Consul General Otsuki Attends CADDi’s “Future of Manufacturing Conference” at CES 2026
2026/1/15
Remarks from Consul General Otsuki
On Thursday, January 8, Consul General Kotaro Otsuki attended and delivered remarks at the “Future of Manufacturing Conference” hosted by CADDi and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) San Francisco office during the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The event, attended by leaders in the Japanese manufacturing industry, featured special guests Mr. Yoichi Hori, CEO of Subaru of America, and Dr. Michimasa Fujino, former CEO of Honda Aircraft Company.
The event began with opening remarks from the Consul General Otsuki, who commented that the manufacturing industry, a vital part of Japan’s economy, stands to undergo many changes as AI and robotics rapidly advance. He expressed a hope that this event would provide important information for Japanese manufacturing leaders and help inform their strategies surrounding these emerging technologies.
The event began with opening remarks from the Consul General Otsuki, who commented that the manufacturing industry, a vital part of Japan’s economy, stands to undergo many changes as AI and robotics rapidly advance. He expressed a hope that this event would provide important information for Japanese manufacturing leaders and help inform their strategies surrounding these emerging technologies.
