The Rewards of Taking Risks in the Age of Innovation

In remarks to The Japan Society, Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sony Corporation, will discuss the importance of encouraging a culture of risk-taking in an age when technology and globalization is putting a premium on rapid innovation. As part of that culture, Sir Howard will also talk about the benefits of including more young people and women in positions of responsibility to the economy of Japan.

Speaker:
Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Sony Corporation; Member, Board of Directors of Japan Society

Presider:
Sir Deryck C. Maughan, Partner, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.; Member, Board of Directors of Japan Society

Agenda:
12-12:30 pm Registration & reception
12:30-1 Luncheon
1-2 Lecture and Q&A

Admission: Corporate members are entitled to a designated number of free admissions to this event, based on their company’s current membership level. These reservations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the event. Additional corporate registrants and Japan Society individual members at the Patron Circle level and above pay the discounted corporate member rate of $45 for lunch and lecture, $10 for lecture only. Nonmember admission: $65 for lunch and lecture, $15 lecture only. The academic and government admission rate is $30 for the luncheon and $10 for lecture only. When payment is required, prepayment must be made, or registration secured, with a credit card. All registrations and cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the event. Substitutions are welcome.

For information only, please contact the Corporate Program at 212-715-1208.