BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.7//EN TZID:Asia/Tokyo X-WR-TIMEZONE:Asia/Tokyo BEGIN:VEVENT UID:168@sccij.jp DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20261015T183000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20261015T203000 DTSTAMP:20261008T072604Z URL:https://sccij.jp/events/thriving-and-surviving-in-japan-3/ SUMMARY:Thriving and Surviving in Japan #3 DESCRIPTION:\nJapan offers extraordinary opportunities\, but building a lif e and career here also comes with unique challenges. Thriving and Survivin g in Japan is a joint evening talk series organised by the Science &\; Technology Office\, Embassy of Switzerland in Japan\, and the Swiss Chambe r of Commerce and Industry in Japan (SCCIJ). Through inspiring personal st ories\, practical advice\, and meaningful networking\, the series aims to strengthen connections within the Swiss community in Japan.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ nBuilding a life and career in Japan is an exciting journey filled with op portunities\, challenges\, and unexpected discoveries. Whether you have ju st arrived or have been living here for years\, hearing the experiences of those who have already walked the path can offer inspiration\, practical advice\, and new perspectives.\n\n\n\nThriving and Surviving in Japan is a joint evening talk series organised by the Science &\; Technology Offi ce\, Embassy of Switzerland in Japan\, and the Swiss Chamber of Commerce a nd Industry in Japan (SCCIJ). Each session features a member of the Swiss community sharing their personal and professional journey in Japan\, refle cting on the decisions they made\, the challenges they faced\, and the les sons they learned along the way.\n\n\n\nFollowing the talk\, participants are invited to continue the conversation during an informal networking rec eption over Swiss cheese and refreshments. The series offers a welcoming s pace to exchange ideas\, expand your network\, and meet people from differ ent backgrounds who share an interest in Switzerland and Japan.\n\n\n\nWhe ther you are a student\, researcher\, entrepreneur\, corporate professiona l\, or simply curious about life and careers in Japan\, Thriving and Survi ving in Japan is an opportunity to discover inspiring stories\, gain pract ical insights\, and become part of the Swiss community in Japan.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDate:\nThursday\, October 15\, 2026\n\n\nSchedule:\n18:30 – 20 :30 (D.O.: 18:15)\n\n\nVenue:\nNestlé Japan Ltd. Tokyo Commercial Office (20F) @Tennoz Ocean Square2-2-20 Higashi-shinagawa\, Shinagawa-ku\, Tokyo\ , 140-0002 (map)\n\n\nFee:\nFree of charge\n\n\nSCCIJ Registration:\nDeadl ine: October 9\, 2026\, 12:00 JST.*Capacity is limited. STOT and SCCIJ Mem bers will be given priority until September 29\, 2026. After that date\, r egistrations will be confirmed on a first come\, first served basis.If you register but are unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possibl e so we can offer your place to someone on the waiting list.No-shows witho ut notice will result in losing priority for the next event. \n\n\nSTOT Re gistration (for exchange students):\nDeadline: October 9\, 2026\, 12:00 JS T.*Capacity is limited. STOT and SCCIJ Members will be given priority unti l September 29\, 2026. After that date\, registrations will be confirmed o n a first come\, first served basis.If you register but are unable to atte nd\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone on the waiting list.No-shows without notice will result in losing priority for the next event. \n\n\nDisclaimer:\n• The SCCIJ may film an d take photographs of this event. If you participate\, please be noted tha t these pictures and videos may be used in various media\, such as the SCC IJ website\, SCCIJ social networking sites\, and SCCIJ promotional materia ls. If you do not want to appear on these pictures and/or videos\, kindly notify the SCCIJ staff at the event.• The views expressed by the speake r(s) do not reflect those of the SCCIJ as an organization.\n\n\nInquiries: \nBy e-mail to info@sccij.jp\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBiography of the Speaker\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Meret Brunner is a Swiss hospitality executive cu rrently leading operations at The Peninsula Tokyo\, bringing extensive int ernational experience across The Peninsula Hotels in New York\, Bangkok\, London and Tokyo. Throughout her career\, she has developed deep expertise in luxury hotel operations\, team leadership and commercial performance\, combining international standards with a strong understanding of local ma rkets. Her experience in Tokyo has been particularly influential\, allowin g her to immerse herself in Japan’s sophisticated hospitality environmen t and its philosophy of omotenashi. She has focused on balancing global br and standards with Japanese cultural expectations while strengthening serv ice quality and personalized guest experiences. Known for an energetic and forward-looking leadership style\, Meret places particular emphasis on pe ople development\, adaptability and operational excellence. Her work refle cts a commitment to continuously refining luxury hospitality through innov ation\, cultural understanding and a strong focus on delivering exceptiona l experiences.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \;\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sccij.jp/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Thri ving-Surviving-Japan-3-1.pptx.jpg CATEGORIES:NO COD,Upcoming Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Tokyo X-LIC-LOCATION:Asia/Tokyo BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251015T183000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0900 TZOFFSETTO:+0900 TZNAME:JST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR