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The Future of Technology in Asia
On September 19, 2019, NBR’s Center for Innovation, Trade, and Strategy held a workshop on the future of AI, 5G, FinTech, Internet of Things (IoT), and other emerging technologies in Asia. The workshop considered Taiwan’s technological competitiveness and the implications of China’s Digital Silk Road in Southeast Asia for Japan and the United States, among other topics.
AGENDA
Advancing Taiwan’s Tech Competitiveness
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
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Michael Wills, The National Bureau of Asian Research
OPENING REMARKS
- Alex Kuo-shu Fan, Director-General of the Taiwan Economic and
Cultural Office in Seattle
PANEL
Strengthening Taiwan’s Technological Edge and U.S.-Taiwan Innovation Collaboration
- Ashley Dutta, The National Bureau of Asian Research (moderator)
Julie Yang, National Center for APEC
Shuo-Yan Chou, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Lotta Danielsson, US-Taiwan Business Council
KEYNOTE ADDRESS (via video)
- Zse-Hong Tsai, Executive Secretary, Office of Science & Technology in the Executive Yuan, Taiwan
CLOSING REMARKS
- Melissa Newcomb, The National Bureau of Asian Research
BREAK
LUNCH & AFTERNOON SESSION REGISTRATION
China’s Digital Silk Road:
Tech and Economic Implications for the United States and Japan
WELCOME
- Michael Wills, The National Bureau of Asian Research
OPENING REMARKS
- Yoichiro Yamada, Consul General of Japan in Seattle
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
- Jason Matusow, Microsoft
PANEL
The Digital Silk Road and Regional Responses
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Brigadier General (ret.) Robert Spalding, Hudson Institute (moderator)
Barry Naughton, University of California–San Diego
Clara Gillispie, NBR
PANEL
Technology Competition and Cybersecurity Challenges in the Face of the Digital Silk Road
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Tom Robertson, Microsoft (moderator)
Nir Kshetri, University of North Carolina–Greensboro and Kobe University
Dai Mochinaga, Keio Research Institute, Keio University
Brigadier General (ret.) Robert Spalding, Hudson Institute
CLOSING REMARKS
- Michael Wills, The National Bureau of Asian Research
RECEPTION
Shuo-Yan Chou discusses Taiwan’s innovation economy.
Lotta Danielsson presents on Taiwan’s Asia Silicon Valley Initiative.
Consul General Yamada speaks on Japan’s concerns with China’s Digital Silk Road.
Jason Matusow explains the global tech standards process.
Barry Naughton and Clara Gillispie discuss the Digital Silk Road in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative and Southeast Asian countries’ digital needs.
Dai Mochinaga presents on the Digital Silk Road’s risks to cybersecurity.
