CES 2025 : Panasonic Révèle Ses Innovations avec Yuki Kusumi !

CES isn't just about what's next, it's about what's possible. And when technology and humanity intersect, the answer is anything. Tech doesn't just solve challenges, it transforms them into opportunities. It helps us move smarter, live healthier, and experience the world in ways we never thought possible. We are not just here for a tech event; we're here to connect, to solve, to discover together. Tech isn't just advancing, it's uniting, bringing us closer to an autonomous future, connecting us to better care, making life more connected, more dynamic, and more human. Today's challenges demand bold solutions, and CES is where they start to take shape: breakthroughs and sustainability advancements to help feed our growing world. This week isn't just a stage for breakthroughs; it's the spark for discovery. Every screen, every pixel, every part of the tech you will see here showcases the extraordinary potential of human ingenuity meeting technological power. Now we begin this celebration of what connects us, has the power to solve our greatest challenges, and offers endless possibilities we're yet to discover. Right here, right now, the world is watching. So let's dive in. Please welcome the CEO and vice chair of the Consumer Technology Association and best-selling author Gary Shapiro.

Thank you and welcome to CES 2025. Thank you so much for coming to CES. It is the coolest, funnest, and most exciting technology show, frankly any show in the world. It gathers the innovators, the disruptors, and the dreamers, the people who reshape our world now and actually are creating a better future. These days it feels like everyone is pivoting. Certainly the United States and Canada are in the midst of dramatic pivots in government, but so is the rest of the world. That's what I hear from the innovators in Eureka Park, our home for startups, and from the global technology brands that are driving our economies and our world forward. It's what I hear from leaders in technology and in government every day, and it's what inspired CTA's new book, 'Pivot or Die: How Leaders Thrive When Everything Changes.' Thank you. Of course, progress has never come from standing still. It comes from those who took a chance and they tried something new. Think about it: humans discovered fire and that sparked the birth of civilization. We didn't just use fire; we harnessed it to cook, to warm our homes, to shape the world. Along came the wheel, an innovation that allowed us to travel further and faster. A lot of other innovations occurred: cars, machines that shrunk time and space. We turned our eyes to the sky. The airplane wasn't just a way to get from one place to another; it showed our ability to break barriers, to stretch the limits of what's possible. As humans, we've done this over and over, pivoting, innovating to survive and to thrive. And that's especially true in the rapidly evolving world of technology, where we have to adapt or become obsolete. Pivot or die. As we know, successful companies don't just ride the wave of change; they create it. Just look at our CES 2025 keynotes: Nvidia, amazing last night; Panasonic; SiriusXM, formerly known as Twitter; Delta; Volvo Group; Accenture; and WM. All companies with the agility to adapt and pivot in response to changing markets and a rapidly changing world. And that's not to mention the over 1,000 speakers joining us on CES stages over the next four days. These leaders succeed not just because of their amazing products and services; they succeed because they know that technology is only as powerful as the people around it. And today we're actually seeing technology and humanity intersect. AI, autonomous vehicles, and quantum computing aren't just changing industries; they're solving some of the world's biggest challenges. AI is revolutionizing automation and decision making. Autonomous vehicles are reshaping mobility, making roads safer and systems more efficient, and it's opening new doors for the elderly and people with disabilities. And health technology is supporting patients and extending quality of life. While these technologies solve problems, they can also create new ones, like increasing demand for energy. And that's why here at CES 2025, you'll also see solutions in sustainability, efficiency, and energy production that will help us navigate this big energy transition in front of us. To share more, I am so thrilled to introduce a true champion of innovation and the star at CTA, president of the Consumer Technology Association, Kinsey Fabrizio.

Thank you. Thank you, Gary, and welcome everyone. There is truly no place on earth like CES as a gathering spot for so many people around the world who believe in the power and the possibility of tech innovation. From solving big global challenges like access to food and medical care and education, to making our everyday lives just a little bit greater, technology is an incredible force for good. Take healthcare: remote patient monitoring has revolutionized how we care for people, especially in rural and underserved areas, and AI is powering everything from diagnostics to drug discovery. Or take accessibility: at CES 2025, you'll find smart home technology, autonomous mobility, and even 3D-printed prosthetics. And I'll tell you a personal story: my father-in-law has mild hearing loss, and during the holidays, you know, he was using his new hearing aid feature on his AirPods, and he said he was so thankful to CTA for our work to make over-the-counter hearing aids possible. And trust me, between the jolly chatter and the rowdy children, it's a big Italian family; those AirPods came just in time. At CES, you'll see over-the-counter hearing aid technology on the show floor, along with wearable tech for every need you can imagine.

I love that story, Kinsey. You know, we spend a lot of our time talking about the big picture of technology, like its power to drive economic growth, boost our stock portfolios, and change industries. But that's all important, but it's really just as important to talk about how technology changes our individual lives, the way you just did. Because at the end of the day, technology matters because it helps people like your father-in-law and millions more around the world.

It's true. And it's far from replacing people; technology empowers them. Think about agtech that helps farmers make better decisions about the crops they plant, and augmented reality glasses that provide real-time language translation, and how about cybersecurity tools that are helping us protect ourselves and our data. From AI to robotics and healthcare and sustainability, CES 2025 will show what's possible when the entire tech ecosystem comes together in one place. You'll see the companies driving forward our autonomous future, adapting to new environments in real time and opening doors for people with mobility challenges. And you're going to see innovations that are creating new power and supporting a more sustainable world.

Absolutely. You know, Kinsey, each year at CES we see that innovation can come from anyone, anywhere. But for good ideas to become great products, innovators need pro-innovation policies to keep our economies thriving and inflation in check. We need policies that enable startups, allow businesses to flourish, and create the next generation of tech leaders. Policies that create rules of the road for tech companies and offer guardrails to protect safety, privacy, and fairness. Here in the US, that means finding a way to break through the gridlock and pass sensible immigration reforms to promote highly skilled immigration. Thank you. And recognizing that tariffs or taxes are paid for by American businesses and the American people and the world. In fact, we actually just released some research Sunday at our Tech Trends presentation, and it shows that the proposed tariffs on tech products could tank US consumer purchasing power by as much as $143 billion in just the first year. And with the growing scrutiny of the tech ecosystem and a new US administration coming soon, the conversations that we're having here at CES over the next four days have never been more important. And to help drive those conversations, we're also looking to CTA's Global Innovation Scorecard. First launched in 2019, the scorecard is designed to rank countries on the policies and practices that fuel the fire of innovation or stand in the way of progress.

Absolutely. It's so important that other countries have the opportunities to have their citizens take advantage of innovation and also be the innovators. For the 2025 Global Innovation Scorecard, we asked which countries have the political, economic, and demographic realities that catalyze innovators to invent the future. That means not just evaluating the investment in cutting-edge sectors or red tape for startups, but recognizing that countries that ensure freedom of speech create opportunities for workforce diversity and respect people's fundamental freedoms. And by celebrating the best of the best, our Innovation Champions, we encourage other countries to follow their lead. Let's learn more.

Since 2019, the Consumer Technology Association has produced the Global Innovation Scorecard, leading the world and ranking countries on their commitment to fostering an ecosystem driving innovation. Innovation typically means a new method, idea, or product. But what makes an Innovation Champion? It's when technology and policy come together to fuel transformation for a country and its people. This new class of Global Innovation Champions reflects the art of what's possible and are finding new ways to solve the world's biggest challenges. Congratulations to this year's Innovation Champions. We can't wait to see what you do next. Please welcome our 2025 Global Innovation Scorecard award winners: Estonia's Minister of Economy and Industry, Erkki Keldo; Finland's Ambassador to the United States, Leena-Kaisa Mikkola; Germany's Minister for Digital and Transport, Volker Wissing; the Netherlands' Minister of Economic Affairs, Dirk Beljaarts; Sweden's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Energy, Business and Industry, Ebba Busch; Switzerland's Ambassador to the United States, Ralph Heckner.

Oh, we go for our group picture. Group picture. We're going to do a group photo. I think you guys switch. You guys should switch. Okay, we're nailing it now. Okay, thank you all. Thank you all. Thank you. You guys can go off stage. Thank you. All right, congratulations again to our 2025 Global Innovation Champions. Gary, as you know, we are wrapping up an exciting year for CTA. It's our 100th anniversary. Yes! It's a huge milestone, and it's an incredible reflection on how far we've come since we started out as the Radio Manufacturers Association.

That's funny. You know, I don't feel 100. You don't even look 100. You don't look a day over 99. But more seriously, this year we've had a chance to celebrate a century of staying ahead of the curve, a century of working to advance technology and the innovation that fuels it.

Certainly. I mean, we've grown as an association and along with the tech industry, but our industry has certainly never ever been stronger. Today we reflect the energy, the momentum, and the impact of a sector that's shaping the world now and the future that our children and our grandchildren will inherit. And one of the best parts of our career is handing this over to you. It is one of the best parts of our job, and we love building on all the incredible success we've had in the past while looking ahead to the next 100 years. And with that in mind, we refreshed the CTA brand last fall with one shared identity for the first time in our history. And this isn't just about a new logo, though we think ours is pretty great. It's about visually representing the connection between technology and humanity, a bond that we've championed for the last century. And as part of our evolution, we also launched a refreshed CTA.tech this year after a lot of feedback from many of you. Thank you so much. And I hope that you've all found it to be a very helpful resource in the lead-up to CES 2025. And speaking of helpful resources, do not forget to download the CES 2025 app, which is new and improved and more helpful than ever. And coming soon is a new CTA.tech, another step to make it easier for the industry to connect, collaborate, and innovate.

Great. I love these changes we're making. It gives us the look that reflects what we're doing. But as we look ahead, I am excited to share two big announcements that are investments by the Association, the Consumer Technology Association, that reflect the future of technology. And to help us do that, I'd like to invite two members of CTA's Executive Board to join us on stage. Everyone, please join me in welcoming AER founder and CEO and immediate past chair of CTA's Executive Board, Dina Gazarian, and former executive at IBM, Verizon Business, and Kratos Defense, and Quantum Crunch founder and CEO and CTA Executive Board member, Debbie Taylor Moore.

Hi everybody. I am so excited to join Gary and Kinsey to share some very big news for CTA. When I founded my company AER, I had the advantage of decades of connections in the consumer technology space, but it's a tougher road for many entrepreneurs trying to break into the industry, to gain access to capital, especially for women and Black and Brown founders. Only 2% of venture capital goes to marginalized founders. That's why I have been such a fierce advocate for CTA's work through the Innovation for All Fund, spearheaded by Tiffany Moore. Since its announcement at CES 2019, the fund has provided $10 million to 10 venture capital firms that support women, people of color, veterans, and other underrepresented entrepreneurs. Today, I am thrilled to share that based on our success and demonstrated impact, CTA will invest an additional $5 million into this incredible effort. This investment will help to support and catalyze the next generation of world-changing entrepreneurs. Thank you to everyone who supported this work, especially my colleagues on the Innovation for All Committee, Chairwoman Mara Lewis and Committee Member Denise Gibson, who proposed the original idea for the fund, and most importantly, John Shalam, who's the chairman of the investment committee who made their dream come to life. For our next announcement, I'll turn it over to my fellow board member and friend, Debbie Taylor Moore.

Thanks, Dena, and thank you so much for all of your work over the past year. It's been outstanding. Thank you. So, I've worked in the cybersecurity field for more than two decades, and one of the biggest sea changes I've ever seen in our industry is the emergence and the development of quantum technology. I'll put it this way: for the Taylor Swift fans who are there, who are familiar with her Eras Tour, she has had an era. I think we would agree if the 2020s are the AI era, then the 2030s will most certainly be the quantum era. Broader use of quantum technology is going to completely transform my field, cybersecurity, as well as enterprises in healthcare, telecom, and material sciences. It's going to change the way we optimize supply chain management. And that's why I was thrilled to work with the incredible CTA staff to broker a major investment in Quantum World Congress. Quantum World Congress is a first-of-its-kind global quantum conference that's located in Washington, DC, that convenes the entire quantum ecosystem. This investment expands CTA's reach into an emerging area of critical technology. So congratulations to CTA and to the Quantum World Congress team. And I just want to say it's going to be a wild year. Have a happy New Year and just a fabulous CES.

Good job, Debbie. Thank you, Dena and Debbie, two of my favorite ladies at CES. 2025, we have also been working with the Quantum World Congress over the last year to produce a new quantum-focused conference track, one of several new CES conference tracks this year. So let's talk about what else is new at CES 2025. This year, we are thrilled to have South Hall back online and buzzing for the first time since 2020, showcasing classic CES products and accessories. And digital health has a new home at the Venetian, uniting health, lifestyle, fitness, and smart home, all those categories together to reflect our connected living experience. And the CES keynotes will span the Las Vegas Strip. Nvidia's Jensen Wong delivered an amazing sold-out keynote at Mandalay Bay last night, and we will see Delta's Ed Bastian at the Sphere tonight. And if you're planning to join us at the Sphere, don't forget that you will need a separate ticket to experience Delta's keynote. I'm pretty sure there's information on the screen behind me, but tickets are limited and can be picked up on a first-serve, first-come basis, and they are located at the Aria, the Venetian Expo, North, South, and West Halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center. They're everywhere, so make sure you find one and pick them up before the event tonight. One other new addition that I am especially excited for is the new CES Creator Space presented by Sony in the Central Hall's Grand Lobby. This space is an exclusive area for our storytellers, the amazing media and content creators who cover the show, helping them develop content and make connections with exhibitors and each other. This area will also feature three days of exciting onstage programming sponsored by Sony and Pinterest. With so much to see and do, we are ready to dive in to new tech, new partnerships, and new ideas.

Ready to dive in to all of these new tech and new partnerships and new ideas. Where's Gary? Gary, are you coming? Oh my gosh, Gary, I said dive in like the campaign, not ride in. I think I need one of those new hearing aids your father-in-law got. What are you doing? Well, what I'm doing is I think I've also learned that I can't ride circles around you. Well, you are truly the master of pivots, Gary. So take it away.

Thank you, everybody. The amazing Kinsey Fabrizio. Thank you. You know, in 'Pivot or Die,' I talk about the need for reinvention and transformation. But even as we embrace new things, some technologies and companies thrive long-term. Like the bicycle, invented before any of us were born, it's been reinvented over the years to become the e-bike, like the bike I just rode in on from Panasonic. Or like Panasonic itself, a company that's reinvented and transformed itself to stay practical, relevant, and vital more than 100 years later. Panasonic is still transforming, not only as a company and as a group of employees, but they're transforming entire industries, societies, and lifestyles. That kind of agility is what I hope all the companies, entrepreneurs, and innovators can embrace here at CES 2025. Because CES isn't just an event; it's where the future is made. So welcome to CES 2025. This morning it is my honor and pleasure to introduce our opening keynote. Panasonic is a mainstay of CES, one of just a handful of companies that have exhibited every year since the first CES in 1967 was held in New York City. And we share some common ground. Both Panasonic and CTA thrive today because we've pivoted to be leaders in innovation and embrace and drive forward trends in technology and society. Panasonic's ability to evolve and embrace new things fuels its extraordinary longevity and relevance. Panasonic also succeeds because its leaders know something important: you have to stick to your principles and know when not to pivot. Over a century ago, Panasonic's founder, Konosuke Matsushita, declared the company's mission to overcome poverty and enrich society. He wasn't just talking about profits; he was talking about the roles that business leaders and technology could and must play in making society better and our lives healthier and more fulfilling. That's a legacy that Panasonic CEO Yuki Kusumi embraces. It drives his approach to pioneering new markets in our data-driven, AI-powered future and Panasonic's leadership in more sustainable technology. To share their next chapter and a vision for the technology that propels us forward and makes us us well into the future, please welcome Panasonic.

Panasonic's story began over a century ago with this: the double socket. This is the spark that ignited decades of innovation and passion, comfort and connection to every corner of the globe. Panasonic grew to take on bigger challenges of the modern world, leading the transformation to sustainable technologies and solutions in factories, supply chains, in the air and on the road. Born in this tiny innovation, Panasonic continues its core mission to inspire a healthy society that enriches the lives of people around the world. Now these efforts blossom across new landscapes, seeded by artificial intelligence. Panasonic has always thrived at the intersection of yesterday and tomorrow, of human with the technological. The fabric of connection and intersection makes Panasonic's ecosystem one of the most fertile in the world of technology and innovation. Today you'll meet game changers and startups, innovating leaders and visionaries like Anthropic, AARP, Redwood Materials, and more. Panasonic is over 100 years along on a 250-year plan, and as we engineer and reveal our next phase, Panasonic is a great company, as you'll see. You might look at this double socket and say, 'Huh, simple, it's a no-brainer.' But after a century, it remains the foundation of a company whose original mission remains true, unbroken by time, forging connections in a universe of disruption. As Panasonic's commitment continues well into the future, CES 2025 begins here and now. Please welcome CEO of Panasonic Holdings Group, Mr. Yuki Kusumi.

Thank you, appreciate it. This is really exciting news. In the EV battery market, Panasonic is a quiet giant, some would say, supplying 15 billion batteries with superior performance. Now that's enough batteries to power more than 3 million electric vehicles worldwide and counting. In fact, Panasonic is the largest manufacturer of EV batteries in North America. They've been investing in battery technology for decades. Their latest 2170 battery set a new benchmark for performance and capacity. Furthermore, the cutting-edge 4680 in line for production has a capacity that is five times greater than the 2170 cell, and Panasonic continues to advance the state-of-the-art in partnership with leading global automakers Subaru and Mazda, as well as US EV company Lucid and other prestigious brands. The capacity and quality of their batteries has kept Panasonic at the leading edge of EV battery technology. Take a look. Whether it's the wide-open highway or a run to the market, zero-emissions driving has never been more innovative, efficient, and exciting. Panasonic is accelerating the EV revolution. Our batteries power millions of cars that are easier on the planet but built for muscle and speed. From the Gigafactory in Nevada to our new plant in Kansas, Panasonic has set a new benchmark for the industry with our 2170 platform. Panasonic is now the largest provider of EV batteries in North America, powering some of the world's leading auto brands. And we are ready to begin production on our next-generation 4680 platform, producing higher capacity, five times that of the 2170, at a lower cost. Mile after mile, as ever, Panasonic is leading with sustainability at the core. Our factories employ a circular economy model with among the highest levels of recycling solutions in the industry. The EV battery market is just shifting into high gear, and Panasonic is driving it forward well into the future. Come on, Yuki! Now I didn't realize how massive Panasonic is. Supporting the adoption of electric vehicles, obviously the battery is a huge part of making that happen. Now I'm hearing more and more about this circular economy model for recycling and battery production.

Indeed you do. Please welcome Redwood Materials CEO JB Straubel.

Hi. Thank you very much for joining on stage today. And our audience probably knows you are a co-founder and longtime CTO of Tesla. I bet they would love to hear about what led you to start Redwood Materials.

Well, thank you very much, Mr. Kusumi. I'd be happy to share a little bit of the Redwood origin story and some of the work we're doing together with Panasonic. I'm an engineer at heart, and my passion for energy and sustainability is what drives me and what drives most of the things we're focused on at Redwood. And while people often associate me with electric vehicles and cars, for me it's always been more about the battery and energy technology and proving that battery technology is now scalable and a sustainable energy solution is core to my belief. Today, this same mission drives us at Redwood Materials, where we're tackling challenges within the ecosystem to enable a fully responsible transition to electrification. It's a monumental shift for the industry that will unfold over decades, but I am convinced it's inevitable. And Redwood, with Panasonic's partnership, is here to make this as sustainable as possible at every step along the way. My personal journey with Panasonic began when we were building the first Gigafactory in Nevada together about a decade ago. I recognized both a challenge and an opportunity to reuse the batteries we were producing and repurpose the resulting production scrap material, moving toward a circular ecosystem for those battery materials. Today, the Panasonic and Redwood partnership extends well beyond recycling. We're taking old batteries and critical materials and turning them into functional battery components that Panasonic can use to manufacture new cells in the United States. Material from the Panasonic Gigafactory in Nevada arrives at Redwood multiple times every single day, just a few miles down the road. We're recycling that material and recovering greater than 98% of the critical materials like cobalt, lithium, nickel, and copper, and then rebuilding new cathode active material right here in the US that will be returned to Panasonic's value chain into manufacturing new batteries. This will be the first time that this has happened anywhere in the world with this level of recycled content. Cathode has never been produced with this type of closed-loop ecosystem so close to the factory, and Panasonic will be the first to put it back into new batteries at this incredible scale. Panasonic is an amazing leader when it comes to technology and their commitment to sustainability, both in the US and globally. And Panasonic has made tremendous commitments towards circular economy practices, both in the Nevada Gigafactory and now in their new factory in Kansas. I believe they're a model for the entire industry, and we need more players to invest in this sustainable and sensible approach. And I want to thank Panasonic for this opportunity to share our work together with you at CES. And my thanks again to you, Mr. Kusumi.

Likewise.

When I come home and the house is clean and I can breathe fresh air, it makes my heart full. Being able to be energy efficient is really important and meaningful for us as we start a family. Our home to me is a place for us to come together. It really says family when you have three generations under one roof. I love fresh air flowing through our home, but then during the springtime I get seasonal allergies, so that's where air filtration, air quality is super important to us. As I think about the next phase and having kids, one of the most important things is modeling our values and our behavior. Wouldn't it be amazing to actually be able to see how we're using energy, or if there was ways to inform and teach us to be more energy efficient? Sustainability starts with awareness and knowledge. It is very important that our home is a healthy place. My son Logan has asthma. It's important that our kids are able to breathe the clean air so they don't get sick. We vacuum often, we change our air filter religiously. When we open the windows to try to get fresh air, pollen comes in, then we have sneezing and coughing happening. It would be nice to have a better filtration system that could really clean the air. There's seven of us in the house, eight with my dad, so managing the temperature in here, it's interesting. He's always warm and I'm always cold, so when I'm working I have my electric blanket on. During the summertime when we are running our AC, our electricity bill is ridiculous. We're still hot, still uncomfortable. We need a better unit, better circulation. The world I hope my kids and their kids will grow up in is hopefully each home is more sustainable. I want the world to be a healthy place for them to live in. I don't want them to have to struggle with the air quality. In starting our own family, we're definitely thinking of like what is the world that these future generations are going to inherit and how have we contributed to either that more beautiful future or not.

Hi. Thank you very much for being here today.

Well, thank you, Kusumi-san, for this kind introduction. Guided by this vision, Panasonic has committed itself to contributing to sustainable development and to the advancement of society. Let me begin by expressing my gratitude to Panasonic and to all of you here in the audience today. Panasonic's dedication to sustainability and innovation inspires global progress and aligns perfectly with WBCSD's mission to accelerate the transition to a net-zero, nature-positive, and more equitable future. We all know here that we're running out of time to prevent the most devastating impacts of climate change. Without bold action, global temperatures could rise by 2.4 to 2.7 degrees Celsius this century, far exceeding the critical threshold and safe operating space for humanity. But in this era of rapid innovation and growing consumer awareness, sustainability is not just a moral imperative to curb this warming; it is now also a competitive one. Businesses that fail to embrace sustainable practices risk falling behind in an evolving marketplace where consumers, investors, governments, and partners are increasingly demanding transparency and accountability. That's why over 20 years ago, WBCSD, in partnership with the World Resources Institute, developed the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the global standard for measuring and managing emissions. Today, the Greenhouse Gas Protocol is used by 97% of all global companies and is an essential tool to measure and manage their direct and indirect emissions. Kusumi-san just spoke about the importance of avoided emissions, a powerful new metric to measure the emission reduction potential of low-carbon solutions and products, of which so many are being launched this week at CES. Avoided emissions accounting will make it possible to compare the potential emission reductions of innovations in low-carbon solutions, allowing financial institutions to improve the allocation of capital on the basis of this impact potential. Panasonic's leadership in this space is pivotal. Together, WBCSD and Panasonic are advancing the standardization of avoided emission accounting to ensure they eliminate the risk of greenwashing and are being recognized by governments, financial institutions, and society at large. This work is not just about measurement; it's about innovation and disclosure, empowering customers, industries, and investors to accelerate decarbonization and innovation. Collaboration is the key to success. We all need to work together to fully integrate sustainability into our innovation agenda and actions so that we can make it the foundation of economic growth and resilience. Panasonic's commitment to sustainability and its vision for an ideal society with affluence both in matter and in mind can serve as a guiding example for all of us. The time to act is now, and the world is watching. Let's ensure that the incredible innovations demonstrated here this week contribute to a thriving, sustainable future for generations to come. Thank you.

Hi. Thank you very much to be here. Thank you, Kusumi-san, and the entire Panasonic team. It's exciting to be here at CES. Modern supply chains are extremely complex. They are global, they're interconnected, but they're also burdened with outdated technology and operational silos. Companies need to manage operations across the globe, collaborate on disparate systems internally and with partners, and they need to do all of this seamlessly and efficiently. Now, all of us know that AI is changing how we work and do business today. Whether you're in retail, manufacturing, technology, or logistics service providers, every industry will benefit from these massive changes brought on by the use of AI in the supply chain. This is where we come in. Blue Yonder empowers businesses to navigate modern supply chain complexity with the most advanced and innovative technology. We're combining predictive and generative AI to unlock the value in data to build autonomous supply chains. So how does this translate into tangible benefits? Here are five key ways that we see AI will impact the supply chain. First, multi-enterprise ecosystems. Blue Yonder's AI-driven solution provides end-to-end visibility across the company's entire supply chain, including its suppliers and its trading partners. With predictive insights, supply chain professionals can understand relevant information, they can assess scenarios, and make informed decisions. Second, personalization. We're building autonomous AI agents for various supply chain roles. These multimodal conversational assistants will synthesize data, generate content, solve repetitive tasks, perform root cause analysis, recommend solutions, and even execute decisions. Third, inventory management. Using our AI, businesses can analyze buying trends, inflation news, production projections, and inventory data to forecast better the balance of demand and supply. This helps them avoid overproduction of goods and reduction of waste and carbon emissions right at the beginning. Fourth, on-time delivery. Our AI-powered solutions help organizations facilitate faster shipments while avoiding unnecessary miles. And lastly, capital savings. As a result of all the improved efficiency, companies see an influx of capital savings, which means an opportunity to invest more in innovation and growth. One of our global customers, Sainsbury's, has implemented Blue Yonder's AI capabilities to transform operations across more than 600 supermarkets and 800 convenience stores to save time, save money, and future-proof the enterprise. Let's take a look. There are probably three good examples where Sainsbury's are using AI and/or machine learning. The first one being our supply chain transformation program with Blue Yonder, where we're using those platforms to enable us to develop a better store order, but also in our P&L going forward for a more sustainable supply chain. We're also using AI in a very different way in our store environment. We're using it to detect theft. We're using it through cameras, through an AI model that helps us monitor the behavior of the way that our customers shop with us and therefore able to predict where potential theft might be taking place. The third place we're using AI is in our forecasting and predictive modeling of where we think customers might shop for food products with us. So in our marketing space, we've been using it to understand customer behavior to help us think about marketing with those customers going forward. So long before it became the buzzword it is today, Blue Yonder has been offering AI-driven solutions for more than two decades. But it's not about the most advanced technology; it's also about one of the largest supply chain teams of data scientists in the industry. And with over 400 patents and 20 billion predictions per day on the Blue Yonder platform, we are delivering future-proof solutions today. As Kusumi-san said, Panasonic is not new to AI, but with Panasonic Go, you can expect to see a lot more AI-driven innovation as we continue to create smarter, safer, and more sustainable solutions for the global supply chain. Thank you.

Hi, Yuki. It's great to see you here, and it's now your turn to share some news.

Sounds great. Let's do this. We have some amazing announcements to share with you today. At Panasonic Well, we're focused on helping people lead healthier, happier lives. In addition to my role at Panasonic, I'm also a wife, a mother of four, and the only child caring for my aging parents in Japan. And as an expert multitasker, I'm also a proud caregiver of two dogs, a chatty cockatoo, and a 200-pound pet pig. It's a beautifully chaotic household, probably just like yours. And this chaos motivates me to create solutions to help families every day. I'm sure you can relate in some way because modern families need help. In fact, the US Surgeon General recently issued an advisory on the well-being of parents, sharing that nearly half of parents are reporting feeling overwhelmed with stress, and roughly 65% of parents are feeling lonely. When parenting has an advisory label like a pack of cigarettes, we know we're in a crisis that demands our attention. To understand firsthand what modern families are facing today, we went into the homes and lives of real families. I want to show you what we found.

The days feel so long sometimes. Going to the idea of consistency in life right now is out the window. I guess, you know, as we're kind of coming to a close on this meeting, there's very little downtime. Have a good day. It's just managing. It's hard to schedule just life. How do people do this? Like, I can't do this. I feel so alone. Whenever you know it's a rough day or feeling kind of mentally unwell, it's so amazing to be able to just be outside in my element. I got a promotion. My life is the highest highs and the lowest lows. When I achieve something, it's a win and I immediately feel calm, but if not, things start to shake a little bit. Then the lowest are low. Just going to kind of wipe it. So life has everything. Will work itself up. I believe that. You want as much time with them as you can have. There's a monster. Good night, good night. Okay, we're done. I don't think we've figured it out yet. We haven't cracked the code.

Every family is looking for the same thing: more highs and less lows. And when I say families, it could be any of the people you cherish, from your nuclear families to your neighborhood families to anything in between. And these families everywhere are weathering the same storm of struggles. This may paint a cloudy picture, yet it also highlights what we can do to achieve wellness together. Science shows that physical activity is good for your heart and is a natural mood booster. Sharing meals lowers depression rates, and that's just a start. I haven't even touched on the wellness benefits of sleep, the power of play, self-care, or reducing screen time. These activities not only support your personal wellness, but when you share with loved ones, they enhance positive outcomes and foster deeper connections. This is why we created Umi, an AI-powered family wellness coach to help families care, coordinate, and connect with each other. Umi.

For my family, Umi will be a game changer. Creating wellness goals that we can achieve and getting help in a fun, easy, and creative way will empower us to achieve those positive outcomes. Our current goals are to stay active and eat together, but you know what? This holiday break with four teenagers at home, things have been a little bit on the tough side. So let me show you how this can work for us.

Hey, Umi.

Hello, Yuki. Wow, your schedule today seems intense. How are you feeling?

I'm actually feeling pretty good. I'm at CES in Las Vegas.

Yeah, I saw that. Are you able to take a break right now or a few deep breaths to relax?

Um, not exactly right now. Actually, I was checking in on my family. Do you have any updates for me?

I'm seeing it's been hard to coordinate active time together without you in town. Can I share a few ideas?

Um, I'm a little bit busy right now, so can you just schedule something for me when I get home this weekend?

Of course. Let's do one of your favorites from AllTrails: a family walk at Windy Hill, and then everyone can make tacos together.

Sure, that sounds perfect.

Great. I put it on everyone's calendar for this Saturday at 3:00 PM. I can't wait to do that. So, do you also have an update from my dad?

Yes, your dad has already gone to bed. It's pretty late in Japan. He had a good day today, and he's eating well. He told me he liked the New Year's food delivery you arranged.

Oh, that's great. I'm trying to keep him motivated to eat more protein in addition to his regular meals.

Well, he told me yesterday he loves to eat while you're chatting with him. Would you like me to set up a few more mealtime calls with him later this week?

That would be smart. Thank you. Thank you so much, Umi.

Happy to help. Have fun at CES.

Thank you. Whether you're a working parent caring for a loved one or realizing halfway through a Zoom call that you're still wearing costume makeup from set earlier in the day, wellness often takes a backseat. This balancing act to fit in wellness in daily life is extra challenging for families like yours, Yuki. This is called the sandwich generation, right? That Yuki sandwich: people raising kids while caring for aging parents, who are stuck in a constant balancing act. And for most families, especially mine and yours, this is a source of huge strain on both emotions and resources.

That's really right, Anthony. And there are millions of other families who are dealing with this every single day. And this is why we designed Umi to be at the heart of an ecosystem of partners to meet their wellness needs and goals. And one of those incredible organizations is AARP. Here to tell you more about it, please welcome the CEO of AARP, Dr. Myisha Mentor Jordan.

Good morning. I'm thrilled to be here at CES, where AARP plays a unique role in fostering innovation that helps make aging easier for everyone. As a nonprofit organization, we have an important social mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. Aging, like technology, is constantly evolving. In fact, aging is much more dynamic than most people think, and the realities of aging are unique from person to person and generation to generation. That's where you all come in. Technology is critical in every aspect of our lives. For people 50 and over, it is central to driving good health, financial security, and the happiness that comes from caring communities, strong social connections, and personal fulfillment. This essentially is what age tech is all about. It lives at the intersection of longevity and technology. As you explore these halls, you will find age tech in almost every corner of CES. Why? Because aging is fueling economies around the world. In 2030, a year before the first Millennials start turning 50, the world's 50-plus population is projected to contribute $65 trillion to the global GDP. And that economic contribution is expected to nearly double by 2050. What are they buying? Everything. Especially technology. And not just gadgets and wearables. They are seeking tech that enhances their lives as they age, from smart homes and appliances to innovative health and wellness solutions. This is why we launched the Age Tech Collaborative, a growing ecosystem of tech leaders, visionary startups, and strategic organizations committed to making lives easier, healthier, and more fulfilling for the massive population of older people and their families around the world. The Age Tech Collaborative is where we started our work with Panasonic Well, co-promoting the Family Wellness Innovation Challenge, which you'll hear more about, and co-developing game-changing technology to support family caregiving. Many of today's family caregivers are Millennials caring for aging parents or grandparents as well as young children. We've heard these family caregivers describe life in the sandwich generation more like life in a panini press, full of daily stress that is having long-term impacts on their physical, mental, and emotional health. And make no mistake, this is very real and very personal. You will either be a caregiver or need a caregiver at some point in your life. Yuki, all of us at AARP thank Panasonic Well and its partners for the collaboration, the ingenuity, and the tangible difference this work could have in the lives of family caregivers today and in the future. Thank you.

Thank you so much, Maisha. With this relationship, families have access to content and benefits from AARP to care for each other with Umi. Umi is also proud to collaborate with best-in-class partners like Blue Apron, Thumbtack, and dozens of other leading companies who will help care for families and connect across all their wellness needs. But building an ecosystem requires commitment to innovation from the ground up. This is why today we're also announcing the winners of our global startup competition called the Family Wellness Innovation Challenge. With over 550 applicants from seven countries competing for $1 million in prizes, we saw groundbreaking technology aimed at family wellness. Earlier this week, we celebrated five winners, including our grand prize winner, Hearth Display. Congratulations to all. Swing by our Panasonic booth to make sure to meet these amazing winners. We're laying the foundation for a global wellness ecosystem. Panasonic Well Partner Collective is where wellness meets world-changing innovation. And trust me, you want to be part of it. Our partners are not just collaborators; they are integral to shaping the future of our business. With the launch of Panasonic Go, we are teaming up with the best in AI to deliver cutting-edge solutions rooted in our legacy of trust and reliability. And when it came to embedding ethical AI into everything we do, there was only one clear choice. That's why I'm thrilled to announce Panasonic's global partnership with Anthropic, a leading AI safety and research company. And here to tell us more, please welcome co-founder and president of Anthropic, Daniela Amodei.

Yeah, let's do this. Good morning and thanks, Yuki. What an exciting vision for Umi. It's such an honor to be here to talk with you today about Anthropic's global partnership with Panasonic. Panasonic's first consumer offering powered by Anthropic's LLM, Claude. And today you saw a sneak preview at how our thoughtful integration delivers personalized experiences in family wellness. But this partnership goes beyond what you saw today. Together, as a global LLM partner, we're advancing AI in a powerful and an ethical way that reflects our shared values.

So, Daniela, would you like to share with the audience a little bit about what we're working on together?

Absolutely. At Anthropic, we build trustworthy AI. For those of you who aren't familiar, Anthropic is a company that is focused on developing safe and trusted artificial intelligence that millions of people around the world rely on every day. Today, our commitment to building safe, reliable, and transparent AI aligned with human values brings us together with Panasonic. These principles have guided Anthropic from day one, just as the commitment to human-centered technology has guided Panasonic for more than 100 years. Through this partnership, Claude, Anthropic's LLM, will help transform how Panasonic works and innovates with humans at the center. Throughout its century-long history, Panasonic has consistently evolved to meet its customers' changing needs. You've already seen Umi in action. In the future, with Claude's help, we'll help bring that same personalized experience to more of Panasonic's customers, making every interaction more human, more helpful, and available whenever people need it. Anthropic and Panasonic both believe in advancing technology responsibly. That's why Panasonic is enhancing its consumer products with AI while also giving its workforce access to Claude. Building on Panasonic's tradition of innovation, the company will integrate Claude as a strategic asset to help teams work more creatively while delivering better business results across customer service, sales, marketing, and coding. At Anthropic, we're building trustworthy AI that scales. Thank you to Panasonic and to everyone who supports this vision for ethical and trusted AI as we work to create a future where technology genuinely serves humanity. We can't wait to get started.

Thank you so much, Daniela. Umi is all about serving humanity, bringing wellness to the foreground to enable healthier and happier lives for all. And this is possible in part thanks to the ethically grounded innovation of Anthropic. We're so thrilled to be part of this incredible partnership to bring our AI future to today's customers, partners, businesses, and our global employees. Through Panasonic Go, we have big plans for Claude across the business. I look forward to sharing more throughout the year. Thank you so much, Daniela, and thank you.