Prof. Washizaki is honored to have contributed to the IEEE Megatrends 2030 Report, which predicts the evolution of several important global trends, including the huge impacts of AI on energy, health, space, and automation/robotics (physical AI). Special thanks to Dr. Dejan Milojicic for his outstanding, long-standing leadership. The initiative has been delivered by the IEEE Future Directions Committee’s Industry Advisory Board in collaboration with the IEEE Santa Clara Valley Section, the IEEE Computer Society, and the IEEE Industry Engagement.