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Keizai Society looks at High Speed Rail in America

The Keizai Society event "High Speed Rail and the Future of Transportation in America" took place last week and in watching the video stream, it is clear that as the U.S. moves into the High Speed Rail arena more, the expertise of Japan, the world leader in High Speed Rail technology, as a fully integrated partner is vital.

Expert Japanese and American panelists for the event included the General Manager of Central Japan Railway Company, the former mayor of Palo Alto, CA and the Consul for High Speed Rail Project. These panelists offered their unique perspectives on the challenges, questions and opportunities that this initiative presents.

View the “High Speed Rail and the Future of Transportation in America" video.

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Keizai Society is a Silicon Valley based business and professional networking organization. Their primary purpose is to provide a venue of programs that showcase specialists with expertise on issues critical to the success of entrepreneurs and companies doing business with Japan and the U.S.

The Bullet Train is coming: Keizai Society's "High Speed Rail and the Future of Transportation in America" event

The Keizai Society of Silicon Valley's next event "High Speed Rail and the Future of Transportation in America" will take place on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 from  6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

With panelists including the General Manager of Central Japan Railway Company, the former mayor of Palo Alto, CA and the Consul for High Speed Rail Project, the event will be filled with information from the people in the know. 

If you are in the Silicon Valley area, I urge you to attend so go to the Keizai Society site and register today.  

If you are on the opposite coast like I am or elsewhere, then you will be happy to know that they offer FREEOnline live cast via Ustream. Go to the Keizai Society site to register to make sure you can participate in the event remotely.

According to President Obama, "High speed rail is a smart transportation system equal to the needs of the 21st Century”.

Event Description:

"President Obama’s 2009 economic stimulus package included $8 billion to help realize a very long-time goal of many in the US: high speed rail. Notably in Japan, but elsewhere in the world as well, high speed rail has proven to be an effective, energy-efficient mode of long-distance transportation. High speed rail has also been shown to reduce transit times, highway and airport congestion, and pollution ― all while stimulating the economy through the addition of tens of thousands of jobs. Nonetheless, as with any massive project, the devil is in the details. Many questions are still to be answered, including the role that Japanese technology will play in making this dream a reality in the US. Join us for a lively discussion of the promise and pitfalls we face as we embark on this exciting era.".

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Keizai Society is a Silicon Valley based business and professional networking organization. Their primary purpose is to provide a venue of programs that showcase specialists with expertise on issues critical to the success of entrepreneurs and companies doing business with Japan and the U.S.