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We will hold a seminar titled "The Real Image of the Robot Industry's Aspirations and the Current State of Social Implementation." In light of the recent labor shortage, the utilization of industrial robots is finally moving towards practical application, extending beyond traditional boundaries. While there have been several expectations for the expansion of robot utilization in the past, few have been commercialized. The Japan Robot Association is developing a vision for the robot industry looking towards 2050. This vision employs a backcasting method, envisioning a future society coexisting with robots and then outlining the industrial vision from that perspective. We will provide a detailed analysis of the challenges faced in applying robots across various fields and discuss future initiatives. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: May 28 (Tuesday) 9:30 - 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: Hiroki Murakami, Chief Engineer, Technology Development Headquarters, IHI 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 "Efforts Toward the Practical Implementation of the Hydrogen Supply Chain." Hydrogen energy plays a role in "storing" and "transporting" renewable energy on a large scale. This is why renewable energy and hydrogen energy are said to constitute a permanently usable energy system. In this seminar, we will introduce the characteristics and development trends of various energy carriers being developed for practical implementation, examples of cost comparisons, our company's efforts toward the practical implementation of the LOHC-MCH method, and innovative cost reduction technology development scenarios aimed at achieving the cost targets for 2050, as well as provide a detailed outlook for the future. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: May 23, 2024 (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: Yoshimi Okada, Fellow, Global Headquarters, Chiyoda Corporation *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We will hold a seminar titled "The Tomakomai CCUS Concept at Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. and Future Challenges." This seminar will introduce the Tomakomai CCUS concept being promoted by Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, and will provide detailed explanations of the background of efforts toward the realization of the Tomakomai CCUS concept, as well as collaboration with local governments and local businesses. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: May 22, 2024 (Wednesday) 10:00 - 12:00 (Doors open at 9:30) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. 　　　　Executive Officer 　　　　Director of Hokkaido Refinery 　　　　Mr. Koji Yamagishi *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 Developments, Challenges, and Prospects for Realizing Nuclear Fusion Power Generation." In recent years, countries like the United States and the United Kingdom have presented specific policy goals to promote the development of nuclear fusion, while the number of startup companies has rapidly increased. Private investment has been very active, surpassing the investment amounts in national projects in some years. In Japan, the basic plan for GX has also mentioned nuclear fusion prototype reactors, and movements toward industrialization are progressing. While many startup companies claim they will realize power generation reactors by the mid-2030s, there are also calm opinions suggesting that it may not be so easy. This seminar will objectively detail the principles of nuclear fusion, the history so far, and the latest development trends, while presenting insights on future prospects for realizing power generation reactors. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: May 22 (Wednesday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Participation Methods: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Kazutaka Tsuzuki, Director, Nuclear Technology Center, General Incorporated Foundation for Energy Comprehensive Engineering Research *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 "Points to Consider in Corporate PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) Contracts." Due to various factors such as the expansion of demand for renewable energy, the decrease in generation costs, and the introduction of the FIP (Feed-in Premium) system, the number of cases of Corporate PPAs being concluded in Japan is increasing. What kinds of schemes are available for Corporate PPAs, and what are the key contractual points for each scheme? This seminar will provide detailed explanations from lawyers and advisors who are knowledgeable about the electricity market and renewable energy, aimed at Japanese companies considering Corporate PPAs for the first time. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 21 (Tuesday) 9:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speakers: White & Case LLP Attorney-at-law, New York State Attorney Masahiro Tanabe Enerex Advisory Services Japan LLC Senior Manager Sejin Hong *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 "Efforts and Future Developments of the Lumarnity(R) Concept." Since 2018, we have been exploring participation in space-related businesses through a group of volunteer members within the company, and in 2020, we established the "Lunar Plant Unit." We propose a circular infrastructure "Lumarnity(R) (Lunar Smart Community(R))," centered around a lunar propellant production plant utilizing lunar water resources. Leveraging our expertise and experience in engineering technology and project execution, we will elaborate on our initiatives and future developments aimed at further sustainable activities for humanity in space. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: May 17, 2024 (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, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Shunichi Miyashita 　　　　Acting Manager, Digital Project Delivery Department 　　　　JGC Global 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 "Guidelines for the Utilization of Wood-Based Biomass as a Renewable Energy Source." Biomass has gained attention since the introduction of the FIT system, but recently, doubts about its carbon neutrality (renewability) have arisen from an LCA perspective, and it is gradually losing its status year by year. On the other hand, as long as steam utilization in thermal power generation and heat utilization does not disappear, biomass, which can achieve carbon recycling with extremely high efficiency, is still considered a valuable option for decarbonization. In this lecture, we will focus on wood-based biomass, introducing the diversity of inputs (types of wood) and outputs (forms of energy), and discuss a power plant simulation using fast-growing biomass as an example of sustainability. Finally, we will address the frequent biomass fires as a challenge and elaborate on what should be prepared from both the equipment and business perspectives. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: May 21 (Tuesday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Speaker: Mr. Takahiro Uchiumi, Director of the Planning Department, JFE Engineering 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 "Transformation of the Medical and Nursing Care Industry through 'Triple Revision.'" The population receiving end-of-life care is predicted to peak in 2040 and will remain high for several decades thereafter. As a result, an increase in medical and nursing care needs (elderly medical care pandemic) is expected, leading to a greater burden on healthcare and nursing care workers. However, there is also a current situation where the acceleration of a serious labor shortage cannot be stopped. Starting from the fiscal year 2024, new health care plans and nursing care insurance business plans are accelerating efforts to explore the appropriate provision of public insurance services alongside measures to realize a community-based society. This seminar will provide a detailed explanation of how these social issues are reflected in the 2024 medical and nursing care fee revisions and how the future provision of medical and nursing care is envisioned. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 20 (Monday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Speaker: Tomomi Ishii, Senior Consultant, Medical Create 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 "Machida City Monorail Line Urban Development Concept" in Tokyo. The extension of the Tama City Monorail towards Machida has been recognized as a "significant project" in the recommendations of the National Council for Transport Policy. The extension route has also been selected by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's review committee. Moving forward, urban development in the areas along the monorail line is essential for ensuring the stable viability of the monorail project. The "Monorail Line Urban Development Concept" introduced today has been formulated through collaboration between Machida City and Tama City, which are both along the same line. This concept aims to promote urban development in the areas along the line and address challenges, working towards realizing the vision of the cities that Tama City and Machida City aspire to become. We will promote initiatives based on this concept and aim for the early realization of the extension of the Tama City Monorail towards Machida. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 20 (Monday) 16:30 - 18:30 (Doors open at 16:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Participation Methods: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Machida City Mayor Joichi Ishisaka *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 "Connecting to the Next 100 Years of Urban Development in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture." Kawagoe is a city that has developed on the foundation of a castle town, and it is still alive with the fragrance of history, culture, and tradition that is worthy of being called "Koedo Kawagoe." In December 2022, Kawagoe City celebrated its 100th anniversary of city status. This seminar will introduce the urban development in historical areas and the formation of commercial, business, and cultural hubs around the station, as well as detail recent new initiatives that connect to the next 100 years. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 16, 2024 (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: Kawagoe City Deputy Mayor Mr. Kazuhiko Miyamoto *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 Outlook of the Carbon Credit Market (J-Credit)." In January of this year, companies participating in the GX League (568 companies) began announcing their greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, marking the start of serious efforts towards emission reductions. On the other hand, the total of the targets announced by these companies for 2030 is only 480 million tons (a 40% reduction compared to fiscal year 2013), falling short of the government target (46% reduction), indicating that further efforts are required to achieve these goals. In this context, the carbon credit market, which promotes corporate GX investments and enables efficient emission reductions, is becoming increasingly important. This seminar will provide a detailed explanation of the Japan Exchange Group's carbon credit market, including past initiatives and future prospects for market expansion. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 16 (Thursday) 16:30 - 18:30 (Doors open at 16:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Speaker: Takashi Ishizaki, President and CEO of Tokyo Commodity Exchange, Executive Officer of Japan Exchange Group *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 "Revisions to the Urban Green Space Act and the Creation of New Value for Urban Development GX." Compared to major cities around the world, the availability and ratio of green spaces in Japan's large cities are low. Therefore, we aim to revise the Urban Green Space Act and other related laws for urban development GX, secure urban green spaces under national leadership, actively preserve and renew urban green spaces through the establishment of nationally designated corporations, and attract private investment through the introduction of a certification system. In collaboration with the Ministry of the Environment, we aim to create new value that includes not only increasing spaces and greenery in urban areas but also fostering human connections. Promoting urban greening is not only a concern for those involved in urban development but also a challenge for the residents and, ultimately, for all of Japan. We will provide detailed explanations of the government's response to these challenges and future directions. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: April 15 (Monday) 16:30 - 18:30 (Doors open at 16:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Speaker: Noriyuki Sasaki, Chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's Land and Transport Division, Deputy Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party GX Executive Headquarters, Member of the House of Representatives (4th term, Ishikawa 2nd district) *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 Domestic and International Regulatory Trends on PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), Corporate Risks, and Response Cases." Recently, there has been a global strengthening of regulations regarding PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances). This seminar will introduce the latest regulatory trends in Europe, the United States, and Japan, as well as corporate risks and response cases, and will discuss how to consider the strengthening of PFAS regulations in business activities. Additionally, we will provide detailed explanations of the public consultation results regarding the proposal to restrict all PFAS under the REACH regulation, which received approximately 5,600 public comments, along with trends in various industries. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 16, 2024 (Thursday) 9:30 - 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 ■ Instructor: Yoshitaka Goto, Senior Consultant, Environmental Risk Team, Sustainability Consulting Division 2, Mizuho Research & Technologies 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 titled "The Appeal of Transition Finance and Key Points for Its Benefits." As the trend towards decarbonization intensifies, companies are being strongly urged to implement effective reduction measures. However, it remains challenging to achieve immediate decarbonization in many areas, not just in hard-to-abate sectors. We will provide a detailed explanation of "Transition Finance," which is positioned as one of the funding methods to gradually and reliably realize the transition to a decarbonized society, focusing on its appeal and key points for benefiting from it in the forthcoming "world with interest rates." [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 15 (Wednesday) 9:30-11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Participation Methods: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Haruka Uno, Senior Consultant, Environmental Business Strategy Team, Sustainability Consulting Division 2, Mizuho Research & Technologies Co., Ltd. *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 Current Situation of PFAS in Drinking Water and Technological Development for Countermeasures." PFAS currently includes over 10,000 types, and some reports suggest there may be more than 7 million types, utilized in a wide range of applications. On the other hand, some PFAS substances raise health concerns, leading to discussions about regulations both domestically and internationally, and these trends are being closely monitored. In Japan, PFOS and PFOA among PFAS have been designated as items for setting water quality management goals in drinking water quality standards, with provisional target values established. However, there have been instances where these target values have been exceeded in drinking water. Therefore, in addition to understanding the presence of PFAS in drinking water, investigating sources of discharge at water sources and considering reduction measures are also important. This seminar will provide detailed explanations about the actual presence of PFAS in drinking water and PFAS treatment technologies. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 15 (Wednesday) 13:30-15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Participation Methods: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Koji Kosaka, Senior Researcher, National Institute of Public Health, Department of Environmental Health *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 Economy, Trade and Industry: Key Points and Examples of Utilizing the Regulatory Reform System for Businesses." For businesses, including startups, taking on new ventures and creating new markets and innovations is a crucial key to the overall economic growth of Japan. On the other hand, when launching new businesses or services, it is necessary to address various regulations and rules. In this seminar, we will clearly explain the key points of the system so that participants can think, "Let's consult first," as various support tools and contact points are prepared for regulatory compliance and reform. We will also introduce actual cases of utilizing the system. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 14, 2024 (Tuesday) 09:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Instructor: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Economic and Industrial Policy Bureau, Industrial Creation Division, New Business Creation Promotion Office Assistant Director (Regulatory Reform) Hiroshi Eito *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 "Key Points of Practical Application from Basics to Advanced in PPP/PFI/Concession Projects." As seen in the recent penetration of SDGs in corporate activities, the resolution of social issues is increasingly becoming a business issue. PPP/PFI/concessions, which aim to develop public facilities through public-private partnerships, are expected to expand further in both fields and numbers in the future. This seminar will provide detailed explanations of various guidelines based on the current state of practice for those involved in PPP/PFI/concessions from various positions, laying a solid foundation of knowledge for participants to handle projects in the future. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: May 13, 2024 (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 ■ Instructor: Suzuki Law Office 　　　　Attorney 　　　　Mr. Yoshiharu Suzuki *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on "Urban Development Towards Realizing Kumamoto City's 'Multi-Nucleus Collaborative City' Initiative." Kumamoto City is promoting urban development that is easy to move around and live in, even in the context of population decline and an aging society. The city aims to maintain and secure urban functions in the central urban area and 15 regional hubs that serve as community cores, striving to realize a "multi-nucleus collaborative city" where high population density along convenient public transport routes connects these hubs. This seminar will provide detailed explanations on "Initiatives for Revitalizing the Central Urban Area" and "Urban Development of Regional Hubs Leveraging Their Unique Characteristics." 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: May 13, 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: Kumamoto City 　　　　Urban Construction Bureau, Urban Policy Department, Urban Development Division 　　　　Division Chief 　　　　Fumiko Miike *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, Challenges, and Latest Research and Development Trends of All-Solid-State Batteries." We will provide an overview of the fundamentals, technical content, and trends of all-solid-state batteries. We will explain in detail why all-solid-state batteries are attracting attention as the leading next-generation battery, discussing the challenges from the perspective of material chemistry and the direction of research and development aimed at solving these issues. In particular, we will elaborate on the fundamental content necessary to understand the research and development of all-solid-state batteries using sulfide-based solid electrolytes, which are expected to be used as power sources for electric vehicles, focusing on the research achievements of the speakers. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 10, 2024 (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, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Associate Professor Atsushi Sakuta, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University, Applied Chemistry Division, Department of Material Chemistry and Life Sciences *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 "From the Basics of Carbon Credit Transactions to Legal Risks and Points to Consider in Transaction Contracts." For companies working towards achieving "carbon neutrality," carbon credits, which involve the buying and selling of quantified reductions and absorptions of greenhouse gas emissions, are an option worth considering. Additionally, the carbon credit trading market will open on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in October 2023, and the establishment of private markets is also progressing in Japan. However, there are no unified standards for carbon credits, and their legal nature is ambiguous, which introduces risks into the transactions. Therefore, this seminar will provide a detailed explanation of carbon credit transactions, covering fundamental knowledge, legal risks, and specific points to consider in transaction contracts. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 10 (Friday) 09:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Instructor: TMI General Legal Professional Corporation Partner and Attorney Takashi Kitajima *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We will hold a special seminar titled "Learn the Key Points for Successful DX in 2 Hours." "Why do DX initiatives fail?" It is said that 70% of DX efforts fail, and in this presentation, we will elaborate on the trends in digital transformation and the challenges of DX, using examples from the food industry. First, we will explain the environmental changes surrounding the industry, such as shifts in society, consumers, and technology, and introduce how technology utilization is advancing in response to these changes. Next, we will detail the evolution of DX among top manufacturers in Japan and abroad, followed by an in-depth discussion of three challenges that hinder DX. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: May 10 (Friday) 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: Mizuho Mitake, Head of Food, Beverage, and CPG Division, NTT Data Corporation, Second Industry Headquarters *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 Ministry of the Environment's Initiatives and Support Measures for Corporate Decarbonization." In light of the adoption of the Paris Agreement in 2015 and Japan's declaration of carbon neutrality by 2050 in 2021, the demand for corporate decarbonization has intensified. Recently, especially among large companies, there has been a growing demand for the disclosure of not only climate-related information but also nature-related information, and in the context of Scope 3 reductions, it has become urgent to reduce emissions across the entire value chain. In this seminar, we will provide detailed explanations of the latest global trends toward achieving carbon neutrality, the importance of decarbonization management in companies, and the Ministry of the Environment's initiatives and support measures for the decarbonization of small and medium-sized enterprises, based on case studies. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: April 18 (Thursday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Ministry of the Environment Global Environment Bureau, Climate Change Policy Division (Concurrent) Decarbonization Business Promotion Office Deputy Director Ritsuko Minegishi *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 "Aim of the Integrated Efficiency and Infrastructure Strengthening Promotion Project for Water Supply and Sewerage." Starting from the fiscal year 2024, water supply administration will be transferred from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, allowing for centralized management of water supply and sewerage administration. The effects of this integration are significant. In response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the integrated recovery of water supply and sewerage has demonstrated these benefits. While Japan boasts a world-class standard in water supply administration, it faces challenges such as aging infrastructure and seismic resilience after over a century of water supply. The approach to water supply development in depopulated areas is also a concern. There are new challenges such as public-private partnerships, decarbonization, energy conservation and renewable energy, realization of a circular society, and the development of small-scale decentralized water treatment systems. There are also policies for the international expansion of water supply technology. By injecting new technologies into the water supply sector, we draw attention to the field related to the most essential element for human survival: "water"! 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: April 17 (Wednesday) 9:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Shunsuke Mutai, Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party's "Water Supply Business Promotion Parliamentary Federation," Chairman of the House of Representatives Environment Committee, Member of the House of Representatives *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 "Yamaguchi Prefecture: Promotion of Collaboration Among Chemical Complex Enterprises in Response to the Times." In Yamaguchi Prefecture, we have established the "Yamaguchi Prefecture Chemical Complex Collaboration Council" in collaboration with businesses and local governments to promote collaborative projects within chemical complexes. We are advancing initiatives such as achieving carbon neutrality in chemical complexes, introducing DX technologies, and smartening operations to enhance international competitiveness and productivity. We aim to continue leading the regional economy and will provide detailed explanations of the future vision for next-generation chemical complexes and the efforts towards its realization. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: May 9, 2024 (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: Yamaguchi Prefecture 　　　　Industrial Labor Department, Carbon Neutral Promotion Office 　　　　Chief: Toshiaki Seito *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 "Security Measures That Medical Institutions and Medical IT Vendors Should Adopt in Light of the 2024 Medical Fee Revision and Related Trends." In this seminar, we will provide a detailed explanation based on the overall picture of medical security policies related to the items revised in the medical fee schedule, focusing on the medical DX, which is the "accelerator" in the 2024 fee revision. We will discuss what kind of security "brakes" are being implemented behind the scenes and how this may compel medical institutions and medical IT vendors to respond in the future. This will serve as a basis for considering what medical security measures should be prioritized at this point in preparation for future revisions. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 8 (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: On-site, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Yusuke Ebihara, Co-founder / Steering Committee Member, Medical ISAC *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We will hold a seminar titled "Global Latest Trends in Water Electrolysis Technology and Green Hydrogen Production and Strategies for Japanese Companies." The global acceleration of efforts toward carbon neutrality, renewed attention to resource and energy price surges due to the Ukraine crisis, and economic security trends are forcing a transformation of traditional energy systems. Future energy systems must overcome complex challenges such as decarbonization, improving self-sufficiency, and resolving disparities. Water electrolysis and green hydrogen have emerged as key technologies, and various countries are rapidly accelerating strong investment plans to secure future hegemony. This seminar will provide an overview of the significant advancements in technology and market trends in this field in recent years, along with a detailed discussion of the challenges and prospects for widespread adoption. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: April 19 (Friday) 9:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Participation Methods: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Natsuki Kariya, Senior Consultant, Mizuho Research & Technologies 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 titled "Japan's Policies and Future Prospects for Achieving GX." We are currently entering a significant era of transformation. Addressing climate change, a global challenge, is not only our responsibility as those living in the present but also a great opportunity to achieve economic growth. We must work together, both public and private sectors, to fully demonstrate our international presence. In this seminar, one of the leaders in the Liberal Democratic Party responsible for environmental and global warming measures will provide a detailed explanation of policies and future prospects for realizing "decarbonization × growth." We hope to hear opinions from everyone active in various fields, including business. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: April 5, 2024 (Friday) 09:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 09:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archive streaming ■ Speaker: Chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's Environmental and Global Warming Measures Research Committee, Member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Nobuharu Inoue *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 "Challenges of Japan's Space Industry and Two Directions to Aim For." The space industry is expected to grow to over 150 trillion yen, more than three times its current size, by 2040, making it one of the promising fields. In Japan, there is a goal to double the domestic market size by the early 2030s. However, it cannot be denied that Japan's market size is currently only about 1.2 trillion yen out of the approximately 42 trillion yen global market size, indicating Japan's limited presence in the global space industry. This seminar will review the current state of the domestic and international space industries and provide detailed points on the two directions that Japan's space industry should aim for. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 8 (Wednesday) 9:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Participation Methods: In-person, live streaming, archive streaming ■ Speaker: Daiki Kato, 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 "Fundamentals and Latest Trends in Water and Sewerage PPP Projects." The water and sewerage business is an essential infrastructure operation for local governments that supports citizen life and industry. In recent years, both water supply and sewage systems have reached the end of the era of expansion and are transitioning into an era of sustainability, operation, and renewal. However, there are numerous challenges related to people (staff reduction), assets (aging infrastructure), and finances (decreasing demand). This seminar will explain the systems and current status regarding the management, finance, and operational frameworks of water and sewerage businesses in our country, as well as initiatives for public-private partnerships and regional collaboration. It will also provide detailed insights into the anticipated movements regarding regional collaboration and public-private partnerships in future water and sewerage projects. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: April 26 (Friday) 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Doors open at 9:00 AM) ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Kenichiro Fukuda, EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd., Infrastructure Advisory *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 "Future Electricity Retail Business Model." Japan's electricity system has undergone several reforms aimed at ensuring stable electricity supply, controlling electricity prices, and expanding options for consumers and business opportunities for operators, culminating in the full liberalization of retail in 2015. During this time, the environment surrounding Japan's electricity business has changed significantly due to the expansion of renewable energy towards carbon neutrality, the occurrence of the Great East Japan Earthquake and the nuclear accident, and the global surge in fuel prices and geopolitical risks. New electricity providers are being compelled to rethink their business models. In this lecture, we will discuss the current state and challenges of electricity system reform as viewed by Ennet, which has been operating since the early days of electricity liberalization, and elaborate on the future of electricity retail business with a focus on a decarbonized society from both the operator's and consumer's perspectives. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: April 26 (Friday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Speaker: Yuki Saito, Director and Head of Corporate Planning Department, Ennet 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 "Latest Technology Development Trends for Achieving Construction DX at Shimizu Corporation." The upper limit regulation on overtime work in the construction industry will be enforced from April this year after a grace period. The labor shortage caused by various external factors is extremely serious in the construction industry, and further operational efficiency is required. Therefore, the entire industry recognizes the importance of digital transformation (DX) and is working on solutions. In recent years, the use of artificial intelligence (AI), which has seen significant performance improvements, is advancing not only in construction sites but also in design and office work. In this seminar, we will explain the latest AI technologies in detail and share challenges and innovations in their application through specific case studies in various operations. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: April 25 (Thursday) 9:30 - 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: Shimizu Corporation Robotics Research Center, Technical Research Institute, Mr. Kei Furukawa *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 Outer Space and the Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Forces' Space Policy." As the security environment surrounding our country becomes increasingly severe, the importance of security in outer space is growing. At the same time, risks that hinder the stable use of outer space, such as the increase in space debris and advancements in anti-satellite weapon development, are also rising. The Ministry of Defense and the Self-Defense Forces have been working on initiatives to ensure the stable use of outer space, including strengthening Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and enhancing resilience in space utilization. This time, we will provide a detailed explanation of the future direction of the Ministry of Defense's space policy based on the space security concept formulated last June. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: April 25, 2024 (Thursday) 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: Ministry of Defense Director of Strategic Planning, Defense Policy Bureau Mr. Shinpei Ara *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 "Evolution of Power Systems and Prospects for the Power Business Towards the Realization of a New Era of 'S + 3E'." The seminar will introduce the qualitative evolution of the power system into a "DER-integrated power system," where the "broadening core system" and "decentralized demand-side system" become an integrated system, against the backdrop of the proliferation and utilization of DERs. It will also mention that "decarbonization" will transform the power business into an "energy transition business," with the source of its value shifting to the "demand side activated by DERs." Under electricity liberalization, the establishment of a power trading market system that ensures the sustainability of both the power system, which will serve as a platform for the power business, and the business content that will transition into an "energy transition business" is essential, and we will discuss its nature. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: April 24 (Wednesday) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Doors open at 9:30 AM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person ■ Speaker: Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Special Advisor, Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. President, Japan Electric Construction 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 "Progress and Future Developments of the Nagasaki City 'Once in a Century Urban Development' Large-Scale Redevelopment Project." Nagasaki City is entering a transformative period referred to as "once in a century urban development." Around Nagasaki Station, the Dejima Messe Nagasaki and the new station building have opened, and further development is underway for the Nagasaki Stadium City centered around a soccer stadium, functioning as a "new urban foundation." This time, we will provide a detailed explanation of the evolution of the land readjustment project around Nagasaki Station, which is at the heart of the once-in-a-century urban development, and the initiatives for sustainable urban development utilizing the effects generated from this new urban foundation. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: April 24, 2024 (Wednesday) 14:00 - 16:00 (Doors open at 13:30) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archive streaming ■ Speaker: Shinichiro Katae, Director, Urban Development Department, Nagasaki 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 "Ministry of the Environment's Initiatives for the Social Implementation of Hydrogen and Future Policies." Hydrogen is expected to play an increasingly important role due to its diverse contributions, including decarbonization of thermal utilization where electrification is difficult, achieving zero emissions in power generation, decarbonization in the transportation and industrial sectors, production of carbon recycling products such as synthetic fuels and synthetic methane, and efficient use of renewable energy. In June 2023, the basic hydrogen strategy was revised, marking a new phase in the environment surrounding hydrogen. In light of this situation, we will provide a detailed explanation of the Ministry of the Environment's initiatives for the social implementation of hydrogen, focusing on the utilization of hydrogen that leverages regional characteristics. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: April 23, 2024 (Tuesday) 09:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 09:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archive streaming ■ Speaker: Ministry of the Environment Global Environment Bureau, Climate Change Policy Division, Climate Change Policy Project Office Assistant Director Junichi Akutagawa *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 "From the Basics of the Rapidly Increasing 'Carbon Credits' to Their Creation, Utilization, Trading Methods, and Practical Considerations." In Japan, carbon credit markets, including the Tokyo Stock Exchange's carbon credit market, have been successively established, and the creation volume of J-Credits has been increasing year by year. In this seminar, a lawyer specializing in carbon credit trading and emissions trading will carefully explain what "carbon credits," an intangible asset, are from the basics, and will provide detailed explanations of how carbon credits are handled at each stage of creation, utilization, and trading, along with legal considerations. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: April 23 (Tuesday) 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 ■ Instructor: Mori Hamada & Matsumoto Law Office New York State Attorney, Senior Associate Attorney Mr. Hiroki Samejima *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 "Various Initiatives for Creating a 'Hopeful Future' in Kofu City." Local governments face numerous long-term challenges, including a severe labor shortage due to significant population decline and an aging society, as well as the realization of carbon neutrality. Kofu City actively addresses these issues and, in fiscal year 2023, has formulated a new administrative plan called 'KOFU NEXT ACTION,' which builds on previous policies while further deepening and developing them to take the next steps toward the future. This time, we will provide detailed explanations of Kofu City's new initiatives for creating a "hopeful future." [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: April 12, 2024 (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, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Kofu City Deputy Mayor Takashi Okuhara *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 "Eurus Energy Holdings Co., Ltd.: Efforts to Expand Wind Power Generation Business and Challenges in New Business Areas." As we aim for carbon neutrality by 2050, the momentum for introducing renewable energy is increasing domestically. While there are favorable winds such as the promotion of offshore wind power and regulatory easing, there are also headwinds, including system constraints, high costs, and increasing difficulty in reaching agreements with local communities. We will provide a detailed explanation of our stance as a company necessary for the expansion of wind power generation and our specific initiatives. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: April 11, 2024 (Thursday) 09:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 09:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Eurus Energy Holdings Co., Ltd. 　　　　Representative Director 　　　　Executive Vice President 　　　　Mr. Masaru Akiyoshi *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 Future Prospects of Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. Nuclear Power Generation." In light of the accelerating global trend towards decarbonization, the instability of the energy market due to the escalating situations in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the electricity supply and demand situation in Japanese society, we will provide a detailed explanation of the necessity of nuclear power generation and efforts to improve safety. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: April 10, 2024 (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 ■ Participation Method: In-person, Live streaming ■ Speaker: Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. Executive Director Mihama Power Plant Manager Mr. Kazutaka Tsurugi *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 Future Development of the Battery-Related Business Promoted by Itochu Corporation." With various business models and subsidies appearing to exist in the realm of batteries, such as storage facilities, industrial batteries, and co-location with renewable energy, we will provide a detailed explanation of how to approach business in the current battery era based on our long-standing involvement in the battery business and the experience of launching various projects. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: March 21, 2024 (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: Itochu Corporation 　　　　Next Generation Energy Business Department 　　　　Energy and Chemicals Company 　　　　General Manager 　　　　Ryota Michino *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 Relationship Between Modern Space Development and International Politics, and the Direction of Japan's Space Policy." Modern space development is shifting to a different dimension than it once was. Space is becoming "democratized," "commercialization" is advancing, "militarization" is being emphasized, and the "manifestation of vulnerabilities" is being recognized as an issue. In this context, we will discuss where Japan's space policy should focus and what direction it should take. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: April 15, 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: On-site, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Kazuto Suzuki, Member of the Cabinet Office Space Policy Committee, Professor at the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Public Policy, Director of the Geoeconomic Research Institute at the International House of 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 titled "Latest Trends in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Regulations and PMDA's Initiatives." As globalization progresses, pharmaceuticals and medical devices are being developed, manufactured, and distributed on a global scale across countries and regions. To further improve the health and longevity of the Japanese people, it is essential not only for our country to make efforts but also to closely cooperate with regulatory authorities, companies, and academia from other countries and regions. In this seminar, we will provide a detailed explanation of the latest trends in international regulatory harmonization for pharmaceuticals and medical devices from the perspective of the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA), the regulatory authority. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: April 11 (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: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) 　　　　International Department, International Regulatory Harmonization Division 　　　　Director: Shinichi Okudaira 　　　　Regulatory Specialist: Miho 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 the "Ministry of Defense's Self-Defense Forces Facility Development Project for Base Resilience." In the national security strategy, which was approved by the Cabinet in December 2022, "strengthening defense facilities" was identified as one of the top priority issues. This seminar aims to deepen the public's understanding of the overall development of Self-Defense Forces facilities, which is essential for the smooth execution of future facility development. We will provide a detailed explanation of how we will proceed with this initiative based on various analyses and considerations, including the development of Self-Defense Forces facilities, the strengthening of these facilities, and the enhancement of their protective capabilities. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: April 5, 2024 (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, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Ministry of Defense 　　　　Director of Facility Planning Division, Maintenance Planning Bureau 　　　　Mr. Ryo Kitaoka *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 "Taisei Corporation's Technology Development Strategy and Future Developments." In an uncertain and rapidly changing society, Taisei Corporation's mission, as outlined in TAISEI VISION 2030, is to realize a resilient society where people can live richly and culturally. We will reflect on the entrepreneurial spirit of our founder, Kihachiro Okura, and the history of Taisei Corporation, while providing detailed explanations on technology development from the perspective of achieving our mission. This includes the structures and earthquake disaster prevention technologies that have supported the construction industry, the concept and related technologies of Zero Carbon Buildings (ZCB) aimed at carbon neutrality, environmentally friendly concrete, wooden structures, and initiatives for improving productivity through the incorporation of DX (digital transformation). [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: April 2 (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: Taisei Corporation 　　　　Executive Officer, Head of Technology Center, Ichiro Nagashima *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 Non-Insurance Care Services, and the Potential for Development and Business Opportunities in the Senior Wellness Industry." With the increase in the elderly population, including those with dementia, businesses targeting seniors are one of the few growth industries. For various private enterprises, this market presents opportunities for new business ventures, and for care providers, the importance of non-insurance (self-funded) services is increasingly significant in management that is not influenced by policy trends. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has also begun to focus on promoting non-insurance services as part of its support for business caregivers. We will provide detailed explanations about the current status and challenges of "non-insurance services" and the potential for development as a "senior wellness industry." 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: April 22, 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: Nobuyuki Kii, Director and Principal, 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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