TUNIS, TUNISIA | December 5, 2025 – Junior Chamber International (JCI), the premier global network of enterprising young leaders, officially announced a strategic partnership with BNI Japan during the 2025 JCI World Congress.
This collaboration bridges the gap between BNI Japan’s elite professionals and JCI’s worldwide community of changemakers, creating high-impact networking opportunities designed to scale businesses across borders
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BNI Japan has committed to a three-year investment as a Strategic Partner, totaling $90,000 USD ($30,000 annually) from 2025 through 2027. This funding will directly support joint initiatives, curated business sessions, and networking hubs at key global events.
The initiative combines BNI Japan’s expertise in structured networking with JCI’s leadership development framework to:
Strengthen International Trust: Build reliable, cross-border business connections.
Support Entrepreneurial Journeys: Provide members with the tools to scale startups and established ventures.
Develop Visionary Leaders: Equip members to lead sustainable, socially responsible businesses.
Through this partnership, JCI members gain exclusive access to specialized sessions at JCI Area Conferences and the JCI World Congress.
“Together with BNI Japan, we are unlocking global possibilities for our members… This partnership reflects our belief that empowered leaders create meaningful impact across borders.” — Elvin Teo, Secretary General of JCI
What members can expect:
Curated Business Sessions: Led by BNI Japan’s top entrepreneurs.
The Business Summit: A high-level networking event powered by BNI Japan.
Direct Access: Opportunities to collaborate with Japanese business leaders on community development and economic projects.
Asato Ohno, National Director of BNI Japan, emphasized that the focus extends beyond simple networking: “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 and global networking opportunities.”
As the partnership unfolds through 2027, both organizations remain dedicated to a purpose-driven collaboration that catalyzes measurable, leader-driven change worldwide.
JCI (Junior Chamber International): A global organization providing development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change.
BNI (Business Network International) Japan: The Japanese arm of the world’s leading referral networking organization, specializing in structured business growth.
