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Indiana to host 56th Midwest U.S.–Japan conference in Indianapolis Sept. 9–11, 2026
The State of Indiana and the Japan‑America Society of Indiana will host the 56th annual Joint Meeting of the Midwest U.S.–Japan Association Sept. 9–11, 2026 at the Westin Hotel in downtown Indianapolis. The IEDC says the conference is the principal forum for Midwest–Japan trade and investment.
The IEDC announcement names the State of Indiana, in partnership with the Japan‑America Society of Indiana, as hosts of the 56th annual Joint Meeting of the Midwest U.S.–Japan Association and the Japan‑U.S. Midwest Associations. The meeting is scheduled for Sept. 9–11, 2026 at the Westin Hotel in downtown Indianapolis and is described as a forum on bilateral trade and investment between the Midwest and Japan.
The conference materials referenced Ambassador/U.S. official remarks and invite sponsorships, saying financial support will help showcase Indiana’s business ecosystem to business and government leaders from the United States and Japan. The IEDC framed the gathering as a vehicle to drive cooperation and bilateral partnerships to advance investment and innovation.
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