Seminar Co-hosted by JCC, JETRO, and HEUSSEN  “Essential Dutch Employment Law & Latest Topics for 2026”   JCC Members Investment Business Environment Subcommittee JCC will host the seminar titled above on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 27 (Netherlands time) with the full cooperation of the JETRO Amsterdam Office and HEUSSEN Advocaten & Notarissen. Have you ever felt uncertain about HR and labor management in the Netherlands, wondering, “We’re managing things somehow, but is this really okay?” or “I’m worried we might not be complying with the latest Dutch employment law?” Dutch employment law is constantly evolving, and companies often face risks without even realizing it. In this seminar, we will […]

JCC is pleased to invite you to a seminar organised in cooperation with JETRO Amsterdam and Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026. As global regulatory landscapes continue to evolve and enforcement in the EU becomes increasingly complex, it is essential for companies to understand both the latest developments in competition law and the compliance challenges created by geopolitical uncertainty. At the same time, emerging technologies such as AI are reshaping corporate compliance frameworks and regulators’ expectations. In this context, our seminar will provide a practical overview of EU and Dutch competition law, discuss crisis management strategies in an era of geopolitical instability, and explore the growing impact […]

JCC Investment Business Environment Sub committee Dear JCC member, We would like to invite you to join the JCC /KPMG Seminar on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. In recent years, the regulatory and practical landscape surrounding sustainability, cyber security, and the use of artificial intelligence has been evolving rapidly across Europe. For Japanese companies operating in Europe or engaging in business with European counterparties, it has become increasingly important to accurately understand these developments and to take appropriate and timely action. The first half of the seminar will focus on recent European regulatory developments, as well as key practical considerations for corporate responses, covering the following topics:  [First part] 1. Sustainability‑related regulations update This session will provide an overview of the latest developments in European sustainability-related regulations such as CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism), and EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation). It will also highlight the potential implications for Japanese companies, along with key practical considerations such as the governance frameworks and actions required to respond effectively. 2. Cyber security‑related regulations update This session will cover the latest developments in EU digital regulations, including Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), Network and Information System Directive 2 (NIS2) and EU AI Act, ahead of their upcoming enforcement deadlines. We will outline essential strategic points and practical compliance measures for Japanese companies. The second half of the seminar will shift focus to how such regulatory‑driven foundations can be translated into tangible management outcomes, addressing practical business challenges commonly faced by companies.  [Second part] 1. Working capital management Taking into account the financial characteristics common to Japanese companies, we will explain key concepts and practical approaches to working capital optimization. The session will also incorporate compliance considerations while introducing management‑oriented strategies. 2. Integration of AI into business operations and its impact on management This session will explore how (Agentic) AI delivers value into actual business processes, its impact on financial performance and corporate growth. The session provides a view on (Agentic) AI, including ways to approach the topic and examples. The session will focus on perspectives particularly relevant to senior management and executives. We hope that this seminar will be useful as part of your information gathering efforts. We look forward to your participation.   Date & Time: 30th June 2026 (Tue) 15:00 – 17:30 Seminar (Registration starting at 14:30) 17:30 – 18:30 Networking Reception Venue: KPMG Meijburg & Co, Amstelveen (Tax) / Pavilion Address: Laan van Langerhuize 9, 1186 DS Amstelveen There is sufficient underground parking space in our building (free of charge). Admission Fee: Free of Charge Capacity: About 100 people (first come, first serviced base) Language: English (including Japanese summary. Only part of Ms. Iwai and Ms. Watanabe is in Japanese) Application Deadline: Friday, 23rd June 2026 How to register:  JCC website with login to member only site If you have any questions regarding this seminar, please contact the JCC Secretariat . Seminar Program  15:00 – 15:05  Opening Speech by JCC and KPMG Mr. Nobuaki Doi, Director of JCC Investment Business Environment Subcommittee Nomura Financial Products Europe GmbH, Netherlands Branch (TBD) KPMG representative 15:05 – 15:35 Sustainability‑related regulations update  Ms. Mio Iwai (Japanese), KPMG Netherlands/ Sustainability Advisory/Senior Manager Mr. Charbel Moussa (English), KPMG Netherlands/Sustainability Advisory/Partner 15:35 – 16:05 Cyber security‑related regulations update Ms. Shinobu Watanabe (Japanese), KPMG Netherlands/IT Assurance & Advisory/Manager 16:05 – 16:15  Break 16:15 – 16:50  Working capital management Ms. Evelin Iliyanova (English), KPMG Netherlands/Strategy/Manager 16:50 – 17:25 Integration of AI into business operations and its impact on management Mr. Jordi Wardenburg (English), KPMG Netherlands/Advisor Private Enterprises/Partner 17:25 – 17:30 Closing Speech Mr. Arjan van Opzeeland, KPMG/Global Japanese Practice/ Partner 17:30 – 18:30 Networking reception Please note, that the agenda is subject to change without notice.

The Japanese Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands (JCC), in cooperation with JETRO Amsterdam, is pleased to invite Japanese companies to the above‑titled seminar on EU regulatory compliance, to be held on Wednesday, 6 May (afternoon, Netherlands time). In recent years, the EU has introduced and strengthened a series of regulations—particularly in the digital and risk and compliance fields—that have a direct and far‑reaching impact on corporate activities. In particular, developments such as the implementation of the EU Data Act, as well as regulatory initiatives relating to financial crime prevention, corporate crime, directors’ and officers’ liability, and greenwashing, are becoming increasingly significant for Japanese companies operating within the EU or […]

JCC/JETRO/EY Seminar: Strengthening Enterprise Resilience in Europe – Cost Reduction, Regulatory Shifts and Structural Transformation for Japanese Companies-   Dear JCC member companies,   We are pleased to invite you to the seminar which will be held in the afternoon (CET) on Tuesday, 24 March 2025 with full supports from Ernst & Young Netherlands, Japan Business Services (JBS) and JETRO Amsterdam. In an era marked by heightened geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory volatility and accelerating structural change, strengthening enterprise resilience has become an essential priority for Japanese companies operating in Europe. This seminar will explore how organizations can reshape their European operations for long‑term success while sustaining business continuity and maintaining stakeholder […]