New Retail Frontier: Human × AI × Mobility

Co-Hosted by M-Lab and JETRO

M-Lab, a leading open innovation consortium of Japanese corporations in Silicon Valley, is co-hosting this event with JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) to foster collaboration opportunities between startups and industry leaders in North America and Japan.

M-Lab provides a cross-industry co-innovation platform, while JETRO enhances the event with its global startup network, Japan–U.S. business support programs, and innovation ecosystem expertise.

Together, M-Lab and JETRO present a curated lineup of startups and thought leaders to discuss how Human-centered AI is transforming mobility and physical retail experiences.

1. Keynote Speech
Insights into emerging Human × AI × Mobility trends reshaping global retail and mobility landscapes.

2. Startup Pitch Session
A curated selection of startups sourced through M-Lab’s corporate consortium and JETRO’s global innovation network, showcasing solutions in operational efficiency and new business models.

3. JETRO Session
Perspectives on cross-border collaboration, market access, and Japan–U.S. innovation opportunities.

Keynote Speaker:

Chris Stallman
Managing Partner
FONTINALIS PARTNERS, LLC

2:30 PM Check-In / Reception (*Entry may be limited during peak times)
3:00 PM Opening Remarks
3:05 PM Introduction of M-Lab
3:15 PM Keynote Speech: Redefining real-world operations with AI – Fontinalis Partners
3:40 PM Startup Pitch Session (Operational Efficiency – 3 Startups)
3:55 PM Startup Pitch Session (New Business Models – 3 Startups)
4:15 PM JETRO Session
4:30 PM Networking
5:30 PM Closing remarks

3000 Joe W. Brown Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

M-Lab is an open innovation platform based in Silicon Valley, uniting leading Japanese corporations to accelerate cross-industry innovation through startup collaboration, joint proof-of-concepts, and strategic learning.

Since its launch in 2016, M-Lab has brought together member companies across diverse sectors to address shared challenges and explore emerging opportunities in Mobility, Healthcare, Climate Tech, AI & Digital Transformation, and Corporate Venture Capital (CVC).
Through this platform, corporations identify common priorities and drive co-innovation initiatives that connect North American startups with global markets.

The M-Lab consortium consists of 10 Japanese corporations, including but not limited to:

• Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas)
• Mazda North American Operations
• Yazaki Innovations, Inc.
• Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.
• ENEOS Americas Inc.
• Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc.
• Nitto Innovations Inc.
• Takenaka Corporation
• Mitsubishi Research Institute
• Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company

JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) is a government-affiliated organization that supports global innovation and cross-border business collaboration.
Working closely with M-Lab for this event, JETRO provides startup sourcing, PoC facilitation, business matching, and market-access support between North America and Japan.

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Host or Publisher M-Lab, Japanese Corporates Consortium