9th Trilateral Symposium
2025
Overview
The 9th U.S.–Japan–Korea Symposium, held on January 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C., explored how emerging technologies are shaping trilateral cooperation among the United States, Japan, and South Korea. The event took place from 1–5 p.m. at FIU in DC.
Schedule
1:00 PM - Venue Opens
1:15 PM - Welcome remarks
1:30 PM - Expert Panel
2:30 PM - Refreshments break
2:45 PM - Student Panel
3:45 PM - Closing remarks
4:00 PM - Networking reception
5:00 PM - End
Panel 1: Technology & Policy
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
What policies are being shaped around new technologies, and how do the U.S., Japan, and South Korea collaborate?
Speakers
Melanie Berry, Vice President, The Asia Group
Kellee Wicker, Director of the Science and Technology Innovation Program, Wilson Center
Kayla Orta, Senior Associate at the Hyundai Motor-Korea Foundation Center for Korean History and Public Policy, Wilson Center
Jim Schoff, Senior Director of the US-Japan NEXT Alliance Initiative, Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA.
Panel 2: Student Perspectives on AI & Identity
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
How does AI shape students’ views of each other’s cultures?
Speakers
Emile Shah, JASC 77
Mayu Kitahara, JASC 77
Valerie Grau, KASC 18
Somin Hwang, KASC 18
Bahia Simons-Lane, ISC Executive Director (Moderator)
Thank you to Korea Foundation USA and Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA for their generous support of the Trilateral Symposium, and to both the U.S.-Japan Foundation and Korea Foundation USA for supporting the Trilateral Forum.
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