Majored in Materials Science at Kyoto University and received a Ph.D. from Osaka University. Promoted the development of Japan's first large-sized lithium-ion battery system as a PJ leader as part of a Smart Energy System at Sanyo Electric and Panasonic.  After that, he began studying new business models at NEC, and he established InsuRTAP inc. in 2018 as a company to evaluate the performance of Li ion batteries. Develops and sells insurance products that provide Li ion battery performance warranty in cooperation with insurance companies. Contributed from the creation of a white paper to the establishment of IEC TC120, which creates global safety standards for energy storage systems. He is the convener of TC120 WG5 in Japan.

Carolin is a strong innovator with international leadership experience in the sectors Automotive/Mobility, Energy and Consulting and a proven track record in business incubation. In her current position, she is responsible for the global build-up of the Connectivity Solution Business for EV-OEMs and Mobility Service Providers for Robert Bosch GmbH. Carolin has a degree in Computer Science and Business Administration from the University of Mannheim.

Presentation Title:　Create More Value for Electrified Mobility
Abstract:
Mobility is changing and we shape the future of mobility.
Robert Bosch will present value creation for electrified mobility by introducing Battery in the Cloud (BitC):
Service overview/Hybrid model approach/Value pools/Second life monetization/Usage certificate demonstrator

While leading innovation activities both inside and outside the company, he is also involved in research and experimentation to explore the future of e-mobility and the integration of electric power systems and smart cities, and has been involved in promoting DX and venture investment, as well as formulating the Kansai Electric Power Group's “e-Mobility” Vision. From 2003-2005, he studied at Stanford University and worked in venture capital in Silicon Valley. He has also worked on climate change policy and institutional design of power system reform and the nuclear business environment. He studied wireless communications and power system engineering at Kyoto University and international public policy at Osaka University. He is a certified chief nuclear reactor engineer, a U.S. certified public accountant, and a certified business consultant. He is a member of the Japan Society of Energy and Resources. He is the co-author of "Targeted Japanese Environmental Technology" (Energy Forum) and many other publications.

Presentation Title: Utilization of batteries and new business opportunities in the era of mass introduction of EVs
Abstract:
Automakers are planning to sell electrified models, and the batteries installed in them have increased in capacity, resulting in an increase in cruising range.
Electric vehicles, which, along with fuel cell vehicles, will be one of the means to achieve the goal of "zero greenhouse gases in 2050," have the potential to become widespread in the future.
When a large number of electric vehicles become widespread, the concentration of charging may affect the power system. In order to avoid the impact on the electric power system, the utilization of storage batteries by V2X is considered.
Utilizing storage battery data brings new business opportunities, such as battery sharing and reuse.

Besides the above, he holds multiple posts inside/outside the KEPCO including:
The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.
　Manager, Energy-related Business Development Project Team, Community Energy Division
K4 Ventures LLC.
　Investment Advisor
Tokyo University
　Visiting Researcher, Graduate School of Public Policy
Osaka University
　Guest Researcher, Mobility System Joint Research Chair, Graduate School of Engineering
　Mentor, Innovation Design Course, Division of Electrical, Electronic, and Information Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering
Japan Patent Office
　Business Mentor, IP Acceleration program for Startups 2020