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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Current Status, Challenges, and Future Prospects of Yokohama City's Sewerage System." Yokohama City's sewerage system has greatly developed thanks to the efforts of our predecessors. Particularly from the late Showa era to the early Heisei era, various advanced technologies were introduced to promote the spread of sewerage, laying the foundation for present-day Yokohama. As modern individuals involved in the sewerage business, we are tasked with contributing not only to the development of Yokohama City but also to the overall advancement of the sewerage industry. In light of the history and current state of Yokohama's sewerage, we hope to provide a broad understanding of the perspectives and attitudes we should adopt moving forward. We also aim to share the genuine thoughts of the Yokohama sewerage staff, including personal viewpoints. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: October 31 (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 Methods: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Yokohama City Director of the Sewerage Pipeline Division, Sewerage and River Bureau Mr. Ryuji Ishida *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 "Defense Equipment Agency: Strategic Initiatives in Defense Technology." The seminar will provide detailed explanations of the Ministry of Defense's research and development initiatives (including the budget request for fiscal year 2025) and the establishment of a public-private-academic research and development ecosystem, including the creation of the Defense Innovation Technology Research Institute (tentative name). 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: October 30, 2024 (Wednesday) 09:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Defense Equipment Agency 　　　　Director of Technology Strategy 　　　　Mr. Yasunori Matsumoto *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 "Tokyo Electric Power Company's Initiatives in Offshore Wind Power." Offshore wind power is a key solution for making renewable energy a primary power source, and in addition to the current fixed-bottom installations, the expansion of floating installations is anticipated. This seminar will provide detailed information on Tokyo Electric Power Company's initiatives in offshore wind power aimed at achieving carbon neutrality. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: October 30, 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, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Tokyo Electric Power Company Renewable Power Inc. 　　　　Wind Power Department Manager 　　　　Mr. Takehiko Ikemochi *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on "Trends in Technology Development and Commercialization of Decarbonized Liquid Fuel Supply Chains." The implementation of decarbonized liquid fuels in hard-to-abate industries, where reducing CO2 emissions is challenging, has become essential for achieving carbon neutrality (CN). As a practical response, there is growing expectation for biofuels derived from fats and non-food biomass, as well as synthetic fuels (e-Fuels) made from clean hydrogen and captured CO2. This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the entire supply chain, thoroughly comparing both fuels that are challenging decarbonization while ensuring stable supply and economic viability, and detailing the current situation and future developments. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: October 29, 2024 (Tuesday) 13:30 - 16:00 (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: Mr. Yasuo Hosono, Technical Advisor, Frontier Business Headquarters, Chiyoda Corporation *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on "The Essentials and Future Direction of the Hamamatsu Arena Renewal Concept." The city of Hamamatsu is promoting various sports policies from three perspectives: "doing," "watching," and "supporting," aiming to realize the "Sports Culture City of Hamamatsu." The Hamamatsu Arena, which opened in 1990, has now been in operation for 33 years and is facing a period where large-scale renovations are necessary due to aging and obsolescence of facilities. Therefore, we have developed the Hamamatsu Arena Renewal Concept, which outlines the direction for business development, including the appropriate form of the arena in response to social needs, renovation details, and operational methods. This will include detailed explanations of aspects such as the "Implementation of Comprehensive Management Plans for Public Facilities," "Promotion of PPP/PFI," and "Utilization of PRE," which are being advanced nationwide. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: October 28 (Monday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, Archive Streaming ■ Speaker: City of Hamamatsu 　　　　Department of Citizen Affairs, Sports Promotion Division, Director 　　　　Mr. Hideo Matsuno *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 Data Center Market and Strategies for Related Businesses." The global data center market is steadily expanding, partly due to increased demand driven by generative AI. However, a significant portion of new demand continues to be dominated by major cloud providers known as "hyperscalers." Companies are actively investing in and developing their data centers and related fields. On the other hand, the power consumption of data centers is becoming a new social issue. This is prompting the industry to reconsider power sources and the locations of data centers in various countries and regions. Of course, sustainability and the use of renewable energy are also challenges. We will report on these latest trends and provide detailed explanations of the strategies that related businesses should adopt. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: October 25 (Friday) 9:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Speaker: Mr. Ohira Takahiro, Senior Researcher, ICT Research and Consulting Department, Information and Communications 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 "Tokyu Construction Co., Ltd.'s VISION2030 and Long-Term Management Plan." The corporate vision "VISION2030" for Tokyu Construction aims to create corporate value through solving social issues. We will promote this vision by adding three value propositions and leveraging the power of human resources and digital technology, alongside the urban development know-how we have cultivated without halting urban functions. We will provide a detailed explanation of the challenges faced by the construction industry, which is susceptible to external factors such as labor shortages due to population decline and rising prices. I have spent the last 30 years in the sales department, so my experience in the management strategy department is limited. However, I hope to share insights from my experience at the front line of customer interactions. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: October 25, 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 ■ Speaker: Tokyu Construction Co., Ltd. 　　　　Executive Officer, Head of Management Strategy Division 　　　　Koji Kuda *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 for Building Web3 Businesses with an Understanding of the Latest Regulations." Japan has positioned the promotion of Web3, including the use of blockchain-based technologies such as NFTs and DAOs, as a national strategy. It is set to be a pioneer in the world by implementing revised laws regarding stablecoins, as well as anticipated legal amendments related to DAOs and the LPS law concerning cryptocurrency investments. Additionally, new tokens representing rights related to real-world assets are emerging as a new area of tokens, starting with NFTs. In this seminar, based on our extensive experience handling numerous blockchain-related projects, we will explain the key points of the latest regulations, including legal amendments related to RWA tokens, DAOs, and the LPS law. We will also provide detailed insights into the use cases, business development points, and legal considerations for these businesses, based on the latest information. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: October 24 (Thursday) 13:30 - 16:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Speaker: Anderson Mori & Tomotsune Law Office New York State Attorney, Partner, Attorney Takeshi Nagase *For more details, please refer to the PDF 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: Initiatives for the Construction of Automated Logistics Roads." In response to logistics crises and carbon neutrality, we will discuss automated logistics roads, which aim to be realized within ten years as a new form of logistics. The seminar will cover the background of the discussions, specifications for cargo, the status of research on construction, transportation, and loading automation technologies, an overview of the interim summary on the concept of automated logistics roads published in July, and the direction of future discussions. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: October 24, 2024 (Thursday) 09:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ 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: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism 　　　　Road Bureau, Planning Division, Road Economic Research Office 　　　　Director 　　　　Kenjiro Hirose *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 in Nuclear Fusion Power Generation and Future Prospects for Realizing Power Plants." In recent years, countries like the U.S. and the U.K. have presented specific policy goals to promote nuclear fusion development, and the number of startup companies has rapidly increased. Private investment has been very active, surpassing national project investments in a single year. In Japan, the GX Basic Plan and other initiatives have mentioned nuclear fusion prototype reactors, and movements toward industrialization are progressing. While many startups claim they will realize power plants by the mid-2030s, there are also sober opinions suggesting that it may not be so easy. In this seminar, we will objectively elaborate on the principles of nuclear fusion, the history so far, and the latest development trends, as well as provide insights into future prospects for realizing power plants. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: October 23, 2024 (Wednesday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Speaker: Kazutaka Tsuzuki, Director, Nuclear Group, Nuclear Technology Center, General Incorporated Foundation Energy Comprehensive Engineering Research Institute *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 "Astellas Pharma's Global Open Innovation Strategy." In recent years, as open innovation accelerates, many innovative solutions are emerging from the collaboration of diverse players in the life sciences field. In Japan, it is essential for industry, government, and academia to work together to mature an ecosystem that supports such collaboration. Astellas has actively incorporated external innovations, particularly in Europe and the United States, into drug discovery for over a decade. Furthermore, in recent years, we have been engaging in various activities that leverage the characteristics of each region, such as the development of open labs and strategic partnerships with universities, to contribute to the evolution of the ecosystem. This presentation will provide a detailed analysis of the current state and challenges of Japan's life sciences ecosystem, as well as Astellas' global initiatives. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: October 22 (Tuesday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Speaker: Astellas Pharma Inc. Executive Officer in Charge of Research (Ph.D. in Pharmacy) Yoshitsugu Shitaka *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 "Market and Policy Trends of Stationary Storage Batteries and Business Opportunities." Policy support is being promoted through the announcement of the storage battery industry strategy and its positioning in the GX execution meeting, with budgets being allocated. While various businesses from both domestic and international markets are entering this field, it is believed that securing predictability from global market trends and the relationships between segments such as residential and grid-connected systems is challenging. This seminar will introduce market and policy trends surrounding storage batteries and provide detailed explanations of future prospects and business opportunities. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 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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Our company will hold a seminar on the utilization of the "Revised Guidance for TCFD in the Real Estate Sector." The movement to assess the impact of climate change on the business activities of investment and financing targets is spreading globally. Investors are demanding that businesses accurately disclose and explain climate-related financial information, and efforts are currently underway to unify disclosure rules. In this seminar, following the publication of the Revised Guidance for TCFD in the Real Estate Sector, we will discuss how to identify risks and opportunities using this guidance, how to proceed with information disclosure, and key points regarding climate-related financial information disclosure. We will also present specific case studies from J-REITs and others, providing clear and detailed explanations. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: October 21 (Monday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Instructor: Mitsui Sumitomo Trust Research Institute, Inc. 　　　　Private Investment Advisory Department 　　　　Senior Researcher 　　　　Akira Kikuchi *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 Outlook of 'Hokkaido Ballpark F Village.'" Hokkaido Ballpark F Village / Escon Field HOKKAIDO opened in Hokkaido in the spring of 2023. Development continues even after the opening, with the launch of a senior residence/clinic mall planned for 2024. By 2028, a new station and the attraction of Hokkaido Medical University have been confirmed, marking a significant transformation from "tourist destination" to "urban development." We will provide detailed explanations about the unique urban development of F Village, which includes not only the appeal of its facilities but also soft projects centered around events and community creation. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: October 18 (Friday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Kyosuke Sakai, Head of Business Planning Department, Planning Division, Business Headquarters, Fighters Sports & Entertainment Co., Ltd. and Group Leader of the Planning 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 "Hankyu Railway Co., Ltd.: Urban Transportation and City Development Strategies for the Future." Japan's socio-economic environment is undergoing significant changes, such as the advancement of a declining birthrate and aging population, as well as the transition from long-term deflation to inflation. Additionally, new values are emerging, including diversification in work styles and communication methods, and a heightened awareness of global environmental issues. In light of these business conditions, we will elaborate on the future strategies of railway operators, referencing the business model of Hankyu Railway's founder, Ichizō Kobayashi, while detailing several key points. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: October 18 (Friday) 10:00 - 12:00 (Doors open at 9:30) ■ Venue: Hearton Hall, Nippon Life Midosuji Building ■ Address: 12F Nippon Life Midosuji Building, 4-2-4 Minamisenba, Chuo Ward, Osaka City ■ Participation Method: On-site ■ Speaker: Hankyu Railway Co., Ltd. 　　　　Executive Director 　　　　In charge of Urban Transportation Business 　　　　Masami Kamimura *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 of the 'National Database of Health Insurance Claims (NDB)' and Its Utilization." The National Database of Health Insurance Claims (NDB) is a big data resource composed of medical claim information as well as specific health checkup and guidance information. It was established in 2008 for the creation, implementation, and evaluation of medical expense optimization plans, and third-party provision for secondary use began in 2011. Since 2016, basic summary tables of NDB open data have been available for free immediate download. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is working to enhance the convenience of the NDB by expanding the information included, increasing the databases subject to linked analysis, and accelerating third-party provision through the use of cloud services. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: October 17 (Thursday) 9:30-11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Speaker Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Health Insurance Bureau, Medical and Nursing Care Coordination Policy Division, Deputy Director of the Insurance Data Planning Office (Concurrent) Assistant Director (Physician, Doctor of Medicine) Mr. Takaaki Konishi *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 "Public Recruitment Procedures and Key Points for Offshore Wind Power Generation Projects." There are high expectations for offshore wind power generation in achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The current installation targets are not limited to 1 GW annually until 2030 and 30-45 GW by 2040; a cabinet decision has also been made on a revision proposal for the Renewable Energy Sea Area Utilization Act aimed at expanding into the EEZ. Furthermore, discussions are ongoing regarding the 7th Basic Energy Plan and the establishment of floating installation targets for further expansion. Public recruitment in general sea areas has been conducted up to Round 3, but challenges in the recruitment process have also become apparent. In this seminar, an instructor who has been involved in numerous leading offshore wind power generation projects will explain the legal systems related to public recruitment and the practical considerations regarding contracts related to development and finance, detailing basic points for those newly entering the field. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: October 17 (Thursday) 13:30 - 16:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Instructor: Tsutomu Kobayashi, Attorney at Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu *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 Reality of Recycling Technology and Business for Lithium-Ion Batteries for EVs." By the end of 2023, the number of electric vehicles (EVs) worldwide reached 40 million. Although it is said that growth has slowed, the market is steadily expanding. With the increase in EVs, the processing of a vast number of used lithium-ion batteries for EVs has become an unavoidable issue. This presentation will explain the full scope of recycling technologies that are under development or have been commercialized, such as hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes, and will provide detailed insights into the business realities utilizing these technologies. Additionally, it will touch upon the recycling of solid-state batteries, which are expected to be commercialized in the future. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: October 16 (Wednesday) 10:00 - 12:00 (Doors open at 9:30) ■ Venue: No on-site attendance ■ Participation Method: Live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Professor Kazuhiro Fukushiro, Graduate School of Technology Management, Yamaguchi University *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 "Frontline Discussions on the Legislation of the Emissions Trading System." In April 2023, the GX Promotion Act was enacted, and as the movement towards carbon neutrality by 2050 gains momentum, discussions are rapidly advancing towards the legislation of the emissions trading system (GX-ETS), which was experimentally introduced in the fiscal year 2023 and is set to be fully operational from 2026. In particular, companies with high greenhouse gas emissions will be required to participate in emissions trading in the future, making it essential to closely monitor the trends in these discussions. Therefore, in this lecture, a lawyer specializing in this field will provide a detailed explanation of the current state of discussions regarding the legislation of the emissions trading system. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: October 16 (Wednesday) 13:30 - 16:00 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Speaker: 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 titled "Denmark's GX Policy and Efforts to Become a Hydrogen Exporting Country." Denmark has taken the lead by aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2050 since 2012, and has actively worked towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 70% compared to 1990 levels by 2030, and beyond carbon neutrality by 2050, aspiring to become a carbon-absorbing country. Currently, over 80% of its electricity generation comes from renewable energy. As a global leader, Denmark has been exploring robust energy systems that are economically viable and energy-efficient, utilizing offshore wind power and leveraging electricity markets and sector coupling. While electrification is key to the green transformation, Denmark is also promoting the supply of green hydrogen within its GX initiatives, aiming to become a hydrogen exporting country. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: October 15 (Tuesday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Speaker: Embassy of Denmark Senior Commercial Officer (in charge of Energy and Environment) Ms. Izumi Tanaka *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 "Landscape Analysis of Patent Information in the Space Business." In recent years, numerous space ventures have emerged worldwide, and there has been a surge of entries from various industries, marking a tumultuous era for the space business. Along with this, technological innovation is rapidly advancing, with technologies that were once unimaginable becoming a reality in space-related businesses, such as space transportation, satellite constellations, debris removal, satellite communications, and AI-based analysis of observational data. In this seminar, we will provide a clear and detailed explanation of the latest technological trends and intellectual property strategies in the space business from the perspective of patent attorneys, through a landscape analysis that combines statistical analysis of space business-related patents (macro perspective) and analysis of individual patents (micro perspective). [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: October 11 (Friday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Instructors: TMI General Legal Professional Corporation Partner and Patent Attorney: Kentaro Ito Associate and Patent Attorney: Naohiko Saito *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 "Carbon Neutral and Hydrogen-Related Technologies and Future Development Strategies." Bosch issued its first environmental protection guidelines in 1973 and has been seriously committed to environmental initiatives ever since. In 2020, we achieved Scope 1 and 2 globally, and our focus on sustainability management extends beyond just actions against climate change. We will discuss technologies under development, including SOFC, Water Purifier, PEM-Electrolyzer, and Optical Gas Spectrometer, which are part of our approach to energy transformation aimed at achieving carbon neutrality after 2030. We will also introduce related components from our traditional business and provide detailed explanations of our efforts regarding the manufacturing facilities, evaluation equipment, and even the external sales of manufacturing know-how for these technologies and products. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: October 11 (Friday) 9:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Speaker: Shogo Takamura, Head of Energy Market Business Strategy Division, Bosch Corporation *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "The Essence of the 'Biodiversity Enhancement Activity Promotion Act' and Business Opportunities." In December 2022, a new global goal, the "Kunming-Montreal Biodiversity Framework," was adopted. Our country has also revised its national biodiversity strategy, setting the goal of achieving "Nature Positive" by 2030 and conserving over 30% of land and sea under the "30by30" target. Achieving this requires not only the expansion of protected areas such as national parks but also the promotion of Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECM) in nearby natural environments, including satoyama (traditional rural landscapes), corporate green spaces, and urban green spaces. Against this backdrop, a new law was enacted in April of this year to promote activities by companies and others to enhance biodiversity in local areas, including the establishment of a certification system for related plans. This presentation will detail the background leading to the establishment of the new law and provide an overview of the law itself. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: October 10 (Thursday) 9:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Speaker: Ministry of the Environment Nature Conservation Bureau, Nature Conservation Planning Division Deputy Director Mr. Makoto Kobayashi *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on "Measures to Expand 'Business Inbound' Centered on MICE." In May 2023, the government decided on the "New Era Inbound Expansion Action Plan," and based on this, we are strengthening support for business inbound centered on MICE towards 2030. To further invigorate business inbound, we believe that collaboration with various industries and intercity cooperation is essential. Taking these points into consideration, we will detail the objectives and specific examples of the measures we are currently implementing. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: October 9, 2024 (Wednesday) 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: Japan Tourism Agency 　　　　Counselor (MICE) 　　　　Mr. Yasushi Ishikawa *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 "Market Size Forecast for Perovskite Solar Cells." Perovskite solar cells, which are viewed as the leading candidates for next-generation solar cells, are advancing toward commercialization with developments in production, mass production technology, and installation techniques. Japan ranks first among major countries in terms of solar cell installation per unit area, and for further adoption, new types of next-generation solar cells that are lightweight, flexible, and comparable in performance to existing solar cells are essential. This is a field where the resurgence of Japanese manufacturers and expansion into the global market is anticipated, but manufacturers in Europe and China are already ahead in commercialization, necessitating an acceleration of development. This presentation will outline the overall picture of the market for new and next-generation solar cells, focusing on perovskite solar cells, and provide future outlooks. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: October 9 (Wednesday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Speaker: Yohei Kawai, Middle Expert, Social Solutions Division, Fuji Keizai 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 "Enactment of the Hydrogen Society Promotion Act: Responses Required from Hydrogen Supply Businesses." Recently, the movement towards realizing a hydrogen society has accelerated, with the "Hydrogen Society Promotion Act" being enacted in May 2024. This law stipulates support such as "assistance focused on price differences" and "support for infrastructure development," as well as regulations concerning the "carbon intensity" of hydrogen and other related substances. In this presentation, we will outline several responses required from hydrogen supply businesses in light of these support measures and regulations. Additionally, we will detail the support options that our company can provide to such businesses. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: October 8, 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: Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. Energy and Sustainability Business Division, GX Group Researcher, Ph.D. (Engineering) Kazuki Takada *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 "Rock Weathering Acceleration Technology for the Negative Emission Market." There are only a quarter of a century left until the target year of 2050 for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. It is extremely difficult to offset CO2 emissions from hard-to-decarbonize sectors solely through the large-scale introduction of renewable energy; thus, Negative Emission Technologies (NETs) are essential. One of the technologies for directly removing CO2 that has been released into the atmosphere is weathering acceleration (ERW), which is expected to be implemented in Japan due to its lower water and land use compared to other technologies, as well as the widespread distribution of natural rocks containing Ca/Mg within the country. This seminar will elaborate on the technological trends both domestically and internationally, focusing on the A-ERW project being implemented as part of the Moonshot Goal 4, as well as the methodologies for measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) that are essential for clear carbon accounting and crediting. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: October 8 (Tuesday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Speaker Takaou Nakagaki, Professor, Department of Comprehensive Mechanical Engineering, School of Creative Science and Engineering, Waseda University *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 "Tokyo Gas: Building an Overseas Large-Scale Supply Chain for e-Methane." Tokyo Gas will announce the "Carbon Neutral Roadmap 2050" in March 2024, outlining its contents and initiatives aimed at achieving carbon neutrality. In the latter half, to promote the decarbonization of the thermal sector, which accounts for a significant portion of energy demand, we are strengthening and expanding our efforts related to e-methane as the main axis of gas decarbonization towards building an overseas large-scale supply chain, and we will provide detailed explanations on the social implementation of e-methane. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: October 7, 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: Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. 　　　　Green Transformation Company 　　　　e-Methane Promotion Department Manager 　　　　Mr. Yuji Kobayashi *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 Initiatives of Chubu Electric Power Grid Co., Inc." The environment surrounding the electricity business is undergoing significant changes, such as the rising momentum for decarbonization and the large-scale introduction of renewable energy, which are altering the supply-demand structure. In recent years, there has been an increasing need for new grid connections from both supply and demand sides, including the proliferation of distributed power sources and the interconnection of large demands like data centers. General transmission and distribution operators are expected to play a role in leading the transformation of the industrial structure while maintaining and improving traditional power quality. Our company aims to build a resilient and flexible grid that can adapt to changes, based on the technologies and insights gained from our interactions with customers, while striving to enhance supply reliability and control capital investment, as well as utilizing digital technologies and improving customer services. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: October 4, 2024 (Friday) 10:00 - 12:00 (Doors open at 9:30) ■ Venue: Chunichi Hall & Conference ■ Address: 6th Floor, Chunichi Building, 4-1-1 Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture ■ Speaker: Yasushi Matsuno, Director of Planning, Chubu Electric Power Grid Co., 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 on the "Battery Storage Business." Since the amendment of the Electricity Business Act, which positioned grid-connected battery storage as part of the power generation business, there has been a vibrant movement in the business of installing and operating battery storage on the grid side. While various business models can be considered, such as projects directly connected to the grid and those co-located with renewable energy, this business also harbors many uncertainties, which could pose risks as well as opportunities. Additionally, due to amendments to relevant laws and regulations, starting in April 2024, it will be possible to utilize electricity charged from the grid for renewable energy co-located battery storage, further expanding business prospects. This lecture will provide an overview of the battery storage business for companies considering grid-connected battery storage, and will carefully explain the key points to keep in mind when engaging in the currently trending grid-connected battery and renewable energy co-located battery business. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: October 4 (Friday) 13:30-15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Speaker: Mr. Rentaro Hayashi, Senior Manager, Research Consulting Division and Research Department, 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 "Trends in Ammonia Technology Development and Movements Towards International Expansion." In order to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, it is necessary to gradually introduce decarbonized fuels into thermal power plants while maintaining the supply and adjustment capabilities that these plants provide. Ammonia has gained attention in recent years due to its superior transport and storage properties compared to hydrogen, and its ability to be utilized without being reconverted back to hydrogen. This presentation will detail the background of ammonia's rising prominence, its fundamental characteristics, trends in technology development both domestically and internationally, and movements towards international expansion. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: October 4, 2024 (Friday) 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: Kanji Tanno, Ph.D. (Engineering) Senior Researcher, Plant System Research Department Energy Transformation Research Institute Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Triple Revision from the Perspective of Medical DX and Work Style Reform for Fiscal Year 2024." The population receiving end-of-life care, which is predicted to peak in 2040, is expected to remain high for several decades thereafter. As a result, an increase in medical and nursing care needs (elderly medical pandemic) is anticipated, leading to greater burdens on healthcare and nursing care workers. However, the current situation of a serious labor shortage continues to accelerate. With the new health care plan and nursing care insurance business plan starting in fiscal year 2024, there is an accelerating movement to explore the appropriate provision of public insurance services alongside measures to realize a community-based society. Furthermore, improving productivity in medical and nursing care businesses requires information sharing through digitalization and inter-professional collaboration. Let’s unravel the elements of medical DX incorporated in the triple revision for fiscal year 2024 and think together about the future of medical and nursing care businesses. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: October 3 (Thursday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Speaker: Director of the Healthcare Business Management Human Resource Development Institute, Mr. Tomi Ishii *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 "Latest Trends and Possibilities in the Production of Chemicals from Biomass." Limited carbon-neutral biomass must be used as a raw material for chemicals rather than as fuel. In Europe and the United States, large-scale production of chemicals from biomass has already begun. In Japan, the production of biodegradable plastics has also started in some areas. This seminar will provide detailed explanations of the manufacturing methods and latest trends for chemicals and plastics made from these biomass sources, as well as the potential for producing chemicals from wood mass and urban waste. We hope this will serve as a guideline for the future production of chemicals from biomass in Japan. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: October 2, 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, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Takaki Muroi 　　　　Representative, ICLabo (Industrial Catalysts Laboratory) *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 Cancer Screening, Future Prospects" by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. In 2023, the "Fourth Basic Plan for Promoting Cancer Control" was approved by the Cabinet. Within this plan, the current status and challenges of cancer screening, as well as measures to improve "screening rates," "quality control," and "implementation of evidence-based cancer screening," have been summarized. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare plans to continue discussions based on this plan. Additionally, in December 2023, a "10-Year Strategy for Cancer Research (Fifth Edition)" was established to further promote cancer research based on this plan. In this seminar, titled "Current Status and Challenges of Cancer Screening, Future Prospects," we will provide an overview of the "Fourth Basic Plan for Promoting Cancer Control" and elaborate on the cancer screening section. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: October 1, 2024 (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 ■ Speaker: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Deputy Director, Cancer and Disease Control Division, Health and Life Hygiene Bureau Ms. Aki Mukai *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 "Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei's Initiatives for Truly Sustainable Urban Development." Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei traces its roots back to the Marunouchi Architectural Office established in 1890 and has been involved in development from the perspectives of businesses and users for over 130 years, focusing on the people working in the city. The philosophy positioned as "commitment to sustainability" has been inherited with a view towards the continuous growth of the city and the activities of the people who spend time there. In order to realize a truly sustainable society, we will organize these initiatives into an approach called "White Infrastructure Thinking," centered on three axes: soft variability, hard variability, and the use of cutting-edge technology, and we will continue to implement this in various projects. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: October 1, 2024 (Tuesday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: On-site, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei Co., Ltd. 　　　　Executive Officer, Head of Urban Development Management Department 　　　　Makoto Igarashi *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 "Recent Regulatory Trends in Software as a Medical Device (SaMD)." Medical devices are regulated in their manufacturing and sales under the "Act on Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices." Since 2014, standalone software intended for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases has also been subject to regulation as medical devices, leading to many software medical devices receiving manufacturing and sales approvals. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare aims to further practical application and international expansion of software medical devices and, in September 2023, jointly with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, announced the "Package Strategy for Promoting Practical Application of Software Medical Devices 2 (commonly known as 'DASH for SaMD2')." Various initiatives are being undertaken, including early identification of nascent seeds and the publication of review concepts. This presentation will provide a detailed explanation of recent regulatory trends regarding software medical devices. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: September 27 (Friday) 13:30-15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Speaker: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Agency, Medical Device Review Management Division, Head of Software Medical Device Review Management Office, Ph.D. (Pharmacy) Reiko Mizutani *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 "Future Initiatives for the Realization of the 'Kiyose Station Future Vision.'" - About Vision Formulation The area around the station is the face of the city. To consider how to develop this area into a face of the city, it is necessary for the government, citizens, and businesses to collaborate and cooperate in the formulation process. By sharing each other's needs and ideas, and taking into account social changes such as the progression of a declining birthrate and aging society, we will create a station and surrounding area that is loved by the citizens while responding to these challenges. - About Vision Realization Similar to the formulation of the vision, the realization of the vision requires collaboration and cooperation among the government, citizens, and businesses. To achieve this, it is essential to demonstrate a commitment to becoming a "chosen city," starting with city promotion. We will provide detailed explanations of specific initiatives. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: September 30, 2024 (Monday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Speaker: Kiyose City Mayor Keiji Shibuya *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 Space Business and Approaches to Intellectual Property Strategy." While attention is being drawn to the space business, it is essential to respond with policies and business strategies that consider a medium- to long-term perspective. This lecture will focus on rule formation in space and intellectual property strategies in the space business, exploring medium- to long-term strategies from both policy-making and business strategy formulation viewpoints. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: September 27, 2024 (Friday) 09:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Methods: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Naoto Koizuka Director of Economic and Fiscal Policy Department, Mitsubishi UFJ Research & Consulting Concurrently Director of Intellectual Property Consulting Office Concurrently Director of Global Rule Research Center Senior Chief Researcher *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 "Establishing a System for the Realization of Autonomous Driving and Remaining Challenges." Autonomous driving is expected to play a significant role in solving various social issues faced by our country, such as reducing traffic accidents, maintaining and improving public transportation, and addressing the shortage of drivers. In May of last year, Japan's first level 4 autonomous driving mobility service without a driver was launched in Eiheiji Town, Fukui Prefecture. While demonstrations of autonomous driving are being conducted in various locations, challenges such as (1) ensuring safety, (2) gaining understanding from local residents, and (3) securing business viability have also become apparent. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is supporting initiatives for autonomous driving implemented by local governments to address these challenges and promote the social implementation and commercialization of autonomous driving mobility services. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: September 26 (Thursday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Speaker: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Logistics and Automotive Bureau, Technology and Environmental Policy Division Director of Autonomous Driving Strategy Office Mr. Kengo Ieba *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 "Kansai Electric Power: Current Status, Challenges, and Future Developments of Hydropower Generation." Hydropower, which has a long history, is an important energy source that utilizes the power of water, a natural resource, as a renewable energy source. It excels in supply stability, economic viability, and environmental friendliness, and is also crucial for energy security. As we move towards a carbon-neutral society by 2050, the importance of existing hydropower facilities is increasing. However, many hydropower plants are located in mountainous and remote areas, facing challenges such as the proper maintenance and operation of aging facilities, securing business operators, and adapting to diverse working styles. In pursuit of Kansai Electric Power's goal of "creating a sustainable future for society and business," we will explore the shape of next-generation hydropower from three perspectives: "people (working styles)," "facilities," and "connections with society," and elaborate on the "Beyond 150" initiative to pass the baton of hydropower business to the next generation. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: September 26 (Thursday) 9:30-11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Speaker: Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. Chief Manager, Renewable Energy Business Division Mr. Kazuki Yamamoto *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: Initiatives for Creating a GX Product Market." As global efforts toward decarbonization progress in order to achieve carbon neutrality, we believe that in order for Japanese companies to continuously develop, market, and expand the production of decarbonized products, it is necessary to quantify their efforts toward decarbonization and create a market (GX product market) where these efforts are appropriately recognized as value. This presentation will detail the current initiatives for creating such a GX product market and the direction we should aim for in the future. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: September 25, 2024 (Wednesday) 9:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Innovation and Environment Bureau, GX Group, GX Promotion Planning Office Section Chief Daichi Takayama *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 "Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co., Ltd.: Initiatives for the Medium- to Long-Term Vision Strategy." Sumitomo Osaka Cement announced its medium- to long-term vision "SOC Vision 2035" in May last year. This vision presents the company's goals for 2035 and develops a medium-term management plan through backcasting. On the other hand, as a high CO2-emitting industry, it announced the CN vision "SOCN 2050" at the end of 2020, outlining a path toward carbon neutrality by 2050 and a reduction target for 2030, while actively working on maximizing alternative energies to fossil fuels and establishing carbon recycling technologies. This seminar will detail the initiatives aimed at realizing these medium- to long-term visions. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: September 25, 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: Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co., Ltd. 　　　　Representative Director, Senior Executive Officer 　　　　Mr. Yoshiharu Doi *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 Key Points and Specific Measures of 'Basic Policy 2024'". In June of this year, the "Basic Policy for Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform 2024 (Basic Policy 2024)" was approved by the Cabinet. This Basic Policy 2024 presents a vision and strategy for transitioning the Japanese economy from complete deflation to a new stage of growth that is not merely an extension of the past. It outlines guidelines for revitalizing the economy. In this lecture, we will explain in detail the vision set forth by Basic Policy 2024 and the role of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy as the command center for macroeconomic management. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: September 24, 2024 (Tuesday) 16:30 - 18:30 (Doors open at 16:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archive streaming ■ Speaker: Cabinet Office Deputy Director-General for Economic and Fiscal Management Special Advisor Takuya Yoshimura *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 "Urban Development in Line with the Offshore Wind Power Generation Project Aimed at by Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture." In March of this year, an outline of the "Offshore Wind Power Generation Project off the coast of Murakami City and Tainai City, Niigata Prefecture" was announced. The future development of offshore wind power generation is expected to serve as a catalyst for revitalizing the local economy through the establishment of supply chains and the creation of jobs. Additionally, our city advocates for a "circular symbiotic society that develops in harmony with rich nature" and aims to realize a zero-carbon city utilizing renewable energy derived from the abundant regional resources of forests, rivers, and the sea. We will detail the grand design for a sustainable city that maximizes the benefits brought by the offshore wind power generation project. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: September 24, 2024 (Tuesday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, Archive Streaming ■ Speaker: Kuniyoshi Takahashi, Mayor of Murakami 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 on "Initiatives for Carbon Neutrality in Water Supply and Sewerage Business." Among water infrastructure, water supply and sewerage facilities consume a significant amount of electricity, making energy conservation and the transition to renewable energy sources crucial for achieving carbon neutrality. In recent years, the methods for introducing solar power have diversified, and the public sector has been advancing the adoption of solar power generation through mechanisms such as Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). It is essential to utilize these methods to further promote the decarbonization of water supply and sewerage facilities. Additionally, as solar power generation continues to spread in society, it is necessary to innovate in the operation and management of water supply and sewerage facilities. This seminar will provide detailed explanations of future initiatives based on these circumstances. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: September 20 (Friday) 10:00-11:30 (Doors open at 9:30) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Speaker: Ministry of the Environment 　　　　Global Environment Bureau, Climate Change Policy Division, Climate Change Policy Project Office 　　　　Assistant Director 　　　　Mr. Kensuke Mine *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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