JCI & BNI Japan: A Strategic Partnership Expanding Global Business Opportunities
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JCI is proud to highlight its strategic partnership with BNI Japan, a collaboration designed to strengthen global business connections and empower young leaders worldwide.
This partnership, officially launched during the 2025 JCI World Congress, bridges BNI Japan’s network of business professionals with JCI’s global community of enterprising young leaders. Together, both organizations are expanding opportunities for entrepreneurship, cross-border collaboration and sustainable economic growth.
A Three-Year commitment to leadership and business growth
BNI Japan has committed to a three-year investment (2025–2027) totaling USD 90,000 to support this partnership. This long-term collaboration reflects a shared dedication to empowering emerging leaders, fostering meaningful relationships and creating impactful business ecosystems across countries and cultures.
What this partnership offers JCI Members
Through the partnership, JCI members will gain:
Access to BNI Japan-led business sessions at major JCI events, including Area Conferences and the JCI World Congress.
Opportunities to connect with Japanese business leaders and entrepreneurs.
Support for cross-border ventures and international business development.
Enhanced opportunities to grow their leadership, entrepreneurial mindset and global network.
These benefits are designed to broaden members’ global perspectives, expand professional connections and strengthen trust-based business relationships.
Shared vision and impact
“Together with BNI Japan, we are unlocking global possibilities for our members through initiatives like the Business Summit powered by BNI Japan during the JCI World Congress, which brought together people from multiple countries with shared goals and ambitions,” said Elvin Teo, Secretary General of JCI.“This partnership reflects our belief that empowered leaders create meaningful impact across borders.”
“Through this Strategic Partnership, BNI Japan will work closely with JCI and JCI Japan to develop initiatives that generate both economic and social impact, focusing on community development projects, business growth and global networking opportunities,” said Asato Ohno, National Director of BNI Japan.
Looking Ahead
JCI and BNI Japan are working together to develop a variety of joint initiatives that promote leadership, innovation and international cooperation. As the partnership moves forward, both organizations aim to expand the impact and reach of their members while creating new avenues for connection and growth.
Learn More & Follow the Conversation: Read the full joint press release here.
