Program Overview
12:00 PM
Japanese Registration Opens
Westin Indianapolis Hotel
12:00 PM
U.S. Registration Opens
Westin Indianapolis Hotel
3:00 PM
Registration Closes
Westin Indianapolis Hotel
8:00 AM
U.S. Registration Opens
Westin Indianapolis Hotel
8:00 AM
Japanese Registration Opens
Westin Indianapolis Hotel
12:00 PM
MWJA Lunch Board Meeting
Westin Indianapolis Hotel
3:30 PM
Co-Chairs Meeting
3:45 PM
Joint Executives Meeting
5:00 PM
VIP Speedway Events
6:00 PM
Welcome Reception at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
7:00 AM
Japanese Registration Opens
Westin Indianapolis Hotel
7:00 AM
U.S. Registration Opens
Westin Indianapolis Hotel
7:30 AM
Breakfast
Westin Indianapolis Hotel
8:00 AM
MWJA Member Booth Space Opens
Westin Indianapolis Hotel
9:00 AM
2026 Conference Opening Ceremony
Westin Indianapolis Hotel
10:30 AM
Coffee Break
Westin Indianapolis Hotel
12:00 PM
Conference Luncheon and Keynote Remarks
Indiana Convention Center - 500 Ballroom
1:30 PM
Executive Panel Session: "Addressing Future Challenges: Advanced Manufacturing, Workforce and Infrastructure"
Westin Indianapolis Hotel
3:00 PM
Coffee Break
Westin Indianapolis Hotel
3:15 PM
Keynote Remarks: Eli Lilly & Company
Westin Indianapolis Hotel
3:30 PM
Executive Panel Session: “Global Partnerships & Innovation for a Healthy Future Society: Life Sciences and Biomedical"
Westin Indianapolis Hotel
4:30 PM
Coffee Break
Westin Indianapolis Hotel
6:00 PM
Gala Reception & Dinner
Indiana Roof Ballroom
7:30 AM
Breakfast
Westin Indianapolis Hotel
8:00 AM
MWJA Member Booth Space Opens
Westin Indianapolis Hotel
9:05 AM
Closing Keynote Remarks: Purdue University
Westin Indianapolis Hotel
9:20 AM
Executive Panel Session: “Innovation-Driven Future Industries: Semiconductors, AI and Critical Minerals”
Westin Indianapolis Hotel
10:30 AM
Coffee Break
Westin Indianapolis Hotel
10:50 AM
Closing Ceremony
Westin Indianapolis Hotel
12:00 PM
Farewell Buffet Lunch
Westin Indianapolis Hotel
12:00 PM
Post Conference – Ecosystem Tour