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Upcoming Online Seminar on Municipal Digital Transformation

The General Incorporated Association for Municipal DX Promotion (GDX) has officially announced the schedule for the second awareness and current conditions survey of municipal DX for the fiscal year 2025. Set to take place online on August 21, 2025, the event will focus on sharing vital information on the status and challenges faced by local governments in their digital transformation (DX) journey.

Background of the Seminar

As digital transformation becomes increasingly critical for local governments seeking to enhance citizen services and improve operational efficiency, many municipalities face common challenges, such as a shortage of skilled personnel, budget constraints, and lack of expertise. In response, GDX regularly conducts surveys to evaluate the awareness and current conditions related to DX among local government employees. The findings from the 2025 survey will be presented in an insightful online report.

Key Takeaways from the Report

Participants will have the opportunity to learn:

• - About the current progress and status of DX initiatives across municipalities.
• - Specific challenges that other local governments face and effective approaches to tackle them.
• - Essential viewpoints and actionable tips for promoting DX in the future.

Seminar Overview

• - Date: August 21, 2025 (Thursday)
• - Time: 14:00 - 15:00 (JST)
• - Format: Online (via Zoom webinar)
• - Participation Fee: Free (Registration required)
• - Target Audience: Municipal employees nationwide, companies providing services to local governments, and individuals interested in municipal DX.

Sign Up Here
(Please follow the Google Form link. If the link does not open, please register by contacting [email protected].)

Note: Registration will close once capacity is reached.

To encourage wide participation, all attendees will receive a free copy of the first report for the fiscal year 2023, which consists of 197 pages.

If your municipality or organization is interested in DX, this is a fantastic opportunity to engage with experts and peers in the field.

Event Schedule

• - 14:00 - 14:40: Report on the FY2025 Second Municipal DX Awareness and Current Conditions Survey by GDX Secretary General, Kenji Watanabe. This session will delve into the latest trends in DX, the challenges faced, successful case studies, and the forecast for future developments based on the latest findings.
• - 14:40 - 15:00: A talk titled “Breaking Through the '80% Barrier' in Generative AI Utilization” by Hiroyuki Kawaguchi, Managing Member of Kawaguchi Hiroyuki LLC. This session will introduce practical approaches to overcome the hurdles that many local governments face in effectively utilizing generative AI.

Please note that the schedule may be subject to adjustments.

For municipalities or organizations interested in obtaining a summary of the FY2023 first Municipal DX Awareness and Current Conditions report, please inquire through the designated form.

About GDX

The General Incorporated Association for Municipal DX Promotion (GDX) aims to promote the digital transformation of municipalities and support sustainable development in local communities. Working collaboratively with various local governments, GDX provides support to resolve regional challenges through digital technologies and fosters innovations. GDX serves as a bridge between local municipalities and businesses, accelerating regional revitalization through digital transformation partnerships. For inquiries, please feel free to contact us:

Contact Information:
General Incorporated Association for Municipal DX Promotion (GDX)
1-3-1 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan 3F Ark Cube Aoyama
Phone: 03-6683-0106
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.gdx.or.jp