2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta. To
commemorate this milestone, The Japan-America Society of Georgia proudly partners with the National
Association of National Japan-America Societies, Sasakawa Peace Foundation, and the Georgia Tech Center for International Business Education & Research to present the first annual “Ja-Ga Futures Forum,” a symposium exploring the past, present, and future of the ever-more important bilateral partnership between Japan and the United States. This year’s inaugural Ja-Ga Futures Forum features 2 stimulating sessions and a Business & Career Expo where Japanese companies in Georgia will introduce their business operations and career opportunities.
The Forum begins with a luncheon and panel discussion with distinguished speakers from both countries who
share insights on current U.S.-Japan GEOSTRATEGIC challenges and opportunities in a changing new world. As China, North Korea and the re-emergence of Russia, among others, present new issues for leadership from both nations, Professor Brian Woodall, from the Georgia Institute of Technology’s School of International Affairs, moderates a discussion with Ms. Lisa Curtis, Senior Fellow and Director from the Center for a New American Security, and Professor Tomohiko Satake, from Aoyama Gakuin University’s School of International Politics, Economics and Communication, on The QUAD, the potential action in a contingency, and how the U.S.-Japan alliance can shape the future of our world.
During the second session of the Forum, an overview of the history and current state of Georgia-Japan relations
will be followed by an interactive dialogue, led by Ms. Nozomi Morgan, President & CEO of Michiki Morgan
Worldwide. The discussion with the audience will focus on the importance of future partnerships and how we
can help shape the next era of the invaluable relationship between Georgia and Japan.
After each session, guest…
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