The Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI) and The GR Company are pleased to invite you to a closed, in-person discussion on U.S.-Korea-Japan cooperation in AI and advanced technologies. As AI transforms economic competitiveness, national security, and global supply chains, industry leaders will discuss opportunities for U.S.-Korea-Japan cooperation in semiconductors, digital infrastructure, economic security, and AI governance. The conversation will also explore the challenges facing the AI ecosystem and the growing relationship between AI development and energy demand. 

Event Details

September 23, 2026

10:00 am – 11:30 am

Agenda

Welcome Remark (5min)

• Scott Snyder (President and CEO, KEI)

Fireside Chat: Policy Developments in the U.S., Korea, and Japan (15min)

• Scott Snyder
• Juyun Moon (Executive Director, Head of Korea Operations, GR Korea)
• Shoko Takeda (Director, GR Japan)

Industry Panel: Aligning Business and Policy Objectives in the Age of AI (50min)

• Brett Gerson, Senior Manager, Head of AI Infrastructure Policy, Government Affairs & Public Policy, Google Cloud
• Michael Mansour, Senior Director for Government Relations, SK America
• Paul Treadgold, Director for Government Affairs, Tokyo Electron US

Moderator: Jessie Je (Senior Fellow and Director for External Engagement)

Q&A Session (15min)

Closing Remark (5min)

• Jakob Edberg (President and CEO, The GR Company)