Evolve to the Next Stage: 2025 EO APAC & North Asia Presidents’ Meeting – Nagoya

The 2025 EO APAC & North Asia Presidents’ Meeting in Nagoya brought together visionary leaders to connect, collaborate, and evolve to the next stage. Over three impactful days, chapter leaders, elects, and managers engaged in deep discussions, shared best practices, and mapped out strategies for stronger, more vibrant EO chapters.

From morning meditations to insightful breakout sessions, attendees explored ways to enhance leadership, drive chapter growth, and foster a culture of accountability. A highlight of the event was the guest speaker panel, featuring elite athletes who shared invaluable lessons on resilience, peak performance, and leadership:

Yuki Ota – Two-time Olympic silver medalist in fencing, former President of the Japan Fencing Association, and current CEO of WIN3 Co., Ltd.
Eri Tosaka – Rio 2016 Olympic gold medalist in wrestling and founder of Smile Compass, dedicated to promoting sports and personal growth.
Katsunori Naruto – Champion sumo wrestler, former Ōzeki with an illustrious career, and current stablemaster at Naruto Stable.

With key takeaways on transition planning, member engagement, and operational excellence, leaders left energized and equipped to elevate their chapters. The event wrapped up with a celebratory closing dinner, reinforcing the power of connection and shared vision.