Going Global: The Future of Auto Tech Opportunities for U.S.-Japan-Israel Cooperation

October 17, 2018 - October 17, 2018
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Evening Discussion

Wednesday, October 17, 6 PM

This event will be streamed live at japansociety.org/live. Tune in at 6:30 PM EST on October 17 for our exclusive livecast.

Online registration for this event has closed. Please contact the Business & Policy Program at 212-715-1208 to register.

We have already begun to see incredible changes in the automotive industry that will shape the future of transportation, business, and more. As artificial intelligence continues to unlock new possibilities for efficiency and safety, what impacts can we expect on society? With increasing access to self-driving technology, what problems may arise and what solutions must we begin to develop? Join us for a panel discussion on pioneer nations in auto tech: the United States, Japan, and Israel. Our expert speakers will address areas of trilateral cooperation, as well as major innovations that are sure to surface in the coming years.

Panelists:
Wendy Ju, Assistant Professor, Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute, Cornell Tech
Yumi Kawabata, Automotive & Environmental Journalist
Ben Rabinowitz, Founder & Managing Partner, Amiti Ventures

Moderator:
Kim J. Pimley, Co-Founder & Chairman, Pimley & Pimley Group

Agenda:

6-6:30 PMRegistration
6:30-8 PMDiscussion and Q&A
8-8:30 PMReception

Admission:
This is a free event. However, you must register in advance in order to confirm your seat for the lecture. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.

For more information, please contact the Business and Policy Program at 212-715-1208 or email [email protected].

Co-organized by American Jewish Committee (Asia Pacific Institute), The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership, and the U.S.-Japan Council.

  • Oct 17, 2018 at 6:00 pm