The 2025 MIT Japan Conference will explore future research trends at MIT, highlighting breakthroughs in key areas such as Soft Materials and Mechanics, Biomedical Innovation, and the impact of Generative AI (GAI) on the Work of the Future. Additional sessions will focus on Quantum and Silicon Photonics, Nanotechnology in materials and additive manufacturing, and the latest Machine Learning and AI tools for chemical discovery. Advances in semiconductor technology, hydrogen innovation, and electrochemistry, as well as thermofluidic interfaces, will also be featured.
Please visit the MIT ILP site for the full agenda.
Wise Systems: AI-driven platform to optimize fleet-wide efficiency James Agan, Product Marketing Manager, Wise Systems
DUST Identity: Linking objects to digital records to solve complex supply chain security needs Ophir Gaathon, CEO & Co-Founder, DUST Identity
Aulera: Create and Leverage Digital Identities for Physical Products Nathan Stempel, CFO & Co-founder, Aulera
Colvin Run Networks: Defense-grade assurance and analytics solutions Michael McComas, VP of Innovation, Colvin Run Networks
SourceTrace: Agri-Food digital solutions for sustainable farming and efficient, transparent and traceable supply chains Venkat Maroju, CEO, SourceTrace
Lightning Talk
IOT Intelligence for Indoor People Movement and Wellbeing Honghao Deng CEO & Co-Founder , Butlr
Butlr is a pioneering technology company that leverages wireless, AI-powered thermal sensing to anonymously track human movement and occupancy in real time. Its platform provides businesses with valuable insights into space utilization, workplace optimization, energy efficiency, and preventive care without compromising privacy. Originally spun out of MIT, Butlr’s sensor technology is used across industries, including commercial real estate, retail, and senior care, to enhance operations, reduce costs, and improve user experiences. By enabling data-driven decision-making with seamless integration and scalable solutions, Butlr empowers organizations to create smarter, more efficient environments while prioritizing privacy and sustainability.
Austin Che Founder, Ginkgo Bioworks
Imagining a World Without Ads. Reinventing Brand Building with P&G in Latin America.
Join MIT Horizon for a webinar on Data Security for AI, presented by MIT Startup Exchange member Altastata.