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We will hold a seminar on the "MaOI Project for Promoting Industry Utilizing Marine Resources." In Shizuoka Prefecture, we are advancing initiatives aimed at promoting the marine industry and forming a global hub for marine environmental conservation by utilizing attractive marine resources, such as the unique marine environment of Suruga Bay and the diverse marine life inhabiting it, and by promoting innovation centered on marine biotechnology. This seminar will introduce policies that support research and development and industrial applications in companies and research institutions, along with real examples, and will provide detailed explanations of new initiatives aimed at building a model for the marine version of the Digital Rural City National Concept. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: July 3, 2024 (Wednesday) 16:30 - 18:30 (Doors open at 16:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Participation Method: On-site, Archive Streaming ■ Speakers: Shizuoka Prefecture Director of the New Industry Accumulation Division, Industrial Innovation Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Mr. Hideki Kumeda Coordinator Producer, Marine Open Innovation Foundation Mr. Hisashi Kato *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Legal Considerations for Successfully Navigating Domestic Joint Venture Projects." Joint venture projects that involve establishing joint companies with business partners in Japan are often considered and implemented as part of capital and business alliances. However, there are cases where the joint venture structure may not be appropriate, where issues arise due to the absence of proper clauses in the joint venture agreement, or where insufficient consideration of contracts related to the joint venture other than the joint venture agreement hinders operations, leading to failures from a legal perspective. In this seminar, an instructor with extensive experience in numerous joint venture projects will provide a detailed explanation of the legal considerations and countermeasures necessary for successfully conducting business through domestic joint ventures, based on rich practical examples. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: July 3 (Wednesday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Instructor: Takaki Okano, Senior Associate Attorney, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto Law Firm *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on "Current Status of Airport Concessions and Efforts Towards Aviation Networks." Airport concessions involve private operators managing essential facilities such as runways and passenger terminal buildings in an integrated manner to achieve efficient operations, enhance and strengthen aviation networks, and revitalize local communities. Concessions have been implemented at several airports, starting with Sendai Airport. This seminar will provide a detailed explanation of the current status of airport concessions and their future direction. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: July 2, 2024 (Tuesday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Aviation Bureau, Aviation Network Department, Aviation Network Planning Division Head of Airport Management Monitoring Office / Airport Management Reform Promotion Office Planning Coordinator Mr. Shingo Morimoto *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on the "Risk of Technology Leakage to Foreign Countries that Significantly Affects Economic Security." In our country, there are numerous companies, regardless of size, that possess information related to advanced technologies across various industrial sectors, some of which can be repurposed for military use. If such technological information leaks abroad, it could not only diminish the international competitiveness of companies and research institutions but also pose significant risks to our national security. This seminar will provide a detailed explanation of the methods used by foreign entities to acquire technological information and effective countermeasures, illustrated with specific examples. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: July 2, 2024 (Tuesday) 10:00 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:30) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: National Police Agency, Security Bureau, Foreign Affairs Information Department, Foreign Affairs Division 　　　　Economic Security Office 　　　　Deputy Director, National Police Agency 　　　　Mr. Hiroaki Kawamura *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on the latest trends in public-private partnerships in public spaces, titled "Latest Trends in Park-PFI." Parks have primarily been developed and managed by local governments based on the Urban Park Law. However, since the legal revision in 2017, there has been an active introduction of public-private partnerships (Park-PFI), accelerating the entry of private companies into park development and management. In this seminar, a management consultant with experience at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will discuss not only the fundamentals of public-private partnership systems in public spaces such as urban parks, community centers, and libraries, but also the latest project trends, inter-industry team building, and the park concepts that will be necessary in the future. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: July 1, 2024 (Monday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Yuuki Katagiri, Senior Researcher, Center for Future Creation, Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Current Status, Challenges, and Development of Core Rocket Launch Transportation Services." The H-IIA, Japan's core rocket, had its first launch in 2001. Following the Japanese government's privatization policy, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has been providing a consistent service from order to launch, not just manufacturing rockets, since the 13th unit launched in 2007. The ability to continue this business for many years is truly the result of the collective wisdom of "government," "public," and "private" sectors. Now, the H-IIA is reaching its end, and we are transitioning to the new H3. In this seminar, from the perspective of the "private" sector, we will detail the H-IIA launch transportation service business, starting with the required functions of the rocket, the flow from manufacturing to launch, the challenges of launching, and our efforts to pass on the reliability and brand power we have cultivated to the H3 rocket. ■ Date and Time: June 28 (Friday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Speaker: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Space Business Division, H-IIA Project Manager Jun Yahaba *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on "Measures to Support the Practice of AI Governance by Businesses." In response to the rapid technological changes in recent years, including the spread of generative AI, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications have engaged in discussions with experts to integrate and update existing related guidelines, culminating in the "AI Business Operator Guidelines (Version 1.0)" to be released in April 2024. We will explain the key points of the guidelines and provide detailed insights into the concept of "Agile Governance" mentioned within them, as well as recent discussions on topics such as the societal rules for autonomous vehicles. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: June 27, 2024 (Thursday) 09:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Commerce and Information Policy Bureau, Information Economy Division Governance Strategy International Coordinator Yusuke Iino *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Latest Trends in the Semiconductor Market, Future Outlook, and Business Opportunities." Where is the global semiconductor market heading, following the restructuring of the supply chain that began with U.S.-China friction? And how far has the Japanese government's roadmap for nurturing the semiconductor industry been developed? We would like to explain what future awaits Japan. Through this seminar, we hope participants will recognize the overall trends and market dynamics of the semiconductor industry, which is exposed to significant growth and change, and understand what actions they should take to seize business opportunities and survive. We aim to provide insights that will assist companies in formulating and considering their strategies. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: June 26 (Wednesday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Speaker: Kazuhiro Sugiyama Consulting Director, Technology Division APAC Head, Omdia Japan *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on "Promoting Urban Development through Public-Private Partnerships and Various Support Systems." It is important to advance urban development through public-private partnerships that promote the exchange of diverse human resources and the creation of innovation in order to enhance the charm and vitality of cities. This seminar will provide detailed explanations of various support systems based on recent social trends surrounding cities, as well as case studies on the formation of comfortable urban areas and the utilization of public spaces through public-private partnerships. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: June 26, 2024 (Wednesday) 09:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archive streaming ■ Instructor: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism 　　　　Urban Bureau, Urban Development Promotion Division 　　　　Director of Public-Private Partnership Promotion Office and International Competitiveness Enhancement Officer 　　　　Mr. Daisuke Yamada *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on "Trends in Building Hydrogen and Ammonia Value Chains." Hydrogen and ammonia are clean energy sources expected to be utilized in various applications such as transportation, power generation, and industry, contributing to the realization of a decarbonized society. This seminar will provide an overview of global trends surrounding hydrogen and ammonia, and will discuss the movements in building value chains in Japan, as well as strategies and business opportunities for social implementation. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: June 25, 2024 (Tuesday) 09:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Methods: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Mizuho Bank, Ltd. Industrial Research Department, Resources and Energy Team Research Officer Mr. Kōdō Takahashi *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on "New Initiatives in Green Innovation in Gunma Prefecture." Gunma Prefecture is advancing its green innovation efforts based on the "Gunma Five Zero Declaration," which comprehensively declares five zeros necessary for a sustainable society, including zero greenhouse gas emissions and zero power outages during disasters. This seminar will introduce an overview of the "Gunma Five Zero Declaration" as well as various green innovation initiatives being implemented in Gunma Prefecture based on this declaration. Participants will deepen their understanding of decarbonization and general green innovation, as well as learn about new initiatives in Gunma Prefecture and opportunities for participation. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: June 24 (Monday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, Archive Streaming ■ Speaker: Gunma Prefecture 　　　　Director of the Green Innovation Promotion Division, Governor's Strategic Department 　　　　Mr. Kazuhiro Kobayashi *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "The Rush of Arena Construction in Japan and International Case Studies." The domestic arena construction boom is reaching a milestone. Meanwhile, several trends are emerging from the latest arena examples in Europe and the United States. We will share the insights gained from analyzing these cases regarding the future of arenas, which are expected to see increasing demand both domestically and internationally. We will also introduce our company's ongoing concept of "NEXT STADIUM & ARENA" and provide a detailed explanation to foster discussions with everyone involved in the future arena business. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: June 24 (Monday) 16:30 - 18:30 (Doors open at 16:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Kazuki Iwase Associate, BASE01, Architectural Division, Azusa Sekkei Co., Ltd. Concurrently with AIR, Azusa Research Institute Co., Ltd. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on the "Local Production and Local Consumption Strategy for Wood Biomass Energy." Ueno Village is developing a system for local production and consumption of energy from wood biomass that matches the village's material supply capacity, starting from the regeneration of forestry. Alongside promoting decarbonization, we aim to double or triple the scale of this local production and consumption and expand its ripple effects. In communities in mountainous areas with forest resources, we believe that constructing a self-sustaining model for regionally symbiotic energy and expanding it nationwide will lead to domestic energy production and consumption. Additionally, our village has been selected by the government as a leading area for decarbonization, accelerating our initiatives. We aim to refine the village as a place rooted in decarbonization, foster civic pride, and build a sustainable community. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: June 21 (Friday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, Archive Streaming ■ Speaker: Hachiro Kurosawa, Mayor of Ueno Village *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Basic Policy on GX and the Mechanism and Utilization of Japanese-style Carbon Pricing." The Japanese government has decided to invest 150 trillion yen over the next decade, with the government contributing 20 trillion yen, to advance towards a decarbonized economic society through a combination of regulation and support. This means nearly doubling the current energy special account. The GX Economic Transition Bonds and the carbon pricing that provides their funding support this industrial strategic approach. We will explain how to understand these concepts in detail. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: June 20 (Thursday) 16:30 - 18:30 (Doors open at 16:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Naoki Matsuo, Senior Researcher and Senior Fellow, Global Environment Strategy Institute, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation; Representative Director, PEAR Carbon Offset Initiative *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Achieving Sustainability in Plastics." Plastics are facing challenges regarding their own sustainability, such as the marine plastic problem, the demand for a transition to a circular economy, and the need for carbon neutrality. As a solution to these issues, technologies that do not rely on petrochemicals are being actively developed and industrialized. (1) Trends in the construction of chemical recycling plants, (2) Innovations in mechanical recycling technologies (excellent PE and PP MR technologies in Europe), (3) New trends in biomass plastics, Through a comparative evaluation of these three technologies, we will elaborate on the promising technologies for the future and their differentiation. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: June 20 (Thursday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Isaburo Fukukawa, Senior Researcher, Asahi Research Center, Inc. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Latest Trends in CCS Element Technologies and CCUS Business Supply Chains." In achieving carbon neutrality, CCUS/DAC, which focuses on the separation and recovery of CO2 emitted and CO2 from the atmosphere for underground storage or effective utilization, is considered crucial alongside maximizing the use of renewable energy. Currently, many projects are being launched and implemented worldwide. This presentation will confirm the position of CCUS/DAC in decarbonization, overview its element technologies and business supply chains, and elaborate on the current status and future developments regarding the potential for sustainability, ensuring stable supply, economic viability, and environmental considerations. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: June 19 (Wednesday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Methods: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Mr. Yasuo Hosono, Technical Advisor, Frontier Business Headquarters, Chiyoda Corporation *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a special seminar titled "Learn the Secrets of Public Relations Strategy Planning in 2 Hours." While more companies are focusing on public relations activities, the number of successful cases featured in media such as newspapers and television is still very low. This is primarily because there is an overwhelming amount of self-centered topic creation that does not align with the social trends that the media is looking for. In this seminar, we will introduce the behavioral characteristics of the media and explain what topics reporters are currently waiting for. Furthermore, we will detail public relations methods that achieve branding for companies and executives, as well as the secrets to planning your own public relations strategy. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: June 18 (Tuesday) 16:30 - 18:30 (Doors open at 16:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Instructor: Fumihiro Naganuma, Executive Officer, Head of Communication Division, Asteria Corporation *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "The Evolution of the 'Capacity Market,' 'Demand-Supply Adjustment Market,' and 'Simultaneous Market.'" Energy is a strategic resource significantly influenced by geopolitics, but what new frameworks will be introduced in the 7th Basic Energy Plan? While carbon neutrality by 2050 is an international commitment, how achievable is it? In a "string-type" island nation that is divided into 50/60Hz and lacks international interconnection lines, what roles will the "capacity market," "demand-supply adjustment market," and the subsequent "simultaneous market" play? Including the future positioning of aggregators responsible for optimizing demand as renewable energy becomes the main power source, this seminar will provide a detailed explanation from a medium- to long-term perspective by an instructor who has served as a committee member in the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy and the Electricity Wide Area Operation Promotion Organization, and has been involved in drafting the "Basic Energy Policy Law," which can be considered the "constitution of the energy industry." [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: June 18 (Tuesday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Instructor: Ken Ichimura, President and CEO, Energy Pool Japan Inc. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Battery Storage Business and Promotion Policies / Medium to Long-Term Monetization Models." We will overview the trends of battery storage and EVs, which have significant potential in the construction of decentralized power systems (DE = utilization of decentralized energy resources) that will become more prominent in 2024. We will look ahead to the developments in 2024, taking into account the accelerated rule-making and related trends for EVs being conducted in the private EV Grid Working Group. Additionally, we will explore pathways to success for monetization-challenged plans such as community-based battery storage businesses and EV charging businesses. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: June 14 (Friday) 09:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Methods: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Instructor: Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. 　　　　Senior Researcher 　　　　Visiting Professor, Osaka University Graduate School 　　　　Mr. Akira Nishimura *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We will hold a seminar on "Changes in the Environment Surrounding the Content Industry and Recent Policy Responses." The global media and content market is a massive industry exceeding 120 trillion yen. Currently, Japanese content, including manga, anime, games, music, and movies, is attracting significant attention worldwide. The Japanese content industry is increasingly important as a means of acquiring rapidly growing overseas demand and demonstrating soft power, possessing potential as a core industry in Japan. On the other hand, with the advancement of digital technology, the environment surrounding the content industry is undergoing significant changes, and the domestic industry is being called upon to respond. Amidst this, expectations for content industry policies are rising within the business community and the government. This seminar will provide a detailed explanation of the changes in the environment surrounding the content industry and recent policy responses. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: June 6 (Thursday) 10:00 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:30) ■ Speaker: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Commerce and Information Policy Bureau, Content Industry Division, Deputy Director (General Affairs) Mr. Tatsuya Hori *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Future Development of Domestic Floating Offshore Wind Power and Supply Chain Outlook." We will examine the current state of the offshore wind market where business development is progressing domestically, the trends of the four sea areas in the second round of domestic projects decided by operators from the end of last year to this spring, and the Green Innovation Fund, which recently closed its public recruitment and is currently evaluating operators and proposals, as well as the verification of floating offshore wind power demonstrations. Additionally, focusing on floating offshore wind power, which is expected to have future potential in Japan, we will provide a detailed analysis of the current status of the domestic supply chain development roadmap set by the government, and discuss points of expectation for the Japanese market from a global perspective, including insights from overseas operators and industry stakeholders, while referencing future challenges and related technologies. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: June 17 (Monday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: On-site, live streaming, archive streaming ■ Speaker: Yoichi Katsuoka, Executive Officer, Head of Construction Headquarters, JGC Corporation *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on "Power to Gas for Renewable Energy Power Storage." To achieve a decarbonized society, it is necessary to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. We will explain the Power to Gas technology for the storage, transportation, and utilization of renewable energy power. Focusing on water electrolysis technology that converts renewable energy into green hydrogen and methanation technology that converts green hydrogen into methane fuel applicable to existing natural gas infrastructure, we will detail the initiatives of Hitachi Zosen and Hitachi Zosen Inova in Europe. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: June 14 (Friday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: On-site, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Hitachi Zosen Corporation Decarbonization Business Headquarters Decarbonization System Business Unit PtG Technology Department PtG Development Group Leader Koichi Izumi *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Progress and Future Developments of Urban Development around Sapporo Station." The extension of the Hokkaido Shinkansen to Sapporo is scheduled for the end of fiscal year 2030. This extension will significantly shorten travel time between Honshu and Hokkaido, leading to expected economic and social benefits in Hokkaido. In particular, the reduction in travel time to the Kanto and Tohoku regions will be substantial, and additionally, the increase in transportation options will help mitigate the risk of traffic disruptions due to severe winter weather. Furthermore, as the Shinkansen connects cities along a line, it will expand its effects over a wider area. To maximize the benefits of the Sapporo extension, it is important to enhance urban development in the cities along the line and to integrate secondary transportation at Shinkansen stations, including Sapporo Station, to expand the effects from a linear to a broader area. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: June 14 (Friday) 10:00 - 12:00 (Doors open at 9:30) ■ Venue: ACU-A Asty 45 ■ Address: 12F Asty 45, 5-4, Kita 4-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo ■ Speaker: Koji Yamada, Executive Officer, General Planning Division, Hokkaido Railway Company *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: Future Prospects of the Generic Pharmaceutical Industry." Generic pharmaceuticals account for over 50% of the total quantity of prescription drugs and contribute to the improvement of healthcare financing, playing an essential role as social infrastructure. On the other hand, in response to the supply shortage of generic pharmaceuticals triggered by regulatory actions against certain generic pharmaceutical companies, a study group titled "Study on the Structure of the Industry for Achieving Stable Supply of Generic Pharmaceuticals" was established in July 2023 to engage in broad discussions on the ideal state of the generic pharmaceutical industry and the industrial policies needed to realize it. This seminar will provide detailed explanations not only of the discussions from this study group but also of the future prospects of the generic pharmaceutical industry. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: June 13 (Thursday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Speaker: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Member of the "Study on the Structure of the Industry for Achieving Stable Supply of Generic Pharmaceuticals" Director of the Healthcare Division, Corporate Finance Department 6, Development Bank of Japan Mr. Masafumi Nozawa *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We will hold a seminar on "Efforts Towards the Realization of the Green Food System Strategy." The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries formulated the "Green Food System Strategy" in 2021 to build a sustainable food system and is promoting initiatives at various stages, including procurement of materials and energy, production of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products and food, distribution and processing, and consumption. Additionally, it provides support in terms of budget, financing, and taxation to certified producers and material and machinery manufacturers based on the "Green Food System Act" enacted in 2022. Furthermore, starting from fiscal year 2024, the Ministry will trial the "Cross Compliance" system, which mandates minimum environmental impact reduction efforts for all its subsidy projects, and is considering a framework to support advanced farming initiatives towards fiscal year 2027. This seminar will detail the trends in the greening of the Ministry's policy methods. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: June 7 (Friday) 9:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Speaker: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister's Secretariat, Green Food System Strategy Group, Coordinator Mr. Haruya Shimizu *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We will hold a seminar on the "Initiatives of the Space Construction Innovation Project at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism." The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is promoting the further development and dissemination of construction technologies such as unmanned construction and ICT construction, which have been cultivated in our country's construction projects. With an eye toward applying these technologies to construction activities in space, starting with the lunar surface, we have launched the "Space Construction Innovation Project" in fiscal year 2021, aiming to establish a foundation technology for construction projects on the ground through five years of technological development. This seminar will explain the current state of construction techniques developed by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism through remote construction and i-Construction initiatives, and will detail how the "Space Construction Innovation Project" contributes to the development of automatic construction and remote construction technologies on the ground. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: June 4 (Tuesday) 9:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Speaker: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister's Secretariat, Advisor Group (Innovation Division) Construction Planning Office Planning Specialist Mr. Kimihisa Yano *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "What Does Online Medical Care Bring to Regional Healthcare?" Online medical care is finally being recognized as an independent form of treatment. However, are we fully utilizing its advantages in the current situation? Conducting medical consultations online is not merely about using convenient video calls, nor is it simply a supplementary alternative to outpatient care. The challenge for the healthcare providers (supply side) is to determine what kind of medical care is possible with this new technology and whether it can offer a different quality of care than before. On the other hand, the demand side faces the new challenge of how to utilize this service. It requires consideration from both the supply and demand sides to ensure that it is not just convenient but also provides high-quality medical care. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: June 5 (Wednesday) 10:00 - 12:00 (Doors open at 9:30) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Speaker: Member of the Study Group on the Review of Guidelines for the Appropriate Implementation of Online Medical Care Director of the Medical Corporation Tsugigyo no Kai Children's and Adults' Clinic Paul Room Dr. Haruo Kuroki, M.D. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We will hold a seminar on the "Bioeconomy Strategy for Leading the World." Biotechnology is highly anticipated by the industry as a technology that can simultaneously address social issues and promote economic growth, such as the creation of new pharmaceuticals and the transformation of manufacturing by producing plastics from CO2. As international competition intensifies, it is crucial for our country to promote policies aimed at realizing a bioeconomy in order to lead the world in the bio field. This seminar will detail strategies for leading the world, including initiatives for realizing a bioeconomy and discussions within the Liberal Democratic Party's BioScience Promotion Parliamentary League. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: June 13 (Thursday) 16:30 - 18:30 (Doors open at 16:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party's "BioScience Promotion Parliamentary League," Member of the House of Representatives, Soichiro Imaeda *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on "PPP/PFI Infrastructure Operations and Business Opportunity Creation." Infronia Holdings was established against the backdrop of the maturation of society, aging infrastructure, and financial challenges, as the public-private partnership market expands. We promote sustainable infrastructure operations while incorporating new ideas without being constrained by existing concepts. In this seminar, we will explain how our company perceives regional issues and approaches these challenges through various strategies. We will also provide detailed explanations of our initiatives regarding the organization and human resources necessary for promoting actual projects, our efforts in digital transformation (DX), responses to carbon neutrality, and contributions to the local economy. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: June 12 (Wednesday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Jun Otsuka, Director of Comprehensive Infrastructure Services Strategy Department, Infronia Holdings Inc. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Current Status and Challenges of the JR West Japan Group's Efforts in Earth Environmental Protection." The JR West Japan Group, as a corporate group responsible for social infrastructure, promotes sustainability initiatives, including "safe, secure, and environmentally friendly transportation" and the realization of a "sustainable society." In the lecture, we will provide a detailed explanation of our efforts to reduce CO2 emissions across the group under the "JR West Japan Group Environmental Basic Policy" and the long-term environmental goal "JR West Japan Group Zero Carbon 2050," focusing on our contributions to achieving a decarbonized society in collaboration with the community and society, such as promoting modal shifts in passenger transport, along with the current status and challenges. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: June 11 (Tuesday) 16:30 - 18:30 (Doors open at 16:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, Archive Streaming ■ Speaker: Taku Hirano 　　　　Director, Management Strategy Department, Management Strategy Headquarters 　　　　Director, Environmental Management Office 　　　　West Japan Railway Company *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on "Chemical Recycling Technology for Oil Production from Waste Plastics." Chemical recycling of waste plastics into oil is a practical technology for converting raw materials from fossil sources, with numerous projects underway primarily in Europe and North America. In Japan, large-scale demonstration projects are now entering the startup phase. This presentation will organize technical challenges, such as the handling of difficult-to-recycle mixed waste plastics including PVC, and considerations for advancing the business, while also contemplating the future of chemical recycling projects in Japan. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: June 11 (Tuesday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Takahiro Shimamura, Program Manager, Waste Plastic Oil Production Business Team, Resource Circulation and Bio-Business Group, JGC Holdings Corporation *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on "Initiatives for the Expansion of Real Estate Investment and Securitization." The real estate securitization market continues to expand year by year. The total asset value of real estate acquired and managed with funds raised from investors has increased to approximately 53 trillion yen. Among these, schemes such as J-REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts), which started in 2001, and specific real estate joint ventures that are easy to utilize for regional revitalization through facility development and renovation, are being steadily utilized. This seminar will outline the current state and future prospects of the real estate securitization market, including the growing use of real estate crowdfunding and security tokens in the context of recent DX promotion trends, as well as the promotion of environmentally conscious real estate investment. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: June 10 (Monday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archive streaming ■ Lecturer: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Real Estate and Construction Economic Bureau, Real Estate Market Development Division Director of Real Estate Investment Market Development Office Yuji Honda *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We will hold a seminar on "Initiatives and Future Developments for the Expansion of Kyuden Group's Overseas Business." The Kyuden Group aims to achieve an operating profit of 75 billion yen through growth businesses by the fiscal year 2030, positioning overseas business as one of its future growth areas. In the global movement towards achieving carbon neutrality, the Kyuden Group is advancing initiatives that contribute to decarbonization, such as renewable energy development tailored to the needs of various countries and regions, the development of high-efficiency thermal power, and transmission and distribution businesses. On the other hand, to expand into new business areas overseas, we are promoting initiatives such as waste power generation and partnerships with startup companies. This time, we will provide detailed explanations of these initiatives and future developments. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: June 7 (Friday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, Live Streaming ■ Speaker: Kyushu Electric Power Company 　　　　Director of the International Department 　　　　Mr. Tomoyuki Ochiai *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Expected Areas and Challenges of Japan's GX Strategy." The GX strategy indicates that in order to promote GX, it will be necessary to mobilize 20 trillion yen from the government and 130 trillion yen from the private sector over the next ten years. This enormous investment is expected not only to reduce Japan's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions but also to strengthen the international competitiveness of traditional industries through innovation and to trigger a second entrepreneurial boom since the post-war era, creating many global game changers. This lecture aims to contribute to the construction of an ecosystem surrounding GX by introducing the differences between Japan's policies and those of other countries, the challenges faced in implementation, and the areas where significant growth is expected. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: June 6 (Thursday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Atsuko Kajiwara, Executive Officer, Head of Sustainable Finance Evaluation Division, Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "The Changing Architectural Design Process through Generative AI and XR." According to a research report by Goldman Sachs, "Architectural Design and Engineering" is listed as the third industry significantly impacted by rapidly evolving AI. On the other hand, XR technology, which allows for the construction and experience of cities and buildings in a digital space before they are completed, has lowered the barriers to adoption and utilization due to the digitalization of the architectural design process and the emergence of low-cost, high-performance XR devices. In this way, the generative AI and XR technologies that have garnered attention in recent years, combined with BIM, which is being promoted by both public and private sectors, hold the potential to bring about significant transformations in the very nature of architectural design. Here, we will detail our company's initiatives regarding generative AI and XR technology in architectural design, including current use cases, challenges, and future prospects. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: June 5 (Wednesday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Speaker: Kazuyuki Shigeto, Executive Officer, Yasui Architectural Design Office *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on "Cost Structure and Latest Technological Trends of Hydrogen and Ammonia." In order to achieve carbon neutrality, we cannot avoid making renewable energy a primary power source. However, to utilize renewable energy, which lacks adjustment capabilities, efficiently and at low cost, to replace carbon-free fuels that cannot be covered by electricity, or to procure insufficient primary energy from overseas renewable sources, the use of hydrogen and energy carriers is considered essential. At the same time, hydrogen production and transportation costs are generally regarded as very high, and currently, only the import of energy carriers based on green hydrogen is being considered. The lecture will focus on hydrogen and ammonia, one of the energy carriers, detailing their cost structure and the latest technological trends. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: June 4 (Tuesday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Participation Method: Live streaming, Archive streaming ■ Speaker: Takayuki Ichikawa, Professor, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University, Director, Hydrogen Energy Association *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Essential Points for Practicing New Business and Innovation." In recent years, the rapid spread of technology such as smartphones has accelerated changes in the times, shortening the cycle of business trends. In this context, companies are finding it increasingly difficult to grow solely through existing businesses and are being called upon to create new businesses and innovate by providing services that do not yet exist in the world. In this seminar, Masayuki Tadokoro, CEO of Unicorn Farm, who is also the author of "The Science of Entrepreneurship" and "The Strategy Book for Entrepreneurial Advisors," and has experience in starting multiple businesses himself, will focus on nine essential points for practicing new business and innovation, explaining them clearly with examples. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: June 3 (Monday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Instructor: Masayuki Tadokoro, CEO of Unicorn Farm *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Since the amendment of the Electricity Business Act, which positioned grid-connected batteries within the power generation business, there has been a vibrant movement towards establishing and operating battery systems on the grid side. While various business models can be considered, such as projects directly connected to the grid or those co-located with renewable energy, this business also harbors many uncertainties, which could present both opportunities and risks. Additionally, due to amendments in relevant laws, starting from April 2024, it will be possible to utilize electricity charged from the grid in renewable energy co-located battery systems, leading to expectations for further business expansion. This seminar will provide an overview of the battery business for companies considering grid-connected battery projects, and will carefully explain the key points to keep in mind when engaging in the currently trending grid-connected battery and renewable energy co-located battery businesses. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: May 31 (Friday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Speaker: Rentaro Hayashi Senior Manager, Research and Consulting Division Japan Research Institute, Ltd. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Current Status of Biopharmaceuticals Including Vaccines in Our Country." In light of the spread of the novel coronavirus, the establishment of development and manufacturing bases for biopharmaceuticals, including vaccines, in Japan has been recognized by the government as an urgent issue from the perspective of not only public health but also risk management for national security. Therefore, this seminar will provide detailed explanations on global market trends for vaccines and biopharmaceuticals, policies related to the establishment of biopharmaceutical bases in our country, and know-how for acquiring subsidies that companies can utilize when participating in the establishment of these bases. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 30 (Thursday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Instructors: Mizuho Research & Technologies Co., Ltd. Social Policy Consulting Department, Social Resilience Promotion Team Chief Consultant: Eri Nichiro Consultant: Yuki Sato *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on "Trends in Regulations for Overseas Sports Betting and Sports Lottery." Recently, the legal trends surrounding sports betting in the United States have garnered attention, while in other countries, the markets for sports betting and sports lotteries are rapidly expanding. As a result, Japanese sports have also become targets for betting from abroad, with the amounts reportedly reaching around 5 trillion yen. The illegal market utilizing overseas services by residents of Japan is also expanding, and the risks to athletes are becoming apparent, making the establishment of international integrity standards an urgent issue. In light of these recent trends, we will provide a detailed explanation of the latest legal developments regarding overseas sports betting and sports lotteries, as well as the challenges faced by Japan. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 29 (Wednesday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Speaker: Hirotaka Inagaki, Partner, Nishimura & Asahi Law Office, Foreign Law Joint Enterprise, Representative Director of the Sports Ecosystem Promotion Council *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Fundamentals of PPP/PFI and Concession Law to Implementation Contracts." The revised PPP/PFI Promotion Action Plan for 2023 sets a target of a total of 575 project cases to be addressed over the next ten years in key areas, indicating further expectations for the formation of PPP/PFI and concession projects. However, understanding the legal systems and contractual practices surrounding PPP/PFI and concessions is not easy, as there are many points that require different considerations compared to "private-private" transactions. This lecture will explain the fundamentals of PPP/PFI and concessions for new personnel, covering essential agreements and project contracts (implementation contracts) as well as important points regarding project finance procurement that are indispensable for practical work. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 24 (Friday) 16:30 - 18:30 (Doors open at 16:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Instructors: Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu Law Offices Partner, Attorney Kei Watanabe Partner, Attorney Eiji Miyagi *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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With the approval of a Bitcoin spot ETF in the United States, there is once again significant attention on Bitcoin and blockchain technology. Japan positions the promotion of Web3, including the use of blockchain-based NFTs and DAOs, as one of its national strategies. It is expected to be a pioneer in the world by implementing revised laws regarding stablecoins (electronic payment methods), as well as amendments related to DAOs and the LPS law concerning cryptocurrency investments. Additionally, RWA tokens are emerging as a new use case for NFTs. In this seminar, based on extensive experience handling numerous blockchain-related projects, we will explain the key points of the latest regulations, including legal amendments related to DAOs and the LPS law, and provide detailed insights into practical points and legal considerations for Web3 businesses based on the latest information. ■ Date and Time: May 28 (Tuesday) 13:30 - 16:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Speaker: Anderson Mori & Tomotsune Law Office New York State Attorney, Partner, Attorney Takeshi Nagase *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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We will hold a seminar on "Offshore Wind Power Generation in Ishikari City, Hokkaido, Aiming to Become a 'Profitable Municipality.'" Ishikari City is aiming to become a "profitable municipality." For local governments facing population decline, securing independent income is essential for protecting citizens' lives, including social infrastructure, education, healthcare, and welfare. Ishikari City has garnered national attention in the context of decarbonization, but it views decarbonization not as a goal, but as a means to achieve its objectives. The central policy in this effort is the "RE Zone" concept, which aims to supply 100% local renewable energy to the 100 hectares of the industrial park "Ishikari Bay New Port Area." This initiative seeks to create an industrial space that provides global added value through decarbonization and encourages the concentration of businesses. By utilizing local renewable energy, such as offshore wind power, Ishikari City aims to promote industrial development and bring vitality and capital to the community. This is Ishikari City's approach to decarbonization. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 27 (Monday) 10:00 - 12:00 (Doors open at 9:30) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Ryuki Kato, Mayor of Ishikari City *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Progress and Future Developments of the Saitama City Urawa Station West Exit Redevelopment Project." In the area surrounding Urawa Station, which is positioned as the urban center of Saitama City, there is a demand to enhance and strengthen various urban functions such as disaster prevention, transportation, commercial and business functions, and residential functions in the city center by promoting urban redevelopment projects and further improving the gathering and exchange functions of people, goods, and information as a base for wide-ranging urban activities and citizen life. We are advancing the urban redevelopment project in the Minami-Takasago area at the west exit of Urawa Station towards the construction of high-functionality mixed-use facilities, while promoting projects to create a comfortable and walkable space that utilizes the area's characteristics and strengths based on the "Urawa Station Area Urban Development Vision" formulated in February 2023. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: May 24 (Friday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Speaker: Saitama City Urban Development Bureau, Urban Center Development Department, Director Masahiro Hemi *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on "The System Impact and Countermeasures of Increased Charging Due to the Spread of Electric Vehicles (EVs)." Currently, efforts are being made to promote the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) in order to achieve carbon neutrality (CN) by 2050. However, one of the concerns regarding the widespread adoption of EVs is the question, "If EVs become widely adopted, will there be a significant peak load that the system cannot handle?" There are many estimates of peak loads caused by EV charging, but the results can vary significantly depending on the conditions under which the estimates were made. In this presentation, we will clarify the factors that influence the peak and those that do not, highlighting key points to consider when reviewing estimation results. Additionally, if we can identify the main factors that affect the peak, it will also be possible to suppress the peak, so we will provide a detailed explanation of peak suppression measures. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 27 (Monday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Speaker: Masaki Takagi, Senior Researcher, ENIC Research Department, Grid Innovation Research Headquarters, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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