How shall we prepare for our visit at EXPO 2025 Osaka to get the most out of it?

In our webinar we are going to focus on the following very practical questions:

• How can we learn more about Japanese business culture before our business trip?
• What materials shall we prepare? Do we have to prepare them in Japanese?
• How to connect with Japanese target companies?
• Do we need an interpreter or a consultant at a meeting with Japanese?
• How shall we prepare for the possible questions from the Japanese?
• How do we know if a "yes" is really a yes?

The webinar is targeted to EU companies and organizations visiting EXPO 2025 Osaka this year and who seek to build new relationships with Japanese companies/organizations.

In 40 minutes from your desk, discover:

• the best sources of learning;
• some strategies to connect with Japanese companies/organizations;
• our best practices to prepare for meetings with Japanese companies;
• some intercultural background knowledge that could be useful etc.

Programme:

• Introduction
• Experts’ presentation
• Q&A Session

Speakers:

• Anna Pápai-Vonderviszt / Co-CEO / Sudy and Co., Ltd

Anna Pápai-Vonderviszt spent the majority of her childhood, approximately 6 years in Japan where she became familiar with Japanese culture. She acquired a degree both in Japanology and in economics. She has been working as a business consultant at Sudy and Co. since 2011. She opened the Japanese subsidiary of Sudy and Co. and stayed in Japan between 2016 and 2022. She has been the CEO of Sudy and Co. since April 2020. Now she works from the Budapest HQ of the company.

• Dávid Bohács / Country Manager / Sudy and Co., Ltd.

Dávid Bohács is an accomplished professional with a diverse academic and professional background bridging Japanese studies, communication, and information sciences. With three years of experience as a project manager and interpreter for a mid-sized Japanese company, Dávid brings practical insights to his work. Since July 2018, he has been a key member of Sűdy & Co., Ltd., stepping into the role of Country Manager for Sűdy & Co. Japan in October 2018. Additionally, since October 2021, he has served as the Head of Secretariat for the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce in Japan, where he facilitates connections between Japanese businesses in Hungary and Hungarian companies eyeing the Japanese market.

Moderator: Sofia Smerzi, Business Support Coordinator, EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation

Organiser: EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation - Brussels Office

Registrations are open until the day before the webinar.