2026 DCCJ Event Calendar

Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday season and are ready to dive into a prosperous and successful 2026 with the Danish Chamber of Commerce in Japan.

What’s Coming Up in 2026

We’re starting strong! In February, we’re hosting a must-attend conversation with some of the most prominent Nordic Companies: Spotify, Bang & Olufsen, and SeenThis Japan.

Speakers:

• Tony Elison, CEO, Spotify Japan

• Martin Gordian, Market Director Korea & Japan, Bang & Olufsen Japan

• Per Wangel, Strategy Manager, SeenThis

Moderator: Yoichiro Tamada, Creative Director & Partner at YL Projects

*Special Opening Speaker: Keiko Inuzuka, President of Carl Hansen & Søn Japan

2026 DCCJ Event Calendar (tentative)

That’s just the beginning! Throughout the year, we’ll continue to host our signature events, including the X’mas Beer on November 6, briefings, workshops, sector-specific roundtables, and bi-annual Nordic Craft Beer Evenings.

*Events and initiatives will be updated throughout the year. Please visit our event page for confirmed details.

Save the Dates 2026

The Future of Music Consumption:

A Conversation with Spotify, Bang & Olufsen, and SeenThis Japan

🗓️ Feb 18 or 19, 2026 (TBD)

📍 Carl Hansen & Søn Flagship Store, Tokyo

Kick off the year with insights from leading Nordic brands on succeeding in the Japanese market.

DCCJ AGM 2026

🗓️ Mar 12, 2026 (Thursday)

📍 Ambassador’s Residence, Royal Danish Embassy in Tokyo (TBD)

Join us for our Annual General Meeting to reflect, connect, and plan ahead. Further details to follow.

DCCJ X’mas Beer 2026

🗓️ Nov 6, 2026 (Friday)

📍 Cafe Legato, Shibuya, Tokyo

Celebrate the holiday season and network with the DCCJ community.

In addition, we’re also expanding networking opportunities, spotlighting member successes & news, and introducing new initiatives designed to strengthen collaboration and growth within our community.

2025 Highlights & Survey Insights

In 2025, DCCJ hosted 21 events with nearly 2,000 participants, including workshops, networking events, seminars, and seasonal gatherings. We also conducted the Japan Market & Member Survey 2025, and key insights are summarized below.

How We’re Responding in 2026

Based on your feedback, we will focus on:

• Sector-focused roundtables and briefings tailored to member priorities.

• Spotlighting member success stories and key updates

• Piloting C-Suite morning discussions to deepen senior-level member engagement.

• Introducing survey incentives (discount for event tickets) to encourage participation and feedback. Please stay tuned for the launch of the 2026 survey in September.

Your Input Matters

We invite all members to share feedback and suggestions to help shape DCCJ programs in 2026. We look forward to another year of insights, networking, and community building with DCCJ. Contact us at info@dccj.org

Warm regards,

The DCCJ Team