JUNE 5, 3:00–4:30 PM
Meeting Point - Week 1
First Street Center: 1730 N 1st St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
Meeting Point - Week 2
PlayStation HQ San Mateo: 2207 Bridgepointe Pkwy, San Mateo, CA 94404, USA
I-HOUSE | TOKYO, JAPAN
Meeting Point - Week 1
First Street Center: 1730 N 1st St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
Meeting Point - Week 2
PlayStation HQ San Mateo: 2207 Bridgepointe Pkwy, San Mateo, CA 94404, USA
NOBLECAMPS COFFEE CHATS
AI and Healthcare
This Coffee Chat session took place on June 5, 2026, in Tokyo, bringing together professionals for an informal discussion on AI, healthcare, and the evolving role of technology in addressing rare diseases.
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Inside Coffee Chats 01
NobleCamps’ Coffee Chat Series brought together professionals, experts, and industry leaders for thoughtful conversations on timely topics shaping the future of business, technology and society.
The first session focused on AI and healthcare, with a special emphasis on how artificial intelligence may help improve the diagnosis of rare diseases and support better outcomes for both doctors and patients.
The session was conducted in English and included a speaker-led conversation, Q&A and informal networking over coffee and light refreshments.
Topic: AI and Healthcare
Artificial intelligence is creating new possibilities in healthcare, from improving diagnostic accuracy to supporting faster decision-making and more personalized patient care.
During this session, participants explored how AI may contribute to rare disease diagnosis, why this matters for healthcare systems, and what opportunities and challenges may emerge as AI becomes more widely adopted in medical and clinical settings.
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THE VENUE
The International House of Japan
Founded in 1952, The International House of Japan has long served as a place for cultural exchange, international dialogue and meaningful connection between Japan and the world. Its historic setting offers a fitting home for the Coffee Chat Series, inviting guests to explore timely ideas while immersed in one of Tokyo’s most distinctive cultural venues.
The Speaker
Kyle Black
Geographic Expansion & Strategic Planning lead @ Sobi
Kyle Black is the Geographic Expansion & Strategic Planning Lead at Sobi - Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ), a Swedish company specializing in rare diseases.
Since April 2022, as a finance leader with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, he has been serving as the Chief of Staff for the Japan President and manages the regional leadership team’s key initiatives.
Before joining Sobi, Kyle held various finance roles at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), including Senior Finance Director for Vietnam and Taiwan, where he oversaw the significant financial operations and strategic partnerships. He has a Bachelor’s degree from Yale University, a Master’s degree from John Hopkins SAIS, and an MBA from INSEAD.