At the 9th Japan-U.S. Digital Innovation Hub Workshop held at Sophia University on July 20, more than 100 participants engaged in lively discussions throughout the day. Fifteen university executives from seven U.S. institutions, including Ohio State University (OSU), the University of Maryland (UMD), Arizona State University (ASU), and Johns Hopkins University (JHU), participated. Given the […]
University-Society RelationsUnder the Trump Administration 2.0, the conflict with Harvard University and other Ivy League schools has become even more pronounced. At Harvard and Columbia University, anti-Israel speech, anti-Semitism, and anti-movements that could be perceived as Israeli, have intensified in the wake of the fall 2023 Middle East conflict (Israeli invasion of Gaza), causing serious division […]
Theme: The Future of Manufacturing Pioneered by AM Guest Speaker: Dr. ATSUHI MAEKAWA (Visiting Professor, Osaka University) ＜About AM＞As you know, AM (additive manufacturing) is a technology that was originally called 3D printing. Currently, it has developed beyond prototyping and simple applications to become an industrial technology that will support prosperity in the next era. […]
Washington, D.C.: I exchanged views with U.S. officials and acquaintances regarding Japan’s response under the Trump administration and cooperation between Japan and the United States Visit to Ohio State University: Discussions for the 9th U.S.-Japan Digital Innovation Hub to be held in the summer of 2025Discussions on how to promote US-Japan industry-government-academia collaboration
Theme: From Data Infrastructure to Knowledge Base Guest Speaker: Dr. KUROHASHI Sadao (Director General, National Institute of Informatics) Dr. Sadao Kurohashi, Director of the National Institute of Informatics and a leading researcher in natural language processing, will present the topic. His research may seem esoteric at first glance, but the results are bearing fruit as […]
Theme: NTT DATA’s Global Strategy Guest Speaker: Mr. Yutaka Sasaki (Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, NTT DATA) ◆Opening Remarks by Dr. Takeda◆ This will be the 71st meeting. I have decided to take this opportunity to invite also young college students to participate as audience members. For the future of Japan, I would […]
Theme:Trends in Discussions on AI and Legal Regulations Guest Speaker: Mr. Jun Okada (Partner, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto) ♦Opening Remarks by Dr. Takeda♦ Last December 28, Time Magazine published an article titled “2024 is ‘The Year of Elections. In fact, in “The Ultimate Election Year: All the Elections Around the World in 2024,” the magazine […]
A two-day workshop on “U.S.-Japan Digital Innovation and Cutting-Edge Technology” was held at Ohio State University on September 11, 2024. A total of 194 participants from 16 universities, 22 companies, and 9 government agencies from both countries attended (including a reception on the 10th).https://erik.osu.edu/us-japan-workshopKeynote speeches were given in the fields of semiconductor technology, quantum information […]
I had preliminary meetings with Washington officials and others regarding the 8th Japan-U.S. Digital Innovation & Advanced Technology Workshop to be held at Ohio State University on September 11-12, and also exchanged views on the coming U.S. presidential election in November. For nearly 10 years since I was advisor to the Ministry of Education, Culture, […]
