Notice of Participation in the '24 Tokyo Sewerage Exhibition from July 30 (Tuesday) to August 2 (Thursday), 2024

We will hold a webinar on the theme "What are the appropriate methods to protect intellectual property?" This seminar will explain the key points of intellectual property document management to achieve evidential strength, tampering prevention, and operational efficiency. We will also introduce the solution "WWDS Intellectual Property Archive," which automatically clarifies the location of documents and ensures authenticity through timestamps. ■ Date and Time: December 18, 2025 (Thursday) 13:30 - 14:30 ■ Location: Online Webinar (scheduled to be held via Zoom Webinar)

[Speaker] Yoshimitsu Umabashi, Senior Researcher, Smart Resilience Network Ambassador, Research Coordination Office, Grid Innovation Research Headquarters, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry (Former Vice President of TN Cross Corporation) [Lecture Items] 1. What is Watt-Bit? (1) Current state of power supply capacity (2) Changes in power demand and their causes (3) Integration of communication and electricity (the essence of Watt-Bit) 2. Impact of changes in power demand (1) Data centers as a significant factor (2) Supply chain surrounding data centers 3. Data centers as large-scale demand (1) Demand control and data centers (2) Perspectives of stakeholders surrounding data centers (3) Impact of data centers on the grid (4) Expectations from stakeholders surrounding data centers (5) New technologies anticipated in data centers 4. Current state and future of Watt-Bit (1) Watt-Bit Public-Private Liaison Council (2) Direction of international initiatives (3) Relation to the MESH concept (4) What can be achieved with Watt-Bit 5. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Mr. Kei Nishishita, Senior Researcher, Advanced Technology Lab, Japan Research Institute, Ltd. [Key Lecture Content] Neurotech is a collective term for technologies that utilize insights from neuroscience, and in recent years, it has also been referred to as brain tech, with accelerated research and development and commercialization efforts both domestically and internationally. This seminar will systematically organize the foundational technologies and latest trends in the neurotech field, while also highlighting advanced initiatives underway in Japan and abroad, explaining their characteristics and implications. Additionally, considering the current state of neurotech being implemented in society, we will also address changes in the surrounding environment, such as ethics, legal frameworks, and social acceptance. Furthermore, as the integration with the AI field progresses, we will explore what developments can be anticipated in the future and what opportunities and risks may arise in business development from a multifaceted perspective. [Lecture Items] 1. Overview and Current Status of Neurotech 2. Advanced Examples of Neurotech 3. Social Trends Surrounding Neurotech 4. Future Outlook and Strategies for Business Applications 5. Q&A

[Speaker] Takuki Nakani, Representative and Analyst, Nakanishi Automotive Industry Research Co., Ltd. Author of "Toyota vs. Chinese EVs" [Key Lecture Content] A powerful group of the strongest EV manufacturers in the Chinese market and their robust supporting ecosystem are emerging prominently. This is organically linked to China's digital national strategy. As the competitive landscape of the global automotive industry changes with the evolution of SDVs and AI, can Japanese manufacturers chart a path to victory? With an eye on the fragmentation of industrial hegemony, we will examine the future structure of the automotive industry. [Lecture Items] 1. The structure of the battle over intelligence 2. Competitiveness of the strongest Chinese EV manufacturers 3. Japan's OEM strategy against China 4. Japan's path to victory – SDV value chain strategy 5. Evolution of manufacturing accompanying the SDV shift 6. Q&A / Business card exchange

Sansin Manufacturing Co., Ltd. will be exhibiting at the "SURTECH 2026 Surface Technology Elements Exhibition" held at Tokyo Big Sight. At our booth, we plan to showcase wastewater treatment equipment utilizing IoT technology. We look forward to your visit. <Event Overview> ■ Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, South Hall 4 ■ Address: 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063 ■ Booth Number: 3S-U22 ■ Nearest Stations: - Rinkai Line: Kokusai Tenjijo Station (approximately 7 minutes on foot) - Yurikamome: Tokyo Big Sight Station (approximately 3 minutes on foot)