The Japan-Spain Business Circle (CEJE) has been invited by the organizers of Expoquimia to close the Japan Day, one of the most important international activities of the largest chemical industry exhibition in southern Europe. The event will take place on June 4, 2026 at the International Meeting Point at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Vía venue.
The closing speech will be given by Jorge Lasheras, President of CEJE, entitled “The chemical sector, the driving force behind Japanese investment in Spain”. In it, Lasheras will highlight the lasting imprint that Japanese chemical companies have left on the Spanish economy over almost three decades: their transversal presence in key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, advanced materials, process engineering and specialty chemicals, their contribution to exports and their integration into the national industrial fabric.
A first class international program
Japan Day brings together leaders of Japan’s main organizations and chemical industries in a single space to share their vision, experiences and innovation projects aimed at sustainability and decarbonization. In addition to CEJE’s intervention, the program features exceptional speakers:
Program – June 4, 2026 – International Meeting Point, Hall 2
- 10:45 h Institutional opening
- 11:00 h The growing mission of chemical engineers in Japan: Motoaki Kawase – President, Society of Chemical Engineers Japan (SCEJ)
- 11:20 a.m. Sustainability challenges for chemical manufacturers: Kaori Matsue – General Manager Corporate Sustainability, Mitsui Chemicals
- 11:40 Engineering for a Low Carbon Future: LNG, CCS and Circular Innovation at JGC: Hiroyuki Sangawa – General Manager, Process Technology Division, JGC Corporation
- 12:00 h – CEJE CLOSURE The chemical sector, driving force for Japanese investment in Spain: Jorge Lasheras – President of the Japan-Spain Business Circle (CEJE)
- 12:15 h: Networking cocktail – Until 13:30 h.
Do not miss the opportunity to attend one of the most important industrial fairs of the year, and to accompany CEJE in this moment of institutional recognition before the leading companies and organizations of the Japanese chemical sector.
Check the complete agenda of the event: International Program: Japan Day | Expoquimia
