Join JASH for the launch of the Texas-Japan Business Leaders Roundtable, a monthly business and policy program series that spotlights engines of creativity, innovation and economic opportunity in our region while connecting Texas and Japan industry leaders to promote bilateral exchange through shared experiences and diverse insights.

The inaugural gathering will feature Irving, TX-based NEC Corporation of America - the principal subsidiary of global Information and Communications Technology (ICT) leader NEC Corporation in the United States. NEC Corporation of America President and CEO Masahiro (Mark) Ikeno will speak to how NEC is using over 120 years of experience to enable the ICT-enabled society of tomorrow and lead the field of biometric authentication.

Earlier this month, NEC Corporation entered into an agreement with Star Alliance to roll out a universal biometric identity system. Learn how COVID-19 has impacted the biometrics market leading to changes in the future of travel, healthcare and more.

This event is free to members with registration. Tickets are available to non-members for $15.00. Register or get tickets below.

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MEMBER REGISTRATION (FREE)

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NON-MEMBER REGISRATION ($15)

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About the Speaker:

Mr. Masahiro (Mark) Ikeno is President and CEO of NEC Corporation of America, an industry leading provider of biometrics and communications technology and integrator of IT solutions. In his role, Mr. Ikeno is responsible for the business strategy, operations and leadership of the company.

He is a seasoned executive with more than 33 years of extensive sales, marketing, business development and management experience with NEC Corporation, NEC EMEA and NEC America, primarily in information technology and computing. Before joining NEC Corporation of America in November 2017, Mr. Ikeno was President and CEO of NEC Europe Ltd., based in London. Prior to that, he held numerous management positions in the international solution sales, most recently as Vice President of the Global Business Unit.

Mr. Ikeno holds a Bachelor degree in theoretical physics from Kyoto University, Kyoto.

Image and Biography provided by NEC Corporation

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This event is made possible with support from Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership.