Seminar: Building a Green Sustainable Society through California-Japan Collaboration
2022/10/21
Consul General Noguchi delivers remarks
Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis delivers remarks
On Thursday, October 20, the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco and the Japan Society of Northern California co-hosted a seminar, “Building a Green Sustainable Society through California-Japan Collaboration” showcasing how Japanese companies and Silicon Valley start-ups have been working towards reducing carbon emissions and meeting global climate change goals.
In Consul General Noguchi’s opening remarks, he noted the timeliness of program’s theme with Japan and California having signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) focused on strengthening efforts to combat climate change in March. He also expressed optimism that the event would provide further opportunities to exchange knowledge on innovative climate change countermeasures between Japan and California.
Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis also delivered remarks through a video message and spoke about the upcoming trade mission to Japan she will be leading in March of 2023.
Eight companies gave presentations: Honda Innovations, Blue Planet Systems Company, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas), Orbital Sidekick, NEC X, Inc, Fujitsu Research of America, Inc., H.I.S. U.S.A. Holding, Inc., and PsiQuantum, along with a fireside chat with Ms. Tess Hatch of Bessemer Venture Partners and Mr. Bill Bien, Forever Oceans, International Climate Tech and ESG Innovator. After the session, attendees enjoyed networking with refreshments.
In Consul General Noguchi’s opening remarks, he noted the timeliness of program’s theme with Japan and California having signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) focused on strengthening efforts to combat climate change in March. He also expressed optimism that the event would provide further opportunities to exchange knowledge on innovative climate change countermeasures between Japan and California.
Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis also delivered remarks through a video message and spoke about the upcoming trade mission to Japan she will be leading in March of 2023.
Eight companies gave presentations: Honda Innovations, Blue Planet Systems Company, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas), Orbital Sidekick, NEC X, Inc, Fujitsu Research of America, Inc., H.I.S. U.S.A. Holding, Inc., and PsiQuantum, along with a fireside chat with Ms. Tess Hatch of Bessemer Venture Partners and Mr. Bill Bien, Forever Oceans, International Climate Tech and ESG Innovator. After the session, attendees enjoyed networking with refreshments.
Companies present on climate change initiatives
Tsugaru Shamisen presented during the networking session
