July 11 Symposium & Harvard Community Reception
The Future of DX and AI
Dear Harvard Club of Japan Members,
I hope very much that you have been well. As the Director of Harvard University’s Program on U.S.-Japan Relations, I write to invite you to our upcoming symposium and reception in Tokyo, on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Please note the 2 separate RSVP forms for the symposium and the reception for the Harvard community.
Thursday, July 11, 2024.
*2:00-5:15 pm: Symposium*
Location: Keidanren Kaikan, 1-3-2 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (Access Map). International Conference Room (2nd fl.)
“The Future of DX and AI: Opportunities and Challenges for Japanese Firms and the World Economy”
Co-sponsors: Harvard Program on U.S.-Japan Relations, Keizai Koho Center (KKC), Keidanren, Harvard Club of Japan, and Edwin O. Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies.
Fee: Free of charge
Panel details and speakers: Please see below and the KKC invitation (in Japanese).
RSVP (by 7/4): https://www12.webcas.net/form/pub/kkc3/240711harvard
Moderator: Christina L. Davis (AB ’93, PhD ’01), Director, Program on U.S.-Japan Relations, and Edwin O. Reischauer Professor of Japanese Politics, Department of Government, Harvard University
2:00-3:15 pm. Panel 1, “The Future of DX and AI: Perspectives from Harvard University”
Takeuchi Hirotaka, Chair, Board of Trustees, International Christian University
Imai Kosuke (PhD ’03), Professor of Government and of Statistics, Harvard University
Alexander Zahlten, Professor of East Asian Languages and Civilizations, Harvard University
3:15-4:00 pm. Break.
4:00-5:15 pm. Panel 2, "Cybersecurity and AI: An Agenda for Japanese Corporations" (dialogue)
Yokohama Shinichi (MPP ’90), CEO, NTT Security Holdings, and Group CISO, NTT Corporation
Yamamoto Yasumasa (MS ’12), Investor and Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of Management, Kyoto University
*6:00-8:00 pm: Reception for the Harvard Community*
Location: Keidanren Kaikan, 1-3-2 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (Access Map)
Fee: ¥5,000 (cash at the door).
RSVP (by 7/4): https://forms.gle/Wqny9TfSDfb1Gu389
*Please note: This reception is only open to Harvard Program on U.S.-Japan Relations alumni/friends & Harvard Club of Japan.
Please note that this invitation is to you only, and it is not transferrable to those outside of the Harvard community. You are welcome to attend one or both events as your schedule allows. For any questions, please write to usjapan@wcfia.harvard.edu.
We look forward to seeing you in Tokyo!
Best wishes,
Christina
Christina L. Davis (AB ’93, PhD ’01)
Director, Program on U.S.-Japan Relations, and Edwin O. Reischauer Professor of Japanese Politics, Department of Government, Harvard University