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25-Mar-2025

JCC/JETRO/EY 共催 セミナー

 

JCC/JETRO/EY Seminar: “The Future of Japanese Business in Europe

 – AI, Technology Utilization, and Strategic M&A for Sustainable Growth”

 

As businesses worldwide navigate an era of rapid transformation, Japanese companies in Europe are facing both unprecedented challenges and new opportunities. In this context, AI and digital transformation have become urgent issues that cannot be postponed. However, many companies are struggling with the initial steps of implementation and effective utilization. This seminar will show successful case studies of AI adoption and explore practical strategies that Japanese companies can leverage to achieve sustainable growth in the European market.

Furthermore, M&A (mergers and acquisitions) and PMI (post-merger integration) are crucial strategies for business expansion and maintaining competitiveness. Experts from EY will explain the key points for success, and we will also welcome a special guest from a Japanese company based in the Netherlands to share their experiences regarding the main challenges, considerations, and lessons learned in executing M&A and PMI.

This seminar will offer:

  • Practical AI utilization: How companies are integrating AI into their business operation and achieving success.
  • Future strategies: Responses to changing regulations and technological environments.
  • Practical knowledge of M&A and PMI: Key points for executing successful deals in Europe.

We will organize a casual reception after the seminar for building a network among members.

Please register your attendance on the JCC website (www.jcc-holland.nl) no later than Thursday 20 March 2025. We will send a detail just before the seminar to registered people.

Please note that registration for this seminar will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration is highly recommended because of the limitation of the seminar capacity.

If you have any questions regarding this seminar, please feel free to contact JCC office. We are looking forward to your participation to this seminar.

  • Date and time：14:00-19:00 (CET) on Tuesday, 25 March 2025
  • Place：Auditorium at EY Amsterdam office (Antonio Vivaldistraat 150, 1083 HP, Amsterdam)
  • Participation fee： Free of charge
  • Capacity: About 80 people (first come, first serviced base)
  • Language: English and part of Japanese (please refer to below program)
  • Program:  Please see below
  • Application Deadline:  Thursday, 20 March 2025
  • Program:

 

13:30-14:00               Registration with welcome drinks

14:00-14:05               Opening Remarks

Mr. Kohei Okui, Executive Director, JETRO Amsterdam and Vice Chairman of Trade & Investment Committee at JCC

14:05-15:35           EY as Client Zero: Our road toward AI transformation (English)

Mr. Miel Geleijns, Partner, Technology Consulting

EY is leading responsible AI transformation and will share insights on the value of AI and the company’s initiatives through its “Client Zero” case study. Emphasizing a human-centered approach, EY will propose a new definition of organizations leveraging AI. Additionally, practical experiences will be shared regarding AI solutions and their impact on business, through various resources and community engagement.

                                Future-Proofing Sustainability: The Role of Technology in CSRD Adaptation (English)

Mr. J R Vanorder, Partner, Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS)

CSRD has impacted many companies with European operations. The wide range of stakeholders, variety of data sources and volume of data has led companies to consider sustainability related software products. This session will reflect on how companies are using technology to address initial compliance while preparing for future additional sustainability reporting.

 Updates of EU Artificial Intelligence Act (English)

Mr. Wout Olieslagers, Senior Manager, HVG Law

The first obligations of the EU AI Act apply since 2 February 2025. Over the next few months and years, the rest of the obligations will enter into force and the EU AI Board will publish guidance on legal requirements. Wout will discuss these legal requirements and guidance.

15:35-15:50           Q&A session for the first part

15:50-16:00           Coffee break

16:00-16:40          Successful M&A

Mr. Fredi Arditti, Partner, EY Strategy and Transactions

Mr. Pieter-Bob Houpt, Director, EY Strategy and Transactions

Europe, particularly the Netherlands, remains an attractive market for many companies aiming for further growth through acquisitions. We will share knowledge and experiences on the essential elements for successful M&A transactions from various perspectives, with a special focus on financial analysis and due diligence.

 

16:40-17:25               Special speech: “Strategies and practice of M&A – Insights from past M&A experiences.” (Japanese)

Mr. Motoyuki Hazu, Advisor of Nichirei Holding Holland B.V.

Mr. Hazu will present the important factors and lessons learned from his experience in the past.

17:25-17:40               Q&A session for the second part

17:40-17:45               Closing remarks

Mr. Hideki Tominaga, Partner, Japan Business Services, EY Netherlands

 17:45-19:00               Casual reception

*Please note that the agenda and the presenter (s) are subject to change without notice.