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

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Our company will hold a seminar on "Trends in Building Hydrogen and Ammonia Value Chains." Hydrogen and ammonia are clean energy sources expected to be utilized in various applications such as transportation, power generation, and industry, contributing to the realization of a decarbonized society. This seminar will provide an overview of global trends surrounding hydrogen and ammonia, and will discuss the movements in building value chains in Japan, as well as strategies and business opportunities for social implementation. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: June 25, 2024 (Tuesday) 09:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Mizuho Bank, Ltd. Industrial Research Department, Resources and Energy Team Research Officer Mr. Koji Takahashi *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 "New Initiatives in Green Innovation in Gunma Prefecture." Gunma Prefecture is promoting green innovation based on the "Gunma Five Zero Declaration," which comprehensively declares five zeros necessary for a sustainable society, including zero greenhouse gas emissions and zero power outages during disasters. This seminar will introduce the outline of the "Gunma Five Zero Declaration" as well as various green innovation initiatives being implemented in Gunma Prefecture based on this declaration. Participants will deepen their understanding of decarbonization and green innovation in general, and learn about new initiatives in Gunma Prefecture, providing opportunities for involvement. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: June 24 (Monday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, Archive Streaming ■ Speaker: Gunma Prefecture 　　　　Director of the Green Innovation Promotion Division, Governor's Strategy Department 　　　　Mr. Kazuhiro Kobayashi *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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

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

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

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

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Latest Trends in CCS Element Technologies and CCUS Business Supply Chains." In achieving carbon neutrality, CCUS/DAC, which involves the separation and recovery of emitted CO2 and CO2 from the atmosphere for underground storage or effective utilization, is considered crucial alongside the maximum utilization of renewable energy. Currently, many projects are being launched and implemented worldwide. This presentation will confirm the position of CCUS/DAC in decarbonization, overview its element technologies and business supply chains, and elaborate on the current status and future developments regarding the potential for sustainability, ensuring stable supply, economic viability, and environmental considerations. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: June 19 (Wednesday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archive 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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We will hold a special seminar titled "Learn the Secrets of Public Relations Strategy Planning in Two Hours." While more companies are focusing on public relations activities, the number of successful cases featured in media such as newspapers and television is still very low. This is largely due to the overwhelming prevalence of self-centered topics that do not align with the social trends that the media seeks. In this seminar, we will introduce the behavioral characteristics of the media and explain what topics reporters are currently looking for. Furthermore, we will detail public relations methods that achieve branding for companies and executives, as well as the secrets to planning your own public relations strategy. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: June 18 (Tuesday) 16:30 - 18:30 (Doors open at 16:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Instructor: Fumihiro Naganuma, Executive Officer, Head of Communication Division, Asteria Corporation *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "What does online medical care bring to regional healthcare?" Online medical care is finally being recognized as an independent form of treatment. However, are we fully utilizing its advantages in the current situation? Conducting medical consultations online is not merely about using convenient video calls, nor is it simply a supplementary alternative to outpatient care. The challenge for the healthcare providers (supply side) is to determine what kind of medical services can be offered through this new technology and whether it can provide a different quality of care than before. On the other hand, the demand side faces the new challenge of how to utilize this service. It is necessary to consider whether it can ensure high-quality medical care, from both the supply and demand perspectives. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: June 5 (Wednesday) 10:00 - 12:00 (Doors open at 9:30) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Speaker: Member of the Study Group on the Review of Guidelines for the Appropriate Implementation of Online Medical Care Director, Paul Room, Children's and Adults' Clinic, Medical Corporation Shigyō no Kai Dr. Haruo Kuroki *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 "Bioeconomy Strategy for Leading the World." Biotechnology is highly anticipated by the industry as a technology that can simultaneously address social issues and promote economic growth, such as the creation of new pharmaceuticals and the transformation of manufacturing by producing plastics from CO2. As international competition intensifies, it is crucial for our country to promote policies aimed at realizing the bioeconomy in order to lead the world in the bio field. This seminar will detail strategies for leading the world, including efforts to realize the bioeconomy and discussions within the Liberal Democratic Party's Bio-Science Promotion Parliamentary League. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: June 13 (Thursday) 16:30 - 18:30 (Doors open at 16:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party's "Bio-Science Promotion Parliamentary League," House of Representatives member, Soichiro Imaeda *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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

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

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

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Our company will hold a seminar on "Initiatives for the Expansion of Real Estate Investment and Securitization." The real estate securitization market continues to expand year by year. The total asset value of real estate acquired and managed with funds raised from investors has increased to approximately 53 trillion yen. Among these, schemes such as J-REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts), which started in 2001, and specific real estate joint ventures that can be easily utilized for regional revitalization and facility improvements are being steadily utilized. In the current trend of promoting digital transformation (DX), the use of real estate crowdfunding and security tokens, as well as the promotion of environmentally conscious real estate investment, will be outlined along with the current state and future prospects of the real estate securitization market. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: June 10 (Monday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Instructor: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism 　　　　Real Estate and Construction Economic Bureau, Real Estate Market Development Division 　　　　Director of Real Estate Investment Market Development Office 　　　　Mr. Yuji Honda *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 and Future Developments for the Expansion of the Kyuden Group's Overseas Business." The Kyuden Group aims to achieve an operating profit of 75 billion yen through growth businesses by fiscal year 2030, positioning overseas operations as one of its future growth areas. In the context of the global movement towards carbon neutrality, the Kyuden Group is advancing initiatives that contribute to low and decarbonization, such as renewable energy development and high-efficiency thermal power development tailored to the needs of various countries and regions, as well as transmission and distribution businesses. On the other hand, to expand into new business areas overseas, the group is promoting initiatives such as waste power generation and partnerships with startup companies. This time, we will provide detailed explanations of these initiatives and future developments. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: June 7 (Friday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: On-site, Live Streaming ■ Speaker: Kyushu Electric Power Company 　　　　Director of the International Department 　　　　Mr. Tomoyuki Ochiai *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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

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

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Our company will hold a seminar on "Cost Structure and Latest Technological Trends of Hydrogen and Ammonia." In order to achieve carbon neutrality, we cannot avoid making renewable energy a primary power source. However, to utilize renewable energy without waste at low cost, replace carbon-free fuels that cannot be covered by electricity, and procure the lacking primary energy from overseas renewable energy, the use of hydrogen and energy carriers is considered essential. At the same time, hydrogen production and transportation costs are generally regarded as very high, and currently, only the import of energy carriers based on green hydrogen is being considered. The lecture will focus on hydrogen and ammonia, one of the energy carriers, and will provide detailed explanations of their cost structure and the latest technological trends. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: June 4 (Tuesday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Participation Method: Live streaming, Archive streaming ■ Speaker: Takayuki Ichikawa, Professor, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University Director, Hydrogen Energy Association *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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We will hold a seminar titled "The Real Image of the Ideal State the Robot Industry Should Aim For and the Current Status of Social Implementation." In light of the recent labor shortage, the utilization of industrial robots is finally moving towards practical application, extending beyond traditional boundaries. While there have been several expectations for the expansion of robot utilization in the past, few have been commercialized. The Japan Robot Association is developing a vision for the robot industry looking towards 2050. This vision adopts a backcasting approach, envisioning a future society coexisting with robots and then outlining the industrial vision from that perspective. We will provide a detailed explanation of the initiatives for the future based on the analysis of challenges in applying robots across various fields. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: May 28 (Tuesday) 9:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Hiroki Murakami, Technical Director, Technology Development Headquarters, IHI Corporation *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on "Efforts Towards the Practical Implementation of the Hydrogen Supply Chain." Hydrogen energy plays a role in "storing" and "transporting" renewable energy on a large scale. This is why renewable energy and hydrogen energy are said to constitute a permanently usable energy system. In this seminar, we will introduce the characteristics and development trends of various energy carriers being developed for practical implementation, examples of cost comparisons, our company's efforts towards the practical implementation of the LOHC-MCH method, and scenarios for innovative cost reduction technologies aimed at achieving the cost targets for 2050, as well as provide a detailed outlook for the future. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: May 23, 2024 (Thursday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Yoshimi Okada, Fellow, Global Headquarters, Chiyoda Corporation *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We will hold a seminar titled "Tomakomai CCUS Concept at Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. and Future Challenges." This seminar will introduce the Tomakomai CCUS concept being promoted by Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, and will provide detailed explanations of the background efforts towards the realization of the Tomakomai CCUS concept, as well as collaborations with local governments and businesses. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: May 22, 2024 (Wednesday) 10:00 - 12:00 (Doors open at 9:30) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. 　　　　Executive Officer 　　　　Director of Hokkaido Refinery 　　　　Mr. Koji Yamagishi *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Latest Developments, Challenges, and Prospects for Realizing Nuclear Fusion Power Generation." In recent years, countries like the U.S. and the U.K. have presented specific policy goals to promote the development of nuclear fusion, and the number of startup companies is rapidly increasing. Private investment has been very active, surpassing the investment amounts for national projects in some years. In Japan, the basic GX plan also mentions nuclear fusion prototype reactors, and movements toward industrialization are progressing. While many startup companies claim they will realize power generation reactors by the mid-2030s, there are also calm opinions suggesting that it may not be so easy. This seminar will objectively detail the principles of nuclear fusion, the history so far, and the latest development trends, while presenting insights on the future prospects for realizing power generation reactors. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: May 22 (Wednesday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Participation Methods: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Kazutaka Tsuzuki, Director, Nuclear Technology Center, General Incorporated Foundation for Energy Comprehensive Engineering Research *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on "Points to Consider in Corporate PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) Contracts." Due to various factors such as the expansion of demand for renewable energy, the decrease in power generation costs, and the introduction of the FIP (Feed-in Premium) system, the number of cases of Corporate PPAs being concluded in Japan is increasing. What kinds of schemes are available for Corporate PPAs, and what are the contractual points for each scheme? This seminar will provide detailed explanations by lawyers and advisors knowledgeable about the electricity market and renewable energy, aimed at Japanese companies considering Corporate PPAs for the first time. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 21 (Tuesday) 9:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speakers: White & Case LLP Attorney-at-law, New York State Attorney Masahiro Tanabe Enerex Advisory Services Japan LLC Senior Manager Sejin Hong *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Efforts and Future Developments of the Lumarnity(R) Concept." Since 2018, we have been exploring participation in space-related business through a group of volunteer members within the company, and in 2020, we established the "Lunar Plant Unit." We propose a circular infrastructure called "Lumarnity(R) (Lunar Smart Community(R))," centered around a lunar propellant production plant utilizing lunar water resources. Leveraging our expertise and experience in engineering technology and project execution, we will elaborate on our initiatives and future developments aimed at further sustainable activities for humanity in space. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: May 17, 2024 (Friday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Shunichi Miyashita 　　　　Acting Manager, Digital Project Delivery Department 　　　　JGC Corporation *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Guidelines for the Use of Wood-Based Biomass as a Renewable Energy Source." Biomass has gained attention since the introduction of the FIT system, but recently, doubts about its carbon neutrality (renewability) have arisen from an LCA perspective, and it is gradually losing its status year by year. On the other hand, as long as steam utilization in thermal power generation and heat utilization does not disappear, biomass, which can achieve carbon recycling with extremely high efficiency, is still considered a valuable option for decarbonization. In this lecture, we will focus on wood-based biomass, introducing the diversity of inputs (types of wood) and outputs (forms of energy), and discuss a power plant simulation using fast-growing biomass as an example of sustainability. Finally, we will address the frequent occurrence of biomass fires as a challenge, detailing what should be prepared on the equipment and business sides. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: May 21 (Tuesday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Speaker: Mr. Takahiro Uchiumi, Director of the Planning Department, JFE Engineering Corporation *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Transformation of the Medical and Nursing Care Industry through 'Triple Revision.'" The population receiving end-of-life care is expected to peak in 2040 and remain high for several decades thereafter. As a result, an increase in medical and nursing care needs (elderly medical care pandemic) is anticipated, leading to a greater burden on healthcare and nursing care workers. However, there is also a current situation where the acceleration of a serious labor shortage cannot be stopped. Starting from fiscal year 2024, new health care plans and nursing care insurance business plans are accelerating efforts to explore the appropriate provision of public insurance services alongside measures to realize a community-based society. This seminar will provide a detailed explanation of how these social issues are reflected in the 2024 revisions of medical and nursing care fees and how the future provision of medical and nursing care is envisioned. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 20 (Monday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Speaker: Tomomi Ishii, Senior Consultant, Medical Create Co., Ltd. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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