144th National Business Leaders Conference to be Held July 8-10, Featuring Speakers Tsuyoshi Nagano, Tsuneyasu Takeda, and Shuji Abe

The Japan Management Development Association and the Kansai Management Association will hold the 144th National Business Leaders Conference, an event with a 70-year history, at the Imperial Hotel Tokyo from July 8 to 10.

Theme: "Turbulent Global Affairs and Japan's Future Path" The conference aims to decode trends in international affairs, politics, economy, and management to apply them to future business strategies. Approximately 400 small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) executives will attend. It will be a hybrid event, offering both "in-person" participation and "online" participation with on-demand streaming.

[Featured Speakers] ● Tsuyoshi Nagano (Vice Chair, Keidanren): The Role of Top Leaders in Times of Rapid Change ● Tsuneyasu Takeda (Author/Entrepreneur): 10 Principles for Strengthening Japan ● Shuji Abe (Honorary Chairman, Yoshinoya Holdings): History of Overcoming Crises and Challenges ● Joseph Kraft (Political & Economic Analyst): US Midterm Elections and the Future of the Trump Administration ● James Skinner (Management Consultant): Steps to Success in the AI Era ● Hidehito Takahashi (President & CEO, Resonac Holdings): Reforming Traditional Management Structures ● Yuma Matsuda (CEO, Ongigants): AI Technologies Changing Future Management ● Shigeharu Aoyama (Member of the House of Representatives): Current Global Movements

On the second and third days, breakout sessions directly addressing company challenges will be held. Additionally, there will be a networking party, exhibition spaces, and free management consultations by experienced consultants.

[Event Overview] Dates: July 8 (Wed) - 10 (Fri), 2026 Venue: Imperial Hotel Tokyo Organizers: Japan Management Development Association / Kansai Management Association Registration: Available via the official website (https://top.kmcanet.com/) or by phone (06-6312-0691).