TOMODACHI Daiwa House Student Leadership Conference
The TOMODACHI Daiwa House Student Leadership Conference is a unique leadership development opportunity designed to mentor and nurture future leaders in the United States and Japan. This conference enables Japanese and American undergraduate and graduate students currently studying at a U.S. college or university to come together for leadership and development training. The conference aims to strengthen and encourage community among students in the region, enhance cross-cultural awareness and build the people-to-people ties that are so important to the future of our bilateral relationship.
- To view the press release, click here
TOMODACHI Daiwa House Student Leadership Conference Ⅵ
“U.S.-Japan Business and Community Partnerships: Practical Insights for Tomorrow’s Global Leaders”
April 5-8, 2018 | Los Angeles, California
From April 5 to 8, forty-one students (sixteen Japanese and twenty-five American) from across the West Coast convened in Los Angeles, California for the sixth TOMODACHI Daiwa House Student Leadership Conference. This conference is a unique opportunity to nurture future leaders in the United States and Japan. It enables Japanese and American undergraduate and graduate students currently studying at a U.S. college or university to come together for leadership and development training. Read More>>
TOMODACHI Daiwa House Student Leadership Conference V
“Industry, Investment and Cross-Cultural Engagement: Developing Leaders for the Future of U.S.-Japan relations in the Midwest”
October 20-22, 2017 | Chicago, Illinois
This year’s conference was titled “Industry, Investment and Cross-Cultural Engagement: Developing Leaders for the Future of U.S.-Japan relations in the Midwest.” The participants’ fields of study varied widely, including Computer Science, International Studies and Business among many other. Read More>>
TOMODACHI Daiwa House Student Leadership Conference IV
“Navigating the Past, Charting the Future: Innovation and Engagement in the U.S.-Japan Relations”
April 7-9, 2017 | Boston, Massachusetts
The theme of this year’s conference focused on innovation and engagement in U.S.-Japan relations. Many of the participants expressed interest in careers as diplomats, and were excited to hear experts from both the U.S. and Japanese governments share their perspectives on the direction and future of bilateral relations. Read More>>
TOMODACHI Daiwa House Student Leadership Conference III
“U.S.-Japan Relations in the Nation’s Capital: Leadership, Legacy and Public Service”
October 20-23, 2016 | Washington, DC
This conference brought together students with personal, academic and/or professional interests in U.S.-Japan relations. Panels and breakout sessions explored diverse ways the U.S.-Japan relationship plays out in the powerful and sometimes intimidating halls of Washington, D.C. In training and workshops, students built cross-cultural networking skills and explored leadership values, learned about career opportunities from leaders in a variety of sectors, and met like-minded peers from across the region. Read More>>
TOMODACHI Daiwa House Student Leadership Conference II
“U.S.-Japan Relations in the South: Transforming Communities for the Future”
April 8 – 10, 2016 | Dallas, Texas
This conference brings together students with personal, academic and/or professional interests in U.S.-Japan relations. Panels and breakout session will explore the diverse ways the U.S.-Japan relationship plays out in the South. In trainings and workshops, students will build cross-cultural networking skills and explore leadership values, learn about career opportunities from leaders in a variety of sectors, and meet like-minded peers from across Texas and Arkansas. Read More>>
TOMODACHI Daiwa House Student Leadership Conference I
“Entrepreneurial Thinking for the Future of U.S. –Japan Relations”
April 10 – 12, 2015 | Silicon Valley, California
This conference focused on entrepreneurship and innovation for students with academic, career and/or personal interests in U.S.-Japan relations. Read More>>
Highlights of the Conference were as follows:
- Featuring Keynote Speaker former U.S. Ambassador to Japan John V. Roos
- Leadership training workshop focused on fostering future global leaders
- Learn about U.S.-Japan career opportunities in innovative sectors
- Network with leaders in Silicon Valley with a variety of backgrounds and interests
- Meet students interested in U.S.-Japan relations from other Central and Northern California schools
