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Diversity Network
Join JBDN

Membership · 会員

Join the network changing Japan's boardrooms.

JBDN is the only global network dedicated to advancing women and diversity in the boardroom in Japan. Whether you're an experienced director or building toward your first seat, membership gives you the training, introductions, and community to get there.

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  • 600+ leaders have joined, trained, or been placed through JBDN
  • 50 boards represented across the network
  • 11 countries & nationalities represented
  • 2021 founded — the first network of its kind for Japan
JBDN members gathered at a network event in Japan
JBDN network gatheringTokyo

For individuals

Individual membership.

Two ways to join, both built around real board outcomes. Every membership includes personal support from the founder, board-director training, and inclusion in the JBDN Board Candidate Database.

Members & board candidates

Individual Membership

For board directors and board-ready executives building toward a seat.

$595 / year

+ $200 one-time initiation

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Personalized support

  • Personal consultation with the founder
  • Interview preparation for JBDN opportunities
  • Résumé & skills review
  • Introductions to JBDN partners and members
  • Discount on additional founder consultations

Board training & resources

  • Regularly scheduled online board-director training
  • Semi-annual in-person special events in Tokyo
  • Regional small-group events
  • Full library of past event recordings & resources

Professional opportunities

  • Inclusion in the JBDN Board Candidate Database
  • Board-opportunity alerts matched to your profile
  • Networking with an elite global group at every event
  • Option to join the JBDN Accelerator Program
Most access

Prioritized for board roles

Priority Membership

Everything in Individual, with prioritized board matching and elite-network access.

$695 / year

+ $300 one-time initiation

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Elevated support

  • 45-minute personal consultation with the founder
  • Interview preparation for JBDN opportunities
  • Résumé & skills review
  • Priority introductions to partners and members

Governance training & resources

  • Regularly scheduled online events
  • Exclusive invitations & discounted pricing for Tokyo events
  • Invitations to regional & external events
  • Full library of past event recordings & resources

Exceptional opportunities

  • Priority for all board roles in the Candidate Database
  • Board-opportunity alerts matched to your profile
  • Elevation of profile & opportunities to contribute
  • Exclusive invitations to elite partner-hosted events

For companies

Solutions to advance female leadership

For companies investing in women's board leadership — sponsor a single leader or enroll a group across your organization.

  • Individual memberships for selected female leaders within your company
  • Corporate group memberships for investing in multiple leaders at once
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Tailored development

  • Access to JBDN's exclusive network and leadership community
  • Specialized training in financial governance, ESG, and executive leadership
  • Public speaking and board-communication coaching
  • Private one-on-one mentorship sessions

Visibility & recognition

  • Company logo displayed on the JBDN website
  • Media mentions highlighting your support for board diversity
  • Exclusive sponsorship opportunities at JBDN events

Programs & Events

Upcoming events.

Membership opens the door to a year-round program of governance forums, the Global Board Leadership Series, and peer gatherings — online and in-person in Tokyo.

JBDN panel discussion on stage at a governance forum
Panel · Governance forumTokyo
  1. Oct 2025 – Apr 2026

    Global Board Leadership Series

    An exclusive series with Wendy Becker, Betsy Atkins, Miyuki Suzuki, and Maya Hari — 50 boards across 11 countries.

    Series
  2. May 2026 · Tokyo

    2026 Corporate Governance Code Revisions

    Toward global competitiveness. Hosted with KPMG. Keynote by Hideki Ito, former FSA Commissioner.

    With KPMG
  3. Aug 2026 · Online

    2026 AGM Season: New Norms for Board Composition & Diversity

    Board structure, independence, skills in demand, and female leadership — with Glass Lewis.

    With Glass Lewis
  4. Mar 2026 · Online

    TOBs & MBOs in Japan

    Understanding the surge in deals and the role of the special committee — with Nishimura & Asahi and Sodali & Co.

    Deals & governance

Ready to take your seat at the table?

Membership is by application and reviewed on a rolling basis. Tell us about your board goals and we'll be in touch.

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