February 25, 2026 (Wednesday) 13:30 - "Teach Me About Power ICs: Basics of Lithium-Ion Batteries and Protection ICs"

The goal is to understand the roles and functions of lithium-ion batteries and protection ICs, learn the basics of lithium-ion batteries and protection ICs, and provide fundamental information that can assist in the selection of protection ICs and subsequent circuit design. ● Target Participants - New employees and young designers at companies developing products related to lithium-ion batteries - Those who want to revisit the study of lithium-ion protection ICs - Those who are about to engage in circuit design related to lithium-ion batteries ● Agenda 1. What is a lithium-ion battery? 2. Types of lithium-ion secondary batteries (LIB) 3. Major manufacturers of LIB (Cell Maker) 4. LIB Supply Chain 5. Why is protection for LIB necessary? 6. Methods of LIB protection 7. Basic operation of protection circuits 8. Product lineup of Nisshinbo Micro Devices 9. Chip cross-section (process structure) 10. Rules for product names 11. Trends and considerations for secondary batteries (to be added in 2026) 12. Q&A

[Speaker] Naoto Ikeda, President and CEO of Granite Co., Ltd. / Automotive Economic Commentator [Key Lecture Content] In 2025, the extreme policies of various countries to "ban internal combustion engines by a certain year" were successively retracted, and the ambitious policy to convert all cars in the world to EVs has been shattered. However, the goal of "carbon neutrality by 2050" is still being upheld. As a result, the world has arrived at a "multi-pathway" approach. This framework allows everyone in the world, with different economic, infrastructural, and usage environments, to participate in CO2 reduction that suits their circumstances by intertwining various technologies. The most significant force expected within this framework is bioethanol. We invite you to participate in this opportunity to consider how the bioethanol technologies that the world is currently working on will change our future. [Lecture Items] 1. Reasons why EVs are not breaking through 2. Basic knowledge of carbon neutrality 3. What is bioethanol? 4. Japan's technology: "Toyota Yeast" 5. Specific strategies for dissemination: Drop-in 6. Challenges and solutions for bioethanol 7. Summary 8. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Tadashi Takahara, Ph.D. President and CEO of Tech-T Co., Ltd. (Formerly of Toyota Motor Corporation / Samsung SDI) [Lecture Topics] <1> The Truth Behind the Expected Presidential Transition - Why Kenji Chika is the Right Choice Now - <2> Toyota's Global Sales Power Through Numbers - Its Position in the EV Era - <3> Where is the Future of Japanese OEMs Heading? - The Message from the Japan Mobility Show - <4> The Reality of Mobility Seen from Local Inspections in China - Seeing is Believing - <5> Decarbonization and Energy: Interpreting Toyota's Strategy - Redefining Multi-Pathways - <6> Toyota's Ongoing Transformation - Organization, Technology, Business Model - <7> Toyota's Future Business - A Major Shift to "A Company That Doesn't Sell Cars" - <8> Summary - What Should Japanese Companies Learn from Toyota's Changes? - <9> Q&A

[Speaker] Abeam Consulting Co., Ltd. NewTech Advisor Tomohiro Yoshida [Key Lecture Content] Recently, while more people are taking on the challenge of co-creation with trusted partners, there are also many voices expressing difficulties in the initial steps of new business development, such as "networking" and "idea generation," which hinder progress in co-creation. With the desire to provide hints to overcome these obstacles and support those who are challenging themselves to realize co-creation, we published the book "Grasping the Seeds of New Business - Co-creation Born from Trust Opens the Future." In this seminar, we will explain the trends in new business creation and the differences in the mindset and daily activities required at each step leading to commercialization. We will focus on the necessary mindset for those responsible for new business creation and the key points in the "0→1" and "1→10" phases to ensure that "networking" and "idea generation" are effectively connected to commercialization.

[Speaker] Alphaterra Advisory Inc. Senior Executive Advisor Kenji Matsushima [Key Lecture Content] The economic system worldwide is undergoing significant changes due to the Trump administration's tariff policies, and inflation is rapidly advancing globally. In the United States, environmental policies have also shifted 180 degrees, and the pace of BEV adoption has significantly slowed. The automotive industry must fundamentally change its traditional strategy aimed at carbon neutrality to a realistic strategy focused on profitability, but the polarization between winners and losers is becoming more pronounced. In this turbulent environment, we will consider the conditions for survival in Japan's automotive industry, survival strategies, and scenarios for future industry restructuring. [Lecture Items] 1. Three major changes attracting attention in the stock market 2. EVs experiencing significant slowdown due to the U.S. withdrawal from environmental policies 3. Intensifying competition for the practical application of autonomous driving 4. Urgent need for a shift in management strategy due to advancing inflation 5. Can Japan's automotive industry survive? 6. Scenarios for restructuring Japan's automotive industry 7. Q&A / Business card exchange