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2023 Annual Conference Program
The Future of Automotive Industry - Opportunities for North Carolina
Date: Thursday, March 23, 2023
Venue: NC Biotech Center, 15 TW Alexander Dr, Durham, North Carolina
Conference: 4:00 - 6:30 pm
Welcome
Mr. Tim Newlin, Chairman, Japan-America Society of North Carolina (JASNC)
Introduction by the Moderator
Prof Hiroyuki Hino, Visiting Research Scholar, Duke University
Presentations (20 minutes each)
Mr. Bernard Swiecki “The Future of Automobiles - Visions and Challenges”
Senior Director, Center for Automotive Research
Mr. Sean Suggs “Toyota North Carolina: Charging into the Future”
President, Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC)
Prof Stephen Kelley “Nature based materials for a carbon free supply chain”
Ruben B. Robertson Professor and Interim Department Head, Department of Forest
Biomaterials, North Carolina State University (NCSU)
Dr. Masaru Yoshitake “The potential of clean hydrogen for the automotive sector:
Japanese perspectives”. Advisor, New Energy and Industrial Development Organization of Japan (NEDO) Former Executive Director, Japan Fuel Cell Development Information Center (FDIC)
Health break
Q&A and open discussion (30 minutes)
Closing remarks: Way forward for North Carolina
Mr. Christopher Chung
Chief Executive Officer, Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC)
Members Only Reception: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Remarks:
The President of the National Association of Japan-America Societies
The Consulate General of Japan (Atlanta)
*Hors D'oeuvers and drinks will be served.