Key Details. Market Opportunities. Event Format. Event Objective. May 16-17, 2019 Milan, Italy Hotel Principe di Savoia

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1 May 16-17, 2019 Milan, Italy Hotel Principe di Savoia The Economic Partnership Agreement defining the future of cross-border trade and Investment for 40% of global trade Key Details Market Opportunities Event: 2nd EU-Japan EPA Forum Location: Milan, Italy Date: May, 2019 Attendance: 350 Delegates Venue: Hotel Principe di Savoia Significant market openings, valued at an estimated Euro 900 bn, in total across key sectors in both Europe and Japan including argrifoods, electronic machinery, technology transfer, automotive, aviation, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, chemicals, textiles & leather goods, banking and insurance. Event Objective Event Format A practical approach to assist the business community to better understand and unlock trade opportunities, using the EPA platform through expert insight on regulatory streamlining, the removal of technical trade barriers and the elimination of more than 90% of import tariffs, in what will become the world s largest open free trade zone. A 2-day business summit to be staged by Nordstrom International, delivering a combination of high-level keynote speeches, panel debates and expertly moderated sector specific round table discussions. Also, presenting an innovative formula for connecting business leaders to specific EPA opportunities.

2 Who Will Attend EU-Japan Policy Stakeholders Trade and Government Representatives C-Level Executives EVPs, VPs and Country Managers Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Financial, Legal and Business Advisors EU and Japan focused Business Stakeholders Why Attend? To share a better understanding of the mechanics of the EPA to formulate improved business opportunities. Learn about trade openings and how to maximize results using the EPA platform. Gain valuable expert insight and meet with key EPA policy-stakeholders, country and government trade representatives. Network with business leaders from Europe and Japan looking to capitalize on the EPA potential. Attend one-on-one scheduled meetings with advisors representing industry opportunities. Build relations with global bankers, financial and technical advisors, and business strategists focused on the EPA benefits. Join a global network of business leaders, policy stakeholders, regulatory and technical experts to help build a robust EU-Japan EPA strategy. Invited Speakers Policy-makers behind the EPA architecture and its implementation Government representatives looking to enhance trade between EU and Japan Senior executives of leading companies operating in Japan and Europe Expert advisors with country, sector and industry EU-Japan EPA knowledge

3 2nd EU-Japan EPA Forum 2019 Early Support and Speaking Participation

4 EU-Japan EPA Forum Series The 1st EU-Japan EPA Forum was staged by Nordstrom International in April 12, 2018 at the Royal Stock Exchange in Copenhagen in cooperation with Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), The European Commission and The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA). The business summit brought together key policy-makers behind the EPA and a high-level international audience of 200 senior business leaders. With executive speakers from AIRBUS, Alstom, J.P.Morgan, Mizuho Bank, NEC, Ericsson, Novo Nordisk amongst others. EU-Japan EPA Background Japan is the EU s second biggest trading partner in Asia after China. The EU and Japan comprise more than 600 million people, constituting nearly 30% of global GDP and 40% of world trade. With the EU and Japan embarking on the largest free trade agreement, significant trade and investment opportunities will arise across key industries in two of the world s most advanced economics once the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) enters into force by early As a result of regulatory streamlining, the removal of technical trade barriers and the elimination of approximately 97 percent of import tariffs, the EPA is projected to more than double European exports to Japan from circa 80bn a year to over 180bn a year within a 10-year time frame, with a similar dramatic increase in Japanese exports to the EU going from 55bn to over 140bn. At the 1st EU-Japan EPA Forum, keynote speeches were given by: Cecilia Malmström, EU- Commissioner for Trade, Tarō Kōno, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Japan, Marco Chirullo, EU s Deputy Chief Negotiator on the EPA, Directorate-General Trade, European Commission, Yoichi Suzuki, Japan s Former Chief Negotiator on the EPA, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan, Takehiko Matsuo, Director General for Trade Policy, Ministry of Economic, Trade and Industry (METI), Yasukazu Irino, Executive Vice President, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), amongst others. Supporting organisations included; Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE), European Business Council in Japan (EBC), EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, Confederation of German Industries (BDI), Advantage Austria, The Danish Chambers of Commerce and Danish Export Association, The Sweden Chamber of Commerce, Euro Commerce, Digital Europe and others. Event partners and media coverage; Nikkei, Nikkei Asian Review, Bloomberg, Reuters and The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The 2nd EU-Japan EPA Forum and Round Table Series will again be staged by Nordstrom International currently planned for May 2019 with Milan, Italy as the host city.

5 Why Milan, Italy An EU-Japan centric Forum and Round Table Series to be held in Italy, a key exporting EU- member state with Milan as the commercial hub and the home of its stock exchange. Moving away from Europe s traditional powerhouse economies and encouraging exponential trade and investment possibilities with Europe s more aggressive entrepreneurial economies and SMEs that have sector potential in argri-foods, technology transfer, pharmaceuticals, aviation and supply amongst other. Italy represents a leading EU member-state with significant bilateral trade potential with Japan Strong country relations between the two nations, recently celebrating 150 years of economic ties. A central hub in Southern Europe for argri foods, technology transfer and manufacturing exports. As Italy s only stock exchange, The Milan Stock Exchange, known as Borsa Italiana has an overall capitalisation for listed companies worth more than EUR500bn, representing over 30% of Italy s GDP. Italy s strong global presence and leadership with ENI, Generali, Exor, Enel, Intensa Sanpaolo amongst others. Wide range of hotel options for delegates at different price points within close proximity of the proposed venue. Easy mass transit access from other major European cities including Euro Rail and international flights into Milan Malpensa (MXP) and Milan Linate (LIN). Other EU member states will be comprehensively represented at the 2nd EU-Japan EPA Forum in Milan, through policy and business community stakeholders. Invited speakers for the 2nd EU-Japan EPA Forum will participate from Japan, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, also U.K. and Switzerland.

6 Taro Kono Minister for Foreign Affairs, Japan 1st EU-Japan EPA Forum Copenhagen, April 12, 2018 This EPA carries special importance for Japan as it is a decisive tool in our growth strategy. Cecilia Malmstrom EU Commissioner for Trade 1st EU-Japan EPA Forum Copenhagen, April 12, 2018 Together with Japan, we are sending a strong signal to the world that two of its biggest economies still believe in open trade, opposing both unilateralism and protectionism. The economic benefits of this agreement are clear. By removing billions of euros of duties, simplifying customs procedures and tackling behind-the-border barriers to trade, it will offer opportunities for companies on both sides to boost their exports and expand their business. Yoichi Suzuki Japan s Former Chief Negotiator of the EPA 1st EU-Japan EPA Forum Copenhagen, April 12, 2018 The EU is one of the most important global partners of Japan, which shares with Japan such fundamental values as democracy, the rule of law, respect for human rights and an open economy.

7 Key parts of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) With regards to agricultural exports from the EU, the agreement will, in particular: scrap Japanese duties on many cheeses such as Gouda and Cheddar (which currently are at 29.8%) as well as on wine exports (currently at 15% on average); allow the EU to increase its beef exports to Japan substantially, while on pork there will be dutyfree trade in processed meat and almost duty-free trade for fresh meat; ensure the protection in Japan of more than 200 high-quality European agricultural products, so called Geographical Indications (GIs), and the protection of a selection of Japanese GIs in the EU. The agreement also opens up services markets, in particular financial services, e-commerce, telecommunications and transport. It furthermore: guarantees EU companies access to the large procurement markets of 48 large Japanese cities, and removes obstacles to procurement in the economically important railway sector at national level; addresses specific sensitivities in the EU, for instance in the automotive sector, with transition periods of up to 7 years before customs duties are eliminated. The agreement is now awaiting ratification by the European Parliament and the Japanese Diet following which it would enter into force in At the same time, negotiations with Japan continue on investment protection standards and investment protection dispute resolution. The firm commitment on both sides is to reach convergence in the investment protection negotiations as soon as possible, in light of their shared commitment to a stable and secure investment environment in Europe and Japan.

8 2018 EU-Japan EPA Forum Participants

9 Sponsorship Opportunities The EU-Japan EPA Forum provides access to a unique and flexible platform to meet your corporate communications and business development goals. With a partnership investment your firm can launch and reinforce your market strategy, activate your brand, demonstrate your thought-leadership and global excellence. Thought-Leadership - Demonstrate thought-leadership, world-class excellence and strong market presence. Brand Exposure - Benefit from exceptional brand exposure and leverage to global key stakeholders and partners. Brand Equity - Increase brand equity through brand alignment with the worlds largest free trade agreement. Business Development - Kick-start business development through information gathering and access to the event network. Networking - Engage in high-level networking and relationship building on the basis of ultimate credibility. Global Reputation - Earn a global reputation by being at the forefront.

10 Event Venue Hotel Principe Di Savoia Dorchester Collection, 5* Piazza della Repubblica, Milano, Italy Contact us To explore the speaking and sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Register to secure your place Name: Job Title: Company: SOFIE NORDSTROM Event Director EU-Japan EPA Forum Nordstrom International Ltd. 70 Conduit Street London W1S 2GF England, UK Early Bird Fee: EUR available until February 14, 2019 (Invoice/Card Payment) (Standard Registration: EUR 1.800) Full Access to the 2 nd EU-Japan EPA Forum held on May 16-17, Group Discounts available.