Join the Online Arctic Symposium for discussions on energy in the U.S. and Japan
From left to right, Darrick Howard, assistant to the head consul, Kiyohiko Hamada, the head consul, both of the Consular Office of Japan in Anchorage, and Jeremy Kasper, ACEP director, pose for a photo in front of ACEP’s Fairbanks office in November 2024.
ACEP Director Jeremy Kasper and Senior Researcher Gwen Holdmann will give a presentation at the Online Arctic Symposium hosted by the Consular Office of Japan in Anchorage.
The Online Arctic Symposium is a two-day online event where policy makers, business leaders, energy experts and community leaders from Alaska and Japan come together to present their latest findings, historical insights, business models and ideas for bilateral cooperation in the Arctic between the U.S. and Japan.
The upcoming symposium will feature discussions on Arctic research and energy development with a focus on international efforts between Alaska and Japan.
Kasper will present on microgrid technology and the future of data centers and Holdmann on nuclear and hydrogen energy in Alaska in the session “New Forms of Energy and Technology in the Arctic” on Jan. 14.
Sen. Dan Sullivan, Gov. Mike Dunleavy, UA President Pat Pitney and U.S. Arctic Research Commissioner Mark Myers as well as prominent leaders from Japan are also among the presenters.
When: 3-6:30 p.m. AKST on Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 14 & 15.
Where: Reserve a spot here to attend this free online event.