Growing Solutions: U.S.-Japan Agri-Tech Innovations for a Carbon Neutral Future
*In-person Event
https://www.usajapan.org/event/agri-tech-innovations-carbon-neutral-future/
The World Agri-Tech Summit in San Francisco provides a unique opportunity for global key players in the agricultural technology and related industries to meet and exchange insights. In conjunction with the summit, leading Japanese Agri-Tech companies and startups will showcase their latest technologies and collaborations that address pressing challenges in the industry.
Both California and Japan aim to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 and 2050, respectively. This session will explore climate change mitigation strategies through the lens of Agri-Tech innovation. This program is generously hosted by the Consulate-General of Japan in San Francisco and the Japan Society of Northern California.
World Agri-Tech San Francisco が開催され、世界のキーパーソンが集まる機会を活用し、日本を代表するアグリテック企業とスタートアップが彼らが取り組む最新技術とコラボレーションについて紹介します。日本とカリフォルニア州はカーボンニュートラルを達成することを目標にしており、2022年3月にカリフォルニア州政府と日本政府は、気候変動を含む協力覚書（MOC）に署名し協力体制を強化しています。アグリテックの切り口から気候変動対策について考えます。
Generously Sponsored by the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco
Supported by: AgVenture Lab, Deloitte Tohmatsu, Japan Society of Northern California, NEDO Silicon Valley, Norinchukin Bank
Date & Time:
Monday, March 10th from 3:00p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
*Doors open at 2:30 p.m.
Location: Digital Garage
717 Market Street, Suite 100
San Francisco, CA 94103
Agenda:
2:30 – 3:00 Registration
3:00 – 3:05 Opening Remarks, Yo Osumi | Consul General of
Japan in San Francisco
3:05 – 3:10 Keynote Speaker 1 “Video Message related to Japan
California legislative forum", Robert Rivas | Speaker
of the California State Assembly
3:10 – 3:15 Keynote Speaker 2 “Status of State Government Initiative for Agri-Tech”, Maria Onorato | Associate Deputy Director for Industry Engagement and Development, California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
3:15 – 3:25 Keynote Speaker 3 “Innovation in Agriculture in Silicon Valley/California”, Gabriel Youtsey | Chief Innovation Officer, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources
3:25 – 3:35 Keynote Speaker 4 “Innovation in Agriculture in Silicon Valley/California”, John Hartnett | Founder and CEO of SVG Ventures
3:35 – 3:50 Break & Networking
3:50 – 4:20 Panel Discussion, Investment for Agri-Tech in Silicon Valley, Collaboration between Japanese companies and startups in Silicon Valley
• Masayuki Kimura | Board Director & Chief Operating Officer, Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support
• Kenichi Katsuhara | Senior Manager, Norinchukin Bank
• Hiro Ueda | Executive Officer Global Agri Research and Business Center, Kagome
• Akiko Kawai | Senior Manager of Kubota Innovation Center Silicon Valley
• Moderator: Richard (Rickie) Koo | Principal, DNX Venture Partners
4:20 – 4:40 US-Japan Startup Introduction
• 4:20 – 4:25 Josh Silverman | Chief Executive Officer, Windfall Bio
• 4:25 – 4:30 David Yocom | Director of Strategy, EarthOptics
• 4:30 – 4:35 Koichiro Tachibana | Head of Business Development, Ac-Planta
• 4:35 – 4:40 Shogo Okishio | Sales and Business development, TOWING
4:40 – 4:45 Closing Remarks, Steve Pollock | President, Japan Society of Northern California
4:45 – 6:00 Networking