Mitsubishi Electric Innovation Day
Join us on November 2, 2026, at Plug and Play HQ for Mitsubishi Electric Innovation Day, an event exploring the future of mobility, Physical AI, and open innovation. Hear from industry leaders, discover cutting-edge startup collaborations, and connect with innovators shaping the next generation of technology.
Featured Topics:
1. Expanding Mobility Technologies into New Industries
Explore how automotive technologies can create value in healthcare, wellness, industrial safety, and other emerging markets through advanced sensing and human-centric innovation.
2. Physical AI for Manufacturing
Discover opportunities to collaborate on Physical AI, robotics, intelligent automation, and next-generation manufacturing technologies that improve productivity and workforce support.
3. New Applications for High-Performance Motors
Learn how Mitsubishi Electric's motor technologies can enable new solutions across robotics, industrial equipment, mobility, healthcare, and other growing industries.
Join us to explore partnership opportunities, pilot projects, and the future of innovation.
Agenda:
9:00 AM: Opening Remarks
Janis Skriveris, Principal at Plug and Play
9:05 AM: Opening Keynotes
Mike Corbo, Executive Officer, Head of Global Strategic Planning & Marketing, Chief Representative America’s Region, President & CEO of Mitsubishi Electric US
Kazunori Tanaka, Representative Director, President & CEO of Mitsubishi Electric Mobility Corporation
9:25 AM: Framework of Innovation
Dr. Richard Dasher, Director of US-Asia Technology Management Center, Stanford University
9:40 AM: Open Innovation Case Studies
Fireside Chat: Case Study of Human Monitoring Systems
Ohio Facility Introduction: Physical AI Proof of Concept
Smart Motor Concept: Connecting Humans and Machines
10:30 AM: Break
10:45 AM: Startup Highlight Session
11:40 AM: Panel Discussion: Looking Ahead
Ryuji Yoshinaga, Deputy Senior General Manager at Mitsubishi Electric Mobility Corporation
Mark Kuntz, COO of Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc.
Masahiro Kaji, President & CEO of Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America
Moderator: Sobhan Khani, President of Plug and Play
12:00 PM: Closing Remarks
12:05 PM: Lunch & Networking