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Orange County - Japan Business Forum

September 9, 2026 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM (PDT)

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Orange County - Japan Business Forum

Discover why Orange County is the ideal place to grow your business. 

Orange County Business Council (OCBC), in collaboration with the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles, Japanese Business Association of Southern California (JBA), and Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), invites you to an exclusive afternoon of presentations, panel discussions, and a networking reception.

This program is designed to showcase Orange County’s thriving innovation ecosystem, strong partnerships with Japanese companies, and resources that make it a premier business destination. Attendees will hear from established Orange County and Japanese firms across med tech, advanced manufacturing, food, and more!


Agenda

  •  1:30 – 2:00 p.m. | Arrival & Networking
  •  2:00 – 2:20 p.m. | Welcome Remarks
  •  2:20 – 2:45 p.m. | “Why Orange County?” Presentation
  •  2:45 – 3:30 p.m. | OC Innovation Ecosystem Panel
  •  3:30 – 3:45 p.m. | Coffee Break
  •  3:45 – 4:30 p.m. | OC – Japan Collaboration: Business Perspectives
  •  4:30 - 4:35 p.m. | IBA Committee Introduction
  •  4:35 – 6:30 p.m. | Networking Reception


Speakers

Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles 

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) 

Japan Business Association of Southern California

Orange County Business Council

JLL 

Octane OC 

Ori-Gen 

UC Irvine Beall Center for Applied Innovation


Event Details

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 

1:30 PM - 6:30 PM  

JLL - Conference Room & Lounge (5th Floor) 

17877 Von Karman Ave. Suite 500 

Irvine, CA 92614

Whether you are looking to grow your operations, expand in the U.S. market, or simply deepen your understanding of Orange County's business landscape, this event offers meaningful opportunities to build lasting networks with partners across the region.

This program is free to attend, but space is limited. Registration is required, and once capacity is reached, a waitlist will be formed. Early registration is strongly encouraged to secure a seat.

Questions? Contact Jim Mayfield at FDI@ocbc.org. 


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Contact Information

Name: Jim Mayfield
Email: FDI@ocbc.org

This program is free to attend, but space is limited. Registration is required, and once capacity is reached, a waitlist will be formed. Early registration is strongly encouraged to secure a seat.

Questions? Contact Jim Mayfield at FDI@ocbc.org.

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