The Kansai Management Association and Japan Management Development Association will hold the 144th National Managers Conference from July 8 to 10, 2026, at the Imperial Hotel Tokyo. Under the theme 'Turbulent World Situation and Japan's Path,' about 400 SME owners will gather to discuss strategies amidst global shifts, geopolitical risks, and AI advancement. The hybrid event allows both in-person and online participation.\nFor the first time, a special 1-day trial is available for new participants (limited to the first 30 applicants) at 132,000 JPY, including materials and meals.\nFeatured speakers include:\n- Takeshi Nagano (Vice Chairman of Keidanren)\n- Tsuneyasu Takeda (Author/Entrepreneur)\n- Shuji Abe (Honorary Chairman of Yoshinoya Holdings)\n- Joseph Kraft (Vice President of Tokyo International University)\n- James Skinner (Management Consultant)\n- Hidehito Takahashi (President & CEO of Resonac Holdings)\n- Shigeharu Aoyama (Member of the House of Representatives)\nThe conference offers breakout sessions on HR strategy, AI adoption, German productivity, and a networking party.

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