Business Talk & Networking Event at TUJ Kyoto

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Publish date: August 14, 2025

Business Talk & Networking Event at TUJ Kyoto

INNOVATE LOCALLY, PROTECT GLOBALLY: STRATEGIES FOR KANSAI COMPANIES DOING CROSS-BORDER BUSINESS

Join us at the Temple University, Japan Campus Kyoto for an engaging business talk with our alum and faculty member, Junichiro Shibata, Vice President & Head Counsel, Universal Studios Japan.
As Kansai businesses expand into global markets their intellectual property and innovations face growing legal and strategic challenges. This talk will highlight real-world risks in crossborder ventures, offering practical insights on safeguarding brands, designs, and creative assets abroad. Learn how to anticipate legal hurdles before they happen, and why IP strategy is a critical tool for global growth.

Stay for the networking reception and connect with the Temple University, Japan Campus community as well as fellow Kansai area business professionals.

Day/Time

Friday, September 26, 2025, 7PM-9:30PM
Check-in: 7PM
Business Talk: 7:30PM – 8PM
Networking Reception: 8PM-9:30PM

Venue

TUJ Kyoto
1 Fukakusa Tayacho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-0878 (Access)

  • Business Talk:  Room 35 (Annex 3F)
  • Networking Reception: Diamond Hall Cafeteria (2F)

Language

English
This event is free and open to the public. To sign up, register from the link below.

MEET OUR SPEAKER

Junichiro Shibata

Junichiro Shibata

Vice President & Head Counsel, Universal Studios Japan
Alum & Adjunct Law Faculty, Temple Law Japan

CONTACT US

For inquiries about the event, please contact us at:
E-mail:
Tel: 03-5441-9841