JMEC Schedule

Information Sessions:  Information Sessions are a way for potential participants to understand the JMEC program, speak with other potential participants and meet with JMEC Alumni. We highly recommend those interested in the program to attend one of these sessions. Click HERE for information session dates and locations.

Phase 1: Training and skills development (Nov 12, 2022 - May 9, 2023)

A series of lectures and workshops, with a strong practical emphasis on Japan market entry and on business planning, conducted by lecturers who are highly respected in their fields in the Japanese and foreign business communities.

• Lecture & Workshop Days: Nov. 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 10: each day begins at 9am and ends at 5pm

• Workshop Days: Jan. 7, 14, Feb.18, April 15: each day begins at 9am and ends at 5pm

 

Phase 2: Preparing a business plan (Jan - May)

Under the guidance of an experienced mentor and a business consultant, each project team, consisting of about 5 or 6 young executives, develops a practical business plan for a project client. The business plan covers strategy, marketing, distribution, finance, organization, human resources and legal issues. The teams are also supported by the Program Director.

• Week of January 10: Teams meet with Project Clients and Team Mentor

 

Phase 3: Judging (May)

Business plans are judged on the basis of both written and oral presentations.

• Early May: Judges and Project Clients receive JMEC Business Plan

• May 27-28: Oral Presentations to JMEC judges

• May 29 to June 6: Oral Presentations to Project Clients

 

Phase 4: JMEC Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Winners are announced and prizes are awarded at this event for over 200 people involved with JMEC.

Participant Application Deadline: October 15, 2022.  (Apply by September 30th for early bird discount.) Click HERE to sign up.

Project Client Application Deadline: November 30, 2022. (Apply by September 30th for early bird discount.) Click HERE to sign up.