新社会システム総合研究所 List of News Articles

[Speaker] Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. Consulting Division Senior Consultant Kaito Hasumoto Consultant Yoshina Katayose [Key Lecture Content] This presentation will discuss how the telecommunications industry is transforming due to AI. Once thriving during the i-mode era, telecommunications carriers have lost their leadership in the smartphone age and are currently facing challenges such as the shrinking domestic market and the commoditization of telecommunications. Additionally, differentiation factors such as communication quality, standards, and the types of devices offered have become less pronounced, leading to a situation where a "port-in battle" focused on immediate pricing is rampant. We will explore how the business of telecommunications carriers, which are facing these challenges, will change due to AI and how they should adapt to survive, from the perspective of management consultants.

[Speaker] Mr. Kei Fukuda, Senior Consultant, GX Headquarters, Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. [Key Lecture Content] As part of the "Growth-Oriented Carbon Pricing," the domestic emissions trading system (hereinafter referred to as GX-ETS) will commence in the fiscal year 2026. This lecture will organize the key points of the GX-ETS system, including the allocation methods for emission allowances (including adjustments and considerations), price stabilization measures, and methods for calculating emissions. It will also provide insights into the actions that businesses should take, considering the impact on their operations. Additionally, the lecture will discuss the effects on renewable energy generation projects and carbon credits, as well as future trends regarding carbon prices. [Lecture Items] 1. Overview of the GX-ETS system 2. Actions that GX-ETS target businesses should take 3. Impact on renewable energy generation projects, etc. 4. Expectations regarding carbon credits 5. Future trends related to domestic carbon prices 6. Summary 7. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] NTT ME Corporation Director of Social Infrastructure Design Department, Mr. Osamu Sasaki [Key Lecture Content] Starting from the challenges faced through the maintenance and operation of the vast communication infrastructure owned by NTT East Japan, such as aging equipment, a shortage of workforce, and the intensification of disasters, we will organize the structural issues that the entire social infrastructure sector, including roads and water supply and sewage systems, faces. Based on this, we will present ideas for realizing sustainable social infrastructure, including the transition to smart maintenance and preventive maintenance utilizing accumulated data. Furthermore, we will introduce the direction of initiatives considered by NTT East Japan, future prospects, and remaining challenges. [Lecture Items] 1. Past initiatives and challenges at NTT East Japan 2. Challenges faced by the social infrastructure sector 3. Towards the realization of sustainable social infrastructure 4. Direction of initiatives considered by NTT East Japan 5. Future initiatives and challenges 6. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Kenji Kikuchi, Executive Fellow, MDB Business Division, Japan Management Association Research Institute [Lecture Topics] 1. Important latest research trends to consider for the future 2. Latest business information gathering methods for future insights 3. Case studies on information gathering - perspectives on information collection and utilization 4. "Future insights" perspectives that leaders and personnel responsible for expanding existing businesses, new businesses, new product development, and exploring new applications should know 5. Introduction of the latest business information sources to pay attention to in the AI era for "future insights" 6. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Instructor] Director of the Communication Skills Research Institute Founder of the Yamaguchi Takuro Writing Salon Mr. Takuro Yamaguchi [Key Lecture Content] No matter how much specialized knowledge or skills you possess, if your questioning ability is low, you will not be able to extract valuable information, discern essential issues, or build trust. In the workplace, the ability to accurately draw out necessary information according to the situation, known as "questioning skills," is essential. In this training, we will provide practical know-how that can be used from day one, covering everything from the mindset needed to become a questioning expert, to "reverse questioning" aimed at achieving goals, and a list of useful questions for work. This can be applied to all types of tasks, including interactions between supervisors and subordinates, customer interviews, meetings, sales activities, and the use of generative AI. [Lecture Items] ◆ Prologue (1) Why questioning skills are important (2) The role of questioning skills in business 1. The essence of questioning and mindset shift 2. The technique of questioning as "information gathering" 3. Question patterns applicable to work 4. Question design methods for achieving objectives 5. Questions that motivate people 6. Q&A Session

[Lecturers] Accenture Ltd. Business Consulting Division Strategy Group, Technology Strategy Senior Manager Mamoru Yoneshige Accenture Ltd. Technology Consulting Division CDAI Consulting Principal Director Hiromichi Sugiyama [Key Lecture Content] While system development using AI agents is gaining attention, the challenges of AI-driven development in brownfield projects for enterprises with existing assets and technical debt are significantly greater. The introduction of coding support tools alone does not lead to company-wide transformation, and there exists a structural gap between the success of Proof of Concept (PoC) and the success of company-wide deployment. In this lecture, based on practical insights from Accenture's comprehensive support from strategy formulation to implementation, we will systematically explain the essentials for successful company-wide deployment, including the six principles of AI-driven development, categorization of brownfield types and deployment strategies, context engineering, the systematization of methodologies such as harness engineering and specification-driven approaches, promotion systems and in-house production strategies, and KPI design as a management agenda.

[Instructor] Hirokazu Shibata, President and CEO of ZAZU Design Co., Ltd. [Key Lecture Content] As the importance of heat dissipation design increases in daily operations, it is necessary to study a range of books on thermal engineering to learn the overall picture of heat dissipation design. However, books on thermal engineering typically start with the basics of heat transfer and cover topics such as temperature boundary layers and dimensionless numbers related to heat transfer, making it quite difficult for beginners to grasp the overall picture in a short period. This seminar is aimed at engineers who will begin thermal design in the future, focusing on various heat dissipation devices as specific subjects. The goal is to understand the basics of thermal design while learning about the characteristics and usage of these heat dissipation devices. After attending this seminar, participants are expected to acquire knowledge equivalent to that gained from studying a range of thermal engineering books. [Lecture Topics] 1. Current Status and Challenges of Thermal Design 2. How "Thermal Resistance" Determines Heat Dissipation Pathways 3. Fundamental Laws Governing Heat Transfer 4. Air Cooling through Heat Transfer 5. Heat Diffusion through Thermal Conduction 6. Heat Transfer via Two-Phase Flow of Gas and Liquid 7. Q&A Session

[Lecturer] Taku Ito, Partner, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto Foreign Law Joint Enterprise Yoshifumi Nagakubo, Senior Associate [Key Lecture Content] As we move towards a carbon-neutral society, the large-scale introduction of renewable energy sources is progressing, making the enhancement of market design that balances stable electricity supply and economic efficiency an urgent issue. In this context, the "simultaneous market," which integrates the trading of electricity (kWh) and adjustment capacity (ΔkW), is being discussed as a core component of future electricity systems, and serious considerations for its implementation are underway. In this lecture, a lawyer who has led discussions at the forefront of national system design will explain in an easy-to-understand manner the background and necessity of the simultaneous market, as well as the overall picture of its complex mechanisms, based on practical experience. Furthermore, the lecture will clearly outline the latest developments in current discussions, realistic challenges for implementation, and prospects for future electricity business in Japan, incorporating perspectives and insights as a system designer and practitioner.

[Speaker] Inclusive Design Designer Yoko Nakao [Key Lecture Content] Products are not selling, differentiation is difficult, and regulations are changing. As product development and facility management reach a significant turning point, inclusive design, which involves engaging people who have previously been excluded from the development process to collaboratively think of solutions, is gaining attention as a method for creating new value. Additionally, practicing inclusive design is expected to enhance not only customer engagement but also employee engagement. In this seminar, based on 20 years of experience leading universal design and inclusive design with diverse characteristics both inside and outside a comprehensive electronics manufacturer, I will specifically explain how to practice inclusive design to create new value. [Lecture Items] 1. Inclusive Design as a New Growth Engine 2. Increasing the Resolution of Diversity 3. Inclusive Design Process 4. Side Effects - Ripple Effects on Talent Development and Recruitment 5. Conclusion 6. Q&A / Business Card Exchange

[Speaker] NTT Docomo Business Inc. 5G & IoT Services Department Director in charge of Global Connected Cars, Yuji Tamai [Key Lecture Content] The value of SDV lies in continuously cycling 'updates × data × cloud', and connectivity is a prerequisite for this. In this presentation, we will organize the barriers of quality, cost, and regulation faced in global expansion, and explain the design principles and operational models from roaming enhancement, eSIM/RSP (SGP.32), integrated management (CMP), NTN, to Network API. Additionally, we will delve into security aspects related to connectivity, introducing phenomena observed in actual service operations and their countermeasures, as well as exploring other operational updates (staged delivery, avoiding simultaneous activation, monitoring/observability). [Lecture Items] 1. Positioning of connectivity in SDV 2. Barriers to global connectivity 3. Designing to "strengthen" roaming 4. eSIM/RSP and SGP.32 5. Integrated connectivity management (CMP) and operations 6. Further connectivity - NTN and Network API 7. Security and update operations 8. Q&A

[Speaker] Kazuhiro Kaiho, Manager, Environmental, Energy, and Resource Strategy Group, Research and Consulting Division, Japan Research Institute, Ltd. [Key Lecture Content] Decarbonization of automobiles is entering a phase where EVs, hydrogen, and RNG are utilized according to the industrial structure of countries and regions, energy resources such as renewable energy and biomass, and infrastructure constraints, rather than being solely focused on EVs. This presentation will compare the U.S. tax credits, LCFS, and RFS; China's NEV promotion policies and hydrogen demonstrations; and Europe's RED III and AFIR, organizing which fuels each region is aiming to expand for which applications. It will highlight different winning strategies for passenger and commercial vehicles and provide insights for Japanese companies. [Lecture Items] 1. Why is it important to view "automotive fuel policy" through regional comparisons now? 2. United States: Expanding RNG, hydrogen, and low-carbon fuels through market incentives. 3. China: A dual-front strategy focusing on EVs while nurturing hydrogen for commercial vehicles. 4. Europe: Advancing EVs, hydrogen, and renewable gas through regulatory leadership. 5. Insights for Japanese companies: What should Japan learn and how should it proceed? 6. Q&A / Business card exchange.

[Speaker] Tetsuji Narita, President of NRT Energy Bridge Co., Ltd. [Key Lecture Content] Due to the rapid expansion of AI data centers, the power system is transitioning from "ensuring quantity" to "simultaneous design of reliability, environmental value, and construction period." While the government is taking steps to ensure system capacity in collaboration with watt-bit and in GX strategy regions, on-site, different entities such as DC operators, retailers, power generation and storage, local governments, and transmission companies tend to operate in different languages. This lecture will organize the current state of the system from PPA to practical design of power source portfolios, providing a checklist for each stakeholder and a common language to "operate on the same schedule." [Lecture Items] 1. Overall Overview: Structural organization of how AI DC has become a "design variable" in the power system 2. Current state of watt-bit collaboration and connection discipline 3. GX strategy regions (DC aggregation type): Issues in industrial cluster design 4. Practical design of PPA and power source portfolio 5. Preparation for environmental value and 24/7 CFE 6. Summary: Stakeholder-specific checklist and common schedule 7. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Instructor] Mizuho Research & Technologies Co., Ltd. Sustainability Consulting Division 2, Environmental Business Strategy Team Deputy General Manager & Principal Masahiko Shibata Manager Junko Sumi [Key Lecture Content] Discussions on the revision of the GHG Protocol, the de facto standard for emissions calculation, are intensifying towards finalization in 2027-2028. The currently published draft includes numerous important points directly related to corporate emissions calculation and disclosure practices. In this study session, we will provide clear explanations on: - The main revision points and progress of discussions for the Corporate Standard, Scope 2 Guidance, and Scope 3 Standard - New frameworks being considered in the Actions and Market Instruments Technical Working Group regarding reporting frameworks for decarbonization actions, etc. Please take this opportunity to timely grasp the ongoing revision discussions.

[Speaker] Masahiro Kuwahara, Senior Consultant, Digital Society Creation Group, Research and Consulting Division, Japan Research Institute, Ltd. [Key Lecture Content] As the water supply business faces serious issues such as declining revenue due to population decrease, aging water supply and sewage facilities, and a shortage of human resources, ensuring sustainability under the traditional system is becoming extremely difficult. In this lecture, we will organize the challenges faced by water supply entities and introduce examples of entities that are proactively engaging in digital transformation (DX) as promoted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. We will discuss the necessity of promoting DX, the challenges that may arise during its implementation, and provide specific points on how to proceed. Additionally, we will present key points for continuous digital utilization, along with a future vision considering regionalization and shared system use, and introduce the direction of reforms aimed at sustainable water supply operations. [Lecture Items] 1. Current status of water supply entities responsible for critical infrastructure 2. DX initiatives that should be undertaken in the water supply business 3. DX promotion methods considering the challenges anticipated in water supply DX discussions 4. Ongoing efforts and key points for water supply DX 5. Risk awareness and response direction looking to the future 6. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Mr. Minoru Miiri, Full-time Audit Committee Member, Foresight Inc. [Key Lecture Content] In this presentation, I will discuss how to transform the legal department from a "defensive" role into a "proactive strategic legal" function that contributes to management and business. Drawing on my extensive experience in the legal department, as well as my experience in managing companies and serving as an auditor overseas, I will share the journey (practical methods) of how I thought and acted while implementing "organizational reform (restructuring)." (1) To identify organizational challenges, I will visualize the current situation through one-on-one interviews and internal surveys; (2) with a medium-term goal (5 years ahead) in mind, I will carry out an organizational restructuring that separates legal affairs and patents; (3) I will share specific and practical measures such as developing human resources based on the "three Cs," creating a manual for a thought process that eliminates dependency on individuals, and building an organizational foundation that connects to the next generation.

[Instructor] Takuya Sugawara, Head of AI Business, Sanshin Co., Ltd. [Key Lecture Content] In the HR department, there are many voices expressing concerns about personal information and security that prevent them from utilizing AI, as well as uncertainty about where to start. This seminar will organize key points that HR personnel should keep in mind when considering a "framework" for safely utilizing AI within the company, from the perspectives of judgment criteria, systems, and practical applications. It will cover the basic mechanisms and precautions of generative AI (such as hallucinations), considerations regarding personal information and security, a checklist that serves as a basis for determining "what information can be included and what cannot," and examples of internal AI guidelines and qualification systems. This seminar will provide content that can be learned through lectures and mini-workshops, serving as material for HR, labor, and recruitment personnel to consider rules and educational formats suitable for their company.

[Speaker] Shintaro Fukazawa President, BM Consulting Co., Ltd. Business Mathematics Educator [Key Lecture Content] Shintaro Fukazawa, an educator advocating for "Business Mathematics" to cultivate mathematically skilled personnel, has conducted unique research on the data skills required in the AI era and how to integrate them into organizations. He will present the essence of his latest book, "How to Work as a 'Number-Savvy' Person" (Nikkei Business Human Library). In this seminar, he will thoroughly introduce not only the concepts expressed in the book but also the training know-how he teaches in actual corporate training and business seminars. He will clearly organize and explain what remains the same and what is different in the AI era. This seminar will provide know-how primarily for management and training personnel who wish to enhance their employees' data literacy. Participants will receive a copy of his latest book as a special benefit. We encourage you to join us enthusiastically.

[Speaker] Mr. Takahiro Masaji, Senior Consultant, Sairu Co., Ltd. [Lecture Items] 1. Basics - Background of the demand for ABM - Pitfalls of ABM practice in Japan - Three patterns of choice based on LTV and the complexity of decision-making 2. Practice - Four "Execution Processes" Target selection, Planning, Action, Monitoring - Two "Promotion Environments" Establishment of promotion systems, Utilization of digital tools 3. Q&A

[Speaker] President and CEO of Energy Pool Japan Co., Ltd. Advisory Committees (as of March 2026) - Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Working Group on Decentralized Energy Promotion Strategy - Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Study Group on Next-Generation Decentralized Power Systems - Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, ERAB Study Group - Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Study Group on the Nature of Simultaneous Markets - Electricity System Operator, Committee on Adjustment Capacity and Supply-Demand Balance Evaluation - Electricity System Operator, Subcommittee on Supply-Demand Adjustment Market - Electricity System Operator, Study Group on Future Electricity Supply-Demand Scenarios Mr. Ken Ichimura [Lecture Topics] 1. Energy Security in the Era of Renewable Energy as a Main Power Source 2. The Era of DR Ready 3. Japan Becoming a Security Hole 4. What is the JC-STAR System? 5. Looking Ahead to the JC-STAR System in Comparison with Europe and the U.S. 6. DR Ready × Cybersecurity (Nearly =) Energy Security 2.0 7. Q&A / Business Card Exchange

[Instructor] Koichi Sato, Representative Employee / Certified Social Insurance Labor Consultant, HR Plus Social Insurance Labor Consultant Corporation [Overview (Objective)] Recently, there has been an increase in employees experiencing mental health issues, and HR personnel and managers are overwhelmed with the need to address these situations. Many of these issues stem from personal illnesses, but there has also been a rise in claims for workers' compensation, with the number of benefit decisions remaining high in recent years. In this context, measures against harassment and excessive labor, which affect mental health, are being addressed through the revision of the "Criteria for Recognizing Mental Disorders Due to Psychological Stress" and the Labor Safety and Health Act. This seminar will comprehensively and clearly explain the basics of laws related to mental health, taking into account the latest legal trends and challenges, as well as practical points that HR personnel and managers should know when dealing with employees experiencing mental health issues.

[Speaker] Mr. Kazutoshi Arai, Representative of Alpha Marketing Corporation [Lecture Topics] 1. Correct knowledge and thinking methods that lead to success 2. How to create a practical organization 3. Generating business ideas and thinking methods for value creation 4. Defining business and building a business model 5. How to create a risk management-based business plan 6. Business strategies that serve as a compass to success 7. Several important points not to be forgotten 8. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Instructor] Shinichi Mori, President of Human Power Research LLC [Key Lecture Content] When you hear "financial analysis," it sounds difficult and hard to understand, doesn't it? Are you struggling with that? In a future where most jobs will be replaced by AI, the only work left for humans will be "thinking jobs" such as planning and proposals. For future business professionals, it is essential to hone their management sense to achieve results in "thinking jobs," and financial analysis skills are indeed indispensable. In this seminar, the instructor, a professional in debt collection, will focus on providing clear explanations of truly useful financial analysis. Additionally, it will not just be lectures; participants will also learn practically through work (calculation exercises).

[Speaker] Mr. Kai Yamashita, AD, Industry & Material Division, Fuji Keizai Co., Ltd. [Key Lecture Content] In the context of labor shortages in developed countries and the remarkable advancement of AI technology, the development of "Physical AI," which perceives, judges, and acts in the real world, and the "humanoid robots" that serve as its vessels is accelerating globally. This seminar will provide a detailed explanation of the forefront of these latest technologies that interact with the real world beyond the digital space. In the first half, we will organize the trends in Physical AI initiatives and the impact of models such as VLA (Vision-Language-Action) and VTLA (Vision-Tactile-Language-Action) on general work capabilities and development speed. In the second half, we will explain the background behind the acceleration of humanoid robot development, the development trends of notable companies, and the challenges and barriers toward full-scale adoption, while also looking ahead to the humanoid robot market in 2035. [Lecture Items] 1. Latest Trends in Physical AI 2. Latest Trends in Humanoid Robots 3. Summary of the Seminar 4. Q&A / Business Card Exchange

[Speaker] Daisuke Imaizumi, President and CEO, Infra Commons Inc. [Lecture Items] 1. Overview of AI-driven Cross-Border M&A 2. Case studies narrowed down from Prime Minister Takaichi's 17 strategic fields: 4 fields and 4 companies 3. Practical creation of a long list of overseas acquisition candidates using AI + Deep Research 4. Narrowing down overseas acquisition candidates and creating M&A scenarios using AI + Deep Research 5. A collection of structured prompts for AI-driven M&A using Gemini 3 Pro + Deep Research 6. Q&A

[Speaker] Director Yuya Sato, Innovation Management Co., Ltd. [Purpose] Even in today's highly uncertain environment, the fact remains that research and development investments aimed at the future continue to be a source of competitive advantage for companies. By envisioning a desired future based on future hypotheses, we can translate that vision into actionable plans and adapt them flexibly to changes in the environment. To make effective research and development investments, it is necessary to execute this entire series of processes at a high level, and the roadmap is positioned as a management tool that supports this. In this seminar, based on approximately 15 years of consulting experience in formulating and executing technology strategies in the manufacturing industry, including the automotive sector, we will introduce specific methods and case studies on the development and effective use of technology roadmaps. The case studies will also explain the examination processes using generative AI, which has been increasingly utilized in recent years. Additionally, we will discuss the challenges many companies face in implementing and operating roadmaps, as well as solutions to those challenges.

[Speaker] Yuki Kobayashi, CEO/Co-Founder of MESON Inc. [Key Lecture Content] In this presentation, we will explore "AI glasses," which have recently begun to attract significant attention as the next-generation user interface, explaining their essence and business impact. We will clarify the differences from previous XR devices and organize representative products currently available, while interpreting why AI glasses are becoming a realistic option against the backdrop of the evolution of generative AI and changes in societal acceptance. Furthermore, through market expansion and case studies primarily overseas, we will demonstrate why the years 2026 to 2028 will be a turning point for technology and business, and discuss the issues and risks that Japanese companies should currently address. [Lecture Items] 1. What are AI glasses? 2. Why AI glasses now? 3. Changes happening globally 4. How AI glasses will change work 5. Experience design as a decisive factor 6. The turning point for Japanese companies (Closing) 7. Q&A / Business card exchange *The content of the lecture may change based on the latest trends.