[Seminar] Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' Strategy for Overseas Expansion of Digital Infrastructure

The "International Fermentation and Brewing Food Industry Exhibition" will be held for three days from August 4 (Tuesday) to August 5 (Thursday) at Tokyo Big Sight. We, Foss Japan, will be exhibiting component analysis devices for soy sauce, wine, and sake at a joint booth with Yanai Electric Industry Co., Ltd.! ■ Dates: August 4 (Tuesday) - 5 (Thursday), 2025, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM ■ Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, South Exhibition Hall ■ Booth No: S18-1 (Yanai Electric Industry Co., Ltd. booth) ■ Exhibited Equipment: - FT-IR component analysis device for soy sauce/wine "WineScan 3 / SO2" - FT-IR component analysis device for wine/sake "OenoFoss 2" *Officially registered for the Small and Medium Enterprises Productivity Investment Subsidy (catalog order type)! In addition to the above exhibited equipment, Foss also handles devices specialized in component analysis for beer, miso, yogurt, and other foods. We understand you may be busy, but we sincerely look forward to your visit.

Shinmeiwa Industries, Ltd. will be exhibiting at the "Sewage Exhibition '26 Tokyo" held at Tokyo Big Sight. This exhibition is one of the largest in Japan, showcasing advanced technologies, equipment, and services related to a wide range of fields concerning sewage systems. Our company aims to further contribute to the environment and society through fluid products and services, and we will be presenting and exhibiting products that support a safe and comfortable lifestyle. We understand that you are busy, but we kindly ask you to take this opportunity to visit us.

[Speaker] Tomohiro Tezuka, Deputy Director, International Strategy Division, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications [Key Lecture Content] Due to the rapid spread of generative AI and the rising geopolitical tensions, digital infrastructure such as submarine cables, data centers, and mobile networks has become a foundation that influences economic growth and security. This lecture will explain the concepts of "ensuring autonomy" and "acquiring indispensability" in economic security, considering Japan's current digital deficit and dependence on foreign countries. Additionally, it will introduce the initiatives by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications to support Japanese companies' overseas expansion and enhance international competitiveness, including the Comprehensive Strategy for Digital Overseas Expansion 2030, overseas demonstrations, investments through public-private funds, and the FOIP Digital Corridor concept. [Lecture Items] 1. Changes in the environment surrounding the digital sector 2. Basic concepts of economic security 3. Policy framework of the Japanese government and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications 4. Digital infrastructure that is prioritized for overseas expansion 5. Policy measures supporting Japanese companies' overseas expansion 6. FOIP Digital Corridor concept 7. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Jun Otsuka Vice President and Representative Director, Suining Co., Ltd. Executive Officer in charge of Comprehensive Infrastructure Services, Infronia Holdings Co., Ltd. [Key Lecture Content] The government is promoting public-private partnerships related to water (Water PPP), and full-scale projects are beginning to be implemented nationwide. Additionally, in response to the Yashio incident, there is ongoing development of systems for further strengthening aging infrastructure measures and expanding frameworks for the integration of water supply and sewage systems, which is becoming increasingly important. As the Suining and Infronia Group, we are responding to concession projects for water supply and sewage systems, moving towards Level 3.5, and adapting to various business schemes such as public-private investment companies. Furthermore, we address a wide range of areas from management to asset management, renovation and repair, and maintenance within the group, covering everything from water treatment plants and processing facilities to pipelines, as well as resource circulation and carbon neutrality. We will explain these case studies and how to apply these business schemes according to the needs of local governments. Moreover, we will present the idea that collaborating with local companies and various partners is effective in promoting these initiatives.

[Speaker] Kazuyuki Iwata Director and Chief Strategy Officer, REDER Inc. Fellow, Nicomobi Inc. Former Executive Officer, Honda R&D Co., Ltd. [Key Lecture Content] As environmental regulations become stricter worldwide, the automotive industry is said to be in a once-in-a-century transformation period centered on carbon neutrality. While BEVs are a promising solution, high prices, limited range, and charging infrastructure constraints have become bottlenecks for widespread adoption, forcing companies to rethink their strategies. In this context, creating added value that goes beyond merely replacing traditional internal combustion engine vehicles is essential for the proliferation of BEVs. This lecture will view electric vehicles as "moving batteries" and explain the value of electrification and the potential for social implementation through examples of V2X technology that integrates stationary mobility into social infrastructure and detachable batteries. [Lecture Topics] 1. Environmental Regulations and Social Conditions 2. Challenges of BEVs = Challenges of Batteries 3. Innovation and Business Transformation 4. Introduction of Startup Challenges 5. Q&A / Business Card Exchange