The Global Business team at the Alabama Department of Commerce, along with Export Alabama, is organizing a delegation to the SEUS-Japan Conference in Tokyo, Japan, October 26-29, 2025.
In it’s 47th year, the annual joint meeting between the Southeast U.S./Japan Association (SEUS/Japan) and its Japanese counterpart, the Japan/U.S. Southeast Association (Japan/USSE), will encourage foreign direct investment (FDI) from Japanese companies and aims to strengthen export ties for Alabama and other Southeastern companies selling goods and services in Japan.
This conference provides Alabama economic developers and business leaders an opportunity to reconnect and build relationships with top government and business leaders from Japan and other southeast United States member states. SEUS-Japan provides networking opportunities and sessions on current international trade and investment, and economic outlooks in Japan and the Southeast U.S.
In-Country Schedule
Monday, October 26
Arrive for Tokyo
Tuesday, October 27
State of Alabama Welcome Reception
Opening Evening Reception
Wednesday, October 28
Opening Ceremony
Panel Sessions & Keynotes
Closing Networking Event
Thursday, October 29
Depart Tokyo for the United States
*Note: This schedule is based on previous conference agendas and is subject to change.
Participation Requirements/Conditions of Participation
Fees and Expenses
The conference registration fee is $550 for Japan America Society of Alabama members and $575 for non-members.
If a visa is required to travel on a particular event, applying for and obtaining such a visa will be the responsibility of the mission participant. Instructions on the procedures required to obtain business visas will be shared with each participant.
Delegates participate in trade missions and undertake mission-related travel at their own risk. The nature of the security situation in each foreign market at a given time cannot be guaranteed. The U.S. Department of State issues U.S. Government international travel alerts and warnings for U.S. citizens available at https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html.
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