Kanazawa Conference

The 2020 JCI Academy and Leadership Training in Fukuoka

Every year, a select group of delegates hone their leadership skills at the JCI Academy. Since it was recognized as an official JCI event in Amsterdam in 1987, more than 2,500 global networkers have graduated from the JCI Academy. The JCI Academy empowers the future leaders of the

organization to learn about strength, cooperation and cultural understanding. Delegates immerse themselves in the culture of their host city and discover how to be inspiring global leaders with a focus on creating lasting change.

Originally meant to be hosted in Fukuoka, Japan, the 2020 JCI Academy team took the initiative to hold its first fully online conference with delegates from 80 different countries. For a full week, delegates held many earnest discussions, completed challenges, and deepened friendships.

Despite attending a remote event, delegates were still able to immerse themselves in the nature, history and culture of Fukuoka. On the last day, to symbolize hope and solidarity, 2020 JCI

Academy Director Takuichiro Yasunaga presented to the delegates a video of Fukuoka and a memorial tree planting with fireworks to celebrate the graduates.

JCI offered members the chance to participate in leadership training wherever they are located. From regional leadership academies to sessions conducted by their Local Organization, there are plenty of opportunities for JCI members to learn from others and become better leaders to navigate a changing world.

“After 10 years, when the memorial

”-Takuichiro Yasunaga 2020 JCI Academy Director

tree has grown, let’s meet in Fukuoka