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JBAS 2024 Key Activities

JANUARY

First annual Healthcare Group meeting

The first annual JBAS Healthcare Group meeting was hosted by Takeda Serbia. Ms. Milena Argirović, a member of the Board of Directors, welcomed JBAS members operating in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors, including Nipro Medical Corporation, Olympus Corporation, and Heliant Health.


FEBRUARY

Business Forum

A Business Forum for companies from Niš and Japanese companies operating in Serbia was held at the Science and Technology Park Niš. The park warmly welcomed a delegation from Japan led by H.E. Akira Imamura, alongside representatives of JBAS members and domestic companies.


MARCH

BG Car Show Japanese Tour 2024

Over thirty representatives of Japanese companies and corporations experienced the latest Japanese-made cars and motorcycles at the grand opening of the DDOR BG Car Show and the motorcycle fair “Motopassion.” This exclusive preview tour was specially organized by JBAS.


MAY

The 10th SEE Automotive Conference 2024: From “Connect & Supply” to “The New Mobility”

JBAS participated in the 10th SEE Automotive Conference – From “Connect & Supply” to “The New Mobility”, organized by the Serbian Automotive and Mobility Cluster (AC Serbia) in Belgrade.


JULY

Traditional Japanese Festival: Tanabata

JBAS celebrated the traditional Japanese festival Tanabata, also known as the Star Festival. The event featured wishes written on tanzaku papers, which were hung on bamboo trees specially planted for the occasion in the yard of the Museum of Yugoslavia.


AUGUST

Award for the Promotion of Economic Relations Between Japan and Serbia

JBAS had the honor of receiving an award from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan for its role in promoting economic relations between Japan and Serbia.


SEPTEMBER

Tsukimi: Moon-Viewing Festival

JBAS members, partners, and friends gathered to celebrate Tsukimi, the traditional Japanese moon-viewing festival, held at the Astronomical Observatory in Belgrade.


Grafima Fair

JBAS had the honor of officially opening the International Grafima Fair at the Belgrade Fair. With Japan’s strong presence in technological innovation, the event highlighted the collaboration between Serbia and Japan in advancing this industry.


Serbia-Japan Business Forum

Approximately 40 JBAS members proudly participated in the Serbia-Japan Business Forum, where a delegation of about 100 prominent Japanese businesspeople and companies visited Serbia. The forum underscored their growing interest in expanding operations within the Serbian market, marking a historic milestone in the cooperation between Japan and Serbia.


OCTOBER

AI_4_LIFE: Biotech Future Forum 2024

JBAS members participated in the AI_4_LIFE: Biotech Future Forum, a key event focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence and biotechnology. Industry leaders and innovators gathered to explore cutting-edge developments and discuss AI-driven advancements shaping the future of the biotech sector.


NOVEMBER

The 24th Belgrade Economic Forum

JBAS members contributed as guest speakers at the 24th Belgrade Economic Forum, addressing topics such as cybersecurity, data protection, and the importance of foreign direct investment from Japan in Serbia.


DECEMBER

JBAS Annual Gala Celebration

During their Annual Gala Celebration, JBAS was honored with the prestigious Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Award. This accolade recognized JBAS’s significant contributions to fostering economic relations between Japan and Serbia throughout 2024.

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