Perplexity AI Co-Hosts "Japan-U.S. AI Governance Symposium" Bringing Together Leaders from Japan and the U.S.

Perplexity AI, Inc. (Headquarters: San Francisco, USA; Co-founder & CEO: Aravind Srinivas; Asia Representative: Shun Morita; hereinafter "Perplexity AI"), which develops the AI answer engine "Perplexity," announced today that it will co-host the "Japan-U.S. AI Governance Symposium" on Monday, May 11, 2026. The symposium is organized by Stanford University and the U.S.-Japan Council, with cooperation from Kyoto University.

This symposium, organized by Stanford University and the U.S.-Japan Council, with the cooperation of Kyoto University and Perplexity AI, will bring together government officials, industry leaders, researchers, and media representatives from both Japan and the United States to discuss the future of AI governance and the nature of Japan-U.S. cooperation.

This program is independently planned and focuses on policy, governance, and bilateral cooperation, rather than product introductions. It will also be held under Chatham House Rule to promote frank and high-level dialogue.

**Event Outline**

Date: Monday, May 11, 2026, 13:00-18:00 (Reception opens 12:30)

Venue: SHIBUYA QWS Scramble Hall (Shibuya Scramble Square 15F)

Format: In-person only, invitation-only, dialogue based on Chatham House Rule

Language: Japanese and English (simultaneous interpretation available)

Organizers: Stanford University, U.S.-Japan Council

Co-organizers: Kyoto University, Perplexity AI

**Timeline**

12:30-13:00: Reception & Networking
13:00-13:10: Opening Remarks
13:15-14:00: Panel 1 "The Future of Rule-Making: Global Governance and Regulatory Differences"
14:00-14:45: Panel 2 "Key Issues: Trust, Intellectual Property, and Information Integrity"
14:45-15:00: Break
15:00-15:20: Keynote Speech: Masaaki Taira, Member of the House of Representatives
15:20-16:05: Panel 3 "Future Outlook: Japan-U.S. Cooperation and Social Implementation"
16:05-16:20: Closing Remarks
16:30-18:00: Reception

**Program**

**Keynote Speech**

Masaaki Taira (Member of the House of Representatives, Chairman of the LDP's Project Team on AI Evolution and Social Implementation)

**Panel 1: The Rules of the Game: Global Governance and Regulatory Differences (13:15-14:00)**

Moderator:

Nate Persily (Professor, Stanford University)

Speakers:

Takayuki Sato (Planning Officer, Artificial Intelligence Policy Promotion Office, Cabinet Office, Council for Science, Technology and Innovation Policy)

Yuko Harayama (Director, GPAI Center; Emeritus Professor, Tohoku University)

Akihisa Shiozaki (Member of the House of Representatives)

**Panel 2: Key Issues: Trust, Intellectual Property, and Information Integrity (14:00-14:45)**

Moderator:

Hiroki Habuka (Specially Appointed Professor, Kyoto University)

Speakers:

Tatsuhiro Ueno (Professor, Waseda University)

Jun Okada (Partner, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto)

Kenji Zaitsu (Executive Officer, Rakuten Group, Inc.)

**Panel 3: Future Outlook: Japan-U.S. Cooperation and Social Implementation (15:20-16:05)**

Moderator:

Dmitry Shevelenko (CBO, Perplexity)

Speakers:

Tadahisa Kagimoto (Founder, Chairman & CEO, Helios K.K.)

David Ha (Co-founder & CEO, Sakana AI)

Hironori Nozaki (Executive Officer, Corporate Vice President, CTO, Microsoft Japan)

**Speaker Profiles**

**MC**

Izumi Tanaka

Representative Director, IZMiN Inc.

Izumi Tanaka is the Representative Director of IZMiN Inc. and an anchor/interviewer specializing in business and policy. She began her career at Japan's public broadcaster NHK, where she spent nine years as an anchor and reporter, covering major domestic and international issues.

Currently, she works independently, moderating high-level events and contributing to major economic media. She also serves as an outside director for listed companies. With a Master's degree in Public Policy, she brings an analytical perspective to discussions at the intersection of business, policy, and society.

**Greetings**

Haruto Okabe

Japan Representative, U.S.-Japan Council

Haruto Okabe, as the Japan Representative for the U.S.-Japan Council, leads the foundation's strategy in Japan and works to strengthen the social impact ecosystem. Previously, he worked in management and social impact consulting at Bain & Company in Tokyo and Dubai. He holds a Master's degree in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from the University of Tokyo. He also serves as a director for CLACK and volunteers for Social Venture Partners Tokyo.