Vice President Mike Pence to keynote at Japan-America Society of Indiana Gala
INDIANAPOLIS – Mike Pence, 48th Vice President of the United States and 50th Governor of Indiana, will serve as the Keynote Speaker at Annual Gala of the Japan-America Society of Indiana (JASI). The 2024 JASI Gala will take place Thursday, October 17 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis.
Vice President Pence will share his perspectives on the importance of the Japan-U.S. relationship and global alliances in a challenging geopolitical landscape, ever so important with increasing threats from adversaries to democracy such as China, Russia, and N. Korea.
“The Vice President is a long-time champion of the United States’ and Indiana’s relationships with Japan. His leadership, both nationally and locally, has greatly enhanced the development of bilateral initiatives, partnerships, and economic investment. We look forward to welcoming him back to this annual event celebrating the great Indiana-Japan relationship in which he has played a key leadership role.” said Theresa Kulczak, JASI Executive Director.
Vice President Pence will receive the “JASI Bridge of Friendship Award” for distinguished leadership in support of relations between the two countries.
The Gala program will also feature remarks from The Honorable Jun Yanagi, Consul-General of Japan in Chicago; and Takashi Nakagawa, Chief Executive Director, JETRO Chicago.
The Japan-America Society of Indiana’s Annual Gala brings together corporate and community leaders from throughout the state and the Midwest region.
Registration is available online and through the office of the Japan-America Society of Indiana at www.japanindiana.org or 317-635-0123.
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About the Japan-America Society of Indiana (JASI)
The Japan-America Society of Indiana (JASI) is a not-for-profit cultural and educational organization whose mission is to serve as a bridge of friendship between the people of Indiana and Japan through the promotion of cultural understanding and economic partnerships. The Society is supported by a statewide membership of businesses, communities, academic institutions, families, and individuals.
JASI sponsors a wide range of cultural events, networking receptions, public affairs programs and business briefings that explore current issues in the Japan-U.S. relationship. JASI’s outreach programs provide Indiana communities and youth throughout the state with educational experiences of Japanese culture. The JASI Japan Culture Center and its bilingual staff serve as an information resource.
The Japan-America Society of Indiana is a member of the National Association of Japan-America Societies, headquartered in Washington D.C., which includes over forty societies nationwide. For more information, please visit: https://www.japanindiana.org/english/index.html
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