Australian Embassy
Tokyo
Japan

Making the most of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP): A Seminar for Australian and Japanese Businesses

Ahead of the CPTPP’s entry into force on 30 December 2018, interested stakeholders are invited to attend a seminar and networking event to learn more about opportunities the CPTPP offers. 

This seminar is an interactive session where you’ll have the opportunity to hear directly from government and industry experts on how to take advantage of the CPTPP.

 

Event Details:

Date:                     Monday 17 December  

Time:                    16:30-18:15, doors open 16:00

Venue:                  Australian Embassy, 2-1-14 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Cost:                      Free

RSVP:                    https://goo.gl/forms/mVkKhei5IkkRgA2k1
 

Speakers Include: 

  • Ms Frances Adamson, Secretary of Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
  • Mr Tadayuki Nagashima, Former JETRO Executive Vice President and current Chief Senior Researcher
  • Mr Tim Barnstable, Head of Japan, Ingredients, Saputo Dairy and Chair of the Food Agriculture and Hospitality Committee with the ANZCCJ
  • Ms Cheryl Stanilewicz, Trade Commissioner, Australian Embassy in Japan.

 

Program:

16:00               Registration commences

16:30               Welcome and introduction by Ambassador Court

16:32               Opening remarks from DFAT Secretary Frances Adamson

16:37               Overview of the agreement

16:52               Panel discussion and Q&A

17:45               Networking

18:15               End of event

 

The seminar is hosted by the Australian Embassy, with support from the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and the Australia and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ).

Please note that there will be no parking available for this event.