【May 26, 2026 (Tuesday)】Free WEB Seminar Practical Response to EU Machinery Regulation｜Key Points Explanation

[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

[Lecture Topics] 1. The Current State of Japan's Automotive and Battery Industry and the Challenges of Why We Should Pay Attention to China's Latest Trends (AI and SDV) Shinya Okimoto, Founder & CEO of Okita Studio LLC 2. Report on the Beijing Motor Show and Explanation of China's Latest Automotive and Technology Trends Jeong-kyu Park, Concurrent Professor at KAIST Graduate School of Technology Management 3. Panel Discussion Shinya Okimoto, Founder & CEO of Okita Studio LLC Jeong-kyu Park, Concurrent Professor at KAIST Graduate School of Technology Management

[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.

Event Name: Messe Nagoya 2026 Date: November 11, 2026 - November 13, 2026 Location: Port Messe Nagoya This is our first time exhibiting at a large event. We will do our best, so please stop by our booth when you visit.

An explanation of the "detailed risk assessment of hazardous areas," which is essential as the first step in promoting smart security and digital transformation in hazardous material facilities. We will clearly convey the evaluation methods, points to consider in implementation, and compare old and new evaluation methods, along with recent case studies. We look forward to your participation.