新社会システム総合研究所 List of News Articles

[Instructor] Shinichi Mori, President of Human Power Research LLC [Key Lecture Content] "Have you ever experienced 'a good proposal that doesn't get approved,' 'explaining but the other party doesn't take action,' or 'opposing opinions arising just before approval and overturning the decision'? This seminar systematically explains the practical know-how of 'explanation,' 'persuasion,' and 'preparation' necessary to get proposals approved. It is not just a lecture where you listen; participants will engage in numerous individual work sessions using their current projects and proposals as subjects, applying analysis sheets and strategy sheets. Experience the 'real way to move an organization' to get your proposal approved in one go, making this a practical seminar for those who want to enhance their proposal approval rates, not just their proposal skills. [Lecture Items] 1. What is explanation? - Techniques for creating 'not just communicated' but 'understood' explanations 2. From explanation to persuasion - Techniques for transforming 'understanding' into 'agreement' 3. Preparing for persuasion 4. Internal politics - The essence of preparation 5. Q&A

[Speaker] Hiduki Suzuki, President and CEO of MTI Corporation [Key Lecture Content] Shipbuilding has been selected as a crucial strategic area for the nation, alongside AI and quantum technologies. Amid increasing tensions in international relations due to events like the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the importance of the maritime industry is once again being highlighted for our country, which relies on the sea for the supply of essential materials. What is happening on the front lines? What are the challenges? Are there solutions? As the situation changes daily, it is a complex scenario where answers are not easily found. In this session, I would like to attempt to analyze the current situation by unraveling it from history and considering the future, including my own thoughts and reflections. [Lecture Items] 1. Company Introduction 2. Self-Introduction 3. Importance of the Maritime Industry 4. Challenges Facing the Maritime Industry 5. What is the strategy of a resource-poor nation? 6. Connecting to the Future 7. Q&A / Business Card Exchange

[Key Lecture Content] 1. Research and Development Trends of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) Toward a Space Data-Driven Society National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Network Research Institute Wireless Network Research Center, Space Communication Systems Research Laboratory Chief Researcher Yuma Abe 1. Progress and Background of Space Infrastructure 2. Concept of Next-Generation Space Architecture Centered on Space Data 3. Research and Development Trends in Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and Space Communication 4. Q&A / Business Card Exchange 2. Space Compass's Goals Space Integrated Computing and Network Concept and Its Current Efforts Space Compass Inc., Space DC Division, Business Development Manager Mitsuru Furukawa 1. Current Status of Space Optical Communication and Efforts by Various Countries 2. Company Overview and Space Integrated Computing and Network Concept 3. Overview and Current Efforts of Satellite Optical Data Relay Services 4. Challenges of Satellite Optical Communication and Expectations for the Future 5. Q&A / Business Card Exchange

[Key Lecture Content] 1. The Overview of Physical AI and How to Approach It from a Management Perspective Roland Berger Managing Partner Representative of the Japan Office, Mr. Jo Ohashi 1. Global Market Trends of Physical AI 2. The Overall Picture Viewed Through Ecosystems 3. Business Opportunities and Perspectives within the Ecosystem 4. Understanding Physical AI as a Driver of Corporate Transformation 5. Q&A / Business Card Exchange 2. Industrial Applications of Physical AI and Robotics and Strategies Japan Should Adopt Professor, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University Chairman of the "AI Robotics Study Group" at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Mr. Kensuke Harada 1. AI Robotics Study Committee 2. The Challenges of Manipulation 3. Approaches to Physical AI 4. Issues and Overcoming Them 5. Q&A / Business Card Exchange

[Speaker] Mitsuru Hiranuma, Chief Researcher, Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research [Key Lecture Content] The rise of resource nationalism, symbolized by China's export restrictions on rare earths, the acceleration of mandatory use of recycled materials in response to climate change in various countries, and the intensifying international competition for the circular economy market—these three trends are converging, prompting the Japanese government to steer more decisively towards building a circular economy. These movements in the world and Japan are increasingly impacting a wide range of corporate activities, from resource procurement and product design to supply chains. So, what exactly is changing, and how should companies prepare? In this seminar, based on the "Domestic Resource Strategy" that the speaker directly proposed to Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akazawa on March 31, we will systematically analyze the current situation and future trends, from the trends in circular economy construction in various countries to the current state in Japan and the potential impacts on businesses. Furthermore, we will elaborate on the proposals aimed at proactive utilization titled "38 Trillion Yen Treasure Mountain."

[Speaker] Noricazu Seko, President and CEO of Servant Coach Co., Ltd. Representative Director of the 1-on-1 Communication Association [Key Lecture Content] Recently, due to changes in social conditions such as work style reforms and remote work, communication between supervisors and subordinates within organizations has decreased. In such an environment, companies face challenges such as improving employee engagement and developing autonomous talent. One area that has garnered attention is the dialogue between supervisors and subordinates, specifically 1-on-1 meetings. Currently, many companies and organizations are beginning to implement 1-on-1 meetings, but there are numerous challenges regarding sustainability and quality improvement. The key to addressing these challenges lies in the role of the subordinate. In this seminar, we will explain the points for introducing, sustaining, and improving the quality of 1-on-1 meetings, focusing on the often-overlooked role of the subordinate. [Lecture Items] 1. [Why] Why is 1-on-1 necessary now? 2. [What] What should we discuss? "Alignment 9 Box (R)" 3. [How] How should we engage in dialogue? 4. Q&A

[Speaker] SOMPO Institute Plus Co., Ltd. Research Department Senior Researcher Kan Hanano, Future Vision Area [Key Lecture Content] Humanoid robots are acquiring flexible and autonomous movements through the integration with AI, and movements towards industrialization are gaining momentum in the United States and China. In this lecture, starting from a report on a visit to Shenzhen, China, which is at the forefront of humanoid development, we will confirm the emergence of the humanoid market in various countries and regions, including the United States, Europe, and Japan. Furthermore, we will examine the outlook for future industrial structures and the key issues that will influence the path of industrialization, providing perspectives to decipher the roadmap for the industrialization of humanoid robots. [Lecture Items] 1. The current state of humanoid robots 2. The current status of China's ecosystem as seen in Shenzhen 3. The situation in the United States, Europe, and Japan 4. The structure of the humanoid industry 5. Key issues influencing the industrialization of humanoids 6. Insights for Japanese companies 7. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Instructor] Yoichiro Tashiro Area Energy Innovation Business Office, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. Also, Management Technology Strategy Research Institute (TRI), Management Strategy Research Room Specialist (Battery Utilization) International Deputy Secretary of IEC TC120, Fellow of the Institute of Electrical Engineers, Part-time Lecturer at Tokyo University of Technology [Key Lecture Content] With the development of the electricity trading market and various subsidy measures, a rush to introduce grid-scale battery systems has begun. The introduction of such large-scale battery systems has been led by overseas initiatives, and the challenges and insights gained are reflected in the latest international standards (IEC standards). In Japan, the spread of battery systems has also led to a succession of the establishment and issuance of domestic industrial standards (JIS standards) and various guidelines. Here, the aim is to update essential knowledge related to improving equipment operational efficiency and ensuring safety from the introduction to the operation of battery systems through explanations of four latest standards and guidelines directly handled by the instructor.

[Speaker] Attorney Tamami Hioki, Nagashima, Ohno & Tsunematsu Law Office [Lecture Items] 1. Overview of the amendments to the Personal Information Protection Act and related legal revisions (1) Government strategies and legal amendments for data utilization (2) Overview of the amendments to the Personal Information Protection Act 2. Key points of the Personal Information Protection Act amendments (1) Promotion of appropriate data utilization (2) Regulations that appropriately respond to risks (3) Prevention of improper use, etc. (4) Regulations to ensure the effectiveness of compliance 3. Impact and considerations for practice (1) Cases related to data utilization (AI development and service provision, product/service development in the medical and healthcare fields, etc.) (2) Transactions including outsourcing of personal data handling (response to reporting targets such as leaks, review of contract clauses) (3) Cases involving the handling of information about employees and their families (identity verification, etc.) (4) Response to the exercise of authority by the Personal Information Protection Commission (requests to platform operators and SNS providers, etc.) 4. Others (1) Practice of privacy governance (establishment or review of systems and rules, and preparation for enforcement) (2) 2026 amendments and remaining issues 5. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Anderson Mori & Tomotsune Law Office Foreign Law Joint Enterprise Partner Attorney Eiji Kobayashi [Lecture Topics] 1. FIT/FIP System in Solar Power Generation Business (1) Overview of FIT/FIP System Based on Renewable Energy Law (2) Background of Amendments to Renewable Energy Law Related to Solar Power Generation Business (3) Key Practical Points in Current Renewable Energy Law 2. Amendments and Regulations Related to Solar Power Generation Business (1) Forest Law (2) Electricity Business Law (3) Environmental Impact Assessment (4) Landscape Law (5) Others 3. Q&A Session

[Speaker] Ayaka Hiraki, Fellow at Deloitte Tohmatsu Research Institute, General Incorporated Association [Key Lecture Content] Due to high tariff measures and withdrawal from international organizations by the second Trump administration in the United States, military operations in Venezuela, and attacks on Iran, the world is indeed "Under Destruction." As the economy and cutting-edge technologies become intertwined with security, this lecture will analyze the trends in the defense industries of Japan, Europe, and the United States from three perspectives: "modular security," "total defense," and "the rise of artificial intelligence (AI)," while examining the potential and challenges of Japan's defense industry. [Lecture Topics] 1. Changes in Japan's security environment 2. Three points to consider for future security systems (1) Modular security architecture (2) Total defense (3) AI 3. Initiatives in Japan, Europe, and the United States (1) Europe: European defense industry strategy and strategic autonomy (2) United States: National security strategy under the Trump administration (2025 NSS) and defense innovation (3) Japan: Key points of the FY2026 budget and trends towards the revision of three strategic documents 4. Future outlook for the defense industry - possibilities and challenges regarding participation 5. Q&A

[Key Lecture Content] 1. New Trends in the Submarine Cable Market: Current Status and Outlook Mr. Takuya Makiyama, Senior Researcher, Mobility and Communication Policy Headquarters, Mitsubishi Research Institute 1. Why are submarine cables attracting attention now? 2. Overview of the submarine cable market 3. Major players and changes in industry structure 4. Future outlook and expectations 5. Q&A / Business card exchange 2. Submarine Cables Supporting International Communication and KCS's Initiatives Mr. Tomonori Shinto, Executive Officer and Senior Managing Director, Technical Operations Headquarters, KDDI Cable Ship Co., Ltd. 1. Business introduction 2. Overview of submarine cables 3. Various operations related to submarine cables 4. Current status and challenges of the submarine cable industry 5. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Masaki Koike, Battery Supply Chain Council, General Incorporated Association Equipment SC Strengthening Task Force [Key Lecture Content] The competitiveness of the battery industry is significantly influenced not only by cell performance and material technology but also by the overall construction capability of the manufacturing infrastructure, which includes manufacturing equipment, buildings, power equipment, procurement, and data collaboration. While Japan possesses high-level elemental technologies and quality, it faces international competitive challenges in terms of quantity, speed, and cost due to individual optimization and long design and procurement lead times. This lecture will provide an overview of the structural challenges in the battery industry proposed by BASC, focusing on the manufacturing equipment industry, and introduce the direction of the Swiftfab concept as a measure through standardization, modularization, and integrated platformization. [Lecture Items] 1. Changes in the business environment surrounding the battery industry 2. Structural challenges in the battery industry proposed by BASC 3. Japan's strengths and weaknesses in the manufacturing equipment industry 4. Fragmentation issues towards manufacturing infrastructure integration 5. Measures through standardization, modularization, and integrated platformization 6. Implementation approach and future outlook through the Swiftfab concept 7. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Naofumi Matsushita, Deputy Director, Research Department for Electronic Information Utilization, Japan Information Economy Society Promotion Association (abbreviated as JIPDEC) [Key Lecture Content] Many companies wish to utilize personal data, but they face risks related to personal information protection, security, damage to social trust, and accountability to business partners. This issue is not merely a legal or system response; it arises from the nature of personal data as a resource, presenting a management challenge. While personal data increases in value as it accumulates, if the mechanisms for purpose, collaboration, and management remain unclear, it can become a liability rather than an asset. In this lecture, we will explain how companies should design their approach towards sustainable value creation, rather than separating utilization and protection of personal data. [Lecture Topics] 1. What is a data strategy? 2. The economic nature of personal data 3. The mechanism of data concentration 4. Structural reasons why inter-company data collaboration is not progressing 5. Why "consent" is not the completion of trust 6. Mechanisms for implementing trust 7. How to balance protection and growth 8. How to assess your company's data strategy 9. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Naohiko Irie, Senior Strategist, Infrastructure Control Systems Division (Omika Office), Digital Services Business Unit, Hitachi, Ltd. [Key Lecture Content] As the implementation and operation of "industrial data spaces" progresses, led by Europe's Catena-X, movements for social implementation are also gaining momentum in Japan. This lecture will unravel the global trends and Japan's "current position" from the perspective of discussions held with various stakeholders in major domestic organizations such as the Robot Revolution and Industrial IoT Initiative Council and Keidanren. In particular, it will explain approaches such as fostering private-sector initiatives, public-private partnerships, and the utilization of AI in preparation for the upcoming key transition to the "scale phase." It will also look ahead to the "next steps" and "winning strategies" for Japanese companies to leverage their strengths and build a valuable data ecosystem. [Lecture Items] 1. Overseas trends in industrial data spaces, including Europe 2. Background and current status of discussions on industrial data spaces in Japan 3. The next barrier: "scale phase" 4. Towards building a digital ecosystem 5. Summary and outlook 6. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Masaharu Takano, President and CEO of Bit Media Inc. President and CEO of MESH-X Inc. [Key Lecture Content] With the spread of generative AI, the power demand for data centers (DC) has surged, and the integration of power (watts) and communication (bits) known as "Watt-Bit Collaboration" is emerging as a national strategy. In this lecture, we will outline the latest trends in domestic policy and explain key technologies such as "workload shift," which maximizes the use of available capacity in the power grid, "virtual hyperscaler," which virtually consolidates distributed locations, new trends in next-generation waste heat technology for DCs, and next-generation communication infrastructure like IOWN/APN. Additionally, we will incorporate international examples, such as the AI data center power flexibility demonstration in Phoenix, USA, to illustrate how companies should prepare for the sharp rise in electricity costs in the AI era and indicate the direction for implementing digital infrastructure.

[Speaker] Tomio Shida, Special Analyst, Japan Metal Economic Research Institute, General Incorporated Association [Key Lecture Content] The importance of metals is increasing, from rare metals such as rare earth elements to copper. While the demand is expanding due to the construction boom of data centers supporting the spread of AI (artificial intelligence), renewable energy, and the proliferation of EVs, supply concerns are rising due to resource nationalism and environmental issues. Geopolitical risks, including the turmoil in the Middle East, and global divisions are making stable procurement difficult. China, which has increased its presence in the field of metal refining, is shaking up the supply chains of Japan, the U.S., and Europe not only with export regulations but also with low-price exports. The U.S. added ten types of metals, including copper, to its revised critical minerals list last year. How should Japanese companies respond? [Lecture Topics] 1. "Critical Minerals" Changing with the Times 2. Future Technologies, including AI and EVs, Depend on Metals 3. Increasing Challenges and Costs in Mining Development 4. How Do Changes in International Situations, Such as Tensions in the Middle East, Affect Us? 5. China's Disruptions Go Beyond Export Regulations - Challenges in Building Supply Chains 6. Are Japanese Companies Prepared to Accept "Increased Costs"? 7. Q&A / Business Card Exchange

[Speaker] Hajime Inoue, Deputy Director of the Macroeconomic Research Center / Senior Researcher, Japan Research Institute, Ltd. [Key Lecture Content] Amidst the fluctuations in the international order and the rising competition in military, technology, and industry, countries are simultaneously strengthening their defense capabilities and reconstructing the industrial base that supports them. In Japan, as defense spending expands, there is a pressing question of how to link this increase in expenditure not just to temporary equipment procurement but also to the strengthening of the domestic technology and industrial base. In this lecture, we will take a comprehensive look at the international environment and Japan's position, organizing the use of defense spending, the challenges of defense production and technological base, defense equipment transfer, joint development and production, and the utilization of dual-use technologies, while presenting key points toward a virtuous cycle of strengthening defense capabilities and economic growth. [Lecture Items] 1. Changes in the international order and global trends surrounding the defense industry 2. Japan's security environment and the current state of defense spending expansion viewed through international comparisons 3. The effects of increased defense spending are determined by its "use" 4. The current status and challenges of Japan's defense production and technological base 5. Strengthening the base through defense equipment transfer, joint development, and joint production 6. Dual-use technologies that connect defense and growth 7. Toward a virtuous cycle of strengthening defense capabilities and economic growth 8. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Tatsuya Fukuno, Deputy Director, Space Development Strategy Promotion Office, Cabinet Office [Key Lecture Content] The space sector is not only a frontier area but also a domain that supports social infrastructure in our lives, including civilian and security aspects. I will introduce the current status of bold support for businesses through various missions led by JAXA and the Space Strategy Fund, as well as the direction of future policies and initiatives based on discussions and considerations in the strategic field of "space" at the Japan Growth Strategy Council. [Lecture Items] 1. Current status of Japan's space policy 2. Space-related budget and Space Strategy Fund 3. Japan Growth Strategy Council (17 strategic fields: space) 4. Future direction and summary 5. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Lecturer] President of N Research Institute Co., Ltd. Former Specially Appointed Professor at Gifu University Smart Grid Joint Research Chair, Mr. Tadakazu Ninagawa [Key Lecture Content] Traditionally, mega-solar and wind power generation have been considered the main players in renewable energy sources. However, there is a recent trend towards placing more emphasis on distributed power sources such as storage batteries and small solar cells. When distributed power sources are introduced in large quantities, the distribution system faces the unavoidable issue of localized fluctuations in power flow and voltage distribution due to their dispersed nature. To address this, smart inverters capable of reactive power control for each distributed power source have been developed, along with a killer software technology called DERMS that aggregates and controls them. In this lecture, I will clearly explain what DERMS is, introduce overseas system developments and demonstration cases, and present Japan's standardization proposal for DERMS. Furthermore, I will showcase the potential of innovative solution businesses that can transform not only storage batteries and solar cells but also equipment such as building air conditioning and industrial pumps into resources capable of providing reactive power in real-time.

[Lecturer] Tsuda Michitaka, Information Analyst / Open Data Spaces Chief Architect, Digital Architecture and Design Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology [Key Lecture Content] In the AI era where "Data is Eating the World" becomes a reality, the source that defines the competitive advantage of software has shifted to data, prompting a reevaluation of the essence of digital services. At the same time, a dual constraint has emerged: the depletion of publicly available web data and the difficulty in utilizing the domain context hidden within corporate dark data. The aggregated "Push and Ingest" paradigm, which has evolved from DBMS to DWH, DL, and DLH, is reaching its limits as Agentic AI scales across organizations and borders. This lecture will overview "Open Data Spaces," a next-generation distributed data management technology that extends the data mesh, and outline a new architectural paradigm for the Agentic AI native era, enabled by semantic interoperability through Dynamic Ontology and the opportunities presented by Zero-Trust Architecture.

[Key Lecture Content] 1. Trends in CCS Projects and Policies in Japan and Abroad - Project Development and System Design for Social Implementation - Tatsuya Hagita, Senior Researcher, Clean Energy Unit, Institute of Energy Economics, Japan Next-Generation Energy Systems Group 1. The Role of CCS and Its Position in Decarbonization 2. Trends in Global CCS Projects 3. Challenges for Social Implementation of CCS and Policies/Support Systems in Various Countries 4. CCS Project Development and System Design in Japan 5. Future Prospects for Expanding CCS Adoption 6. Q&A / Business Card Exchange 2. Efforts and Future Prospects of CCS Value Chain at Chiyoda Corporation Jun Tamagawa, General Manager, Process Engineering Department, Chiyoda Corporation 1. About the CCS Value Chain 2. Efforts at Chiyoda Corporation 3. CO2 Liquefaction Process 4. Marine Transportation Projects - Comparison of Liquefied CO2 Transportation Methods 5. Issues to be Addressed and Future Prospects 6. Q&A / Business Card Exchange

[Speaker] Mizuho Research Institute, Sustainability Consulting Department Environmental Safety Team, Senior Consultant Ryo Niwano *Note: Mizuho Research Institute is an organization within Mizuho Bank.* [Key Lecture Content] In Europe, with the advancement of circular economy policies, the scope of chemical substance management is expanding beyond traditional toxicity management to include "substances that hinder circulation," which impede reuse and recycling. These changes are becoming more concrete, particularly around eco-design regulations and the proposed ELV regulations, with the management of contained chemical substances and the use of recycled materials becoming important issues. This lecture will organize the levels of chemical substance management required with the expansion of recycled material use, focusing on the proposed ELV regulations, as well as issues related to understanding and communicating information on contained chemical substances. Additionally, it will explain the practical responses required from companies, such as supply chain information management in light of DPP and material selection during the product design phase, and will consider the direction of business opportunities starting from regulatory compliance.

[Speaker] Ryuuji Kitajima, Partner Attorney at TMI General Legal Counsel [Key Lecture Content] With the revision of the GX Promotion Act, the domestic emissions trading system will officially start on April 1, 2026. This system is designed under the concept of "growth-oriented carbon pricing," aiming for Japan's carbon neutrality goals and the "coexistence of the environment and the economy." Additionally, there is a growing number of companies actively engaging in carbon credit trading for purposes such as carbon offsetting and utilizing it in their services. Recently, some companies have begun to participate from the project formation of carbon credits utilizing the JCM. In this seminar, an experienced attorney with extensive practical experience in carbon credit trading will explain the details of the domestic emissions trading system, legal considerations, and legal points related to carbon credit trading in general. [Lecture Items] 1. The concept of carbon pricing in Japan 2. Details of the emissions trading system and legal issues 3. Carbon credit trading and legal considerations 4. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Instructor] Kenji Sarukura, Attorney at Ushijima General Law Office [Key Lecture Content] The establishment and operation of data centers are subject to various legal regulations, including development regulations, environmental regulations, and ordinances from local governments. Therefore, thorough prior research, consideration, and coordination with administrative bodies are necessary. Recently, there have been many instances where the construction of data centers has been halted or significantly altered due to opposition from local residents, highlighting the need to address such risks. In this seminar, we will introduce an overview of the legal regulations and potential disputes that may arise when developing and advancing data center projects, along with practical considerations. [Lecture Topics] 1. Increase in Data Center Development and Disputes 2. Legal Regulations during Data Center Development and Operation (1) Land Acquisition and Construction (2) Environmental Regulations during Development and Operation (3) EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) and Power Supply Regulations (4) Other Regulations 3. Dispute Cases Related to Data Center Development (1) Litigation Cases (2) Trouble Cases 4. Q&A / Business Card Exchange

[Speaker] Kazuki Miyamoto, Representative/Analyst of VentureClef, USA [Key Lecture Content] The grand challenge of extending AGI from the digital space to the physical society, termed "Physical AGI," has begun. Physical AGI refers to hardware that surpasses human intelligence. It involves constructing the brain of robots using frontier models to create highly autonomous operating models. There are high expectations for humanoid robots, but the technology is still immature and the applicable fields are limited. The goal is to generate humanoids that can operate universally through the fusion of AGI and robotics. AGI will redefine the edge computing scene. Companies like Meta, Apple, and Google are developing advanced AI for smart glasses to create personal AI agents. OpenAI is secretly advancing the development of devices that merge AI agents with smartphones. This year, significant breakthroughs in physical space are expected due to AGI. [Lecture Topics] <1> AGI Humanoid Robots <2> AGI Edge Devices <3> Physical AGI Economy

[Speaker] NTT Docomo Business Inc. Innovation Center IOWN Promotion Office Evangelist Visiting Researcher Masayuki Hayashi, GLOCOM, International University [Key Lecture Content] Against the backdrop of AI and data center demand, submarine cables, which account for 99% of international communications, are being repositioned as strategic assets for economic security. Japan is taking a lead with multi-core fiber optic technology and IOWN, aiming to expand its global market share through large-scale projects. The government has set a goal to increase the share of Japanese companies to 35% by 2030, projecting an economic ripple effect of 12 to 23 trillion yen. This time, based on these policy movements, we will explain the overall picture of the market, including the competitive structure of submarine cables, supply constraints, and industrial linkages. [Lecture Items] 1. Current Status of Submarine Cables - The Strategic Significance of the "99%" Figure 2. Technological Superiority of Japanese Companies - Multi-Core Fiber Optics and IOWN 3. Competitive Structure of the Global Market - A Polarized Power Map 4. Bottlenecks in Supply Capacity - Walls That Cannot Be Overcome by Technology 5. Policy Package - The Roadmap Proposed by the Government 6. Future Outlook 7. Q&A / Business Card Exchange

[Speaker] Manager Yu Kato, Research and Consulting Division, Japan Research Institute, Environment, Energy, and Resource Strategy Group [Key Lecture Content] This presentation will provide an overview of global trends surrounding decarbonized fuels, discussing the current state of technology development and prospects for the adoption of hydrogen, ammonia, biofuels, and SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel). It will also explain government regulations and subsidy systems aimed at creating fuel demand, as well as the initiatives and considerations of various companies. In particular, it will focus on the status of subsidy support for hydrogen, supply constraints for biofuel feedstocks, and policy considerations for creating demand for SAF. In light of the recent increase in geopolitical risks, it will re-evaluate decarbonized fuels from the perspective of energy security. Based on this, it will present insights for the future considering the current situation. [Lecture Topics] 1. Global trends surrounding decarbonized fuels 2. Hydrogen and ammonia: Status of domestic and international hydrogen subsidy support 3. Biofuels: Intensifying competition for feedstock procurement 4. SAF: Exploration for creating demand 5. The significance of decarbonized fuels transforming due to rising geopolitical risks 6. Insights for the future regarding decarbonized fuels 7. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Lecturers] Corporate Partner, Nishimura & Asahi Law Office Osaka, Mr. Satoshi Niki Associate, Nishimura & Asahi Law Office - Foreign Law Joint Enterprise, Mr. Shu Numazawa [Key Lecture Content] In recent years, the diversification of defense cooperation and advancements in dual-use technology have significantly changed the management and international sharing of advanced technologies. This lecture will clarify the basic structure of Article 3 of the Japan-U.S. Technology Agreement and the significance of "similar treatment," while explaining the institutional transformation brought about by the introduction of the non-public patent application system under the Economic Security Promotion Act. Furthermore, considering the relationship between this system and the Japan-U.S. Technology Agreement, we will examine how to reposition the patent applications and secrecy management of defense-related technologies within the context of expanding international joint research and multilateral defense cooperation. [Lecture Items] 1. Diversification of defense cooperation and advancements in dual-use technology 2. Basic structure of Article 3 of the Japan-U.S. Technology Agreement 3. Practical application of "similar treatment" 4. Introduction of the non-public patent system (Economic Security Promotion Act) 5. Relationship between the non-public patent system and Article 3 of the Japan-U.S. Technology Agreement 6. Expansion of international joint research and reevaluation of Article 3 7. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Lecturer] Hideo Yamada, Ph.D. Honorary Professor, Waseda University Visiting Professor, Business Breakthrough University Graduate School [Key Lecture Content] Companies face various trade-offs (dilemmas) such as quality vs. cost, inventory levels vs. service levels, and standardization vs. differentiation. Traditionally, companies have responded to trade-offs by (1) finding a balance or (2) prioritizing one over the other. However, this does not lead to fundamental solutions. In this lecture, I will propose a third method that is neither balancing nor prioritizing. Using case studies from over 50 Japanese companies, I will explain it in an easy-to-understand manner. If we can turn long-standing trade-offs into trade-ons (coexistence), business opportunities will arise. [Lecture Topics] 1. What is a trade-off? 2. Trade-offs between customers and companies 3. Trade-offs within companies 4. Trade-offs within customers 5. How to turn trade-offs into trade-ons 6. Steps for exploration 7. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Instructor] Kyoko Kawasaki, President and CEO, First Innovatec Co., Ltd. [Key Lecture Content] This seminar will explain the thinking necessary to enhance the quality of decision-making in research and development themes. In recent years, while the importance of research and development investment has increased, challenges have emerged where traditional cost-effectiveness and numerical indicators are insufficient for evaluation, particularly when the applications and markets for technology are uncertain. In such situations, it is crucial to not only gather data but also to reassess the "perspective on decision-making," including what to capture, how to interpret it, and under what conditions to make judgments. In this seminar, we will organize the basic structure of evaluation centered on the relationships between technology, applications, and markets, and discuss the factors that distort decision-making as well as the thought processes for making judgments on themes with high uncertainty. Additionally, we will address how to compare and select multiple research and development themes from various perspectives and how organizations should design their decision-making processes. The aim is not merely to introduce evaluation methods but to clarify what perspectives should be held in actual decision-making, thereby contributing to the improvement of the quality of judgment regarding research and development investments within one's own company.

[Instructor] Attorney Kiyoshi Sugawara, Matsuda Comprehensive Law Office [Key Lecture Content] Land-based aquaculture is a growing field that has recently attracted attention from the perspective of sustainable management and food security. However, to operate the business legally, it is necessary to comprehensively understand and respond to a wide range of related laws and regulations, including notifications and reports related to the start of the business, water intake and discharge regulations, regulations concerning feed and veterinary medicines for farmed fish, food safety laws, and even intellectual property protection related to aquaculture technology. Overlooking even one of these legal requirements can lead to significant risks for management. This seminar will systematically explain the overall picture of relevant laws, practical considerations, risk factors that companies are likely to face, and specific countermeasures, targeting all companies and personnel considering risk management in the land-based aquaculture business. Please take this opportunity to gain practical insights to stabilize and advance your business. [Lecture Items] 1. Risk analysis methods to be implemented when entering the land-based aquaculture business 2. Risk factors and countermeasures in land-based aquaculture-related laws 3. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Mr. Toshio Kimura, Senior Consultant, Japan Management Association Consulting, Inc. [Lecture Items] 1. The management environment surrounding research and development organizations 2. The direction that research and development organizations should aim for 3. Case studies of advanced companies 4. The four quadrants of R&D organization diagnosis - differences in transformation approaches for each quadrant 5. [Transformation 1] "Changing the theme" (Theme structural reform) 6. [Transformation 2] "Changing R&D vitality" (Organizational vitality innovation) 7. [Transformation 3] "Changing the strategy" (Strategic reconstruction) 8. Example of practical steps for R&D organizational transformation 9. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Instructor] Takahisa Saito, Human Resources Consultant, Saito Social Insurance Labor Consultant Office [Key Lecture Content] Employment regulations are important. They are not only for compliance but also represent the labor contract between the company and its employees. We must respond to various legal amendments and maintain them in a usable state at all times. To achieve this, it may be beneficial to utilize external experts. However, as a client, one must possess the ability to verify the content. Additionally, if HR personnel have the capability to revise them themselves, it allows for the accumulation of know-how within the company. In this seminar, we will confirm the laws, surrounding knowledge, and concepts that serve as the basis for employment regulations, which HR personnel must properly understand and implement. We will provide clear explanations while sharing and discussing anticipated information for HR personnel who struggle with labor management on a daily basis. Furthermore, for those attending in person, meaningful information exchange is possible through mutual verification and Q&A.

[Speaker] Ryohei Sasakawa Senior Managing Director Fortience Consulting Co., Ltd. Head of SCM / Business Reform Consulting [Key Lecture Content] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical risks, climate change, and the rapid evolution of AI, supply chains are transforming from "problems that can be solved through planning" to complex systems governed by interactions. In this lecture, we will organize the structural challenges faced by traditional SCM, such as an overemphasis on efficiency, siloing, and stagnation in AI utilization, and redefine future SCM as "management that continues to generate value." We will explain how to transform people, organizations, and inter-company relationships in the age of AI. [Lecture Topics] 1. Limitations of traditional SCM 2. Fundamental reasons for the lack of progress in AI utilization 3. What is SCM 6.0 / Generative SCM? 4. Visualization of SCM challenges through five lenses 5. Principles for promoting new SCM 6. Practical applications: Transformation of S&OP, organizations, AI, and ecosystems 7. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Partner Instructor at Team Dynamics Inc. Credo Recruitment® Consultant / Certified Manners Instructor by the Japan Service Manners Association, Yukiko Yoneda Representative Director of Team Dynamics Inc. Human Resource Development and Organizational Development Consultant / Executive Coach, Masaru Miura <Expected Effects of This Seminar> - The mechanisms behind employee demotivation will be clarified. - By referencing the Credo system, participants will understand "what enhances employee motivation and leads to vibrant work." - Participants will be able to identify key areas to address upon returning to their companies. [Lecture Topics] 1. Why do the words of business leaders fail to resonate? 2. Commonalities among effective management philosophies, missions, visions, and values. 3. Characteristics and effects of Credo. 4. Secrets to igniting employee motivation *Includes a simple workshop. 5. Q&A / Business card exchange. *Some content may be subject to change.