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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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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: Trends in the First Year of BIM/CIM Standardization and Responses Required from Engineers and the Construction Industry." The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism began trial operations of BIM/CIM in 2012, and over ten years have passed. Starting in the fiscal year 2023, the application of BIM/CIM principles has commenced. This seminar will explain what the ideal state of BIM/CIM should be, what has been achieved so far, what has not been achieved, the Ministry's approach to principle application, and the developments over the past year regarding standardization. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: April 9, 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, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Yasuo Fujisawa, Ph.D. (Engineering), Professional Engineer (Information Engineering Division), Permanent Councilor, CIM Promotion Office, Yachiyo Engineering 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 "What Local Governments Seek in BT Concessions and Key Points for Business Promotion." Since the introduction of the concession method following the revision of the PFI Act in 2011, its application has expanded to airports, roads, cultural facilities, and various other fields. Consequently, collaboration with local governments, who are the clients, has become increasingly important. In this seminar, we will explain the characteristics and future prospects of BT concessions, which are one of the PFI methods, and provide a detailed account based on personal experience regarding what local governments are thinking and seeking, as well as the necessary perspectives for effectively implementing projects. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: April 12, 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, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Yuichi Hagiwara, President, Rigel 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 "Trends in the Battery Storage Market and Policies in 2024 and How to Seize Business Opportunities." Expectations for battery storage are rising due to the expansion of renewable energy adoption. The introduction of battery storage is also progressing overseas, and in our country, a battery storage industry strategy has been announced, with an investment amount of 3 trillion yen over 10 years exemplified at the GX Executive Meeting. Policy support is also being promoted, such as the budget for grid-connected battery storage being allocated for this fiscal year. In light of this background, we will introduce the expectations surrounding battery storage, market trends, and policy developments, and provide a detailed outlook on the future of the battery storage market and business opportunities. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: April 16, 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 Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Mr. Isamu Hasegawa, Group Leader, Demand Side Innovation Group, Energy and Sustainability Business Headquarters, Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. *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 Vision and Business Opportunities of Metropolitan Area Airports (Haneda and Narita)." As the aviation demand, which significantly decreased due to the pandemic, shows a rapid recovery, efforts to enhance functionality are underway at the metropolitan area airports (Haneda and Narita), including the expansion of passenger terminals and the addition of runways. Meanwhile, anticipating a significant increase in future demand, large-scale investments in airport infrastructure are being made in various countries, intensifying competition among airports. What perspectives are necessary to enhance the international competitiveness of airports? We will provide a detailed explanation of the changes in the external environment surrounding airports, the enhancement of metropolitan area airport functions, and the future vision of metropolitan area airports. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: April 17, 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, archive streaming ■ Speaker: Nobuyuki Ito, Senior Consultant, Urban Innovation Consulting Department, 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 "Initiatives of Himekawa Port Recycling Port and the Business Development of a Reverse Logistics System Centered on Ports." Himekawa Port, located in Itoigawa City, has been designated by the national government as one of 22 recycling ports in the country, supporting the maritime transport of recyclable resources and disaster waste, while also contributing to the local economy. This seminar will introduce the Recycling Port Promotion Council, which was established to contribute to the development of recycling ports and a circular society, providing an overview of its activities so far and detailing the expectations for the recycling port from the local community. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: April 19, 2024 (Friday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open: 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 ■ Speakers: President of the Recycling Port Promotion Council Mayor of Itoigawa City Mr. Toru Yoneda *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 Realizing DX in Agriculture and Food-related Fields." The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries formulated and announced the Agricultural DX Concept in March 2021. Based on this concept, initiatives have been promoted, and since June 2023, in light of changes in social conditions and the rapid development of digital technologies, a study group of experts has been convened to discuss the revision of the concept. This seminar will provide a detailed explanation of the "Agricultural DX Concept 2.0" (tentative name), which is scheduled to be compiled by late February 2024, including its overview and the direction it aims to take. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: March 27, 2024 (Wednesday) 09:30 - 11:30 ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Digital Strategy Group, Minister's Secretariat Digital Policy Promotion Team, Mr. Seiji Tajima *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 "Creation of 'UMIGYO' through the Revitalization of Fishing Ports." The Sasakawa Peace Foundation, through its Ocean Policy Research Institute, has been promoting blue economy initiatives in collaboration with the Liberal Democratic Party, the Fisheries Agency, and the National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives, aiming to promote "UMIGYO," a blue economy originating from fishing villages, which are characteristic landscapes of Japan, through awareness-raising and policy research. In this seminar, we will provide detailed explanations on regional economic circulation analysis to measure the economic ripple effects and policy impacts of UMIGYO, including specific case studies from Hakodate City and Goto City, as well as policy proposals and challenges. Additionally, we will discuss recent topics such as the greening and blueing of blue carbon and related industries as new developments in UMIGYO. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: March 7, 2024 (Thursday) 10:00 - 12:00 ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Atsushi Sakanami, Chairman, Sasakawa Peace Foundation *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 "Offshore Wind Power Generation Project in Tainai City, Niigata Prefecture" with the Mayor of Tainai City, Akihiko Iihata. Tainai City, Niigata Prefecture, which is actively promoting the attraction of offshore wind power generation, was designated as a promotion area based on the law in 2022, and it is expected that a business operator will be selected within the fiscal year 2023 after a public recruitment process. In this seminar, we will provide detailed explanations about the initiatives aimed at mitigating global warming, revitalizing the local community, and fostering civic pride as part of the environmental policies being developed in this small region of Tainai City, as well as the collaborative urban development with business operators based on the developments (prospects) after the selection of operators. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: March 25, 2024 (Monday) 13:30 - 15:30 ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Akihiko Iihata, Mayor of Tainai City *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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The Japan Air Self-Defense Force is conducting demonstration experiments utilizing civilian unmanned aerial vehicles, which are dual-use technologies in both security and civilian fields. To quickly resolve the issues identified in these experiments and achieve early equipment deployment (mass production), they are engaged in agile research and development. In particular, the challenges here are common to academia, industry, and government, and opinion exchange meetings are held as a forum for free discussion and innovation creation aimed at rapid resolution. This seminar will introduce these initiatives and provide detailed explanations on the future development of dual-use technology applications in fields other than unmanned aerial vehicles, such as space-related areas. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: March 1, 2024 (Friday) 09:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00 AM) ■ 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 Defense, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Air Development and Test Command, Director of Research and Development, Colonel Tohru 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 on "Current Status and Future Directions of the Review of the System for Subsea CCS." In Japan, the Marine Pollution Prevention Act stipulates a system for permits by the Minister of the Environment, environmental impact assessments by operators, and monitoring of the marine environment. In this presentation, we will discuss the ongoing considerations to ensure that subsea CCS, which is expected to become more active in the future, is implemented appropriately and swiftly in harmony with the conservation of the marine environment, and we will provide detailed explanations of these initiatives. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: February 16, 2024 (Friday) from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (Doors open at 9:00 AM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Mitsuhiro Oi, Director of the Marine Environment Division, Water and Air Quality Bureau, Ministry of the Environment *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 "Tottori Prefecture 'Tottori Sand Dunes Moon Surface Project' and Initiatives for Creating Space Business." We will establish the "Luna Terrace," the first lunar demonstration field in Japan, at the sand dunes. In this lecture, we will provide detailed explanations about the initiatives of the "Tottori Sand Dunes Moon Surface Project," which utilizes the Tottori Sand Dunes. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: March 18, 2024 (Monday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Hiroyuki Ida, Deputy Director, Industrial Future Creation Division, Department of Commerce and Labor, Tottori Prefecture (Space and Entrepreneurship Support Team) *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 "Yamashita PMC Co., Ltd.: The Approach to Medical Facility Development in the New Era and Strategies for Reducing Construction Costs." Currently, in many facility development projects, there are challenges related to the high level of construction costs and the significant fluctuations that make future forecasts difficult. In this presentation, we will elaborate on strategies to address future uncertainties and the high level of construction costs, while utilizing various ordering methods to reduce construction costs. We will also discuss important points to smoothly promote medical facility development projects and cost estimation. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: March 19, 2024 (Tuesday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Tetsu Ogura, Head of the Business Promotion Department, Project Management Headquarters, Yamashita PMC 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 "Narita International Airport Corporation: Specific Initiatives and Challenges for Decarbonization at Narita Airport." The momentum for decarbonization in the aviation industry is accelerating. In this presentation, we will elaborate on various challenges and specific initiatives regarding the decarbonization of aircraft and the establishment of airports as renewable energy hubs, as well as the situation surrounding air and land transportation, human flow, and logistics. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: February 26, 2024 (Monday) from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (Doors open at 9:00 AM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archive streaming ■ Speaker: Toshio Tashiro, Executive Officer, Narita International Airport Corporation, Head of Sustainability Promotion Office, Management Planning Department *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 Business Development of Stationary and Mobile Storage Batteries and the Path to Successful Monetization." We will overview the trends of storage batteries and EVs, which have significant potential in the establishment of decentralized power systems (DE = utilization of distributed energy resources) that will become more prominent in 2024. In this presentation, we will look ahead to the developments in 2024, taking into account the accelerating rule-making related to EVs and associated trends. Additionally, we will provide detailed explanations of community-based storage battery businesses and EV charging businesses. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: February 21, 2024 (Wednesday) from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (Doors open at 9:00 AM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Mr. Akira Nishimura, Senior Researcher, Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. and Invited Professor, Osaka University Graduate School *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 "Development Status and Future Developments of the 'Integrated Marine Ammonia Fuel Project.'" As part of the "2023 IMO GHG Reduction Strategy," the target for GHG emissions reduction from international shipping has been strengthened to "zero GHG emissions by around 2050." We will provide detailed explanations on the development status of the "Integrated Marine Ammonia Fuel Project," which includes the development, ownership, and operation of ships using ammonia fuel, recognized as a zero-emission fuel, as well as fuel supply and future developments. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: February 20, 2024 (Tuesday) from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (Doors open at 9:00 AM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Mr. Jo Oshima, Green Innovation Sales Office, Machinery Company, Plant, Ship, and Aircraft Division, Itochu 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 on "The Grid-Connected Battery Business of Nippon Koei Energy Solutions Co., Ltd." In our country, following the separation of power generation and transmission, the development of a European-style power system has been progressing rapidly, including the establishment of demand-supply adjustment markets and revisions to the imbalance system. In this presentation, we will introduce our achievements from the development to commercialization of the "grid-connected battery business in the UK and Belgium," which we have been advancing since 2017, as well as our initiatives in Japan. We will provide a detailed explanation of the fundamentals of battery utilization, the challenges surrounding the battery business, and future prospects. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: February 20, 2024 (Tuesday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Masato Suzuki, Executive Officer, Deputy Head of Business Strategy Division, Nippon Koei Energy Solutions 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 "Carbon Neutral Strategy of the JFE Group." The JFE Group positions addressing climate change as a top management priority and has formulated the "JFE Group Environmental Management Vision 2050." We will provide detailed explanations of the progress in reducing CO2 emissions in the steel business towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, eco-products such as green steel "JGreeX" and electrical steel sheets, contributions to overall societal CO2 reduction through offshore wind power-related businesses, and initiatives such as land use plans for the East Japan Steel Works (Keihin area), incorporating the background and processes of these plans. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: February 14, 2024 (Wednesday) from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (Doors open at 9:00 AM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Seiya Kitajima, Executive Officer, JFE 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 "Global Water Issues and Asahi Kasei Corporation's Efforts in Water Resource Conservation." Around the world, the United Nations, various governments, and global companies are actively working on water conservation and water reuse. Additionally, the concept of "water footprint" is becoming more widespread. In this seminar, we will provide a detailed explanation of global water issues as a starting point for Japanese companies to consider how they should address water problems in the future. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: March 22, 2024 (Friday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Satoshi Kobayashi, Group Leader, Membrane and Water Treatment Business Group, Membrane and System Division, Environmental Solutions Business Unit, Asahi Kasei 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 "Tokyo Gas Group's Water Treatment Solution Business 'Water fit': Its Business Model and Future Developments." The Tokyo Gas Group is engaged in various energy service businesses, including city gas and electricity. We will explain the overview of the water solution business "Water fit," which we have been working on since 2014, as well as the role of Tokyo Gas Chemical. Additionally, we will provide detailed information about the future development of this business within the Tokyo Gas Group. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: February 22, 2024 (Thursday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Tomoyuki Imamura, Head of Solution Sales Department, Tokyo Gas Chemical 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 "Kansai Electric Power Group 'E-Flow' Business Strategy." E-Flow has developed the system "K-VIPs+" equipped with AI that enables advanced operations, leveraging the knowledge gained from VPP demonstrations and DER utilization cultivated since the Kansai Electric Power era. In the future, we will center our efforts around "K-VIPs+" and form alliances with a wide range of businesses, providing new value to everyone while contributing to the realization of carbon neutrality and the stability of electricity. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: February 14, 2024 (Wednesday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archive streaming ■ Speaker: Koichi Kawaguchi, Director of the Resource Aggregation Business Group, Solutions Division, Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. and President of E-Flow LLC *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 Essence and Practice of Financing and Fundraising for Public-Private Partnership Projects, PPP, and PFI." This seminar is aimed at companies considering entering public-private partnership projects, PPP, and PFI, as well as banks considering lending, and will explain the concepts related to financing and the necessary operations. We will provide detailed explanations on the necessary knowledge for consortium teams, project leaders of representative companies, and financial advisors, including how to calculate loan amounts, the timing of loan execution, the necessary considerations and perspectives on the nature of loans, how to choose banks, and the direction of negotiations with banks. 【Seminar Details (Partial)】 ■ Date and Time: February 13, 2024 (Tuesday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming *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 Urban Development along the Line, South Extension Project and Future Developments." Established in response to the demands of the times, the Osaka Monorail has undergone numerous extensions, growing into one of the longest monorails in Japan as a facility supporting urban activities. In this seminar, we will provide detailed explanations about the origins of the Osaka Monorail, the current state of urban development around the monorail, changes in passenger numbers and management conditions due to infectious diseases, the initiatives of the Osaka Monorail for the future, and expectations for the South Extension Project. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: February 9, 2024 (Friday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Hiroaki Sato, President and CEO of Osaka Monorail 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 "Hitachi Zosen Corporation's 'Decarbonization Business Division' Policies and Specific Measures." We will introduce the current status of decarbonization technologies being pursued by Hitachi Zosen (scheduled to change its name to Kanadevia in October 2024), as well as the situation regarding decarbonization in Europe and specific case studies of initiatives. We will provide a detailed explanation of the challenges and policies for future business. A networking session for exchanging business cards and information between speakers and participants will be held, so please take advantage of this opportunity for building connections and exploring new business developments. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: February 8, 2024 (Thursday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Mr. Juji Kamaya, Executive Director, Head of Decarbonization Business Division, Hitachi Zosen 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 "Miura City's Strategy for Addressing Local Issues through Marine Industry x PPP." The theme of this seminar, "Marine Industry," is a keyword for regional revitalization that Miura City has been advocating since 1985. By explaining the progress of initiatives to promote the marine industry, the content of projects, and the effectiveness and versatility of Marine Industry x PPP, we hope that the combination of the marine industry and PPP, which originated in Miura City, will spread to other municipalities. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: February 5, 2024 (Monday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Mr. Taku Tokue, Chief of the Mayor's Office of Miura City *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 "Specific Measures Based on the 'Sapporo City Sewerage Vision 2030' and Future Reconstruction Projects." To provide good sewerage services in the future, we have formulated the "Sewerage Vision 2030," which outlines the direction of sewerage projects for the next ten years and will proceed with necessary projects. In this presentation, we will explain in detail the "Characteristic Projects from the Sapporo City Sewerage Vision 2030" and the "Revision of the Basic Policy for Reconstruction." 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: February 2, 2024 (Friday) from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Doors open at 9:30 AM) ■ Venue: ACU-A Asty 45 ■ Address: 5-4 Kita 4-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo ■ Participation Method: In-person ■ Speaker: Mr. Kiya Hoshino, Director of Sewerage Planning Division, Sewerage and River Bureau, Sapporo 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 "From Zero Energy Building to Zero Carbon Building: Challenges and Measures for Realization." In the fields of urban planning and architecture, there is an accelerating movement towards achieving "ZCB" (Zero Carbon Building), which aims to reduce whole life carbon by addressing not only operational carbon during the operational phase, represented by ZEB (Zero Energy Building), but also embodied carbon throughout the entire lifecycle from construction to renovation and disposal. We will provide an overview of these changing perspectives and detail the necessary viewpoints, directions, case studies, and key points for future building and urban development. [Seminar Details (Partial)] ■ Date and Time: February 2, 2024 (Friday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming *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 World-Class Top-Level Efficiency in Natural Gas Engine Technology Contributing to Stable Power Supply and Future Decarbonization Efforts." In this presentation, we will introduce Kawasaki Heavy Industries' natural gas engine technology and achievements, which have realized promising demand-supply adjustment capabilities for fluctuating renewable energy and world-class top-level power generation efficiency. We will also provide detailed explanations of our efforts toward future decarbonization. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: January 31, 2024 (Wednesday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Mr. Sekai Miyamoto, Core Staff, Energy Systems Research Department, Technical Research Institute, Technology Development Headquarters, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, 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 titled "Thorough Explanation of Key Points in Patents in the Medical and Healthcare Fields." In the medical and healthcare sectors, digital transformation (DX) is rapidly advancing, and new services utilizing AI technology are becoming widespread. In this seminar, we will provide a detailed explanation of key points regarding patents in the AI + digital health field, using case studies primarily from U.S. companies. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: January 30, 2024 (Tuesday) from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Hidenori Kono, Patent Attorney and Director of Kono Patent 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 "The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Healthcare Industry Policy and Measures for the Utilization of PHR (Personal Health Record)." In this presentation, we will introduce an overview of the policies in the Healthcare Industry Division, as well as measures for the utilization of PHR and other related initiatives. We will also provide detailed explanations of the "Safety Management Guidelines for Information Systems and Service Providers Handling Medical Information," formulated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: January 29, 2024 (Monday) from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (Doors open at 9:00 AM) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Mr. Akira Abe, Deputy Director, Healthcare Industry Division, Commerce and Service Group, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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