[Seminar] Pitfalls of Japan's Data Center Strategy and Data Center Location Strategy in the AI Era

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[Lecture Topics] 1. Regarding the SIP Phase 3 "Construction of a Smart Mobility Platform" Masaki Yahata, Policy Researcher, Cabinet Office, Office for Promotion of Science and Technology Innovation (in charge of Social System Infrastructure) 2. Initiatives by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications on Communication Infrastructure Supporting Autonomous Driving Society Yudai Matsuo, Section Chief, Mobile Communications Division, Radio Department, Telecommunications Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications 3. NTT's Initiatives on Autonomous Driving and Smart Mobility Minako Tsumenaga, Executive Officer, Research and Development Marketing Headquarters, Alliance Division, NTT Corporation / Director, NTT Mobility Corporation 4. Toyota's Efforts Towards Zero Traffic Accidents Mitsuo Shida, Chief, Advanced Safety Systems Reform Department, Toyota Motor Corporation

[Lecture Topics] 1. Introduction to the "Mobility Roadmap 2026" Seiji Muto, Senior Advisor to the Director-General, Mobility Division, National Services Group, Digital Agency 2. Regional Transportation DX for Resolving "Transportation Gaps" Akihiro Watanabe, Deputy Director of the Mobility Services Promotion Division, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism 3. Nissan's Efforts Towards the Practical Implementation of Mobility Services Yoshirou Takamatsu, Senior Researcher, Mobility Society & AI Research Institute, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. 4. Challenges and Measures for the Social Implementation of Autonomous Driving Yuki Inoue, LPL for Autonomous Driving Business Planning, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 5. Waymo's Initiatives: The Cutting Edge of Fully Autonomous Driving Commercialization Mika Yamamoto, Head of Policy & Government Affairs, Japan and Asia-Pacific, Waymo

[Instructor] Representative of Digital Infrastructure Consulting LLC (DIRC) President of Regenerative Infrastructure Inc. (R11i) Mr. Takashi Furuta [Key Lecture Content] The data center market, which has continued to grow based on the internet and cloud, is expected to see a further explosive increase in demand due to the extensive use of computational resources that constitute generative AI. Meanwhile, in the Japanese market, foreign funds and global operators are leading development, while Japanese companies face challenges such as revenue opportunities, business continuity through exit strategies, reduced flexibility due to early securing of power, constraints of grid electricity, soaring construction costs, and coexistence with local communities. This lecture will organize these structural challenges and explore integrated location strategies for power, communication, and computational resources in the AI era, conditions for regional dispersion to areas like Hokkaido and Kyushu, and the business strategies that Japanese players should adopt.

[Speaker] Technical Advisor Shikenoh Furuno, Japan Automobile Parts Industry Association [Key Lecture Content] In February 2026, the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz, which led to skyrocketing prices of crude oil, naphtha, and other petroleum products, severely impacting the global economy. While renewable energy (renewables) is becoming more widespread, the reality of the energy crisis has highlighted the world's continued heavy reliance on crude oil. This has prompted a reevaluation of the value of BEVs, revealing distinct regional differences in the market. While Europe, Japan, and Southeast Asia are experiencing growth, the U.S. continues to see a contraction. In China, REEVs are also on the rise, and the movement towards a hydrogen society utilizing surplus renewable energy is accelerating. Moreover, with the evolution of AI and SoC, the value of cars is shifting from hardware to software, and the development of SDVs and autonomous driving is rapidly advancing. However, there are also concerns about being technology-driven. This lecture will organize these changes and provide an outlook on the future mobility society, including energy considerations.