Annie Kuo, VP of PR, and Marketing
12/5/2024
Alpha Ring Group was proudly invited by Macnia Group to participate in the 2024 Macnica Exponential Technology (MET) event in Japan, held from November 27 to December 13 (in-person and online). Alpha Ring showcased its groundbreaking Alpha-E educational system. As Japan’s largest innovation-focused event, MET brought together leaders from industries such as AI, IoT, clean energy, and autonomous driving to address critical social challenges and advance digital transformation.
Alpha Ring was featured in the “Seed of Seed” section, representing future-focused innovation. The Alpha-E system captivated audiences with its ability to bridge the gap in nuclear fusion education, fostering talent development, academic collaboration, and technological advancements. Visitors to the Alpha Ring booth
included representatives from Hitachi, Sony, TDK, IHI, and the City of Yokohama, all interested in the system’s potential for enabling hands-on fusion learning while expanding applications into medical research and sustainable energy.
Stanley Chung, Alpha Ring VP of
Business Development, stated that Japan is advancing nuclear fusion as a national priority, yet there is a
significant public knowledge gap
that education can address. The
event showcased Japan’s commitment, with swift government support for research, impressing industry leaders and
fostering collaboration opportunities.
Soichi Sasao, Macnica VP of Global Innovation Sourcing, also noted that Japan’s national strategy on fusion energy highlights Alpha-E’s role in teaching nuclear fusion in classrooms.
This aligns with Japan’s national strategy emphasizing nuclear fusion, focusing on talent development, cross-sector collaboration, and technological innovation. Alpha-E directly supports these objectives by equipping the next generation with the tools necessary for advancing fusion energy development.
Alpha Ring collaborated with Macnica’s innovation team during the event to explore synergies across Macnica’s “Seven Futures” business domains, including energy, healthcare, and agriculture. Discussions
centered on co-marketing opportunities, such as participating in the Green Expo 2027 in Yokohama and visiting Alpha Ring’s facilities in the U.S. and Taiwan. Alpha Ring’s VP of Business Development, Iskren Vankov, will also deliver a keynote address on the successful live fusion experiment workshops conducted in Brazil and Taiwan, emphasizing the future of nuclear fusion energy education.
an online keynote on fusion overview, Alpha-E applications, and global cooperation.
Alpha Ring will build on the positive reception at MET by refining its market approach, preparing co-branded Alpha-E mock-ups for future exhibitions, and collaborating with partners for the COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil. The event underscored Alpha Ring’s commitment to transforming fusion education and expanding its
global impact.
Expo, alongside Macnica team.