NEDO SV Foresight Seminars: Inventing the Future: Session 20 ~ Innovation in Physical AI: Learning, Understanding, & Interacting in the Real World~ The NEDO 20th Foresight Seminar was a tremendous success, reaching full capacity! The seminar focused on Innovation in Physical AI, and we explored how AI is rapidly advancing from digital domains into the physical world, transforming real‑world operations across multiple sectors. The session brought together senior leaders from i

By Sean Miki Program Manager, Energy & Environment With the start of a new year, one key energy trend that defined 2025 and is worth looking back on was the rapid rise of data centers and artificial intelligence. After 20 years of relatively flat load growth in the U.S. , new data centers are largely driving a sharp increase in electricity demand. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration A 2024 report from the U.S. Department of Energy and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab

NEDO successfully hosted the 19th Foresight Seminar, focusing on the theme “Brain Neuro Tech.” This seminar brought together distinguished industry leaders to share their business insights and perspectives on the rapidly evolving field of brain neuro tech . The program began with an introduction to NEDO’s reward competition initiatives aimed at creating significant momentum for cutting-edge technologies, including the development of new systems utilizing brain-derived sig

NEDO Silicon Valley co-hosted a hybrid (in-person/online) IP seminar titled “ Leveraging IP for Business Success - Tips on Patent Monetization and Litigation Management - ” with Morgan, Lewis & Backius LLP, as part of the Bay Area CHIZAI (IP) Seminar Series. Presenter : Jitsuro Morishita, Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP Pallavi Shah, Managing Director, Mobity LLC The patent transaction market is undergoing rapid transformation. In response to shifting economic conditions

NEDO successfully hosted the 18th Foresight Seminar, focusing on the theme “Robotics Powered by AI.” This seminar brought together...