Launched in 2023, G1 Silicon Valley engages with a select group of leaders in the US and Japan. It aims to create a community by deepening each other's understandings and developing synergies for future endeavors.
- US & Japanese leaders networking with each other in a closed, private setting
- A platform to share creation and innovation between the US and Japan
| Date | Wednesday, April 16, 2025: Cocktail Hour and Welcome Reception Thursday, April 17, 2025: Panel Sessions, followed by Farewell Dinner |
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| Participation Eligibility | By invitation only |
| Language | English |
- 2024
- 2023
The Inaugural G1 Silicon Valley Theme:
“The US-Japan Contribution to the World: What should we do next?”
Inflation in the US and Japan, a rising China, the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the emergence of ChatGPT—these are but some of the issues and opportunities we face today, as G1 holds its first event outside Japan in Silicon Valley.
Over two days, at the Inaugural G1 Silicon Valley, we will discuss these and other pressing issues through panel sessions, lunch workshop, and over meals and drinks. In doing so, we will forge new relationships among G1 members and our kindred spirits in the US, for stronger US-Japan ties and our contribution to better world.
By bringing together the proactive, action-oriented principles of G1 and the entrepreneurial spirit and tenacity of Silicon Valley, together we in Japan and the US can combine our strengths and increase our contribution to the world.
1日目
18:00-18:30
Cocktail Time
会場：Ocean Lawn
18:30-20:00
Welcome Reception Dinner
会場：Ocean Lawn
Welcome Reception Dinner
会場：Ocean Lawn
- Toast
- Alex Liu
- Alex Liu
- Managing Partner, Kearney
2日目
09:00-10:00
Light Breakfast
会場：Miramar
10:00-10:15
Opening Session
会場：Salon Ⅳ
- Speaker
- Yoshito Hori
- Yoshito Hori
- President, G1 Institute
Founder and President, GLOBIS University
Founding Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners
10:15-11:15
#1 Plenary Session
US & Japan: Building Global Stability with Unwavering Bilateral Strength
会場：Salon Ⅳ
The U.S.-Japan relationship has never been stronger. Whether economic linkages, financial nexus, security partnership, cultural exchange or civil society mutual trust — US-Japan is a bastion of stability. How can this strength be leveraged for greater cooperation and trust throughout the Indo-Pacific and the world? Where are the next opportunities for private entrepreneurs and new cross-Pacific public-private partnerships? What are potential threats that could undermine the positive energies developed over the past 75 years?
- Panelists
- Richard Edelman
- Richard Edelman
- CEO, Edelman
- Jane Harman
- Jane Harman
- Chair, Commission on the National Defense Strategy
- John Roos
- John Roos
- Founding Partner, Geodesic Capital
- Moderator
- Jesper Koll
- Jesper Koll
- Expert Director, Monex Group
11:30-12:30
#2 Breakout Session
Geopolitics and AI in East Asia
会場：Salon Ⅳ
AI technology is becoming a significant element in global geopolitics, especially in the US and East Asia, affecting US-China and US-Taiwan relations, as well as Japan. What should concern big global companies? Is this just like the previous emergence of new technologies, or is AI new? AI has emerged AI as a tool for both development and defense and has raised critical issues regarding national security, global competition, and ethical governance. What type of regulation might we see? What are the differences in perception between Asia & Washington and business & government? Meanwhile, how is China's AI industry developing, and what is the role of Silicon Valley? Is there a real decoupling, or is it a mirage? Panelists finally share their ideas about what is coming next.
- Panelists
- Evan Feigenbaum
- Evan Feigenbaum
- Vice President for Studies, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
- Michael Sellitto
- Michael Sellitto
- Head of Global Affairs, Anthropic
- Jenny Xiao
- Jenny Xiao
- Partner, Leonis Capital
- Moderator
- Kenji Kushida
- Kenji Kushida
- Senior Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Scaling Startups and Teams: Ensuring Growth Among Constraints
会場：Salon Ⅲ
This panel covers recent market trends and strategies in Startups and VCs in the current market climate. Panelists will discuss the so-called "tech winter" and its potential thaw amidst the huge increase of unicorns over the past decade. Are they really zombicorns? Meanwhile, many young founders have a reputation of an easy lifestyle, so can they really build companies in difficult times like these? From the other side, what do investors need to "unlearn" in order to make smart decisions? Is the Magnificent Seven driving or stifling innovation? How can startups compete? Panelists share their experiences on the ground, their bird's-eye view, and their insights from past bubbles & cycles to get a glimpse of what is exciting today in the Startup/VC scene.
- Panelists
- James Everingham
- James Everingham
- VP, Engineering, Meta
- Catherine Porter
- Catherine Porter
- Advisor, GLOBIS Capital Partners / Advisor, Mysten Labs / Chief Business Officer, Prove
- Moderator
- Emre Yuasa
- Emre Yuasa
- Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners
12:30-13:30
Lunch Group Discussions
"What's next?" Actions each one of us should take
会場：Miramar
| Lunch Group A | Genichi Tamatsuka President and CEO, Lotte Holdings Co.,Ltd. |
| Lunch Group B | Mitsuru Izumo President, Euglena Co., Ltd. |
| Lunch Group C | Shintaro Yamada CEO, Mercari, Inc. |
| Lunch Group D | David Alan Makman Attorney, Law Offices of David A. Makman |
| Lunch Group E | Yasukane Matsumoto Founder&CEO, JOSYS INC. |
| Lunch Group F | Kiran Sethi President, Jupiter International Corporation |
| Lunch Group G | Takao Someya Executive Director and Vice President, The University of Tokyo |
| Lunch Group H | Richard B. Dasher Director, US-Asia Technology Management Center, Stanford University |
| Lunch Group I | Stephen Barnham CIO and CDO, Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. |
| Lunch Group J | Toshiko Mori Founder CEO, Toshiko Mori Architect PLLC / Professor, Harvard University |
13:30-14:00
#3 Dialogue Session
Dialogue Session
会場：Salon Ⅳ
We are happy to welcome 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist Ms. Kristi Yamaguchi to G1 Silicon Valley to share her experiences and her Always Dream organization, which works to ensure high quality access to books and improve early childhood education.
- Speaker
- Kristi Yamaguchi
- Kristi Yamaguchi
- Founder, Board Chair, Always Dream
- Moderator
- Daniel Springer
- Daniel Springer
- Board Director, UiPath and DocuSign
14:15-15:15
#4 Breakout Session
Trends in the Indo-Pacific
会場：Salon Ⅳ
We are excited to bring together these esteemed global leaders to discuss some of the important trends affecting the East Asian region. The panel plans to cover a diverse range of topics such as how digital transformation (including AI) may affect East Asia’s politics and economy, reasons for Japan lagging behind in cybersecurity, and effects of the recent Biden/Kishida summit in Washington, DC. Also, while considering the greater impact on the wider global region, panelists may consider the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, China and Taiwan potentially joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP11), the relations between the Quad and China, and further implications for the region.
- Panelists
- Keiko Honda
- Keiko Honda
- Adjunct Professor and Adjunct Senior Research Scholar, Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs
- Taro Kono
- Taro Kono
- Digital Minister, Minister for Cyber Security and Minister for Administrative Affairs, Member of House of Representatives
- Kevin Rudd AC
- Kevin Rudd AC
- Australian Ambassador to the United States
- Moderator
- Glen S. Fukushima
- Glen S. Fukushima
- Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress
Tech & Design
会場：Salon Ⅲ
We are witnessing an unprecedented pace of technological advancement that is rapidly changing and challenging the ways businesses operate, how creators create, and how consumers behave.
How can businesses stay resilient during these times of change, and how can they train and encourage teams to adapt to these evolving technologies? How can tech skills be effectively combined with design thinking in order to enhance innovation and solutions? What are the ethical and/or safety considerations in tech/design decisions that businesses need to consider, and how do we ensure that they are taken into account? Panelists at the forefront of design and technology discuss the latest developments in the way we do business.
- Panelists
- Dan Hou
- Dan Hou
- Product Executive, Eskridge
- Sho Kuwamoto
- Sho Kuwamoto
- Vice President, Product, Figma
- Tina Seelig
- Tina Seelig
- Executive Director, Knight-Hennessy Scholars, Stanford University
- Moderator
- Mari Iwahara
- Mari Iwahara
- Brand Strategist, Takram
15:30-16:30
#5 Breakout Session
Divided US Society
会場：Salon Ⅳ
US domestic politics have taken much of the world on a wild ride in the past decade as the past two administrations have drastically reshaped a broad range of policies and offered very different visions of the US in the world. Not only policymakers, but companies and startups around the world have been forced to adjust and craft strategies for US electoral outcomes, which are driven by deeply divided US domestic politics. This panel sheds light on the divisions and dynamics driving US politics that the world will—unfortunately—be forced to adjust to. Panelists may also share the prospects of US sides coming together, and building new identities and alliances.
- Panelists
- Marcus Brauchli
- Marcus Brauchli
- Managing Partner, North Base Media
- Rachel Kleinfeld
- Rachel Kleinfeld
- Senior Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
- Ken Suzuki
- Ken Suzuki
- Co-Founder and Executive Chair of the Board, SmartNews, Inc.
- Moderator
- Kiyoteru Tsutsui
- Kiyoteru Tsutsui
- Professor of Sociology, Stanford University
Tech & AI: Leadership in Periods of Accelerating Transformation
会場：Salon Ⅲ
In the 18-months since ChatGPT launched, AI has already changed how we live and work and accelerated the pace of technological disruption. Particularly in the creative spaces (writing, news, art, design), what can we learn from prior transformations vs what makes this AI transformation unique? As more AI enters our work, health, and information experiences, how should we deal with accuracy and credibility -- and how should we think about AI's novel capacity to be credible but wrong? Or fake? Given how quickly the world of AI is changing, how can leaders make good predictions? What was literally “science fiction” two years ago is now only an API call away. Our panelists share the challenges and excitement around the latest in this field.
- Panelists
- Mitchell Baker
- Mitchell Baker
- Executive Chair, Mozilla Corporation / Chairwoman, Mozilla Foundation
- Matias Duarte
- Matias Duarte
- VP, Design, Google
- Yohei Nakajima
- Yohei Nakajima
- General Partner, Untapped Capital
- Moderator
- Cory Ondrejka
- Cory Ondrejka
- CTO, SmartNews, Inc.
16:45-17:45
#6 Plenary Session
会場：Salon Ⅳ
The Next Big Thing - Where Will the Next Decacorns Come From?
会場：Salon Ⅳ
The next wave of technology and entrepreneurial revolution is only just starting. Whether AI, biotech, new materials science, or quantum computing — the gap between scientific breakthroughs and commercial opportunity is narrowing at an awe-inspiring pace. What are the mega-trends? Who will create the opportunities? Where should governments do more to support, where should they do less to instruct? How can technologists and entrepreneurs ensure democracy and liberalism will defeat the current rise of authoritarianism around the world? The panelists wrap up the 2nd G1 Silicon Valley and set our eyes on the future.
- Panelists
- Ann E. Harrison
- Ann E. Harrison
- Dean, Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley
- Haruki Satomi
- Haruki Satomi
- President & Group CEO, SEGA SAMMY Holdings Inc.
- Daniel Springer
- Daniel Springer
- Board Director, UiPath and DocuSign
- Moderator
- Jesper Koll
- Jesper Koll
- Expert Director, Monex Group
17:45-18:00
Closing Session
会場：Salon Ⅳ
18:00-18:30
Cocktail Time
会場：Ballroom Terrace
18:30-20:00
Farewell Dinner
会場：Miramar
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| 日時 | Wednesday, April 17, 2024 through Thursday, April 18, 2024 |
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The Inaugural G1 Silicon Valley Theme:
“The US-Japan Contribution to the World: What should we do next?”
Inflation in the US and Japan, a rising China, the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the emergence of ChatGPT—these are but some of the issues and opportunities we face today, as G1 holds its first event outside Japan in Silicon Valley.
Over two days, at the Inaugural G1 Silicon Valley, we will discuss these and other pressing issues through panel sessions, lunch workshop, and over meals and drinks. In doing so, we will forge new relationships among G1 members and our kindred spirits in the US, for stronger US-Japan ties and our contribution to better world.
By bringing together the proactive, action-oriented principles of G1 and the entrepreneurial spirit and tenacity of Silicon Valley, together we in Japan and the US can combine our strengths and increase our contribution to the world.
1日目
18:00-18:30
Cocktail Time
会場：Ocean Lawn
18:30-20:00
Welcome Reception Dinner
会場：Ocean Lawn
2日目
08:00-09:30
Breakfast
会場：Observatory
10:00-10:15
Opening Session
会場：Miramontes
10:15-11:15
Session 1
会場：Miramontes
Economic Outlook: Inflation, Financial Stability and New Global Realities
Powerful forces are pushing the global economy towards increasing uncertainty. Contradictory forces are now at work, with the fight against inflation now beginning to feed fears of financial instability and a possible credit crunch. In addition, globalization and deregulation has been replaced by national, industrial, and economic security as top priorities for policy makers. This panel aims to address the key trends, challenges and opportunities that will shape the future of the US, Japanese, and global economies.
- Panelists
- Thierry Porte
- Thierry Porte
- Managing Director, J.C. Flowers & Co.
- Preethi Prasad
- Preethi Prasad
- Partner, AT Kearney
- Daniel Springer
- Daniel Springer
- Board Director, UiPath and DocuSign
- Moderator
- Jesper Koll
- Jesper Koll
- Expert Director, Monex Group
11:30-12:30
Session 2
会場：Miramontes
Venture Capital and the Investment Climate
Although Silicon Valley's tech sector grew during the COVID-19 pandemic, recent tech layoffs and the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank are threatening the area's economy. How has this affected the investment climate specifically? VCs and investors need to be aware of the effects on finance, the development of LLMs, the reveal of "fake" unicorns, and the geopolitical situation. Panelists will discuss these issues, how to get ready for the "next big thing," how to globalize in the face of these challenges, and potential innovations to VC's business models. We will wrap up by discussing what VCs in the US and Japan can contribute to the world going forward.
- Panelists
- Dave Chen
- Dave Chen
- Managing Director, Head of Global Technology Investment Banking, Morgan Stanley
- Naoko Okumoto
- Naoko Okumoto
- Founder & Managing Director, NIREMIA Collective
- Arthur Trueger
- Arthur Trueger
- Managing Director, Berkeley VC International
- Moderator
- Shinichi Takamiya
- Shinichi Takamiya
- Managing Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners
12:45-13:45
Lunch Workshop
会場：Observatory & Terrace
US-Japan Contribution to the World: What should we do next?
Please go to your assigned table and enjoy a boxed lunch for a discussion about the conference theme. There are no formal presentations, so please talk freely. We’ve asked facilitators to help lead the conversation.
14:00-15:00
Session 3
会場：Miramontes
The Intersection of Design and Business
Design, no longer just about aesthetics, is a powerful tool that can help companies solve complex problems, innovate, and create better products and services. Historically, both Japan and Silicon Valley have built much of their economic success on the development of new technologies, but today, good technology alone is not enough. So in competitive markets, many companies leverage the power of design to differentiate their offerings with simple, unique user experiences. This panel discussion will share practical knowledge about how to apply design for business success, and especially how design can accelerate startup companies on both sides of the Pacific. The panelists are leaders in design, investment, and entrepreneurship, who will share their insights on the importance of design in business and how it can be used to create value for societ
- Panelists
- Chris Cowart
- Chris Cowart
- Managing Director, Nomura-SRI Innovation Center (NSIC)
- Ari Horie
- Ari Horie
- CEO/Founder, Women's Startup Lab
- Tom Kelley
- Tom Kelley
- Partner, IDEO/D4V
- Patricia Lee-Hoffman
- Patricia Lee-Hoffman
- Co-Founder, Flutter Eyewear and Triage Consulting Group
- Moderator
- Makoto Takano
- Makoto Takano
- CEO & Founder of Forbes JAPAN linkties Holdings Co., Ltd.
15:15-16:15
Session 4
会場：Miramontes
Geopolitics in the US, Japan, and China
We are currently in a global era of fragmentation and competing world views, with widening gaps between political stances and economic realities. The fundamental nature of US-China competition is very different when seen from Washington, Beijing, and Tokyo. Even within the US, the relationship with China looks quite different between Washington DC, California generally, and Silicon Valley, with contrasting emphases on geopolitics, Asian American diasporas, and economic/innovation ties. The economic and political realities that Japan sees for itself is also a stark contrast to Washington's hopes for Japan as a staunch ally in US-China competition, since Japan is navigating deep economic ties with China while maintaining strong security ties with the US. Developments within China and the nature of Xi Jinping's leadership are critical in global geopolitics. This panel will discuss developments within each county, the implications for international relations, and potential impact on business.
- Panelists
- Fiona Ma
- Fiona Ma
- California State Treasurer
- Moderator
- Kenji Kushida
- Kenji Kushida
- Senior Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
16:30-17:30
Session 5
会場：Miramontes
Generative AI - the next big platform shift
ChatGPT launched in November 2022, a tectonic shift in the development of AI. Now, many businesses are applying generative AIs to their business, but it is still in an early phase. Where is the technology going? GPT-4, plug-in applications, and competing LLMs - all of this is moving very fast. What should we anticipate next? Are we finally close to getting AGI (artificial general intelligence)? Is this the next big platform everyone anticipated? Panelists will discuss the business implications, including the winners, how should startups compete and where to find the next gold mine.They will also discuss the political implications, how to regulate AI, and how to navigate in this tense geopolitical environment.
- Panelists
- Mitchell Baker
- Mitchell Baker
- CEO, Mozilla Corporation & Chairwoman, Mozilla Foundation
- Shane Gu
- Shane Gu
- AI Expert
- Hiroaki Kitano
- Hiroaki Kitano
- Senior Executive Vice President and CTO of Sony Group Corporation
- Ken Suzuki
- Ken Suzuki
- CEO and co-founder, SmartNews
- Moderator
- Emre Yuasa
- Emre Yuasa
- Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners
17:30-17:45
Closing Session
会場：Miramontes
18:00-19:00
Cocktail Hour
会場：Observatory & Terrace
19:00-20:30
Farewell Dinner
会場：Miramontes
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| 日時 | Thursday, April 20, 2023 through Friday, April 21, 2023 |
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2025
Gold Sponsor
- TREASURY, Inc.
- TREASURY, Inc. has a mission to "respond to the changing economic environment and provide a secure future" with technological innovations such as AI and blockchain and accelerating globalization. We are committed to improving our clients' operational efficiency and cost optimization through our three core businesses of "Tech," "Real Estate," and "Human Resource.
In the core "Tech" business, as a leading company providing total services related to electronic contracts and business transactions, we work with prominent lawyers and tax accountants to provide two "safe and secure" SaaS-type systems developed in-house in line with system transitions and legal revisions by the government and regulatory ministries.
1.Great Sign": A cloud-based electronic contracting system compliant with the Electronic Bookkeeping Law that performs cumbersome contract signing tasks via an online management screen.
2.Great eKYC: A highly secure system for online identity verification in financial transactions, real estate transactions, registration, sales of telecommunications equipment, antique transactions, etc.
The above system development is carried out by our multinational and talented engineers at our headquarters in Japan and our overseas subsidiaries (Philippines and Vietnam), who shorten the release period and flexibly respond to changes in specifications and requirements to provide "safe and secure" global services throughout the entire process.
We have also received high evaluations from various companies for our BtoB system development from scratch and API integration using our excellent engineering resources.
With the establishment of the Digital Agency in September 2021, the spread of the My Number Card by DX, and various other developments in the IT field, TREASURY, Inc. will continue to push forward to realize a more convenient and comfortable future.
Especially in the Tech Business sector, we serve as a leading company in providing comprehensive services related to electronic contracts and commercial transactions. Collaborating with renowned lawyers and tax professionals, we have developed two SaaS-type systems in-house, ensuring security and safety in compliance with government regulations and legal amendments:
1) "Great Sign": A cloud-based electronic contract system that facilitates complex contract signing processes through an online management interface.
2) "Great eKYC": A system ensuring secure online identity verification in various transactions such as financial and real estate dealings, registration tasks, communication equipment sales, and transactions involving secondhand goods.
To successfully implement Agile development methodologies for both scratch development projects and API implementation projects, a multinational team of engineers based in Japan HQ and offshore engineers from the Philippines and Vietnam collaborate to deliver secure and reliable global services with shortened release periods and flexible adaptation to specifications and requirements.
Moreover, Treasury, Inc. conducts Human Resource Development Support to nurture and promote the employment of talented individuals who are motivated to work domestically or overseas.
Bronze Sponsors
- JOSYS INC.
- Shines powered by Painter
- Takram New York
Individual Sponsors
- Mr. Shane Gu
- Mr. Akinori Kanayama
- Mr. Yasushi Maruyama
- Mitchell Baker
- Founder, Mozilla
- Keiko Honda
- Professor, Graduate School of Business and Finance, Waseda Business School
- Yoshito Hori
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President, G1 Institute
Founder and President, GLOBIS University
Founding Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners
- Ari Horie
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Founder & CEO, Women’s Startup Lab
Representative Director, Women's Startup Lab Impact Foundation Japan
- Jesper Koll
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Expert Director
Monex Group
- Kenji Kushida
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Senior Fellow
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
- Catherine Porter
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Chief Business Officer, Prove
Advisor, GLOBIS Capital Partners
Advisor, Mysten Labs
- Daniel Springer
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Board Director
UiPath and DocuSign
- Ken Suzuki
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Co-Founder and Executive Chair of the Board
SmartNews
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E-Mail：conference@globis.co.jp