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Business Summit 12/01

Tuesday 1 December 2026 - 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (UTC+9)

Nikkei Hall, 1-3-7 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, 100-8066, Tokyo, Japan

Price: ✔ VIP PASS
JPY 38,000
Full Conference Access • VIP Lunch • Closing Networking Cocktail

✔ NON-MEMBER PASS
JPY 25,000
Full conference access

✔ MEMBER PASS
JPY 17,000
Full conference access

✔ HALF-DAY PASS
JPY 10,000
Conference access
Morning | 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or
Afternoon | 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

This event is sponsored by the Principality of Monaco.

The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan is pleased to announce the 9th edition of the Business Summit, to be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at Nikkei Hall, under the theme "Japan, the Hub for Strategic Partnerships in Asia."

With over 1,000 attendees, an exceptional lineup of speakers, and unique networking opportunities, be among the first to secure your spot and join us for a day where the best of French, Japanese, and international business come together.

Business Summit Official Website

Speaker(s)

Fumio KishidaChairperson, Japan’s Growth Strategy Headquarters, The Liberal Democratic Party, Former Prime Minister of Japan, Member of the House of Representatives

Ms. Isabelle Berro-AmadeïMinister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Gouvernement Princier PRINCIPAUTÉ DE MONACO

Daichi NozakiSenior Vice President, SoftBank Corp.

Masayuki HyodoChairman of the Board of Directors, Sumitomo Corporation

Ms. Barbara Thierrat-PerrinGroup Chief Innovation & Development Officer, Veolia Group

Masami TakahashiGeneral Manager, Tools for Humanity Corporation

Katsuhiko KawazoeChief Executive Fellow NTT, Inc., IOWN Global Forum President and Chairperson

Kohei ITOHPresident, Keio University

Tsuyoshi YamadaExecutive Officer, COO for Digital Solutions Division, President of NEXTY Electronics Corporation

Makoto TAKASHIMAVice Chair, Chair of Committee on Europe, Keidanren

Dr. Lekh Juneja Ph. D.Chairman, KAMEDA SEIKA CO., LTD.

Mr. Ken IsonoRepresentative Director, Shizen Energy Inc.

Mitsuru YanaseExecutive Officer COO for Green Infrastructure Division, Representative Director/ Executive Vice President of Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation

Mr. Jesper KollGlobal Ambassador, Monex Group

Mr. Jerome ChouchanPresident of the French Chamber of Commerce in Japan

Mr. Dan SlaterFounder and CEO, The Delphi Network

Frederic DehonCEO Inventec Performance Chemicals

🥂VIP Lunch

Available only with the VIP Pass

A signature moment at the heart of the Summit: a menu crafted by a Michelin-starred chef, in an exclusive setting ideal for meaningful exchanges. A unique opportunity to meet and connect directly with the speakers, CEOs, and executives in attendance.

Exceptional speakers

The Business Summit 2026 brings together an exceptional lineup of leaders from France, Japan, and beyond. Among them, a standout appearance: Fumio Kishida, former Prime Minister of Japan, will share his vision on the region's major strategic challenges.

A big thank you to the Government of Monaco for their support:

But also to our booths and sponsors:

OUr sponsors our BOOTHS:　

In addition to the main conference, the Summit also features several major side events:

Tremplin Asie, a program to support startups entering the Asian market.
Le Forum Etudiant, a space for dialogue between young talent and major companies