Event Details

We conclude another vibrant year of EICN events with our classic event, 'The World Ahead,' now in its 38th edition of editorial success. This time, the presentation will be led by Rachel Morarjee, EICN Tokyo's Senior Network Advisor, who will cover a range of critical subjects with tremendous impact on Japan and the region. These include the ongoing stalemate in Eastern Ukraine, the aftermath of a year marked by high inflation and interest rates, and China's increasingly assertive presence in Asia โ€” Rachel's strongest area of expertise.


For this special occasion, we are combining 'The World Ahead' with the 2023 EICN Christmas Party. The event will feature a live saxophone quintet, a lavish dinner buffet and drinks, and, as always, the highest quality of corporate networking in Tokyo.


Dress code: Business attire


Please note that this event is limited to senior-level executives and per invitation only. If you are not an existing member of The Economist Intelligence Corporate Network, but would like to learn how you can attend our events, please contact us.

Please note that this event is limited to senior-level executives and per invitation only. If you are not an existing member of The Economist Intelligence Corporate Network, but would like to learn how you can attend our events, please contact us.

Agenda

18:30 - 19:00
Registration and Networking -cocktails
19:00 - 20:00
Presentation (Rachel Morarjee) and Q&A
20:00 - 20:30
Live music (saxophone quintet)
20:30 - 21:30
Cocktails and buffet dinner

Speakers

  • Rachel Morarjee (Senior Network Advisor, Tokyo at Economist Intelligence Corporate Network)

    Rachel Morarjee

    Senior Network Advisor, Tokyo at Economist Intelligence Corporate Network

    Rachel Morarjee brings over two decades of foreign reporting experience to the boardroom when advising executives about geopolitical risk.

    A fluent Chinese speaker, Rachel was the director of the Economist Intelligence Corporate Network between 2017 and 2020 in Beijing where she worked with local management teams and visiting C-suite executives navigating China’s changing political, policy, business and economic climate.

    Prior to joining the Economist Intelligence Unit, Rachel was the Financial Times correspondent in Kabul before working with the paper in London and Moscow.

    During her time in Beijing, Rachel sat on the board of the European Chamber of Commerce in China, where she spearheaded the Chamber’s Cross-Industry Mentor Initiative, to build a leadership pipeline for mid-career women in European companies.

    view more
  • Rodrigo Gonzรกlez (Director, Tokyo of Economist Intelligence Corporate Network)

    Rodrigo González

    Director, Tokyo of Economist Intelligence Corporate Network

    Rodrigo González is the Director for Tokyo of Economist Intelligence Corporate Network.

    He works closely with regional business leaders to assist them in economic and market trends, business competitiveness, monetary and fiscal policy and general economic advisory to help them optimise their business strategies and further enhance their connections to their c-suite peers.

    He has vast experience in statistical analysis, strategy consulting and market research in different industries in and outside Japan. Rodrigo is a published author in environmental and transport economics and has spoken at international conferences in global warming and fiscal policy throughout the world.

    Rodrigo holds a PhD in Economics from Keio University and is fluent in Spanish, English, French and Japanese.

    view more