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Seminar Overview

Join us on June 24, 2025, for an insightful seminar presented by Takakazu Kato, Deputy Director of the Ministry of the Environment's Global Warming Countermeasure Division. This event, organized by the Japan Planning Institute (JPI), will delve into the latest policies and achievements in the practical implementation of hydrogen as a key energy source.

Importance of Hydrogen

Hydrogen is emerging as a vital component across various sectors, including steel manufacturing, mobility, industrial heating, and electricity generation. Its role as a basis for next-generation energy sources, such as ammonia, synthetic methane, and synthetic fuels, is crucial for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Recent developments, including the revision of the Hydrogen Basic Strategy in June 2023 and the enactment of the Hydrogen Society Promotion Act set for October 2024, indicate significant governmental movement in this area.

Seminar Details

Date and Time

• - Date: June 24, 2025
• - Time: 09:30 - 11:30
• - Format: In-person attendance, live streaming, or archived viewing (available for two weeks post-seminar)

Agenda

The seminar will cover the following topics:
1. Current Hydrogen Landscape
(1) Understanding Hydrogen
(2) Movements Toward a Hydrogen Society
2. Hydrogen Demonstration Projects by the Ministry
(1) Significance of a Hydrogen Society at the Community Level
(2) Past Efforts and Achievements
3. Challenges and Future Policies
(1) Issues Hindering Hydrogen Adoption
(2) Future Policy Directions
4. Q&A Session
5. Networking and Exchange
Engage in networking opportunities with the speaker and other attendees to expand your business connections.

Registration and Fees

• - Fee: 37,570 JPY per participant (tax included)
• - Special Offer: One accompanying participant can join for free per paid registration (registration required).
• - Discount for Local Governments: Up to two participants for 11,000 JPY (tax included)—specific to in-person or live-stream settings.

For detailed registration and participation information, visit: JPI Seminar Registration

Additional Information

After the seminar, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the speaker. This is an excellent chance to build personal networks and foster new business partnerships.

About JPI

The Japan Planning Institute has been providing valuable information to executives and senior management for over half a century. Our seminars serve as a bridge between politics, administration, and private sectors, contributing to the creation of national knowledge through government policy and national project support.

For inquiries, please contact:
Japan Planning Institute,
5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047,
TEL: 03-5793-9761
FAX: 03-5793-9767
URL: JPI Official Website