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Seminar on Yokohama Port's Future

The Japan Planning Institute (JPI) will host an enlightening seminar on December 19, focusing on the future vision of Yokohama Port through collaborations with private enterprises. This event will feature guest speaker Koji Ogihara, head of the Policy Coordination Division of Yokohama City’s Port and Harbor Bureau.

Overview of the Seminar

The seminar titled "Towards a Sustainable Port City" will delve into various strategies for enhancing international competitiveness while balancing urban coexistence and development. The discussions will highlight Yokohama Port’s historical significance and its relationship with urban structure, providing attendees with insights into the current status of the port.

Key Discussion Points

1. Current State of Yokohama Port
- Historical Role: Understanding the significance of Yokohama Port in relation to urban development.
- International Trends: Exploring global movements in sustainability within port cities.

2. Environmental Strategies for Port Competitiveness
- Decarbonization Initiatives: Presentation of Yokohama's plans for promoting decarbonization in its port operations.
- Collaboration with Private Sector: Discussion on the importance of cooperative efforts with private enterprises to achieve environmental goals.
- Shore Power Supply: Explanation of the significance of introducing shore power for vessels.

3. Transformation and New Uses of Port Lands and Waters
- Emergent Industrial Needs: Addressing the change in land use driven by structural transformations within industries.
- New Industrial Opportunities: Collaboration with private companies to establish new industrial bases that utilize both land and water areas of the port, coupled with urban functions.

4. Vision for Yokohama's Sustainable Development
- Projected Growth: Envisioning a future where Yokohama can thrive sustainably as a port city.

5. Q&A Session
6. Networking Event:
- An invaluable opportunity for attendees to exchange business cards and expand their networks, facilitating potential collaborations and business ventures.

Participation Options

Attendees can choose from several options for participating in the seminar, including:

• - In-Person Attendance
• - Live Streaming
• - On-Demand Access: Available for two weeks after the seminar for those who register.

Registration Fees

• - General Admission: 37,440 yen (including tax) per person.
• - Special Offer: One additional free attendee from the same organization upon registration.
• - Local Government Employees: Reduced fees of 11,000 yen for up to two attendees (limited to in-person or live stream only).

Conclusion

Post-seminar, participants will have the opportunity to engage in direct discussions with the lecturer and other attendees, furthering networking and business opportunities. Those unable to attend live can still register for the archived session.

For more details and to register, please visit JPI Seminar Registration.

Contact Information
Japan Planning Institute
Address: 5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Kowa Hiroo Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047
Phone: 03-5793-9761
Fax: 03-5793-9767
Website: www.jpi.co.jp