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 IndustriesExplore 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 ManufacturingDiscover 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 MotorsLearn 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 Remarks

Janis Skriveris, Principal at Plug and Play

9:02 AM: Opening Keynotes

Kazunori 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 AI

Dr. Richard Dasher, Director of US-Asia Technology Management Center, Stanford University

9:40 AM: Open Innovation Case Studies

Fireside 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 Session

Industrial NEXT

Acumino

Conduit

Nomadic AI

11:35 AM: Panel Discussion: Looking Ahead

Ryuji 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