2025 NAJAS NETWORK CONFERENCE
AUG 20 - 22, 2025
Lexington, KY
Hosted by Japan-America Society of Kentucky (JASK)
Lexington Marriott City Center
About the Conference
Staff & Board of NAJAS member societies:
Please see email communications from NAJAS or view Membership Benefits to access the members-only registration code
OVERVIEW
For Members: Wednesday & Thursday
Wednesday Afternoon (optional)
Hosted Lunch
Workshops
Toyota Tour
Wednesday Evening
Welcome Reception with NAJAS and JASK
Thursday Morning - Gray Conference Center
Hosted Breakfast
Welcome Remarks
Member Workshops
Open Member Networking
Thursday Afternoon
Lunch Dialogue: State of the Grassroots in 2025
Amb. Kurt Tong, NAJAS Board Chair
Open Member Networking
Japan Foundation Presentation
NAJAS Team Panel
Annual Board of Directors Meeting
General Programming
Thursday Evening
Thursday Night Live Street Festival
Live music & food vendors | Social time downtown
Optional Local Restaurant Group Dining Options
Friday Morning
Welcome Remarks
Tariffs & The U.S. - Asia Economic Strategy Laydown
Amb. Kurt Tong
Special Overview: U.S., Japan, and Asia 2025
Industry & Policy Panels
Open Networking
Friday Keynote Luncheon
Keynote from Amb. Shigeo Yamada
Friday Afternoon
Funders & Partners Panels
Friday Evening
JASK Annual Gala & Conference Closing Reception
Co-Hosted with NAJAS
Pre & Post-Conference
Tuesday (members only) & Saturday (open to all):
Optional Activities Coordinated by JASK
For attendees arriving early
or staying in Lexington beyond the conference
Opportunities to tour the Greater Lexington area
will be made available for separate purchase
TBD - ex. Uma no Kokoro -
Heart of the Horse exhibit at Kentucky National Horse Park