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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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Our company will hold a seminar on the "Machida City Monorail Line Urban Development Concept" in Tokyo. The extension of the Tama City Monorail towards Machida has been recognized as a "significant project" in the recommendations of the National Transportation Policy Council, and the extension route has been selected by a committee of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Moving forward, urban development in the areas along the monorail line is required to ensure stable business viability for the monorail project. The "Monorail Line Urban Development Concept" introduced today has been developed through collaboration between Machida City and Tama City, which are both along the same line. This concept aims to promote urban development in the areas along the line and address challenges, working towards the vision of the cities that Tama City and Machida City aspire to achieve. We will promote initiatives based on this concept and aim for the early realization of the extension of the Tama City Monorail towards Machida. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 20 (Monday) 16:30 - 18:30 (Doors open at 16:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Machida City Mayor Joichi Ishisaka *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We will hold a seminar titled "Connecting to the Next 100 Years of City Development in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture." Kawagoe is a city that has developed on the foundation of a castle town, and it still exudes the history, culture, and traditions that make it worthy of being called "Koedo Kawagoe." In December 2022, Kawagoe City celebrated its 100th anniversary of city status. This seminar will introduce the city development in historical areas and the formation of commercial, business, and cultural hubs around the station, as well as detail recent new initiatives that connect to the next 100 years. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: May 16, 2024 (Thursday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Kawagoe City Deputy Mayor Mr. Kazuhiko Miyamoto *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Current Status and Outlook of the Carbon Credit Market (J-Credit)." In January of this year, companies participating in the GX League (568 companies) began announcing their greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, marking the start of serious efforts towards emission reductions. On the other hand, the total of the targets announced by these companies for 2030 remains at 480 million tons (a 40% reduction compared to fiscal year 2013), falling short of the government target (a 46% reduction), necessitating further efforts to achieve these goals. In this context, the carbon credit market, which promotes corporate GX investments and enables efficient emission reductions, is becoming increasingly important. This seminar will provide a detailed explanation of the Japan Exchange Group's carbon credit market, including past initiatives and future prospects for market expansion. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 16 (Thursday) 16:30 - 18:30 (Doors open at 16:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Speaker: Takashi Ishizaki, President and CEO of Tokyo Commodity Exchange, Executive Officer of Japan Exchange Group *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Revisions to the Urban Green Space Act and the Creation of New Value for Urban Development GX." Compared to major cities around the world, the level of greenery and green ratio in Japan's large cities is low. Therefore, we aim to revise the Urban Green Space Act and other related laws for urban development GX, secure urban green spaces under national leadership, actively preserve and renew urban green spaces through the establishment of nationally designated corporations, and attract private investment through the introduction of certification systems. In collaboration with the Ministry of the Environment, we aim not only to increase space and greenery in urban areas but also to create new value that includes human connections. Promoting urban greening is not only a concern for those involved in urban development but also a challenge for the residents and, ultimately, for all of Japan. We will provide a detailed explanation of the government's response to these issues and future directions. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: April 15 (Monday) 16:30 - 18:30 (Doors open at 16:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Speaker: Noriyuki Sasaki, Chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's Land and Transport Division, Deputy Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party GX Implementation Headquarters, Member of the House of Representatives (4th term, Ishikawa 2nd District) *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Latest Domestic and International Regulatory Trends on PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), Corporate Risks, and Response Cases." Recently, there has been a global strengthening of regulations regarding PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances). This seminar will introduce the latest regulatory trends in Europe, the United States, and Japan, as well as the risks faced by companies and examples of corporate responses. We will also discuss how to consider the strengthening of PFAS regulations in advancing business activities. Additionally, we will provide detailed explanations of the public consultation results regarding the proposed restrictions on all PFAS under the REACH regulation, which received approximately 5,600 public comments, along with trends in various industries. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 16, 2024 (Thursday) 9:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Instructor: Mizuho Research & Technologies Co., Ltd. 　　　　Sustainability Consulting Division 2, Environmental Risk Team 　　　　Senior Consultant Yoshitaka Goto *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "The Appeal of Transition Finance and Key Points for Its Benefits." As the trend towards decarbonization intensifies, companies are being strongly urged to implement effective reduction measures. However, it is still challenging to achieve rapid decarbonization in many areas, not just in hard-to-abate sectors. We will provide a detailed explanation of "Transition Finance," which is positioned as one of the funding methods to gradually and reliably realize the transition to a decarbonized society, focusing on its appeal and key points for benefiting from it in the upcoming "world with interest rates." [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 15 (Wednesday) 9:30-11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Haruka Uno, Senior Consultant, Environmental Business Strategy Team, Sustainability Consulting Division 2, Mizuho Research & Technologies Co., Ltd. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on "The Current Situation of PFAS in Drinking Water and Technological Development for Countermeasures." PFAS currently includes over 10,000 types, with some reports suggesting there may be over 7 million types, and they are used in a wide range of applications. On the other hand, some PFAS substances raise health concerns, leading to discussions about regulations both domestically and internationally, and these trends are being closely monitored. In Japan, PFOS and PFOA among PFAS have been designated as items for setting water quality management goals in drinking water quality standards, and provisional target values have been established. However, there have been cases where these target values have been exceeded in drinking water. Therefore, in addition to understanding the presence of PFAS in drinking water, investigating sources of discharge at drinking water sources and considering reduction measures are also important. This seminar will provide detailed explanations on the actual presence of PFAS in drinking water and PFAS treatment technologies. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 15 (Wednesday) 13:30-15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Koji Kosaka, Senior Researcher, National Institute of Public Health, Department of Environmental Health *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We will hold a seminar titled "Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry: Key Points and Examples for Utilizing the Regulatory Reform System at the Business Level." For businesses, including startups, taking on new ventures and achieving the creation of new markets and innovations is a crucial key to the overall economic growth of Japan. On the other hand, when launching new businesses or services, it is necessary to address various regulations and rules. In this seminar, we will clearly explain the key points of the system so that participants can think, "Let's consult first," as various support tools and contact points are prepared for regulatory compliance and reform. We will also introduce actual examples of businesses that have utilized the system. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: May 14, 2024 (Tuesday) 09:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Instructor: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Economic and Industrial Policy Bureau, Industrial Creation Division, New Business Creation Promotion Office Assistant Director (Regulatory Reform) Mr. Hiroshi Eito *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Key Points of Practical Applications from Basics to Advanced in PPP/PFI/Concession Projects." As seen in the recent penetration of SDGs in corporate activities, the resolution of social issues is increasingly becoming a business issue. PPP/PFI/concessions, which aim to develop public facilities through public-private partnerships, are expected to further expand in both fields and numbers in the future. This seminar will provide detailed explanations of various guidelines based on the current state of practice for those involved in PPP/PFI/concessions from various positions, laying a solid foundation of knowledge for participants to engage in projects themselves in the future. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: May 13, 2024 (Monday) 16:30 - 18:30 (Doors open at 16:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Instructor: Suzuki Law Office 　　　　Attorney 　　　　Mr. Yoshiharu Suzuki *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on "Urban Development Towards the Realization of a 'Multi-Nucleus Collaborative City' Initiated by Kumamoto City." Kumamoto City is promoting urban development that is easy to move around and live in, even in the context of a declining population and an aging society. The city aims to maintain and secure urban functions in the central urban area and 15 regional hubs that serve as community cores, while also achieving a "multi-nucleus collaborative city" with high population density along convenient public transportation routes that connect these hubs. This seminar will provide detailed explanations on "Initiatives for Revitalizing the Central Urban Area" and "Urban Development of Regional Hubs Utilizing Their Unique Characteristics." [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 13, 2024 (Monday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archive streaming ■ Instructor: Kumamoto City 　　　　Urban Construction Bureau, Urban Policy Department, Urban Development Division 　　　　Division Chief 　　　　Fumiko Miike *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Fundamentals, Challenges, and Latest Research Trends of 'All-Solid-State Batteries.'" We will provide an overview of the fundamentals, technical content, and trends of all-solid-state batteries. We will explain in detail why all-solid-state batteries are attracting attention as the leading next-generation battery, discussing the challenges from the perspective of materials chemistry and the direction of research and development aimed at solving these issues. In particular, we will elaborate on the basic content necessary to understand the research and development of all-solid-state batteries using sulfide-based solid electrolytes, which are expected to be used as power sources for electric vehicles, focusing on the research results of the speakers. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: May 10, 2024 (Friday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, Live Streaming, Archive Streaming ■ Speaker: Associate Professor Atsushi Sakuta, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University, Applied Chemistry Division, Department of Material Chemistry and Life Sciences *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "From the Basics of Carbon Credit Transactions to Legal Risks and Considerations in Transaction Contracts." For each company, carbon credits, which involve the buying and selling of quantified greenhouse gas emission reductions and absorption amounts, are an option to consider in their efforts to achieve "carbon neutrality." Additionally, the carbon credit trading market will be established on the Tokyo Stock Exchange starting in October 2023, and private markets are also being developed, indicating progress in domestic system development. However, there are no unified standards for carbon credits, and their legal nature is ambiguous, which entails risks in their transactions. Therefore, this seminar will provide a detailed explanation of the fundamental knowledge regarding carbon credit transactions, as well as the legal risks and considerations in transaction contracts. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 10 (Friday) 09:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Instructor: TMI General Legal Professional Corporation Partner and Attorney Takashi Kitajima *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We will hold a special seminar titled "Learn the Key Points to Successfully Implement DX in 2 Hours." "Why do DX initiatives fail?" It is said that 70% of DX initiatives fail. In this presentation, we will explain the trends in digital transformation and the challenges of DX, using examples from the food industry. First, we will discuss the environmental changes surrounding the industry, such as shifts in society, consumer behavior, and technology, and introduce how technology utilization is advancing in response to these changes. Next, we will detail the evolution of DX among top manufacturers in Japan and abroad, followed by an in-depth discussion of three challenges that hinder DX. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: May 10 (Friday) 16:30 - 18:30 (Doors open at 16:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archive streaming ■ Speaker: Mizuhou Mitake Director of Food, Beverage, and CPG Division, Second Industry Headquarters, NTT Data 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 Ministry of the Environment's Initiatives and Support Measures for Corporate Decarbonization." In light of the adoption of the Paris Agreement in 2015 and Japan's declaration of carbon neutrality by 2050 in 2021, the demand for corporate decarbonization has intensified. Recently, especially among large companies, there has been a growing requirement for the disclosure of not only climate-related information but also nature-related information, and in the context of Scope 3 reductions, it has become urgent to reduce emissions across the entire value chain. In this seminar, we will provide detailed explanations of the latest global trends toward achieving carbon neutrality, the importance of decarbonization management in companies, and the Ministry of the Environment's initiatives and support measures for the decarbonization of small and medium-sized enterprises, based on case studies. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: April 18 (Thursday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Ministry of the Environment Global Environment Bureau, Climate Change Policy Division (Concurrent) Decarbonization Business Promotion Office Deputy Director Ritsuko Minegishi *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar on "The Aims of the Integrated Efficiency and Infrastructure Strengthening Project for Water Supply and Sewerage." Starting from the fiscal year 2024, water supply administration will be transferred from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, allowing for unified management of water supply and sewerage administration. The effects of this integration are significant. In response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the integrated recovery of water supply and sewerage has also demonstrated these benefits. While Japan boasts a world-class standard in water supply administration, challenges such as aging infrastructure and seismic resilience have emerged after a century of water supply. The approach to water supply development in depopulated areas is also a concern. There are new challenges such as public-private partnerships, decarbonization, energy conservation and renewable energy, the realization of a circular economy, and the development of small-scale decentralized water treatment systems. There are also policies for the international expansion of water supply technology. By injecting new technologies into the water supply sector, we draw attention to the field related to "water," which is most crucial for human survival! 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: April 17 (Wednesday) 9:30 - 11:30 (Doors open at 9:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Participation Methods: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Shunsuke Mutai, Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party's "Water Supply Business Promotion Parliamentary Federation," Chair of the House of Representatives Environment Committee, Member of the House of Representatives *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Yamaguchi Prefecture: Promotion of Collaboration Among Composite Enterprises Capturing the Times." In Yamaguchi Prefecture, in collaboration with businesses and local governments, the "Yamaguchi Prefecture Composite Collaboration Conference" has been established to promote collaborative projects among composite enterprises. Efforts are being made to strengthen international competitiveness and improve productivity through initiatives such as achieving carbon neutrality in composites, introducing DX technology, and smartening operations. We aim to continue leading the regional economy with composite enterprises and will provide detailed explanations of the future vision for next-generation composites and the initiatives toward realization. 【Seminar Details】 ■ Date and Time: May 9, 2024 (Thursday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Instructor: Yamaguchi Prefecture 　　　　Industry and Labor Department, Decarbonization Promotion Office 　　　　Chief Examiner: Toshiaki Seito *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company will hold a seminar titled "Security Measures that Medical Institutions and Medical IT Vendors Should Adopt in Light of the 2024 Medical Fee Revision and Related Trends." In this seminar, we will provide a detailed explanation based on the overall picture of medical security policies related to the items of the medical fee revision, focusing on the medical DX, which is the <accelerator> in the 2024 fee revision. We will discuss what kind of security <brake> is being implemented behind it and how it may compel medical institutions and medical IT vendors to respond in the future. This will serve as a basis for considering what medical security measures should be prioritized at this point in preparation for future revisions. [Seminar Details] ■ Date and Time: May 8 (Wednesday) 13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open at 13:00) ■ Venue: JPI Conference Square ■ Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kowa Hiroo Building ■ Participation Method: In-person, live streaming, archived streaming ■ Speaker: Yusuke Ebihara, Co-founder / Steering Committee Member, Medical ISAC *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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