, Kimoto, Komatsu, Kuroda Electric Co., Lotte, Mabuchi Motor Co Ltd, Makita, Marubeni, Maruboshi, Meiko Trans, Mitsubishi Corp., Mitsubishi Electric, Mitsui & Co. Ltd, NGK Insulators, Nichirei, Nidec, NIFCO, Nissan, Nittan, NSG Group, NSK Europe, NYK Logistics, Okaya Group, OPTEX CO., OPTOPOL Technology, ORION Electric Co., ORIX Corporation, PANASONIC EUROPE, Pentel Co., Recruit Europe, SAGINOMIYA SEISAKUSHO, INC., Sanden Corporation, Sekisui Chemical Co., Sharp, SHIMIZU CORP, SOHBI KOHGEI CO., Sony, SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, SUMITOMO CORPORATION, Sumitomo Riko Company, Sumitomo SHI FW, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Takata Petri AG, Takeda, Pharmaceutical Company, TAKENAKA EUROPE GMBH, TBAI, Tensho Electric Industries, Ricoh, Toho Industrial Co., Tomoho Umeda, Toyo Seal Industries Co., Toyota Motor Corporation, U-Tec Corporation, Wadakyu Corporation, YAGI Industries Co., Yamaha Corporation, Yamazaki Mazak Corporation, YKK Group, Yamada Wentworth Tech.
Source: PAIH

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ATTENDEES' COMMENTS ON CEE BUSINESS MEDIA EVENTS:

“All was on a high note: professional set up, good atmosphere, good networking and of course a lot of good insights about our sector in CEE region. It was the best industry event I attended in the past 10 years “

“Overall – great experience, tremendous gala, fabulous participants.“

“The Summit was really useful with very interesting content. “

“Very high-profile, very open for discussions and exchange of experiences, opinions, etc. with numerous colleagues from the industry.”
“Great event. Very well run.”

“As a winner I must say that the award created a lot of value for us as a company, as a country and also this recognition was extremely important and appreciated by all our employees. “
10 Nominations Categories:
  • Top Automotive Investors in CEE
  • Top Automotive Supplier Investors in CEE
  • Top Manufacturing Investors in CEE
  • Top Business Services Investors in CEE
  • Top Energy or Infrastructure Investors in CEE
  • Top Banking/Insurance Investors in CEE
  • Top Consumer Products/FMCG Investors in CEE
  • Top M&A Deals in CEE
  • Top CSR Initiatives in CEE
  • Top CEE Investors in Japan
An Interview with the Organizer of the
Japan - CEE Europe Investment Summit & Awards
CEE Business Media has organized more than 25 Summits & Awards events in Central Eastern Europe and New York.
Who will attend "Japan – CEE Europe Investment Awards and Summit"?
  • More than 50 Japanese executives who have decision-making authority over investment decisions in CEE. In addition to those Japanese companies with existing operations in Western Europe or CEE, we expect a number of Japanese companies to attend who do not yet have operations in Europe.
  • International top execs from CEE businesses who are keen to expand their relationships with Japanese firms.
  • Ambasssadors from 5-6 CEE Countries will be our VIP Guests.
  • Investment Promotion Agencies from Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, and the Baltics.
  • Investment advisory firms and service providers.
THE VENUE: to be finalized by 30 November.
Top Business Execs

150
VIP Jury Members

29
Speakers/Panelists

17