Queensland Japan Sports Diplomacy Seminar and Networking Evening

With the Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics approaching it is an important time to learn lessons from Japan about what worked for the Tokyo Olympics and what challenges were faced. Join the Australia Japan Society Queensland for an informative evening of speakers and networking opportunities.

Tickets are free but expected to sell out quickly

Dress Code:- Bussiness attire

Australia and Japan share deep bilateral cultural and trading ties. Japan is one of Australia’s most trusted allies and continues to be an important export and investment partner. Japan has been a key partner in Queensland’s economic growth for over 80 years – as an early investor in Queensland’s resources, agriculture and tourism sectors.

In 2024, the relationship remains underpinned by a strong partnership built on decades of trading, direct investment and cultural exchanges. Now, Queensland is leveraging the trusted relationship to collaborate in the industries of tomorrow. By continuing to work together, sharing expertise and technology to overcome the issues posed by environmental and other issues we can achieve the challenge of achieving a net zero carbon emissions 2032 games.

In addition, long cultural ties have helped to create people to people linkages. From the 1980’s, Queensland has enjoyed an influx of international students – and many young Queenslanders have travelled to Japan to work, including on the Japanese government supported Jet program– this has helped to secure strong people to people ties.

The Australia-Japan Society of Queensland (AJSQ) has a rich history of over 50 years. The focus of the society is on celebrating the strong people to people and cultural ties between Queensland and Japan. In 2023, the AJSQ launched its sports diplomacy initiative as a reflection of the evolving role that sport is playing in further fostering deep people to people ties between Australia and Japan. The launch event was held at the office of Clayton Utz and brought together panellists from rugby union, baseball and Olympians. One of the main speakers that evening was Caitlin Byrne of Griffith University, the lead author of Australia’s Sports Diplomacy initiative (supported by the federal government).

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Clayton Utz . Level 28 Riparian Plaza, 71 Eagle Street, Brisbane City, Australia