Embrace your own Entrepreneurship: Connect and pioneer in Silicon Valley, a new step forward

This was the second summit of JWIBA, a community centered on women involved in the San Francisco Bay Area and Japanese society.

There are many Japanese people who have moved to Silicon Valley for various reasons, such as being stationed abroad, accompanying their Japanese counterparts, studying abroad, being hired locally, or starting a business. How can they carve out their own career and life path, taking into account their moves between Japan and the US and life events?

The keywords for this event are "Entrepreneurship" and "Connections." In an environment of constant change and uncertainty, and in Silicon Valley, we will create a space where people can create their own lifestyle and career and expand their possibilities through connections.

"Entrepreneurship" is often translated as "entrepreneurial spirit," but it is a concept that can be applied to the daily activities of all people, including the way they work and live. The aim of this summit is to provide an opportunity for people to take ownership of the way they work and live, and think about how they want to advance their careers and lives. We welcome the participation of not only Japanese women, but all people who are interested in the theme of this summit!

🚨 The entire event will be conducted in Japanese. 🚨

Click here for the application page (applications closed)

Agenda

4:00pm-4:30pm Registration, networking

Part 1

4:30pm-4:35pm Opening remarks

4:35pm-4:50pm Keynote speech: "Developing Entrepreneurial Skills in an Era of Rapid Change"

4:50pm-5:20pm JWIBA project report

1. "Survey on career development among those with experience working in Silicon Valley"

2. "Career Transition: Diverse career cases spanning Japan and the U.S. and how to deal with transitions"

5:20pm-5:30pm Break

5:30pm-6:30pm Panel discussion: "Entrepreneurship for Your Life"

6:30pm-6:35pm Closing remarks

6:35pm - 6:45pm Photoshoot

Part 2

6:45pm-6:50pm JWIBA's future initiatives

6:50pm - 8:30pm Networking

*Photo courtesy of Hiroyuki Inoue