Speaking Engagements
Selected speaking engagements, guest lectures, and industry panels where Tomoko King delivers perspectives on Japan-Canada collaboration, operational excellence, project management, leadership, and cross-cultural alignment.
Japan-Canada Business Success | Greater KW Chamber (February 2026)
Featured talk delivered at the Greater KW Chamber 3-Minute Networker event.
3-minute talk on strengthening Japan-Canada business collaboration through cultural understanding, operational discipline, and aligned leadership.
Shared four key principles for building lasting success and strong cross-border relationships.
My Upbringing & Aspirations | Voicy Japan Interview (February 2026)
Conversation on how my upbringing and career journey shaped my passion for connecting my hometown Osaka with Waterloo, Canada.
Canada & Japan Success | Global Chamber Beyond Borders (January 2026)
Insights on opportunities for Canadian companies in Japan and how cross-border success depends on the right principles and intentional alignment.
“Tomoko is a clear and engaging speaker who brings authentic insights and lived experience to Canada-Japan business relations. Her perspective makes complex cross-cultural ideas accessible and relevant.” - Lora Rigutto, CITP® / FIBP®, Partnerships & Community Lead, FITT
“Her presentation on Japan as a strategic business partner opened our business group to a world of new possibilities. The mix of practical insights and real-world perspective was both inspiring and immediately useful.” - Christopher Phillips, Executive English Teacher for Japanese Speakers, BeautifulAmeficanEnglish.com
Guest Lecture | Smith MBA, Queen’s University (August 2025)
MBA classroom discussion following the guest lecture.
Shared insights from my PMP (Project Management Professional) journey and MBA experience with students preparing for the PMP certification.
Discussing with students on cross-cultural leadership, global collaboration, and career paths as international professionals.
“The most valuable part was bringing cultural context and showing that project management is not limited to one field.” - Smith MBA Student
“The session really highlighted the importance of cross-cultural alignment synergy in project management.” - Smith MBA Student
“She brought great energy and experience and was inspiring in showing how the PMP can be used as a career pivot.” - Smith MBA Student
PMI-CTT Student Outreach | Conestoga College (March 2026)
Joined a student meet-up as a guest speaker to share cross-industry experience and lessons from my project management journey.
Enjoyed conversations with IT project management students, many of them international students navigating both academic and cultural experiences in Canada.
“Meaningful, motivating, and insightful.”
“A presentation delivered in story style, always on point, with an engaging career journey.” - Adelakun Oladepo, IT Project Management Student, Conestog College
“The presentation was inspirational and encouraging.” - Adedolapo Kehinde, IT Project Management Student, Conestoga College