Date and Time
Friday, July 15, 2025
8:30–10 a.m. MST
Location
📍World Trade Center Utah
60 E. South Temple, Ste. 300
Passport to the Pacific 🚢
Japan isn’t just a powerhouse shaping the global economy and a leader in innovation — it’s also Utah’s fifth-largest trading partner, particularly in natural products, medical devices, and aerospace. But success in Japan depends on more than market opportunity, it takes long-term, trusted relationships.
Join us for breakfast with Kohei “Kris” Usami from Tokyo-based Kitamura Economic Security. He’ll offer insights on how Utah companies can build lasting partnerships and navigate Japan’s evolving business climate. Whether you’re new to exporting or expanding operations, this breakfast explores trends, strategies, and insights to support your global growth.
Speaker
Mr. Kohei “Kris” Usami is an associate at Kitamura Economic Security in Tokyo, where he serves as the lead associate for many of the firm’s international clients and partners. An Australian national, Usami brings a diverse background in both public service and scientific research, having previously worked as an analyst at the Australian Department of Defence and as a research engineer at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia’s national science agency.
Fluent in both English and Japanese, he holds a bachelor of engineering (first class honours) and a master of engineering from the University of Queensland, where he was recognized as a Hawken Scholar. He also earned a graduate diploma in international affairs from the Australian National University.
This event is hosted in partnership with Kitamura Economic Security.
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