[Seminar] Detailed Legal Explanation of the Use and Protection of "Portraits and Voices" in the Era of Generative AI

We will be exhibiting at the "23rd Japan Yarn Fair" held at the Ichii Shinkin Arena on February 19 (Thursday) and 20 (Friday), 2026. We will showcase a variety of knitted samples, including pullovers and one-pieces made with our computer-controlled flat knitting machines, apparel knit products for sports and outdoor activities, knitted accessories and goods such as socks, gloves, hats, scarves, leggings, and bags, as well as knitted interior products like chairs, cushions, and rugs. Additionally, we will present industrial knitted materials for wearable mobility. We will also introduce our design software, APEXFiz Design, and our web service platform, SHIMA SEIKI Online Services. Booth No.: Sen-1 Exhibition Contents: Knitted Samples APEXFiz Design (Design Software) SDS KnitPaint-Online (Knitting Software) yarnbank (Comprehensive Web Service for Yarn Information) SHIMA Datamall (Digital Content Web Service) <Contact Information> Nishi-Nihon Branch, Kodama, TEL: 0725-31-0511

[Lecturer] Koichi Iwama, Professor, Faculty of Economics and Management, Wako University / Chairman, Resource Economics Committee, Petroleum Technology Association [Key Lecture Content] The latest trends surrounding hydrogen and ammonia, including household fuel cells, fuel cell vehicles, fuel cell trucks, fuel cell buses, hydrogen stations, hydrogen power generation, hydrogen engines, hydrogen-reduced steelmaking, and ammonia ships. The lecture will clearly explain the optimal business strategies for Japanese companies towards a hydrogen and ammonia society by 2030, in the context of the headwinds from the Trump administration and the fierce competition from Western countries and China.

Our company will participate in the "2026 Yamagata Prefecture Business Negotiation Conference" held in Yamagata Prefecture. We will promote IIDA's processing technology to companies that we do not usually have the opportunity to meet. ◆ Ordering companies: 105 ◆ Receiving companies: 315 (manufacturing industries inside and outside Yamagata Prefecture) This business negotiation conference will be based on a pre-matching format according to the needs of both parties, and it is expected to provide a fruitful venue for negotiations. For companies that, unfortunately, cannot participate this time, we will offer individual negotiations (WEB or face-to-face) and factory tours, so if you are interested, please contact our sales promotion department. 【Iida Manufacturing Co., Ltd.】 〒969-1204 21-2 Mizukami, Nukazawa, Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture TEL: 0243-64-2320 FAX: 0243-64-2571

[Speaker] Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Innovation and Environment Bureau Deputy Director, GX Investment Promotion Division, Yuki Kamitani [Key Lecture Content] In the rapidly changing international situation surrounding decarbonization, I will introduce the overall policy of Japan's GX (Green Transformation) policy. One of the pillars of the GX policy is the GX Strategy Regional System, which was established in August of last year. This system aims to create new GX-type industrial clusters centered around industrial resources such as complexes and decarbonized power sources by integrating support through GX financial resources with regulatory and institutional reforms. I will provide an overview of this system. [Lecture Topics] 1. International situation surrounding GX 2. Overall picture of Japan's GX policy 3. About the GX Strategy Regional System 4. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Masayuki Fukuoka, Partner Attorney at Nishimura & Asahi Law Office, Foreign Law Joint Enterprise, New York State Attorney Member of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's AI Business Guidelines Study Group [Key Lecture Content] In the current era where generative AI can intricately mimic an individual's likeness and voice, protecting these elements for the mimicked individuals is an urgent issue. On the other hand, when companies utilize generative AI for image and voice applications, there is a concern about infringing on others' rights related to likeness and voice. This lecture will organize the legal issues surrounding the unauthorized use of likeness and voice. In addition to explaining copyright law, rights of publicity, and the Unfair Competition Prevention Act, it will also present guidelines for the protection of likeness and voice, including ethical perspectives and risk management that companies should adopt. [Lecture Items] 1. Introduction: Current Status and Legal Issues of Likeness and Voice Use by Generative AI 2. Limitations and Possibilities of Protection under Copyright Law and Trademark Law 3. Protection under Tort Law: In-depth Exploration of Rights of Likeness and Publicity 4. Unfair Competition Prevention Act 5. Compliance and Ethical Judgment in Practice 6. Q&A / Business Card Exchange