DJW・Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis・日独産業協会

𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻-𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 The #manufacturing industry is undergoing a transformation: Artificial Intelligence (#AI), #automation, and digital ecosystems are revolutionizing how we produce, connect, and innovate. As two leading industrial nations, Germany and Japan share both challenges and opportunities in shaping the future of production 🇩🇪🇯🇵. At the 18th German-Japanese Economic Forum at HANNOVER MESSE 2025 - jointly organized by Deutsche Messe AG, ECOS Consult, DJW・Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis・日独産業協会 -, industry and policy experts will come together to discuss key topics such as: 🔹 How is AI reshaping automation and industrial production? 🔹 What role do robotics and smart manufacturing play in efficiency and sustainability? 🔹 How can digital ecosystems and Manufacturing X create new opportunities for businesses? 📍 When & Where? 📅 April 1, 2025 | 14:30 - 17:00 CEST 📌 HANNOVER MESSE | Trade & Invest Stage (Hall 12) Top speakers, including Hahn Thomas (Siemens), Ryo Iwasa (Aeterlink), Patrick Lamm (SAP), Thomas Jäckel (JMBC), Kazuo Nakashima (RRI) and many more, will share insights and discuss innovation and collaboration between Germany and Japan. We're honored to design moderation in tandem by Johanna Schilling and Anne Pomsel 💪🏼💪🏾💪🏻! 🔗 Register now: [Link in comments] Join us in shaping the future of manufacturing! 🌍⚙️🤖 #WeAreDJW #HannoverMesse #Industry40 #AI #Automation #ManufacturingX #SmartManufacturing #Robotics #Japan #Germany #Innovation

𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗝𝗪 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 | 𝟬𝟳.𝟬𝟯.𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 Have you checked our Jobpool already, listing open positions offered by our DJW members? Today's post includes job opportunities by ADENI Recruitment Agency and Career Management GmbH. As always, you can find the current vacancies by clicking on our DJW website (You will find the link in the comment!). For more information or support, kindly approach Elisa Ono!   #WeAreDJW #NewChallenges #JapanBusiness #CareerChoice

𝗗𝗝𝗪 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻-𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 As part of the first Düsseldorf Week of Diversity and Integration, our DJW・Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis・日独産業協会 Working Group the "German-Japanese Professional Women’s Network", in cooperation with Canon in Krefeld, is focusing on the importance of diversity as a driver for innovation and community. 📅 Date: March 11, 2025 📍 Canon Germany Head Office (Europark Fichtenhain A10, 47807 Krefeld) 🔗 Register with link in comments 🔑📝The following key messages will be discussed with work shops and panel insights: 1️⃣ Diversity is the key to innovation and success. 2️⃣ Inclusion is not a trend - it’s a necessity. 3️⃣ Everyone can actively shape change. 4️⃣ Personal growth through new perspectives. 5️⃣ Transforming individual contributions into collective power. We're looking forward to welcoming you! #WeAreDJW #Diversity #Japan

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘀𝗮𝗸𝗮 – 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗢 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! With EXPO 2025 Osaka just around the corner, we are excited to invite you to the next German Economic Roundtable Osaka on March 13, 2025! Together with the German Consulate General Osaka-Kobe, the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (AHK Japan), and DJW・Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis・日独産業協会 — proud partner of #Expo2025Osaka — we are continuing this long-standing tradition of bringing the German-Japanese business community together in #Kansai. ✨ What’s on the agenda? ✔️ Exclusive insights into the German Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka by Patrick Specht (Commissioner General) & Christopher Hecker (Director) ✔️ Presentations from Osaka Health Care Pavilion & Sumitomo Pavilion ✔️ A detailed model of the German Pavilion on display ✔️ 2 hours of networking over a buffet reception This is a unique opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and gain firsthand insights into Germany’s role in Osaka’s biggest event of the decade. 📅 March 13, 2025 – Save the date! Let’s get ready for EXPO 2025 together. #WeAreDJW #Expo2025Germany #WaGermany #Kansai #Innovation #GermanJapaneseRelations #GermanPavillion #NetworkingEvent

𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻-𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽 – 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟳! What started as a new event series in April 2024 has quickly grown into a lively platform for business, academia, and professionals passionate about German-Japanese exchange! The 6th German-Japanese Smart Meetup is coming up on April 17, 2025 – and we’d love for you to be part of it. Every two to three months, we bring together people from diverse fields to network, exchange insights, and explore key topics in a friendly and engaging atmosphere. Our goal? To foster open dialogue on business, politics, and society while strengthening the Germany-Japan connection, especially in the Kansai region. 🌟 What to expect? ✅ Inspiring 20-minute talks from experts on German-Japanese trends ✅ Lively discussions over drinks & refreshments ✅ A relaxed setting to connect, exchange ideas, and expand your network ✅ Insights into German society & culture – plus a chance to practice your German! Whether you’re an entrepreneur, academic, industry expert, or just curious, this is your chance to engage, share, and discover new perspectives. 📅 Mark your calendar for April 17! Let’s build bridges, spark conversations, and grow this incredible community together. #WeAreDJW #GermanyJapan #SmartMeetup #Networking #Innovation #BusinessExchange #Kansai

𝗔𝘀𝗮 𝗻𝗼 𝗞𝗮𝗶 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁 – 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝘇𝘂𝗼𝗸𝗮! #Erfurt turned into a hotspot for German-Japanese exchange last week. Together with LEG Thüringen and Thüringen International we hosted our "Asa no Kai" at Haus Dacheröden – and the energy at the table was electric. A 15-member business delegation from #Shizuoka met over 30 entrepreneurs from #Thuringia to dive deep into opportunities and challenges on both sides. Dr. Stefan Blechschmidt, Marina Riessland, and Sebastian Scheit, shared insights on what makes Germany and Thuringia strong business and tech locations. One of the many highlights? Mark Scholze from PETKUS Group showcased their world-leading seed processing technology—right up Japan’s alley, where innovation in this field is in high demand! And an Asa no Kai wouldn’t be an Asa no Kai if, alongside business insights and networking, there wasn’t also time for the practical side of intercultural exchange: chats about work-life balance, productivity, and the "Tüftler" spirit—a concept Japan values for its commitment to quality. 🤓 Great connections, lively discussions, and new opportunities—exactly what German-Japanese business is all about! 🚀 #WeAreDJW #Thuringen #Shizuoka

𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗝𝗪 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 | 𝟮𝟭.𝟬𝟮.𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 Have you checked our Jobpool already, listing open positions offered by our DJW members? Today's post includes job opportunities by ADENI Recruitment Agency, Career Connections GmbH, Career Management GmbH and GoodWood GmbH - Nakamoto Forestry Europe. As always, you can find the current vacancies by clicking on our DJW website (You will find the link in the comment!). For more information or support, kindly approach Elisa Ono! #WeAreDJW #NewChallenges #JapanBusiness #CareerChoice

𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆’𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 🇩🇪🌍 The upcoming German federal elections on February 23, 2025, will shape the country’s future course in foreign policy, economic strategy, and global collaboration. Amidst rising geopolitical uncertainties, Germany remains a key pillar of stability in Europe and beyond. For Japan and Germany, this election holds particular significance. Both nations face similar challenges—demographic change, supply chain resilience, and the transition to sustainable economies. Strengthening cooperation in areas like digital transformation, climate policy, and technology development could pave the way for shared success. At DJW・Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis・日独産業協会, we are committed to deepening the German-Japanese partnership and fostering dialogue on how both countries can navigate the evolving global landscape together. 📖 Read the latest column by our Chairman, Gerhard Wiesheu, on the impact of Germany’s elections on international relations; link in comments. #WeAreDJW #Germany #Japan #Partnership #GlobalEconomy #Elections2025

𝗗𝗝𝗪 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 | 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 📢 Ready for the next DJW newsletter? The most recent edition of our DJW newsletter was just published, and it’s again filled with exciting updates: ✨ Latest column by our DJW・Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis・日独産業協会 Chairman Gerhard Wiesheu sharing his views on the upcoming federal election. ✨ Dates and news on our upcoming events in #Erfurt, #Hannover, #Munich and online ✨ Overview of new members joining DJW We are looking forward to welcoming you to the numerous occasions designing your network within the Japanese-German business community. 📩 Stay tuned and make sure you're subscribed to receive the newsletter! #WeAreDJW #GermanJapaneseRelations #BusinessConnections

𝗗𝗝𝗪 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 Plastics are everywhere – but how can we manage them more sustainably? Join our DJW・Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis・日独産業協会 Working Group Sustainability guided by Jean B. as we explore solutions for a circular economy both in Germany and Japan, and discuss how businesses can drive innovation in plastic use, recycling, and reduction 🌍♻️. 📅 Date: February 25, 2025 📍 Online Event 🔗 Register with link in comments Experts from Germany and Japan will share insights on best practices, challenges, and strategies for a more sustainable plastic economy. Let’s shape the future together - we're looking forward to welcoming you! #WeAreDJW #Sustainability #Exchange