The US-Asia Technology Management Center is partnering with the Japan Society of Northern California for a program on “What Silicon Valley Can Learn from Japanese Innovation”. This event is in memoriam of John Thomas, a co-founder of the Japan-U.S. Innovation Awards Program and a long-serving board member of the Japan Society of Northern California.

Following a keynote address by US-ATMC Director Dr. Richard Dasher, panelists will discuss how Silicon Valley can add value to its innovation ecosystem through engagement with Japan.  Specific topics will include distinctive characteristics of Japan’s innovation ecosystem, domains of particular Japanese science, technology, and innovation strength that offer opportunities for Silicon Valley investors and business partners, and ways to overcome the challenges of partnering with Japan for value creation.

Registration:

• To attend in-person, please register here.
• To attend online, please register here.

Agenda:

• 4:00 PM – 4:15 PM  Registration
• 4:15 PM – 4:20 PM  Opening Remarks from Larry Greenwood, Chairman of the Board, Japan Society of Northern California
• 4:20 PM – 4:50 PM  Keynote from Dr. Richard Dasher, Director, US-ATMC
• 4:50 PM – 5:30 PM  Panel Discussion and Q&A
  • Panelists:
  • Ray Hatoyama, Venture Partner, Sozo Ventures
  • Emiko Higashi, Council Member, Industrial Structure Council of Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry (METI)
  • Allen Miner, Founder & Chairman, SunBridge Corp
  • Dr. Richard Dasher, Director, US-ATMC (Moderator)
• 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM  US-ATMC Spring Reception