Japan - U.S. Innovation Symposium Explores A Range Of Critical Pacific Rim Business Integration Topics At Annual Stanford University Event
SAN FRANCISCO, July 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Innovation in Japan – U.S. Business and Technology Awards program has announced the programming for its fourth annual Innovation Symposium, set for Friday, July 25, 2014 at Stanford University's Arrillaga Alumni Center.
The Japan – U.S. Innovation Awards, organized by the Japan Society of Northern California, showcase pioneering Japanese and Japan – U.S. innovation and entrepreneurship across a diverse range of established and emerging market sectors.
Attendees will receive invaluable insights from a respected Silicon Valley entrepreneur and lecturer about creating a successful start-up and will gain specific insights from seasoned Japanese and U.S. executives and investors in the energy, biotech and international technology arenas. Additional details are available at: http://www.usjinnovate.org
Key elements of the program include:
- John V. Roos, former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, offering welcoming remarks.
- Steve Blank, noted entrepreneur and Stanford University and U.C. Berkeley lecturer, will discuss innovation globalization and the evolving ecosystem of Silicon Valley.
- Two innovative companies will be honored with Emerging Leader Awards:
- Stratasys Ltd., the global leader in manufacturing 3 D printers that create physical objects directly from digital data.
- LINE Corporation, developer and operator of a unique smart phone app that has grown into a distinctive global service, now available in 230 countries, offering free messaging, free video calls and expressive stickers.
- A discussion exploring factors underlying each company's success with Jon Cobb, Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Stratasys Ltd., and Dr. Jeanie Han, Ph.D., CEO, LINE Euro-America.
- A panel discussion hosted by Koji Osawa, Ph.D., Managing Principal and Co-Founder, Global Catalyst Partners, examining "Cross Border Entrepreneurial Growth Opportunities and Challenges." Distinguished participants will include Randy Ahuja of Bloom Energy Corporation; Graeme Martin, Ph.D. of Takeda Ventures Inc.; and Dai Watanabe of DeNA West.
The Japan – U.S. Innovation Awards program and Innovation Symposium are organized by the Japan Society of Northern California (http://www.usajapan.org) and presented in cooperation with the Stanford University US-Asia Technology Management Center (http://asia.stanford.edu).
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SOURCE Japan Society of Northern California
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