Keynote Speaker - Irene Hirano Inouye

We are thrilled to welcome Irene Hirano Inouye, founding President of the U.S. - Japan Council, as our 30th Anniversary keynote speaker. Ms. Hirano Inouye is President of the U.S.-Japan Council, where she oversees the organization and administers the TOMODACHI Initiative. She is the former President and founding CEO of the Japanese American National Museum, a position she held for twenty years. She received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Public Administration from the University of Southern California, and an honorary doctorate degree from SMU. Ms. Hirano Inouye has extensive experience in nonprofit administration, community education and public affairs with culturally diverse communities nationwide. Her activities include serving as Chair, Smithsonian Institution Asian Pacific American Center; Trustee, The Washington Center; former Trustee and past Chair, Ford Foundation; and former Trustee and past Chair, Kresge Foundation. She was married to the late U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye of Hawaii.   

We look forward to hearing about her work and her commitment to strengthening relations between our countries!

Reception

Dine and converse with fellow Japanese and American industry and community leaders and enjoy the community of the JASA network. The 2019 program includes traditional Japanese performances, a special guest speaker, and a wonderful view of Birmingham from The Club.

New and Expanding Companies

The Samuel Ullman Award