“Asian Internet Companies and the Global IT Industry Dynamics”
A Conversation between EVP of Softbank Eric Gan and Dean Peter Cowhey
Date: May 4, 2016
Time: 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: UC San Diego, The Great Hall
Speakers: Pacific Leadership Fellow Eric Gan, Executive Vice President and Director, Softbank Corp. and Dean Peter Cowhey
Asian IT and Internet firms, as well as Internet-based consumer-oriented services, now dwarf the U.S. market. This has created a new competitive dynamic in the global IT industry, and its associated providers, producers, and startup activities in the software, shopping, games, social media and other industries. Meanwhile, regulatory restrictions as well as privacy concerns loom large. How is this industry shaping up, and what do we need to know to understand its dynamics?
A reception will be held following the talk.
Co-sponsors: Japan Forum for Innovation and Technology and The Global Forum at International House
Please also consider joining us on May 5-6 where PLF Eric Gan will be speaking at the Japan Forum for Innovation and Technology 2nd Annual Conference on “Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Japan” by registering here.
Bios:
Eric Gan is the founder of eAccess, a mobile telecommunications company taking on the myth held by both Japanese and foreign business that Japanese consumers were ‘different’ from the rest of the world. His success in marketing low cost mobile phones lead to his career advancement, becoming the president of Ymobile, a Softbank subsidiary, and later becoming executive vice president of Softbank Corp. itself. He has lead Softbank’s pivot to overseas markets, especially in China and India, putting him at the forefront of Japanese companies expanding to new consumers. Read full bio.
Peter Cowhey is the Qualcomm Endowed Chair in Communications and Technology Policy and dean of the School. He is a leading expert on the future of communications and information technology markets and policy, specializing in United States trade policy, foreign policy, the Internet, global biological threats, international corporate strategy and the microfinance industry to alleviate poverty. Read full bio.
Parking:
Closest parking will be at the Pangea Parking Structure. There will be a limited number of paid parking spots available on a first-come, first-served basis. All others must purchase a permit at the pay stations. Pedestrian signage will be available from the parking structure to venue.
