Tennessee named host for SUS Japan conference; Japanese business leaders expected in Nashville next October
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An unidentified staff member announced that Tennessee will host SUS Japan in Nashville next October and said the state expects visits from Japanese business leaders, CEOs and government officials. The speaker credited Gov. Bill Lee with promoting Nashville at the event and described longstanding business ties between Tennessee and Japan.
An unidentified staff member said Tennessee will host SUS Japan in Nashville in October 2026 and that many Japanese business leaders, CEOs and government officials are expected to attend.
"It's been a fantastic week with SUS Japan. We wrapped it up, and they handed the, gavel over and the baton over to Tennessee," the unidentified staff member said, adding that Tennessee will host the event next October and that organizers expect a "lot of businesses coming, a lot of Japanese business leaders, CEOs, government officials coming to to Nashville next year." The speaker described recent travel through Asia, including Taiwan and South Korea, and said Tennessee has "had decades of a relationship with Japanese businesses and with the country of Japan."
The speaker also credited Gov. Bill Lee, saying he "did a fantastic job kicking it off, introducing the audience to Nashville and encouraging them all to come." No dates beyond "next year in October," attendance numbers, specific participating companies, or funding sources were provided during the remarks.
The announcement frames the upcoming conference as part of ongoing economic and community development outreach between Tennessee and Japanese businesses. Further logistical details, including the conference program, participating delegations and any public-sector involvement or sponsorships, were not specified in the remarks.
