46th Annual Midwest U.S. - Japan Association Conference

September 7-9, 2014

Des Moines Marriott, Des Moines Iowa

The conference brings together leaders of industry and government to advance our region's relationship with Japan. The Japan Association members include companies such as Toyota Motors, Mitsui & Co., Saison Group, Sumitomo Chemical, Kajima Corporation, and Sony.  Missouri will serve as host for the 2016 Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference following the 2015 conference in Tokyo, Japan.  During this year’s conference, Missouri will host a reception on September 8, 2014 to celebrate and invite participants to the great state of Missouri in 2016.  Missouri would love to include individuals from around the state in the festivities.    

Conference Registration

Registration is available online at www.midwest-japan.org.

Additional details regarding the conference, including a tentative agenda can be found here.

Hotel Accommodations

Des Moines Marriott
700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
515-245-5500

Reservations: 1-888-236-2427 or online at Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Annual Conference

(Room rate - September 4 - 10, 2014)
Single Room or Double Room:  $129 per night

Hotel booking deadline: August 14, 2014

*These rates are based on per room/per night, excluding tax and service. (Hotel check-in begins at 4:00 pm)

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding the conference:

Missouri Delegation Contact:  Ms. Krista Hinrichs (Missouri International Trade & Investment Office) at krista.hinrichs@ded.mo.gov  or phone 573.751.6728.