The Akasaka Inter-City Conference Center in Tokyo, Japan, will be the venue for the third edition of the Japan-LAC Business Forum.

The event, which will take place from August 24 to 26, 2026, will bring together leaders from the public and private sectors of both regions with the goal of consolidating strategic alliances and driving high-impact investments based on innovation, sustainability, and shared prosperity.

This edition marks a historic milestone by commemorating the 50th anniversary of Japan's incorporation into the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group), co-organizer of the event along with the Ministry of Finance of Japan.

Nicolás Jodal, CEO of GeneXus, will participate as a panelist in one of the plenary sessions scheduled for Monday, August 24, titled: "Innovation, Trade, and Investment for Shared Growth: Redefining the Economic Partnership between Japan and Latin America and the Caribbean".

The panel will be moderated by Fabrizio Opertti, manager of the IDB's Productivity, Trade, and Innovation Sector. Joining Nicolás Jodal will be prominent international figures such as Indiana Trejos Gallo, Minister of Foreign Trade of Costa Rica, and Mio Kawada, Executive Vice President of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).

Japan and GeneXus: A Historic Alliance of Trust and Excellence

GeneXus's presence at this international gathering reflects a deep and historic relationship. Over the decades, Japan has established itself as the leading international market for GeneXus, where top-tier companies and institutions have adopted the Artificial Intelligence-based software development platform to build and maintain their systems.

"Returning to Japan is always a source of deep gratitude and enthusiasm. For GeneXus, the Japanese market is a constant source of inspiration in terms of technical rigor, pursuit of excellence, and long-term vision. Being part of this historic forum alongside the IDB Group allows us to reaffirm our commitment to continuing to build technological and innovation bridges between Japan and Latin America," Jodal added.
 

About the IDB Group

The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) is the leading source of financing and knowledge for improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. It is composed of the IDB, which works with the region's public sector and also supports the private sector; IDB Invest, which directly supports private companies and projects; and IDB Lab, which promotes entrepreneurial innovation.