Overview
Make valuable Japanese business connections at the 2026 Southeast U.S./Japan Annual Joint Meeting.
This high-profile event, the 48th Annual Joint Meeting between the Southeast U.S./Japan Association and its counterpart, the Japan-U.S. Southeast Association, attracts senior Japanese business and government officials and features an outstanding group of speakers along with a series of special networking activities.
We are committed to fostering an environment of collaboration and networking at the Annual Joint Meeting. As part of this commitment, upon registering for the event, your name and affiliation will be shared with all attendees. This allows for better engagements, facilitates connections, and enhances the overall conference experience. We respect your privacy and assure that your information will only be used for conference-related purposes. Thank you for your participation.
Thank you to our sponsors!
48th Annual Joint Meeting Chairman & Joint Co-Chairman

Bill Haslam
48th AJM Chairman
Japan – U.S. Southeast Association
Former Governor of the State of Tennessee

Yasuhiro Morita
48th AJM Joint Co-Chairman
Japan – U.S. Southeast Association
Global CEO, Bridgestone Corporation

Masaaki Tsuya
48th AJM Joint Co-Chairman
Japan – U.S. Southeast Association
External Advisor/ Past Chairman & Global CEO, Bridgestone Corporation
Countdown to the Event
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Event Details
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