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About The Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference

The State of Indiana, in partnership with the Japan-America Society of Indiana, is honored to host the 56th annual Joint Meeting of the Midwest U.S. - Japan Association (MWJA) and the Japan-U.S. Midwest Associations in September 2026 at Westin Hotel in downtown Indianapolis.

The Annual Conference serves as the principal forum on the growth of bilateral trade and investment between the Midwest and Japan, driving continued cooperation and bilateral partnerships to advance investment and innovation.

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ProgramOverview

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Friday, September 11, 2026

7:00 AM
Continental Breakfast Opens
Westing Grand Foyer
8:00 AM
Registration Opens
Westing Info Desk
10:00 AM
Opening Speech
Westing Grand Hall

10:00 AM
Session 1
Westing Ballroom
10:00 AM
Session 1 Track 2
Westing Ballroom 2
11:00 AM
Session 2
Westing Ballroom
11:00 AM
Session 2 Track 2
Westing Ballroom 2
2:00 PM
Welcome Reception at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

9:00 PM
Registration Closes
Test
10:00 AM
Session 3
Westing Ballroom

12:00 AM
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conference room
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SponsorThe Event

Sponsorship of this prestigious gathering presents a unique opportunity to reach a global audience and build longstanding business partnerships, and your financial support will help to fully showcase Indiana's dynamic and prosperous business ecosystem to a cadre of business and government leaders from the United States and Japan.

Request to Sponsor

Questions About Sponsorship

Contact the 2026 Conference Secretariat:

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