[Seminar] Optical-Electronic Fusion Supporting Next-Generation Communication Infrastructure in the AI Era

We are pleased to offer everyone the opportunity to view Foss analysis equipment at Foss Japan. In this open house, we aim to provide information to a wide audience, including tips for selecting analysis equipment and ways to further utilize the equipment you are currently using. We have planned a comprehensive seminar for those who wish to deepen their knowledge about future analysis, as well as for those seeking information on selecting analysis equipment. Additionally, we will have various NIR devices on display, and it will be possible to measure samples you bring with you. Of course, we also welcome visitors who only wish to tour the equipment! We sincerely look forward to your participation. ■ Date: June 18, 2026 (Thursday) 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Reception starts at 10:45 AM) ■ Venue: Kobe International Conference Center, Seminar House Room 702 / Some online participation available ■ Overview: - Greetings and introduction of Foss product lineup *Online participation available - Basics of NIR and selecting the optimal model *Online participation available - Demonstration of calibration software FossCalibrator: Let's create a calibration curve *On-site only - Sample measurement and open house *On-site only For more details, please check the PDF.

Central Science Co., Ltd. will be exhibiting in the Process Inspection and Measurement Zone at the "27th Interphex Week Tokyo" held at Tokyo Big Sight. At our booth, we will focus on products under the Sievers brand, showcasing measuring instruments used for pharmaceutical water management. - Products to be displayed: "Online TOC Analyzer Sievers M500" "Laboratory TOC Analyzer Sievers M9" "Endotoxin Analyzer Sievers Eclipse" "Bio-Burden Rapid Analysis Device Sievers Soleil," among others. Additionally, we plan to hold a seminar at the exhibitor seminar venue on the theme "How to streamline manufacturing processes while ensuring the quality of pharmaceutical water?" We sincerely look forward to your visit.

On Tuesday, April 21, at Iidabashi, paperlogic will have a booth at "Canon Selection 2026." The theme of this event is "Paper Output × Data Utilization." It is a comprehensive exhibition filled with hints to promote DX in the office and achieve operational efficiency. At the venue, there will be the latest "Security Measures Seminar" to protect companies from supply chain attacks, as well as programs like creating promotional flyers that anyone can make, "Super Easy! PDF Utilization Techniques" to alleviate daily frustrations, and "Paperless Fax Experience" to support remote work, all aimed at solving on-site challenges. From paperlogic, we will introduce the 【paperlogic Electronic Contract】 as a solution for "Document Management and Back Office Digitization." We will have actual operation demonstrations at our booth and will directly address your concerns regarding document management. We also have special plans exclusively for Otsuka Corporation, so please come and visit us.

[Speaker] Mr. Yoshihiro Mori, Consultant, Communication Media and High-Tech Strategy Group, Research and Consulting Division, Japan Research Institute, Ltd. [Key Lecture Content] Against the backdrop of the proliferation of generative AI, securing power and communication performance has become a critical management issue in data centers. This lecture will explain the trends of IOWN/APN, which is gaining attention as a concept to overcome these constraints, as well as CPO (Co-Packaged Optics), the core technology supporting its implementation. Furthermore, after organizing the differences in player structures between overseas and Japan, we will consider strategies for Japan to secure leadership based on its position in specification formation and standardization. [Lecture Items] 1. Data Center Market Structure in the AI Era 2. Overview of IOWN/APN and Its Impact on Data Centers 3. Overview of Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) 4. Domestic and International Player Structures Surrounding Co-Packaged Optics 5. Trends in the Standardization of Co-Packaged Optics 6. Consideration of Japan's Co-Packaged Optics Strategy 7. Q&A / Business Card Exchange

[Key Lecture Content] 1. Trends in Autonomous Driving Centered on the United States and Strategic Insights President and CEO of Venture Client Co., Ltd. Masayuki Kimura, Executive Officer and Senior Managing Director of SOMPO Holdings, Inc. 1. Overview of the Autonomous Driving Market 2. Trends in Robo-Taxis 3. Trends in Autonomous Driving Trucks (Logistics) 4. Trends in Autonomous Driving for Private Cars and ADAS 5. Impact of Open Models 6. Strategic Considerations 7. Q&A 2. Recent Trends in Autonomous Driving in Our Country - From Demonstration to Implementation - Masahiro Hayashi, Department Manager of Consulting Planning at Daiwa Institute of Research, Ltd. 1. Introduction 2. Evolution of Regulations and Systems 3. Technology Trends 4. Case Studies and New Business Models in Private Enterprises 5. Real Economic Effects and Regional Revitalization 6. Future Outlook - Towards 2030 7. Q&A