Mitsubishi Electric Innovation Day

Join us on November 2, 2026, at Plug and Play HQ for Mitsubishi Electric Innovation Day, an event exploring the future of mobility, Physical AI, and open innovation. Hear from industry leaders, discover cutting-edge startup collaborations, and connect with innovators shaping the next generation of technology. Featured Topics:

1. Expanding Mobility Technologies into New Industries Explore how automotive technologies can create value in healthcare, wellness, industrial safety, and other emerging markets through advanced sensing and human-centric innovation.
2. Physical AI for Smart Manufacturing Discover opportunities to collaborate on Physical AI, robotics, intelligent automation, and next-generation manufacturing technologies that improve productivity and workforce support.
3. New Applications for High-Performance Motors Learn how Mitsubishi Electric's motor technologies can enable new solutions across robotics, industrial equipment, mobility, healthcare, and other growing industries. Join us to explore partnership opportunities, pilot projects, and the future of innovation.

Agenda: 9:00 AM: Opening RemarksJanis Skriveris, Principal at Plug and Play 9:02 AM: Opening KeynotesKazunori Tanaka, Representative Director, President & CEO of Mitsubishi Electric Mobility Corporation Mike Corbo, Executive Officer, Head of Global Strategic Planning & Marketing, Chief Representative America’s Region Limor Spector, SVP, Innovation, Ventures & Commercialization of Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. 9:25 AM: The Dynamics of Innovation in Japan and Silicon Valley: How Japan Can Succeed in the Era of Physical AIDr. Richard Dasher, Director of US-Asia Technology Management Center, Stanford University 9:40 AM: Open Innovation Case StudiesFireside Chat: Case Study of Human Monitoring Systems The Smart Factory of the Future: Physical AI Proof of Concept Connecting Humans and Machines: Smart Motors 10:30 AM: Startup Highlight SessionIndustrial NEXT Acumino Conduit Nomadic AI 11:35 AM: Panel Discussion: Looking AheadRyuji Yoshinaga, Deputy Senior General Manager at Mitsubishi Electric Mobility Corporation Mark Kuntz, COO of Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Masahiro Kaji, President & CEO of Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc. Moderator: Sobhan Khani, President of Plug and Play 11:55 PM: Closing Remarks 12:00 PM: Lunch & Networking