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CES 2025 Unwrapped: Trends, Takeaways, and Tech Forecasts
Jan 14 2025, 3:20 pm - 5:00 pm
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CES 2025 Unwrapped: Trends, Takeaways, and Tech Forecasts
Japan Innovation Campus
212-214 Homer Ave
Palo Alto,
CA
94301
United States
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*Online Only. In-person tickets are sold out.
Join us for a dynamic panel discussion featuring industry leaders in mobility, smart home technology, and electronic devices as they share highlights from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, the world’s premier technology showcase.
We will explore the trends, breakthroughs, and emerging technologies that defined CES 2025 and discuss what they foreshadow for the year ahead.
Hear directly from experts on what stood out, what’s new, and how these cutting-edge innovations will shape the future of consumer technology. A networking session will follow the panel discussion.
💡Why You Should Attend:
- Learn CES 2025 Insights: Gain exclusive perspectives on key industry trends, innovations, and predictions.
- Connect with Experts: Hear directly from top leaders in mobility, smart home technology, and consumer electronics.
- Network with Peers: Build meaningful connections with startup founders, tech professionals, and industry innovators.
- Spot Future Trends: Understand how emerging technologies may impact your business and the broader tech landscape.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the inside scoop on all things CES 2025 and gain valuable insights on the latest tech innovations to help you stay ahead of the curve.
📌 Register now to secure your spot, as space is limited!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Food and beverages will be provided.
Keynote Speakers |
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Abe Yacoubian | Vice President, Head of N. America Corporate Development & Strategic Initiatives, Mercedes Benz AG Abe Yacoubian, is currently a Vice President, Head of N. America Corporate Development and Strategic Initiatives at Mercedes-Benz AG. Abraham Yacobian brings experience from previous roles at Mercedes-Benz AG, Instacart, TimeToPush and Google. Abraham Yacobian holds a 2007 – 2010 MBA @ University of California, Berkeley – Walter A. Haas School of Business. With a robust skill set that includes Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Product Development and more. |
Ludovic Copéré | Senior Investment Director, Sony Ventures, Sony Innovation Fund Ludovic Copéré, brings 18 years of experience in venture capital, new business creation and strategic partnerships at Sony. Based in Silicon Valley as a core member of Sony Ventures since its inception, Ludovic leads startup scouting, due diligence, venture investment execution as well as portfolio management in many core investment focus areas such as web3, FinTech, Cybersecurity, Enterprise AI, FoodTech, AgTech and Environment. Ludovic was previously at Sony’s global headquarters in Tokyo, where he ran strategic assessments, mid & long-term technology perspectives and financial valuations to foster Sony’s Intellectual Property. Before that, he spent several years as Corporate Strategist in London, New York and Paris, spanning the entire spectrum of Sony’s Electronics, Gaming, Content, Financial Services, Telecommunications & B2B activities. |
Takashi Nishikawa | Senior Manager, Panasonic R&D Company of America Takashi Nishikawa was born in Osaka, Japan, and graduated from the Tokyo Institute of Technology. He joined Panasonic in 1992, and engaged in semiconductor technology development. Involved in innovation work in collaboration with ventures since 2006. He was the Conductive Ventures* Vice President since 2019. Currently working in Business Development under Panasonic R&D Company of America as a senior manager since 2024.
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Kaori Nishibayashi | Project Manager, Innovation Promoting Division, Mitsui Fudosan Kaori Nishibayashi is the first Silicon Valley representative of Mitsui Fudosan, Japan’s largest real estate company, where she drives innovation and fosters global partnerships. She has led transformative initiatives such as the Kashiwanoha Smart City project, forging collaborations with The University of Tokyo and the National Cancer Center to integrate advanced technologies into urban development.As a visiting scholar at Stanford University (2022–2024), she focused on smart city ecosystems and entertainment technologies, contributing to the vision of transforming Tokyo Dome City into a borderless entertainment hub. She earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Engineering from Kyoto University.
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Taro Nakamura | Project Manager, Innovation Promoting Division, Mitsui Fudosan Taro Nakamura received his bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Civil Engineering from Kobe University, followed by a master’s degree in Architecture from Kobe University’s Graduate School of Engineering. He joined Mitsui Fudosan and served as a project manager which overseeing the asset management of special purpose companies, which collectively held assets worth approx. $700 million, playing a role in the strategic enhancement of the company’s asset portfolio. As a Senior manager, Taro also served at Mitsui Fudosan Shanghai Consulting and he led initiatives for purchasing land and negotiating co-investments, expanding the company’s presence in China. He was instrumental in the launch of Mitsui Fudosan’s shopping mall in China, Lalaport Shanghai Jinqiao.
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Moderator |
 Laurent Rains | Director of Global Access, Alchemist Accelerator |
Hosted by JETRO at Japan Innovation Campus. Powered by AlchemistX and Japan Society of Northern California. Supported by METI.
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Event Details
Date & Time:
Tuesday, January 14th from 3:20 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
*Doors open at 3:00 P.M.
Venue:
Japan Innovation Campus | 214 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Agenda:
3:00-3:20 Doors Open & Networking Refreshments
3:20-3:25 Opening Remarks from JETRO & Alchemist X
3:25-3:31 Abe Yacoubian | Vice President, Head of N. America Corporate Development & Strategic, Mercedes Benz AG
3:31-3:37 Ludovic Copéré | Sony Innovation Fund
3:37-3:43 Takashi Nishikawa | Senior Manager, Panasonic R&D Company of America
3:43-3:49 Kaori Nishibayashi & Taro Nakamura | Project Managers, Innovation Promoting Division, Mitsui Fudosan
3:49-4:20 CES Recap Panel, Moderator: Laurent Rains | Director of Global Access, Alchemist Accelerator
4:20-4:21 Closing Remarks: Steve Pollock | President, Japan Society of Northern California
4:21 -5:00 Networking
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